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**OBSOLETE** Unofficial Mosquito Hotend (Std) CAD model by ocieward
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UPDATE 24-Jan-2019: Slice Engineering has released an official STEP file on their site, so please consider my model to be obsolete and incorrect. Their message stated that several changes have been made, some of which I can see in their CAD model, which can be found here:https://www.sliceengineering.com/resources/
Anyway, thank you, Slice Engineering, for making a full STEP model available for us!
UPDATE 23-Jul-2018: I have updated the CAD model to change the nozzle to the Microswiss "E3D style" noz. My first model had an E3D nozzle in there, since the Mosquite product description says that it fits that or the MK8 nozzle. Well now htat I have my mosquito in hand, I confirm that it fits neither of those nozzles. It does fit the Microswiss "E3D style" noz, which is my noz of choice anyway.
The issue is the thread depth in the heatblock, which is 7.1mm. Both MK8 and E3D nozzles, while the correct thread spec (M6), are too short, and bottom out on the bottom of the heat block before mating to the heatbreak internally. The Microswiss "E3D style noz fits well and is no what is shown in my CAD models. NOTE: the orthographic projection comparison photos still show the old noz becasue I didn't want to recreate those views.
This is the Nozzle that fits: https://store.micro-swiss.com/collections/original-prusa-i3-mk2/products/reprap-m6-thread-e3d-olsson-block-j-head
They also make it in hardened steel, but I have literally NEVER worn out one of their plated "wear resistant" nozzles, and I run plenty of wood and CF filament.
This is a CAD model of the Mosquito Hotend for your use in designing your own mounts and fan shrouds.
THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL CAD MODEL
I modeled it based on the mech drawing provided by Slice Engineering (attached to files and found here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59a4d01ee3df28f38e1f2abd/t/5ab991298a922d0efd9c39a6/1522110761811/Mosquito+dual+extrusion.PDF)
Since the drawing lacks many dimensions, I used an on-screen ruler to measure the PDF. Therefore, the dimensions of my CAD model are not perfect, but should be good enough to use in the design of your own mounts, etc.
I am not affiliated with Slice Engineering in any way. If Slice Engineering wishes me to remove this file, please just let me know and I will comply.
I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of my own Mosquito today or tomorrow!
Soilidworks, STEP, and STL files attached.
NOTE: I modeled an E3Dv6 nozzle in the mosquito, but it is as-yet unclear as to whether the hotend can use an E3D nozzle. The photo on their page shows what i believe to be an E3Dv6 noz, but the description says it fits a mk8 noz. They both have M6 threads, but I believe the lead-in chamfer is different. That difference may matter since there is no PTFE tube and the metal filament tube must make a good seal to the noz...
Anyway, thank you, Slice Engineering, for making a full STEP model available for us!
UPDATE 23-Jul-2018: I have updated the CAD model to change the nozzle to the Microswiss "E3D style" noz. My first model had an E3D nozzle in there, since the Mosquite product description says that it fits that or the MK8 nozzle. Well now htat I have my mosquito in hand, I confirm that it fits neither of those nozzles. It does fit the Microswiss "E3D style" noz, which is my noz of choice anyway.
The issue is the thread depth in the heatblock, which is 7.1mm. Both MK8 and E3D nozzles, while the correct thread spec (M6), are too short, and bottom out on the bottom of the heat block before mating to the heatbreak internally. The Microswiss "E3D style noz fits well and is no what is shown in my CAD models. NOTE: the orthographic projection comparison photos still show the old noz becasue I didn't want to recreate those views.
This is the Nozzle that fits: https://store.micro-swiss.com/collections/original-prusa-i3-mk2/products/reprap-m6-thread-e3d-olsson-block-j-head
They also make it in hardened steel, but I have literally NEVER worn out one of their plated "wear resistant" nozzles, and I run plenty of wood and CF filament.
This is a CAD model of the Mosquito Hotend for your use in designing your own mounts and fan shrouds.
THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL CAD MODEL
I modeled it based on the mech drawing provided by Slice Engineering (attached to files and found here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59a4d01ee3df28f38e1f2abd/t/5ab991298a922d0efd9c39a6/1522110761811/Mosquito+dual+extrusion.PDF)
Since the drawing lacks many dimensions, I used an on-screen ruler to measure the PDF. Therefore, the dimensions of my CAD model are not perfect, but should be good enough to use in the design of your own mounts, etc.
I am not affiliated with Slice Engineering in any way. If Slice Engineering wishes me to remove this file, please just let me know and I will comply.
I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of my own Mosquito today or tomorrow!
Soilidworks, STEP, and STL files attached.
NOTE: I modeled an E3Dv6 nozzle in the mosquito, but it is as-yet unclear as to whether the hotend can use an E3D nozzle. The photo on their page shows what i believe to be an E3Dv6 noz, but the description says it fits a mk8 noz. They both have M6 threads, but I believe the lead-in chamfer is different. That difference may matter since there is no PTFE tube and the metal filament tube must make a good seal to the noz...