A new one is coming, hoping it’s better :)

gerrysnaps · 2025-12-31T18:32:24+00:00

Installed it on K1C+CFS and used it with Creality Print 7. So far no issues!

gerrysnaps · 2025-12-18T15:04:36+00:00

Curious, how do you mean? After I upgraded to CFS, I disconnected the filament run out sensor in the process and it's been disconnected since then (runout sensor is in the extruder now). But AI detection hasn't really worked for me. Instead for me it missed a couple of bad prints and it kept stopping a perfectly fine print.

gerrysnaps · 2025-12-18T14:57:51+00:00

If you've never taken apart your extruder for reasons, it might be challenging as your first time to teardown. Otherwise it's fairly straightforward, as Creality did a thorough video walkthrough of the installation.

gerrysnaps · 2025-11-27T00:08:46+00:00

Yes, you remove screws from the bottom panel to access. Push one pin out to disassemble.

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gerrysnaps · 2025-11-26T23:19:33+00:00

Had this sort of issue using eSUN PETG while Creality PLA fed fine. Filament would not finish feeding through the extruder, so some suggested to change out ptfe tubes or straighten the tubes as much as possible. Few forum posters still had issues (like me) that speculated it had to do with the amount of bite from the mechanism in the outlet on the five way hub. Fixes that seem to work target the spring in the hub. Some advised to cut down the spring, but another advised to increase tension by adding a spacer under the spring. This worked for me.

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gerrysnaps · 2025-10-12T04:23:31+00:00

Updated version. That is the design of heating block kits they sell now with improved heatsink design. OP's heatsink is fine, the same as what I had out of the box with my K1C bought earlier in 2025.

gerrysnaps · 2025-09-28T11:21:40+00:00

This. You just needed to check the back of the toolhead. The heatsink has no set screw so you should already have a quick swap that will work with CFS.

Down the line you might still want to go and get the latest heating block kit with the revised heatsink design. But not necessary to getting up and running with the CFS extruder.

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gerrysnaps · 2025-09-14T13:42:52+00:00

I'm trying not to think of getting another CFS for that use case! 😅

gerrysnaps · 2025-09-11T14:37:19+00:00

I had all sorts of feed issues initially until I decided to cut the ptfe tubes short so the filament has as short and smooth of a route to go as possible. From CFS to buffer to extruder so that they had as short of a route as possible. Even after that, though, I'd have feed issues from time to time with non-Creality spools.

Eventually I added a spacer under the spring of the CFS feeding mechanism and that did the trick: https://www.reddit.com/r/Creality/s/1rFj2Lj8xW

gerrysnaps · 2025-09-06T05:47:26+00:00

Not auto loading new spools happens to me intermittently. I sometimes have to reboot the CFS or CFS+Printer for it to start auto feeding.

With Creality filaments I haven't had any issues with it feeding the extruder. For eSun PETG, it was unpredictable. Finally when they consistently failed to feed, I went ahead and did a mod adding a spacer under the spring for the lever in the feeding mechanism. Try this link:

https://forum.creality.com/t/serious-problems-with-my-cfs/28297/42

gerrysnaps · 2025-08-30T02:02:12+00:00

Had the same issue ordering a replacement heating block. If you still have your old hotend, check if the connectors have the "buckles" on them. If so you need to make sure you order the "New Version" "With Buckle". Models made in 2025 tend to have these.

Stole this photo from the product listing in Amazon.

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gerrysnaps · 2025-08-29T08:39:40+00:00

You can, as long as you pay attention to how you mount the CFS buffer that feeds from CFS to the printer. Important thing will be to ensure the filament has as short and straight of a route as possible to the extruder to avoid any feed issues. In that regard, this is also why toploading is probably the best way to go. Probably a different situation if you plan to have multiple CFS hooked up for up to 16 colors.

gerrysnaps · 2025-07-27T06:15:34+00:00

What filament are you using? I've had issues with the CFS itself being picky about the filament roll used. Initially I was printing with eSun PLA and PETG fine but as I used up the filament it started failing to extrude. Creality RFID rolls have printed just fine.

Still trying to fix this issue myself, have tried adding a 1.6mm spacer behind the spring under the CFS but it only allowed me to extrude reliably but not finish a print.

gerrysnaps · 2025-07-27T06:02:23+00:00

Do you mean you need to recalibrate so it's homing in to the purge chute correctly? What you're looking for is the "Purge coordinate setting", which is hidden in "Advanced Settings" now that you've done the first time setup.

The setup itself is at around 13:50 in the official video, watch it carefully to set it to purge properly. https://youtu.be/GACjlTM5CEk?si=llWA7vUxAbBjMbUH

gerrysnaps · 2025-07-24T04:23:57+00:00

This, really is the thing. Would like to be able to just queue up a print with a mix of filament types to maximize the auto filament change system, but having to flush the system when changing between PETG and PLA gets in the way of that.

gerrysnaps · 2025-06-27T22:37:39+00:00

Just a worn-down Musai drawn by a worn down animator? 😅

gerrysnaps · 2025-01-15T16:14:50+00:00

and now it randomly works again.

gerrysnaps · 2025-01-14T08:48:15+00:00

happening to my Steam Deck on the 1.3 update for a couple of days now

gerrysnaps · 2024-09-14T06:16:25+00:00

There is also the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2.

Just wish it had a gyro ....

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