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I think it should still be possible as it is totally hardware, no software at all, the only way that the Cube knows that something is installed is by a sensor in the bracket, if you leave an empty one there and just have a large and cheaper supply next to it, it should work perfectly fine as long as the stepper can pull it in well.
It keeps track of how much filament is extruded and writes that amount to a chip mounted on the filament. Once the printer uses a certain amount of filament it will say its empty even if filament is left on the reel.
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Re: Cube and Cubify to go away

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It keeps track of how much filament is extruded and writes that amount to a chip mounted on the filament. Once the printer uses a certain amount of filament it will say its empty even if filament is left on the reel.
Proprietary anything always throws a red flag in my mind. Pulling stunts like you just said is a sure-fire way to make me never support and actually actively oppose one's organization.
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Re: Cube and Cubify to go away

I doubt that you can bypass the Chip on the Ekocycle, since some of you may have a Cube 2, the trick is:

Install a Cube Cartridge as usual in its slot but feed a bulk roll into the head of the printer.

Once the print had started, hit the stop button and the printer should ask you if you want to confirm that you want to stop the print (the printer should still be printing). At this point, you will want to pull the Cube Filament Cartridge out of the slot so that the IC on the cartridge is no longer touching the contacts on the printer. This will prevent the filament level decreasing on your cartridge. The missing cartridge timeout will not begin as long as the screen stays on the "are you sure?" Screen (paraphrasing, don't know the exact wording on the screen).

The bad, you can see your print progress and its a little extra work. The good, you can use bulk filament.

From what I recall, cube filament is 1.7mm (1.65mm)while the industry standard is 1.75mm

On the cube 2, you can remove the print head cover via the two screws on top. Inside there will be a nut (towards the lower side of the front of the print head, should be facing left when you look at the printer from the front). If you loosen this nut you can adjust the tension on the feed stepper in order to allow for the larger filament.

This is probably a little out of place on this thread, but hopefully it helps someone. I use "JustPLA" and "JustABS" from
Amazon, it seems to be decent, but I wouldn't say it's flawless. My feed has still jammed with these (albeit rarely)
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We had both the cube and the ekocycle printers. Both broke after 1 season. Both were human error imo but that's a story for a different day.

I talked to Avi Reichental(previous ceo of 3d systems) and asked him why they took this approach. He actually said to me "because I'm greedy." I'm happy he stepped. Down from his position and even happier they stopped clouding up the consumer space with these pieces of crap. Although I do thank them for supporting us.

Before anyone doubts how I talked to avi. It was at the inside 3d printing show where I had a press pass allowing me to go to the back conference rooms to find him. I only wish I got what he said on tape bet he would have stepped down sooner.
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Re: Cube and Cubify to go away

I guess I am the only one who has had a good experience with the ekocycle then. Only problem has been the filiment pricing.
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