Box Turtle, yes I think so

[weary star]

So I want a filament feeder/swapper etc. And to be fair before I spotted the box turtle I was going to get an ERCF2, however a 4 channel unit will be more than adequate.

So I have a V0.2 and "think" the box turtle will my solution. It's the Fysetc one with its own dedicated Catalyst 2. 0 mobo.

With being new though, can someone give a pointer or two....

Can I buy the BOM and make it, or do I need to buy a kit?
I spotted another piece of kit between the BT and the printer, a turtleneck, which for sake of newbie confusion I was looking for the PC but then "think" I saw posts saying it's not needed, so do I need that pc or not.

I have a larger Marlin printer so can print what I need as obvs the V0.2 is probably too small to print the skits etc. Without faffing.

Just a couple of pointers please.....

[lone quarry]

You can absolutely source the BOM and build it to your preferences. As always, you get what you pay for—if you use low-quality components, you’ll end up with a low-quality device. That said, going all-out with premium components isn’t necessary either. It’s all about finding the right balance. If you decide to buy a kit --when it will be available--instead, that’s also a great option.

Regarding the TurtleNeck, it’s not strictly required. It’s essentially just a switch housed in an enclosure. While you can support the team by purchasing the TurtleNeck V2, it’s not mandatory to have a functioning Box Turtle setup. You could use an Annex Engineering Belay, a TurtleNeck V1, or even opt not to use one at all. However, I would strongly recommend using a TurtleNeck or a similar solution. It’s essentially two microswitches and a bit of PTFE tubing, but it makes it much easier to keep the extruder motor on the toolhead synchronized with the Box Turtle.

[weary star]

OK, so do I buy the complete tnV2 or do I buy the pcb and print the rest?

[lone quarry]

errrr that's up to you

it's how you feel

i was not aware you could buy the TN2 with printed parts

[weary star]

Sorry, I meant is it possible

I did say I was a newb

[lone quarry]

i don't think anyone offers the TN2 with printed parts

but you can print them, it will give you an idea if you are able to print the parts for the box turtle

https://www.fabreeko.com/products/box-turtle-multi-material-printed-parts-by-mpp?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=dd1640304&pr_rec_pid=8920090935551&pr_ref_pid=8920071110911&pr_seq=uniform

maybe if you could ask Fabreeko, i know they offer printed parts for Box turtle, so they might also include TN2 parts if you throw them some bucks

[weary star]

Have received an Orbiter 2, just waiting for the filament sensor attachment. Also looking to use this with possibly a dragon butner with filament cutter on a V0.2...
Laugh if I am barking up the wrong tree

[wicked quiver]

I use a DB with a cutter and it works, though might need to print the link_level extra strong (I had to use PA6-CF to keep it from snapping)

[weary star]

So where can I get the tn2 from?

[lone quarry]

armoredturtle.com

or https://store.isiks.tech/products/turtleneck-2-toolhead-buffer-kit

[weary star]

Thanks, the At. Com site doesn't come up for me and the main one you popped on is a bit vague on shipping to the UK. Is there a UK supplier?

Shipping is always a pain

[lone quarry]

i’m in the same boat as you, i just used the turtle neck

https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/TurtleNeck

[marsh sentinel]

try www.armoredturtle.com

[weary star]

Anyone know what the shipping is to the UK? Can't seem to find these in the UK or a shipping cost for Tn2 alone.

Thanks