Which will reduce your filament Waste? Sunlu vs. VIT Filament Connector

[@aberodriguez4149]

Hmmm Now you have my attention I will definitely have to put the SUNLU Filament connector on my Christmas wish list and that spiffy filament transfer contraption on my to build list. Thank you for sharing your time and these useful devices. Happy printing.

[@ristinnovations]

I have found the Sunlu Filament connector to be useful. I hope Santa brings you one for Christmas 😊. Thanks for your comment and I also wish you Happy Printing!

[@wimve4719]

To be honest, this thing simply works. It needs a bit of gentle massaging when welding but I had maybe two mishaps and that's it. I have an AMS which will switch to the next spool but weld together some leftovers to create some wacky colors ... One thing I did found though, make sure that your filaments are really dry and I rather use a 60° cut over a 45° cut to maximise the welding area. Thanks for the vid!

[@ristinnovations]

Thanks for providing your insight/experience with the Sunlu Filament Connector.

[@marty4286]

This review is pretty good because of the contrast with the VIT. The consumable PTFE tubes of the Sunlu made sense for shaping, but actually comparing what that means in real use as opposed to theory was way more convincing

[@ristinnovations]

Thank you for your feedback and for watching my video. I really appreciate it.

[@mrgunn2726]

Someone has worked in procurement. Great comparison. Thanks for this video.

[@ristinnovations]

LOL, you got me. Thanks for your positive feedback.😀

[@Vortex-gz8se]

The PTFE tube for the Sunlu can be reused. You just need to push it off the end of the filament. I have used the same PTFE tube to make about 10 joins so far and it is still usable. FWIW, these little teflon tube are the secret sauce of the Sunlu. They are what makes it work so well (as demonstrated by using the tubes in the VIT).

[@ristinnovations]

Thanks for your feedback. As long as you have short pieces to splice, I agree it is possible to reuse the PTFE tubes.

[@diedampfbrasse98]

joke is that you can have a DIY connector for almost free ... small piece of PTFE tube, bit of foil, 3d printed holder in which the tube is clamped and a lighter is all you need. at 40+$ this connector is an absolute fail and its rather shameful how this e-waste gadget is pushed right now.

[@Pizza63947]

@@diedampfbrasse98 nah, I have tried that technique before, results in a big bulge at the join point which won’t make it through the extruder.

[@diedampfbrasse98]

@@Pizza63947 just means you used the wrong diameter tube

[@diedampfbrasse98]

@@Pizza63947 wrong diameter that is, dont use the wide bowden tubes which have 1,9 or even larger diameters ... you can find narrow ones, which usually are used for nozzle inserts

[@peggle09]

My AMS and AMS lite can auto switch or manually switch when the filament runs out.

[@bbwoodwork]

Thanks for the video,,,,, I really like your rack made for the A1 with T Slot Aluminum Extrusion Linear Rail.... and mounting the AMS up on top. This would be much more stable and less vibration design. I noticed some printed parts poop shoot and some king of mounting parts (in blue filament). Do you have more information on your A1 setup? I just received my A1 and it's not setup yet. Ant help and/or direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@ristinnovations]

I think I just responded to another of your comments on the topic of my Bambu Lab A1 Mini enclosure, but just to make I get back to you, here’s my response. I sell an Assembly Manuel and the Stls on my Etsy store for my A1 Mini enclosure. Bambu Lab has a 3D printed bracket for the A1 that allows you to mount the AMS Lite on top of the A1. I think Bambu Lab’s solution is the simplest for the A1. I hope this helps.

[@StevePrior]

Good video, I've never felt the need for a filament splicer but you've clearly made the case for the Sunlu. However using the phrase "disposable teflon" is going to go over for a lot of people as well as "clubbing baby seals", the idea of bits of "forever chemicals" being used like that i cringeworthy these days. I do understand why it's the best stuff for this particular job but that's just an argument for this job not being something you want to do. My other concern is with consumables with this type of product, it comes with 200 and that's a lot, but eventually when you run out are spares still going to be available? Are the specs for the tubing known and generic tubing in that size available? It's not going to be regular "bowden" tubing because that has a larger inside diameter and this stuff has to be just a little bigger than 1.75mm to constrain the melting filament for the joint.

[@ristinnovations]

Hi Steve, you do make some very good points. I spoke with Sunlu and they will be selling (2) 200 piece packs at I think $14.99 as replacements. The tubing appears to be a special size. I don’t know the specs.

[@SkyTaylor-w1p]

Thank you for this!!

[@ristinnovations]

You are very welcome! Thanks for your comment 😀

[@andreojuegosyestrategia1266]

Great review! Thanks

[@ristinnovations]

Thanks for your positive feedback!

[@Kensownvids]

Good video. I have the sunlu on order.

[@ristinnovations]

I think you will like the Sunlu Filament connector. I found it easy to use after using it for a little while and I think the Teflon tubing is a great design feature that allows you to make consistent filament splices. Thanks for your comment and I hope you like your Sunlu Filament connector.

[@Kaylakaze]

They've actually made the "normal" price $49.99 now on the Sunlu.

[@ristinnovations]

That’s good to know. Thanks for the new information!

[@gaveintothedarkness]

Great video! If you dont mind some constructive comments, consider eliminating the woosh sound effect when switching between cuts. A lot of videos overuse it and it does get a bit much when used too often. Otherwise keep up the great work!

[@ristinnovations]

I appreciate the feedback. I was trying lots of sound effects in this video (more than I normally do) to see if people liked this more.

[@diedampfbrasse98]

overprized gadget unless you run a print farm, and oh boy the cost for those onetime use tube pieces. I certainly never piled up any noteworthy amount of filament ... runout sensor and inprint replacing is not an issues for the vaste majority of prints (my bambulab isnt creating a gap like shown) and one also has countless small prints (clamps, inserts etc) to use the leftovers. And the little which actually is left over lands in a 20$ 3d print pen which are far more versatile in its uses as a repair tool, part connector and toy. Not to forget that compared to the purge and support waste these small filament ending losses are laughable, just imagine the pile you would need before the cost for such a connector is justified. And here is the kicker, if you rly need it you can connect filament with that 20$ 3d pen as well or look up the tiny DIY weld setup made from a piece of teflon tube and spring/foil. Long story short, stop promoting e-waste like those gadgets ... they are neither economical nor green.

[@jasongooden917]

I was just using my Sunlu.. who’s reading my mind?

[@snuups]

I bought the SUNLU device. What a bad product. It only works with very short bits of filament. Don't even try it with a spool. There's no way to put them stress-free into the machine with two hands. Pull it out and weld it. It just doesn't work you end up throwing the way both spools of filament. My filament well went into the trash at the same day. It's just not worth my time and my patience.