Technical Review

If your upgrade includes changing the stock heater block to E3D’s V6 or Volcano, follow this guide to properly connect the thermistor and heater cartridge to the X1.  While soldering will work to get things going, when you have the option to crimp, it is the preferred method. Crimping is mechanically better than soldering, this is a fact. I will take you through what’s needed to properly connect your new heater block to the X1.