What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
After years of using the bowden extruded, this upgrade eliminates the long ptfe tube. Better than the original setup with the bowden tube extruder. Some of the supports are a bit messy, this is because i have my retraction a bit too high.
Cons
Product is complete garbage. Completely horrible product. It is completely unacceptable.
Highlights
Quality
I did a mod to replace the extruder feeder since it can often be a failing point as also upgraded the extruder to a micro swiss... Read More
I add an improvement with the new system.
I am able to push my machines much faster with the direct drive conversion.
Price
I have ordered a couple of these now and the upgrade is well worth the price.
Packaging/appearance
Reconnecting the wires was a challenge but a good opportunity to see inside the blackbox.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 91 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 5 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Had to recalibrate the feedrate for the extruder
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
On boot up i got a temp runaway error and ordered a new thermistor right away
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Debating adding the second z axis motor on the other side if i find the x axis to slope too much
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I am able to push my machines much faster with the direct drive conversion
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
One of the parts that needed an adjustment was the brass colored extrusion gear due to it not being installed far enough on the motor shaft which caused the screw holding it on to grind against the frame which led to extrusion issues
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You will have to check this otherwise you will have a whole pile of problems down the road regarding extrusion and retraction
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you are uncomfortable with this then consider getting someone else to do it or look at a different upgrade
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It is only hot glue so it is easy to remove but again if you are uncomfortable in the first place this will be a huge issue for you
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