I don't know if this is better in the DSH sub forum or here, but as I got the DSH with my Proforge 3, here we are...
I understand why the DSH has the cheap plastic arm extruders; we are consumers, and for most, cost is king... I bought it, expecting these. But before I start calibrating e-steps and running anything, I want something a little nicer.
Does anyone have a suggestion on a nice, dual gear alternative? Preferably something like a BMG, or something that is mostly just a bolt-on swap? (I don't feel like custom designing a mount...)
Just, tried with a BMG clone I have laying around and first test are great too. My goal is still trying to make it work with most parts stock
Wow, that is super cool! Thanks for sharing!! Please share your experiences, when you do get the mosquitos in and tested! I'm going to start saving up some $$. 🙂
Wow, that sounds great! Would you be willing to share the design? I'd love to hear how you make out switching with magnums... I've considered moving to them a few times, for my bigger machine. But without switching/lifting ability, I'm not willing to invest the money...
Thanks for the tip on switching the wire! I was thinking I'd have to do that in the config or GCode, but moving the wire would be infinitely easier!
@Peterg
I just installed Bondtech QR extruders.
They work great, but the hot ends can't keep up. They consistently clog around 2mm layer height. And that is just with PLA.
Note: You'll need to order the standard and mirrored version. Then on the right side you will need to swap the wires to get it to run in the correct direction. I swapped the Red and Blue wires.
I have designed and printed a switching arm for Slice Engineering Mosquito (Magnum) hot ends. I just ordered the hot ends today. These things are fantastic. I am using them on my Prusa MK3s and my Ender 6. Both with Bondtech direct drive extruders.
I actually have that one on an ender 3, and it is decent, with some modification... The secondary extruder gear doesn't have a bushing, so it grinds out the lower portion of the aluminum tensioner, and you have to replace it. I machined down the gear to fit a steel washer in between and that has fixed it, but I don't know that the cost savings is worth the effort.
I'm thinking I may just buy two BMG extruders, but I'm wondering if I should do standard+mirrored, or just two standard.
I haven't gotten to this part of the assembly yet, so I'll probably wait until than to decide.
What about the "3Dman Dual Gear Extruder, Works with Creality Ender 3 CR10 CR-10 Pro CR-10S Tornado Upgraded Aluminum Drive Feed for 3D Printer 1.75mm Filament"?
It is 19 bucks and all metal.
Unfortunately, I can't tell if it is a quick swap because my printer is in customs limbo but it seems to be very simple