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...)
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
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.