R Direct Drive
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The reason for this project is to combine E3DV6 hotend and the Orbiter extruder to create a small and lightweight direct driver.After more than two months of design and testing, it has the current appearance. The assembly is very simple.
Supplies
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1 7 prints;
2 M3 X 6 Socket Head Cap(4);
3 M3 X 8 Socket Head Cap(2);
4 M3 X 10 Socket Head Cap(2);
5 M3 X 12 Socket Head Cap(4);
6 M3 X 16 Socket Head Cap(4);
7 M3 X 25 Socket Head Cap(4);
8 M3 X 30 Socket Head Cap(1);
9 M3 Hexagon nut(1);
10 M3 Knurled Brass Nut(M3X4X4.5mm)(16);
11 5015 fan;
12 3010 fan;
13 E3DV6 or E3DV6 CLONE or DRAGON or DRAGONFLY hotend;
14 the Orbiter V1.5 Extruder;
15 MGN12C Block;
Prepare the Bill of Materials
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Prepare required materials according to the list provided.
Embed Nut on Print
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The insert nut can be heated with a soldering iron, nut type: M3 Knurled Brass Nut (M3X4X4.5mm).
Install the 3010 Fan
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3010 fan does not need screws.
Install E3DV6
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Install the heating rod and thermistor on the E3DV6 first, and then fix it with M3X16.
Arrange the Wires
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Arrange the wires one by one.
Install the MGN12C Block
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Fix with M3X10 and M3X6 screws.
Install the Cooling Fan Duct
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Fix with M3X12 screws.
Install the 5015 Fan
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Fix with M3X30 screw.
Install the Belt
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Fix with M3X25 screws.
Install Teflon Tubing
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Teflon tube length is 74.5mm.
Install the Orbiter V1.5 Extruder
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Fix with M3X8 screws.
Install 3dtouch or Bltouch
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Fix with M3X6 and M3X12 screws.
Install the Harness Clip
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Fix with M3X12 screws.