8mm Jag's Yet Another Extruder Filament Drive
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Published on December 14, 2011
Derived from
Yet another extruder filament drive
by jag
Description
This is Jag's "Yet another extrude filament drive", modified to work with a 8mm bearing on the idler arm. (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7113)
Use this if you only have one 606 bearing, have access to 8mm bearings, and are in a pinch.
8mm bearings are commonly available on longboards and skateboards. (ID 8mm, OD 22mm, width 7mm).
Nov 20, 2012 update:
If you're having issues with breakage and need stronger parts,
MarcusWolschon has created this buffed-up version: thingiverse.com/thing:35092
Use this if you only have one 606 bearing, have access to 8mm bearings, and are in a pinch.
8mm bearings are commonly available on longboards and skateboards. (ID 8mm, OD 22mm, width 7mm).
Nov 20, 2012 update:
If you're having issues with breakage and need stronger parts,
MarcusWolschon has created this buffed-up version: thingiverse.com/thing:35092
Instructions
Print, clean up, (may need to clean holes with a drill).
Assemble via Jag's instructions (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7113), using the same parts, except substituting a 7mm hex head (or 6mm, if you can't find one with small enough hex heads) screw for the idler arm axle.
Yes, support is also included already for the idler arm.
Assemble via Jag's instructions (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7113), using the same parts, except substituting a 7mm hex head (or 6mm, if you can't find one with small enough hex heads) screw for the idler arm axle.
Yes, support is also included already for the idler arm.
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imberiman
on
February 7, 2012
said:
What size bolt are you using on this for mounting the bearing. Length and diameter please. Is it a socket head cap screw?
Thanks
ADam
Mjolnir
on
January 20, 2012
said:
Working fine as-printed on 1.75mm on a Mk6+ hot end stepstruder on my cupcake. The non-adjustable Delrin "spring" on the stock Makerbot cold-end was getting worn, so I was stripping filament. Got this printed just in time, now printing previously difficult prints. Nicely done, great design, and thanks for posting it!
Rasle500
on
January 15, 2012
said:
This is a nice upgrade of the standard MK6.
No more constant adjusting on that DELRIN/POM adjusting screw :)
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8mm Jag's Yet Another Extruder Filament Drive by gaerisl is licensed under the Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons license.
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I guess I'll design a stronger version of the lever-arm today.
My first 2 attempts broke.
I'm sorry to hear that. I'll follow up with you to best assist you in this problem.