This is a modification for the Creality Ender 5 PLUS to convert it to a direct drive style hotend instead of a bowden. This is advantageous for printing flexible filaments, or for higher accuracy extrusions with less stringing.
- Ender 5 Basaraba Direct Drive Kit: https://3dprintingcanada.com/products/ender-5-direct-drive-kit-by-basaraba-innovations
- Official Creality Metal Extruder Mechanism: https://3dprintingcanada.com/products/official-creality-all-metal-extrusion-mechanism
- Bowden Tube: https://3dprintingcanada.com/products/capricorn-premium-ptfe-bowden-tubing?_pos=3&_sid=94a4a8f3b&_ss=r
This modification was tested using Neat Filaments Yellow TPU: https://3dprintingcanada.com/products/yellow-1-75mm-neat-filaments-tpu-1-kg
To perform this modification, please make sure the following criteria are met:
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Install the Basaraba Direct Drive kit as per the stock directions, but instead of installing the motor spacer, use the stock mounting plate from the Ender 5 PLUS filament runout sensor as a spacer. This will allow you to locate the filament runout sensor above the hotend assembly.
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Use the stock bowden tube to add support for the hotend wiring loom. Use a second bowden tube (that loops over top of the printer) to guide the filament properly.
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Print the STL files and use the for supporting the Boden tube and on the hotend assembly.
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Extend the filament runout sensor wires and route them along with the rest of the wires in the hotend wiring loom.
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Re-orient the spool holder so it is outside of the printer box to allow greater freedom and easier access to the bowden tube.
Included in this repository is a Simplify3d profile to get you started. Please note that you may have to tweak the flow rate to get the best results with the flexibles that you are using!