Minimalistic Zen replacement

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Byhon po

Spring loaded extruder drive using ball bearing. Allow quick load/unload of filament, easy access to drive gear for cleaning, provide smoother feed than the stock Zen drive.

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Description

This is remix from Minimalistic Mk7 replacement
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:15718


Advantage of this mod:
1. Quick release/loading of filament, by pressing the lever to disengage the drive gear.

2. Allow easy cleaning of drive gear (it is exposed). You can clean it even during mid-print.

3. Smoother feed than the stock zen drive.


Even though it will provide smooth filament feed, I don't think it will solve all your filament jam problem. For that, you need to look into your hotend.

Should work with both the old & new drive gear.

Check this post for details and build instructions:
http://tinkeringinhk.blogspot.hk/2014/04/minimalistic-zen-replacement.html

Materials and methods

- Printed parts:

Mechanical parts:

- 605 bearing (x1)
- spring (x1)
- M3 x 12 countersunk (x1)
- M3 x 20 (x1)
- M3 x 14 (x3)
- M3 x 16 (x2)
- M3 x 8 (x2)

In addition for adjustable version:

- M3 x 30 (x1)
- M3 nut (x2)
- M3 washer 12mm (if necessary)

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