Bowden Tube Filament Guide

A pivoting bowden tube filament guide.
36m
1× print file
0.20 mm
0.40 mm
5.00 g
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updated May 31, 2023

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very usefull - thanks !

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Works great with Capricorn tubing.

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Easy print. Works great so far. Overly tight fit on the tubing I have in hand, YMMV.

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Actually just wanted to try it out, but i worked so nice on my Sovol SV01, that i just contiune to use it! As coincidence has it, the filament senor and its screws happen to have the perfect size to hold the guide! I just jammed it in with some power and since then i sits perfectly with no issue :D Tried some ptfe lube, to make it run smoother , but it didnt really make that much of a diffrence. (Printed in Monoprice pla+, 0,12mm layer height)

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The fit is extremely tight, but I've no doubt it'll stay in place. The ball joint is smooth, and I'm looking forward to finishing up my dryer-to-printer setup.

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I needed to convert my top spool printer to a front side spool to fit under a bench and this guide is working really well. First print the hole was to small for the tube I have and drilling it out didn't work. This tube has a slightly larger outside diameter than capricorn tube so I printed it at 102% but still had to drill it for a perfect fit.

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Printer: i3 MK3
Rafts: No
Supports: No
Resolution: 0.2mm
Infill: 20%
Filament: Hatchbox PETG Black

Simplify3D sliced.

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