ProtoXtruder

ProtoXtruder

Latest update: 2024/12/12

An extruder that utilizes the large extrusion gears of HGX-lite gear kit and comes with the mounting pattern of the Sherpa Mini Extruder.

There is also an untested version for Bondtech LGX Lite gears.

Print settings

3 perimeters, 40% infill.

Assemble

Please checkout the Github repo for more details: https://github.com/nhchiu/VoronMods/tree/main/Extruders/ProtoXtruder

Changelog

2024-12-12

Bugfix update.

• Thicker idler arm to prevent it being bent over time. Hopefully fixes #issue20.
• The update at 2024-08-01 might cause the idler arm being bottomed out by tension and still not providing enough pressure on the filament. Slightly shortened the distance between the dual drive gears to address this issue.

2024-10-21

• Updated the collet cutout for better tube retaining and filament loading.
  No changes were made to other variants.
  Thanks to @MartijnGevaert for the suggestion.

2024-08-01

• Made better measurements of the HGX gears and slightly tweaked some dimensions accordingly.
• Some overall cleanups and aesthetic adjustments. Now the printed parts use roughly 10% less plastic.

2023-07-02

• Increase the maximum compression on the filament for better gripping.
• Fix the hole size of the idler shaft so it doesn't slip out during print.
• Variants for 3 types of Bowden tube retainers.
  
• Replaced the M3 x 16 screw to M3 x 20 to make space for the Bowden tube retainers.

2023-03-29

• Initial release