ProtoXtruder

ProtoXtruder

Last update: 2024/10/21

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

2024-10-21

• 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