Bondtech DDX Strain Relief and Mosquito Magnum Adapter

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<p>This video is a complete walkthrough for the Bondtech DDX extruder upgrade for your Creality 3D printer. I am also installing a Slice Engineering Mosquito Magnum hot end with 50W heater cartridge and 300 degree thermistor. This combination gives superior extrusion performance over the standard Creality extruder / hot end combination. I am taking advantage of the increased capabilities and will be running a 0.8mm nozzle for higher throughput and lower print times.</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/wiJ9_WK51fg"></oembed></figure><p>The upgrades are being performed on a Creality Ender 5 PLUS, however, most of the procedure is nearly identical for most Creality machines as they use so many of the same parts. Also, if you just want the DDX extruder and you want to reuse your Creality hot end, you can do that too! The Bondtech DDX is a modular extruder where different adapters can be used to mate different hot ends. If you are not using a Mosquito Magnum hot end, find the right adapter (the Creality adapter comes in the Creality kit that can be purchased from Bondtech).</p><p>Various links and resources can be found below that will provide even more information for this swap. Overall it is not too difficult, just take your time and make sure your wiring is safe!</p><p>Here is the Bondtech guide:</p><p>► <a href="https://support.bondtech.se/Guide/02.+Installing+DDX+On+Creality+Ender-5/75">https://support.bondtech.se/Guide/02.+Installing+DDX+On+Creality+Ender-5/75</a></p><p>These are various STL files from Bondtech for things like z rod holders, bl touch mount, etc. depending on what you need:</p><p>► <a href="https://www.bondtech.se/customer-service/faq/?accordion=1#tab_stl-models">https://www.bondtech.se/customer-service/faq/?accordion=1#tab_stl-models</a></p><p>This is the mosquito magnum upgrade as shown on Bondtech website:</p><p>► <a href="https://www.bondtech.se/product/ddx-ph3-mosquito-magnum-upgrade/">https://www.bondtech.se/product/ddx-ph3-mosquito-magnum-upgrade/</a></p><p>You can get the adapter for it here:</p><p>► <a href="https://www.bondtech.se/product/ddx-adapter-for-mosquito/">https://www.bondtech.se/product/ddx-adapter-for-mosquito/</a></p><p>Or you can download the version that I designed for free here... make sure you print this in a high temp material. PLA probably won't cut it:</p><p>► YOU ARE HERE</p><p>These are the Ender 5 PLUS z rod holders:</p><p>► <a href="https://www.bondtech.se/product/ddx-bed-rod-holder-set-ender-5-plus/">https://www.bondtech.se/product/ddx-bed-rod-holder-set-ender-5-plus/</a></p><p>You are also going to need a firmware update, details in the video:</p><p>► <a href="https://www.bondtech.se/knowledge-base/firmware-updates-for-creality3d/">https://www.bondtech.se/knowledge-base/firmware-updates-for-creality3d/</a></p><p>You can find the XLoader program I used to update the firmware here:</p><p>► <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aMtc69wfK_r1RnC5z5x7h5klQWYX2Iyj?fbclid=IwAR0QgUqJV9MEoiuBtwoscHMgxB6JOr_Xl7kjhURYJGoi9bQMv5i2NdTA7Wg">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aMtc69wfK_r1RnC5z5x7h5klQWYX2Iyj?fbclid=IwAR0QgUqJV9MEoiuBtwoscHMgxB6JOr_Xl7kjhURYJGoi9bQMv5i2NdTA7Wg</a></p><p>Latest Creality firmwares can be found here:</p><p>► <a href="https://www.creality3dofficial.com/pages/firmware-download">https://www.creality3dofficial.com/pages/firmware-download</a></p><p>More information from Slice Engineering about firmware updates if you're doing something custom or have a different brand controller:</p><p>► <a href="https://support.sliceengineering.com/portal/en/kb/articles/how-do-i-update-my-firmware-to-be-compatible-with-the-high-temperature-thermistor">https://support.sliceengineering.com/portal/en/kb/articles/how-do-i-update-my-firmware-to-be-compatible-with-the-high-temperature-thermistor</a></p><p>This is the screen firmware I used for my touch screen on the Ender 5 PLUS. You will use the 'DWIN' folder as shown in the video:</p><p>► <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QCmMGXH66R2DVZgGF78IuMDJi673nBXs">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QCmMGXH66R2DVZgGF78IuMDJi673nBXs</a></p><p>BLTouch version 3.1 specs can be found here:</p><p>► <a href="https://www.antclabs.com/bltouch-v3">https://www.antclabs.com/bltouch-v3</a></p><p>And finally the Bondtech guide to adjusting the trim pot for your extruder stepper motor driver:</p><p>► <a href="https://support.bondtech.se/Guide/06.+Stepper+Current+Adjustment+On+CR-10S/78">https://support.bondtech.se/Guide/06.+Stepper+Current+Adjustment+On+CR-10S/78</a></p><p>If you guys have any questions, please put them in the comment section!</p>