Bondtech i3 MK3 BMG Style Geared Extruder

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<h3>Extruder.</h3> <h3>Bondtech BMG i3.</h3> <p><a href="http://bobblejot.com">Bobblejot Website</a><br/> <a href="https://github.com/Bobblejot/">Bobblejot GitHub</a><br/> <a href="https://twitter.com/bobblejot">Bobblejot Twitter</a><br/> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/join/bobblejot?">Bobblejot Patreon</a></p> <p>I saw the new upgrade from bondtech for the i3 and liked the idea of putting it on my Axis One machine but wanted to make a few tweaks for my own preferences and simplify it slightly to make it easier to print.</p> <p>This led me to design a simpler version of the housing's which would allow me to make any changes i needed. I removed a lot of the hex features from the original. Used the Hex designs on the front to create cutouts for airflow and modified the fixings to use square nuts and threaded inserts. I changed the position of the threaded inserts and added additional to replace the hex nuts.</p> <p>Modified the cable paths and tie wrap holes for easier printing, and thickened up some sections to print better.</p> <p>Modified how the front and rear clamp together, now you can remove the front cover along with the stepper motor without having to remove the complete assembly from the carriage.</p> <p>The extruder assembly should fit any i3 carriage hole fixing the same as Prusa's upto the new MK3S which is different.</p> <p>I also created versions for</p> <p>No filament Sensor - NFS<br/> Laser Filament Sensor - LFS<br/> Optical Filament Sensor - OFS</p> <p>Both the laser and new optical sensor are designed for the original Prusa parts.</p> <p>To get the parts for the OFS model i found it easier just to buy the upgrade kit from Prusa for £17.49.</p> <p>Designed for 1.75mm filament same as original.</p> <p>Extruder ESteps will need to be changed to 415.0</p> <p>Original extruder can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bondtech.se/en/product/prusa-i3-mk2-5-mk3-extruder-upgrade/">Original Bondtech BMG i3</a></p> <p>Hopefully you may find it useful.</p> <p><strong> Materials :</strong></p> <p>I have provided Affiliate links to the items i used but you can get them anywhere you please.</p> <p>1 Off each of the below items :</p> <p><a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cnZdVFZA">BMG Thumb Screw - Aliexpress</a><br/> <a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bqonOxna">BMG Big Gear + Shaft - Aliexpress</a><br/> <a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bGEkfzas">BMG Pinion Gear - Aliexpress</a><br/> <a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/c4AciXR6">M3x32mm Steel Pin - Aliexpress</a><br/> <a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/byCGFdkM">Collet Clip - Aliexpress</a><br/> <a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/PbcGaUu">13Ncm Nema 17 Pancake Motor - Aliexpress</a><br/> <a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/lBIpRKu">Pinda Probe v2 - Aliexpress</a><br/> <a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ctVLO5sG">5015 Blower - Aliexpress</a><br/> <a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b9gqmIgo">4010 Blower - Aliexpress</a><br/> <a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bk2S10Yg">E3D V6 - Aliexpress</a></p> <p>2 Off each of the below items :</p> <p><a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cq4pYYBA">MR85ZZ ( W627-5 ) Bearings - Aliexpress</a><br/> <a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/u11QzRa">Neodymium Magnet 8x1mm ( or 8x1.4mm ) - Aliexpress</a></p> <p><strong> Fasteners :</strong></p> <p><a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/vfY7aa2">M3 Square Nut - Aliexpress</a><br/> <a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bLPmWGaM">M3 Brass Inserts - Aliexpress</a></p> <p>2 x Hex Nuts<br/> 6 x M3 Threaded Insert<br/> 4 x M3 Square Nut<br/> 1 x M3 x 8mm Cap Head<br/> 10 x M3 x 12mm Cap Head<br/> 1 x M3 x 16mm Cap Head<br/> 2 x M3 x 20mm Cap Head<br/> 3 x M3 x 25mm Cap Head<br/> 1 x M3 x 30mm Cap Head<br/> 1 x M2 x 8mm Cap Head</p> <p>For the Bondtech gears you have the Original gears from Bondtech which would be the preferred option.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.bondtech.se/en/drivegears/drivegear-kit-175-direct.html">Bondtech Original 1.75mm Gears</a></p> <p>But as always there are now clones available which may also work.</p> <p><a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bW1TNKO8">Bondtech Clone 1.75mm Gears</a></p> <p>you could also just buy a complete clone extruder assembly to use for parts.</p> <p><a href="http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/boBI1OV2">BMG Extruder</a></p> <p>The choice is yours but it is always preferable to support the actual original designers and developers of a product. But the choice is yours.</p> <p>Enjoy :-)</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong> Creality</p> <p><strong>Printer:</strong> Ender 3</p> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>Printed in Real Filament Black PETG purchased from Amazon.</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Filament-8719128328881-Spool-Opaque/dp/B01MG5QXLW/ref=as_li_ss_il?keywords=petg&amp;qid=1552481087&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=lmcse-21&amp;linkId=380ed18490bd2e0b7fe5d1e86f5a659f&amp;language=en_GB"></a></p> <p>Nozzle : 0.4mm<br/> Layer Height : 0.2mm</p> <p>Print Temp : 245°C<br/> Bed Temp : 80°C<br/> Print Speed : 50mm/s</p> <p>Top Layers : 6<br/> Bottom Layers : 4<br/> Perimeters : 3</p> <p>Infill : 30%</p> <p>Printed on Buildtack.</p>