Bondtech i3 MK3 BMG Style Geared Extruder

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Extruder. Bondtech BMG i3.---------------------------------------- Bobblejot WebsiteBobblejot GitHubBobblejot TwitterBobblejot Patreon ---------------------------------------- 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. 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. Modified the cable paths and tie wrap holes for easier printing, and thickened up some sections to print better. 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. The extruder assembly should fit any i3 carriage hole fixing the same as Prusa's upto the new MK3S which is different. I also created versions for No filament Sensor - NFSLaser Filament Sensor - LFSOptical Filament Sensor - OFS Both the laser and new optical sensor are designed for the original Prusa parts. To get the parts for the OFS model i found it easier just to buy the upgrade kit from Prusa for £17.49. Designed for 1.75mm filament same as original. Extruder ESteps will need to be changed to 415.0 Original extruder can be found here: Original Bondtech BMG i3 Hopefully you may find it useful. ---------------------------------------- Materials : I have provided Affiliate links to the items i used but you can get them anywhere you please. 1 Off each of the below items : BMG Thumb Screw - AliexpressBMG Big Gear + Shaft - Aliexpress  BMG Pinion Gear - AliexpressM3x32mm Steel Pin - AliexpressCollet Clip - Aliexpress13Ncm Nema 17 Pancake Motor - AliexpressPinda Probe v2 - Aliexpress5015 Blower - Aliexpress4010 Blower - AliexpressE3D V6 - Aliexpress 2 Off each of the below items : MR85ZZ ( W627-5 ) Bearings - AliexpressNeodymium Magnet 8x1mm ( or 8x1.4mm ) - Aliexpress Fasteners : M3 Square Nut - AliexpressM3 Brass Inserts - Aliexpress 2 x Hex Nuts6 x M3 Threaded Insert4 x M3 Square Nut1 x M3 x 8mm Cap Head10 x M3 x 12mm Cap Head1 x M3 x 16mm Cap Head2 x M3 x 20mm Cap Head3 x M3 x 25mm Cap Head1 x M3 x 30mm Cap Head1 x M2 x 8mm Cap Head For the Bondtech gears you have the Original gears from Bondtech which would be the preferred option. Bondtech Original 1.75mm Gears But as always there are now clones available which may also work. Bondtech Clone 1.75mm Gears you could also just buy a complete clone extruder assembly to use for parts. BMG Extruder 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.   Enjoy :-)