Anycubic Mega X Direct Drive conversion kit by Pops668

Last crawled date: 3 years ago

Parts used:
1) E3D V6 hot-end kit w/30mm fan
2) Printer Mods V1.3 mounting plate
3) Anycubic Mega X printer
4) Parts from this post.
Steps in general:
Print parts.
Remove extruder from bracket, install E3D v6 hot-end in extruder.
Install mounting plate onto extruder, making sure to keep edges aligned.
Remove X-rail, remove Anycubic carriage.
Install Printer Mods V1.3 plate on X-rail, set belt tension.
Install mounting plate and PCB-mount onto V1.3 Plate.
Extend the heater wires using 18 ga. stranded wire.
Extend fan and thermistor wires.
Install PCB, plug in connectors.
Install X-probe. Adjust height to meet limit switch, M3 screw sets depth.
Install fan-shroud and fan. Very tight fit, should 'click' into place.
Re-route and extend extruder wiring, insert into main cable.
Install Anchor, secure main cable in position.
Bowden tube is threaded into Anchor...tight fit may not need screws!
Z-axis screws had to be backed out about 15mm.
The Z-screws are stabilized with chunks of white high-density foam; the screw can turn but is held in position.
In Cura, I had to set X width to 290mm; I will make a rear-mount cooling fan soon!
Not ideal, but the difference in print quality is amazing!