Horse Shoe Fang

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Horse Shoe Fang Direct Drive
sorry for squished pics not sure why it does that
updated on 12/31/19 recommend only using front part of light mount for lights and cutting back light section off it is to close to hot end and will damage led lights.
updated on 11/06/2019 with more instructions and materials list.
Updated on 11/11/2019 for Ender5 one corner of bracket has to be trimmed to fit around belt attachment area.
Updated on 11/12/2019 added Ender5 bracket to files
( Caution using direct drive like this may cut down on max height I have not tried max height as of yet)
This is what I have done to my CR-10 and will be doing to my ender 5 once I have a good spool holder made for it.
PLA will work PETG will be better
uses original parts
original hot end
to build as shown you will need the following
Extension cables for extruder if not a whole set
replacement bolts
(2) M2 x 8 mm these you should have they are the two shorter screws from parts fan
(2) M3 x20 mm
(2) M4 x 8 mm
(4) M4 x 14 mm
5v led light strip like thishttps://www.amazon.com/Renohef-Waterproof-Backlight-Decorative-Lighting/dp/B07PRSP3K3/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2SL4ORO769PS4&keywords=5v+led+strip+lights&qid=1573038072&sprefix=5v+led+strip+lights%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-5
usb wall charger like thishttps://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirect/picassoRedirect.html/ref=pa_sp_atf_aps_sr_pg1_2?ie=UTF8&adId=A003783937HYPH7NX40KT&url=%2FCharger-Taymanso-Adapter-Samsung-Motorola%2Fdp%2FB079NW4KLN%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2_sspa%3Fcrid%3D32501HTLFBMTV%26keywords%3Dusb%2Bwall%2Bcharger%26qid%3D1573038235%26sprefix%3Dusb%2Bwall%252Caps%252C202%26sr%3D8-2-spons%26psc%3D1&qualifier=1573038235&id=5468779276325869&widgetName=sp_atf
wire and soldering skills
Direct drive bracket was not made by me but I have included it with this set up.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3546483
Some sanding will be required I am sure.
direct drive will need the hole of stepper motor sanded I used a Dremel and a drum made short work of it
thread all screws in to holes before assembly parts fan screw holes are very delicate thread in and thread out in short spurts till it reaches other side.
test fit all parts for fit sand as needed
I leaft tube in hot end and cut it long to remove for printer then measured 16mm from top of fitting and cut tube with tube cutter
I have included pictures to try and help
I routed my cables on the front side to make for easier clearance.
I removed cover from Y stepper and care fully drilled two holes for a zip tie to help with cable management.
light bar goes behind fan
cut 4 led lights from string then cut last two off. extend wires to needed length solder on jumpers between the two pairs and stick to under side of light mount in the channels for lights. look a pics for reference.