CR-10 S Pro Direct Drive

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Here is an evolution that will change your life! I was plagued by oozing and stringing problems with my CR-10 S Pro. But after installing the MicroSwiss kit, I made the bold decision to switch from a bowden system to direct drive. This easy-to-print piece of plastic allows you to move the extrusion system directly onto the X carriage. No firmware modifications are required; your print volume remains unchanged. However, there are two potential drawbacks to consider: * The filament detector will no longer work with this setup, but I'm already thinking about a solution. * Adjusting the probe is slightly more challenging due to its inaccessible location (although it's not impossible). To make the conversion, you'll need the following parts: * A 50mm PTFE or Capricorn tube (running from the top of the MicroSwiss heatsink to the bottom of the extruder) * Two M3x10 screws * One M3 washer * One M3 Nylstop nut * A Nema 17 cable, approximately 30-40cm in length Through extensive testing with Simplify3D software, I've found that a retraction setting of 2mm at 80mm/s yields the best results. Next on my agenda is exploring ways to improve filament guidance and break detection.