Creator Pro/CTC/Qidi Tech 1 Extruder Motor Blank

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<p>In many cases, the second extruder in the dual extruder printer isn't used. Each stepper motor added a lot of weight to the print head. This increases ringing/ghosting and other artifacts in prints. It also affects the printers ability to operate at higher speeds. Removing the stepper is an easy and a free way of improving print quality. I chose to remove the right extruder motor since the left one is closest to the cooling fan which helps with bridging.&nbsp;</p><p>This motor blank serves as a stand in for the unused extruder in Replicator 2 clones (Flashforge Creator Pro, CTC, Qidi Tech 1). The blank prevents the bracket at the top of the print head from slouching when the motor is removed.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Print Instructions:</strong></p><ul><li>Layer height: 0.20 mm</li><li>Infill: 20%</li><li>Supports: None</li></ul><p><strong>Build Instructions:</strong></p><ol><li>Print motor blank per instructions</li><li>Remove the extruder motor</li><li>Remove the fan grill and heat sink if desired (doesn't remove significant weight)</li><li>Screw in the motor blank to the back side of heat block (as show in cover photo)</li></ol>