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 using only front part of light mount for lights and cutting back light section off - it's too 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 needs 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 haven't tried max height yet.) This is what I've done to my CR-10 and will do to my Ender 5 once I have a good spool holder made for it. PLA works, but PETG will be better. Uses original parts. Original hot end. To build as shown, you'll need the following: Extension cables for extruder if not a whole set. Replacement bolts: (2) M2 x 8 mm - these should already be in your possession; they're the two shorter screws from the parts fan. (2) M3 x20 mm (2) M4 x 8 mm (4) M4 x 14 mm 5v LED light strip like this: https://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 this: https://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+wall+charger%26qid%3D1573038235%26sprefix%3Dusb+wall+charger%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've included it with this setup: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3546483. Some sanding will be required, I'm sure. Direct drive needs the hole of stepper motor sanded - I used a Dremel and a drum to make short work of it. Thread all screws into holes before assembly; parts fan screw holes are very delicate, thread in and thread out in short spurts until it reaches the other side. Test fit all parts for fit and sand as needed. I left tube in hot end and cut it long to remove for printer, then measured 16mm from top of fitting and cut tube with a tube cutter. I've 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 carefully 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 underside of light mount in channels for lights. Look at pictures for reference.