Lulzbot Taz 5 Speed Idler arm & Latch for Greg Wade extruders

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<p>I have thick fingers, so switching filament quickly can be difficult with the standard idler arm and latch.</p> <p>I also found that the idler arm wore a lot at the point where the filament first came through, so I made it into a funnel shape to improve the life of the idler arm. I also made the point where the filament went through a funnel shape to reduce wear on the idler arm. The funnel in the arm also helps change filament, guiding stiff 2.85 filament into the hot end.<br/> I also put a tab on the side to quickly open and close the idler arm.</p> <p>You can now open and close the head quickly with one hand, which is great for when you want to quickly change filament colors.</p> <p>When combined these two are an improvement on the factory printed idler arms and latches.</p> <h3> Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>LulzBot</p> <p><p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong> <div><p>TAZ 5</p></div><strong>Rafts:</strong></p> <p>Doesn't Matter</p> <p><p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong> <div><p>Doesn't Matter</p></div><strong>Resolution:</strong></p> <p>0.3</p> <p><p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong> <div><p>5 -10%</p></div></p> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>Make sure the holes are clear, process as needed.</p> <h3> Post-Printing</h3> <p>Break any sharp edges.</p> <h3> How I Designed This</h3> <p>This was a TinkerCAD hack</p> </p></p></p> Category: 3D Printer Accessories