Tronxy simplest direct extruder mod X5SA X5 Creality CR-10 Ender

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Proudly introducing another "Starfighter's simple mod"! The propably most simple direct drive extruder mod for the tronxy x5 series on the planet. :) Could work for CR-10, Ender and other too? All you need is: - M4 bolt with washers and nut - Drill - Tools That's all! No printing, no shopping I ran this setup for a while now, with no issues. Even with the heavy stock stepper. A pancake stepper is strongly recommended to not add even more unnecessary weight to the carriage... Now that the bespoke pancake is being fitted (CURRENT ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED!), i took some pics to share with everyone. The PTFE tubing is not 100% straight, but still better than the looong bowden. My retraction went from ~6.5mm down to ~1.5mm. Instructions: - Enlarge marked hole to fit M4 screw. - Take apart Extruder and rotate the mount. - Loosen power chain and bend mount back a bit to clear extruder wheel. - Cut PTFE tube to fit between hotend and extruder (do not cut too short, rather try multiple times, shortening step by step) - Tighten extruder with M4 screw and add a piece of belt or equivalent spacer so the drive belt is not crushed. - Mount power chain somehow. I used zip ties. - ENJOY! PS: Had to Include my clamp for the Z axis rod (8mm), since thingiverse wants a stl. These clamps combined with metal sleeve bearings are a superb upgrade too!