Ultimaker Bowden Fixer (BFX-01)

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What is a Bowden Fixer? The bowden tube and black cable leading from the extruder to the back of the UM2 isn't secured in place, so both cables move freely whenever the printer's printing. Although this wouldn't normally cause problems for the printer, securing these cables will eliminate any possibility of issues and make everything neater on the printer. Design Considerations The BFX01 is designed as a single piece, making it easy to print, install, and look great. It's only visible on the back of the printer and doesn't affect the sides or front. There are no hinges, clamps, or locking mechanisms, so the bowden tube and black cable can be easily mounted and removed. How does it work? The left screw hole screws into an existing screw that holds the printer's back panel and top panel in place. The right screw sits on top of the back panel, creating tension between the BFX01 and the back panel to keep the BFX01 secure. The last screw holds the bowden tube onto the BFX01, making it easy to remove the bowden tube at any time without disassembling the BFX01. Inspiration Several UM2 bowden fixers on Youmagine have been tried but were difficult to assemble. Some came in several pieces that were hard to attach. Therefore, a new design was created from scratch with the idea of making the fixer as a single piece and finding a nice area to mount it on the printer. Post Makes This helps me and others see if there are areas to improve on the design and how it has helped your printer.