Zero Gravity Extruder Direct Drive by Gudo & Neotko

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This text appears to be a detailed explanation of the Bill Of Materials (BOM) for a custom 3D printer extruder called the "ZGE". The author is Gudo, who claims to have made several ZGEs for the writer. He mentions that it's not easy to find all the necessary parts, but he has managed to source them through his connections. The text lists the required components and materials needed to build a ZGE, including: * Bondtech dual gears kit for 1.75 or 2.85mm filament * Precision square rod (steel or stainless steel) for 390/400mm length * Bearings (ZZ type) * Fastener metric M3 socket head bolts & nuts * Adjustable frame motor holder * Motor shaft/square rod coupler * Stepper motor holder * Slider * Gear drive shaft * Extruder components (including hexagon socket button heads and springs) The text also mentions that the author has used a UMO motor without any geared solution for 1.75mm filament, but recommends using a Bondtech 5.18 geared NEMA motor for 2.85mm filament. Gudo invites readers to contact him if they're interested in buying a ZGE or would like to collaborate on creating a version of the extruder for their specific printer model. He emphasizes that only open-source printers (like UM, BCN) will be supported initially, and that he's looking for solid, robust, and precise 3D printing solutions. Overall, this text is a detailed guide for building or purchasing a custom 3D printer extruder called the ZGE, with a focus on precision and quality.