I’m looking at an intriguing upgrade for Bowden 3D printers to increase quality and print speed. Bowden systems are common in the desktop 3D printer market due to their low manufacturing cost. The idea is to put the extruder motor away from the toolhead to reduce the toolhead’s weight. This allows the toolhead to move… Continue reading Affordable Kevlar Sheath Mod Increases Print Speed and Accuracy for Bowden 3D Printers
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