Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
6
Time Required
- SeeMeCNC EZStruder 6 steps
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The Cold End, or the extruder, is the part of the printer that drives the filament into the hot end, where the filament is melted and deposited onto the model.
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We will be building a variant of SeeMeCNC's EzStruder in this guide.
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In addition to the hex drivers included in the 3D Printer Kit, you will need a Phillips #1 driver to disassemble the SeeMeCNC EzStruder for modifications.
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It is helpful to orient the parts as shown to get a better understanding of how the cold end assembly will be going together.
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The motor connector should face in the same direction as the filament feed.
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Failure to orient this corectly will require a complete rebuild - the motor and cold end extruder set will not fit through the lower triangle framework.
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A full exploded view of the EzStruder may be found here for your reference.
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With a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the single #1 Phillips drive screw from the SeeMeCNC EzStruder Top.
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Remove and discard the phillips head screws, but keep the fender washer holding the red part on.
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Place an OpenBeam NEMA17 motor bracket onto a stepper as shown. Note the orientation of the stepper motor's connector
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Place the EzStruder Upper parts on as shown
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Note motor connector orientation
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Secure with 2x M3 x 12mm SHCS
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