The little bolt hobbit
Source: Thingiverse by elk
The The little bolt hobbit is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by elk. If you use different extruders, is a hassle to recalibrate your reprap each time you change the extruder. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
If you use different extruders, is a hassle to recalibrate your reprap each time you change the extruder. Therefore I decided to make my hobbet bolts much more precisely and reproducible. To gain better hobbet bolts, you need the little bolt hobbit and a proxxon micromot 50 (with some adjustment you might also be able to use any other kind of dremel-like tool). With the bolt hobbit, you can make a hobbet bolt with 32 teeth that are perfectly parallel, sharp and have the same dimensions. Furthermore it is easy to reproduce some identical bolts (that feed the exact same amount of filament per revolution to the hot end) so it is no longer necessary to recalibrate your firmware each time you change the extruder. This thing is slightly inspired by the KNRLR found here: but made much more rigid …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. The little bolt hobbit is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by elk.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by elk, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.