ENDER 5 DIRECT DRIVE STOCK HOTEND AND EXTRUDER 3D printable model by James Tongue

ENDER 5 DIRECT DRIVE STOCK HOTEND AND EXTRUDER

Source: MyMiniFactory by James Tongue

The ENDER 5 DIRECT DRIVE STOCK HOTEND AND EXTRUDER is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by James Tongue. This is a direct drive conversion for the Ender 5, Pro and Plus, using the stock hotend and extruder assembly. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: direct_drive, Ender_5

About this model

This is a direct drive conversion for the Ender 5, Pro and Plus, using the stock hotend and extruder assembly. The part cooling uses a 5015 blower for its far superior performance compared to the stock part cooling blower. The duct and outlet nozzles have been CFD analysed and optimised to give superior cooling performance. This is the same geometry used on my previous part cooling solutions to good effect. The hotend fan is the stock size 4010 axial fan, but utilising a much more effective ducted arrangement to guide cooling air over the heatsink before exhausting it out sideways away from the print, avoiding any uncontrolled part cooling. The internal vanes are present as the result of some initial investigations on maximising the effective flow from axial fans done by Alex Kenis. Check …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. ENDER 5 DIRECT DRIVE STOCK HOTEND AND EXTRUDER is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?
The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by James Tongue.
Who made this model?
Designed by James Tongue, published on MyMiniFactory. 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.

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