Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Ender 3 - Direct Drive Adapter is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by benawhite, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Ender 3 - Direct Drive Adapter 3D printable model by benawhite

Ender 3 - Direct Drive Adapter

Source: Thingiverse by benawhite

The Ender 3 - Direct Drive Adapter is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by benawhite. This is a direct driver filament adapter that I created for my Ender 3. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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3,984 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-17 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 29 makes Category: 3D Printer

Tags: direct drive, direct drive extruder, Ender 3

About this model

This is a direct driver filament adapter that I created for my Ender 3. I reused pretty much all my stock parts, except I needed to replace 2 of the stepper mount screws with M3-20 to account for the new mount depth. Everything fits really nice, and I'm even able to continue using ReplayMD's filament knob v2 and the Petsfang Bullseye Duct. Although I did need to trim the cable guide from the Petsfang fan base. Notes: * The 2 red components in the pictures are the ones required to convert your stock Ender 3 to direct drive. * This has been tested by rbalandis and works fully with the Mico Swiss hotend Updates: 2019.02.15 - I added a cable chain end by request. This terminates johnniewhiskey's Ender 3 Cable Chain directly to the z axis assembly so both ends of the chain are perfectly aligned…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Ender 3 - Direct Drive Adapter is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link 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 benawhite.
Who made this model?: Designed by benawhite, 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.