Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Direct-drive hinged extruder for E3D/J-Head hot-end (Prusa i3) 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 ffleurey, 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.

Direct-drive hinged extruder for E3D/J-Head hot-end (Prusa i3)

Source: Thingiverse by ffleurey

The Direct-drive hinged extruder for E3D/J-Head hot-end (Prusa i3) is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by ffleurey. Here is my attempt at designing an extruder for my Prusa i3. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: Direct-drive, hinged, extruder, for, E3D/J-Head, hot-end, (Prusa, i3)

About this model

Here is my attempt at designing an extruder for my Prusa i3. I took some inspiration from different designs to try to make an extruder which is easy to print, compact, easy to clean and has tight guides for the filament (to be able to use flexible materials). I made a couple of test prints with it and it seems to work fine so far. I haven't tested any challenging materials yet, just PLA. Here are the components: * E3D all metal hot end for 1.75mm filament. It mounts like a J-Head so a J-Head should fit as well. * NEMA17 stepper motor. I am using a 40mm motor but any NEMA17 should work. The back of the motor is mounted on the X carriage and all the extruder parts are mounted to the front of the motor. * Mk8 Drive Gear. The Idler and filament guide are very tight around the Mk8 gear so other…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Direct-drive hinged extruder for E3D/J-Head hot-end (Prusa i3) 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 ffleurey.
Who made this model?: Designed by ffleurey, 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.