CR-10 Direct Drive 3D printable model by s_gutz

CR-10 Direct Drive

Source: Thingiverse by s_gutz

The CR-10 Direct Drive is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by s_gutz. I was trying to print a lot of things on my CR-10S with NinjaFlex and got tired of it binding in the long bowden tube. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: CR-10, Direct, Drive

About this model

I was trying to print a lot of things on my CR-10S with NinjaFlex and got tired of it binding in the long bowden tube. Even on a normal filament I occasionally got bad prints because the tube had pushed out of the extruder for some reason. The mechanics of the Creality extruder/bowden assembly seem like a pretty poor design to me. So I started to design a direct drive system to move the extruder stepper above the hot end and limit my bowden tub to less than an inch. Though I have pretty much replaced all of the printer's original extruder and hot end parts, I wanted this to generally reuse all of the parts that came with my printer when I bought it. The resulting thing comes in two parts: 1. The main motor plate that is sandwiched between the existing carriage plate and the hot end. This a…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. CR-10 Direct Drive 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 s_gutz.
Who made this model?
Designed by s_gutz, 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.

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