Assemble the Extruder

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Introduction

The heart of the printer, the Extruder is responsible for melting filament and extruding it with high precision out of a small orifice (hole) in the nozzle.

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  2. Insert wisdom here.

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  3. M3x10 socket head M3x10 socket head

    • M3x10 socket head

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  5. M3x30 socket head M3x30 socket head

    • M3x30 socket head

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  7. M3x16 socket head

    • M3x16 socket head

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    • ▶ Video: Feeder Bearing (3s, no narration)

    • The bearing should spin. If it doesn't, loosen the screw a little bit.

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  10. M3x16 socket head

    • M3x16 socket head

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  11. M3x16 socket head M3x16 socket head

    • M3x16 socket head

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    • ▶ Video: Loose Latch (3s, no narration)

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  13. M3x30 socket head

    • M3x30 socket head

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    • ▶ Video: Feeder Arm Rotating (3s, no narration)

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  16. Hotend shroud

    • Hotend shroud

    • Hotend fan cover

    • Hotend fan

    • Plastite screws (super smart screws specifically designed not to get loose in plastic) (4)

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  17. Make sure the LED strip is at the bottom as shown. Make sure the LED strip is at the bottom as shown.

    • Make sure the LED strip is at the bottom as shown.

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  18. plastite screws plastite screws

    • plastite screws

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  21. M3x25 socket head

    • M3x25 socket head

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  23. a short piece of PTFE tubing

    • a short piece of PTFE tubing

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    • ▶ Video: Align the Drive Gear (1min, narration)

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Conclusion

What's Next?

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