R Direct Drive

The reason for this project is to combine E3DV6 hotend and the Orbiter extruder to create a small and lightweight direct driver.After more than two months of design and testing, it has the current appearance. The assembly is very simple.

Supplies

1 7 prints；

2 M3 X 6 Socket Head Cap（4）；

3 M3 X 8 Socket Head Cap（2）；

4 M3 X 10 Socket Head Cap（2）；

5 M3 X 12 Socket Head Cap（4）；

6 M3 X 16 Socket Head Cap（4）；

7 M3 X 25 Socket Head Cap（4）；

8 M3 X 30 Socket Head Cap（1）；

9 M3 Hexagon nut（1）；

10 M3 Knurled Brass Nut（M3X4X4.5mm）（16）；

11 5015 fan;

12 3010 fan;

13 E3DV6 or E3DV6 CLONE or DRAGON or DRAGONFLY hotend;

14 the Orbiter V1.5 Extruder;

15 MGN12C Block；

Step 1: Prepare the Bill of Materials

Prepare required materials according to the list provided.

Step 2: Embed Nut on Print

The insert nut can be heated with a soldering iron, nut type: M3 Knurled Brass Nut (M3X4X4.5mm).

Step 3: Install the 3010 Fan

3010 fan does not need screws.

Step 4: Install E3DV6

Install the heating rod and thermistor on the E3DV6 first, and then fix it with M3X16.

Step 5: Arrange the Wires

Arrange the wires one by one.

Step 6: Install the MGN12C Block

Fix with M3X10 and M3X6 screws.

Step 7: Install the Cooling Fan Duct

Fix with M3X12 screws.

Step 8: Install the 5015 Fan

Fix with M3X30 screw.

Step 9: Install the Belt

Fix with M3X25 screws.

Step 10: Install Teflon Tubing

Teflon tube length is 74.5mm.

Step 11: Install the Orbiter V1.5 Extruder

Fix with M3X8 screws.

Step 12: Install 3dtouch or Bltouch

Fix with M3X6 and M3X12 screws.

Step 13: Install the Harness Clip

Fix with M3X12 screws.