Creality CR-10 Z-Axis Manual Adjustment Knob (Ender 3, Tevo Tornado, Hictop)
Creality CR-10 Z-Axis Manual Adjustment Knob (Ender 3, Tevo Tornado, Hictop)
3D
Published 2017-09-11T16:49:51+00:00
This two piece part replaces and adds to the acrylic stock cover on the Creality CR-10's Z-axis lead screw; It lets you manually control the hot end up and down (when steppers are disabled), which I have found to be VERY handy at times. For example when you're loading filament, stopping a failing print or first layer, you can easily lift the hot end by hand to give you more working space and a better view of the piece.
I have now also added a bigger version. This way it takes less spinning to manually up and down the hotend. Easily fluently movable with just one finger. (09-15-2018)
FIX (as of 02-10-2018)
Thanks to Thingiverse user wonkoderverstaendige I found out there was a tiny (but real) problem with the file of the big version. Basically the knob floated 0.002mm above the stem, which only caused a problem when sliced in particular way, but it had definitely a weak spot. So if yours snapped, this is probably why. You should have no problems with the fixed file anymore. Sorry for the inconvenience if it got you frustrated!
VIDEOS
A simple quick and dirty video by me of how the knob works:
Chuck Hellebuyck on how to install the knob (and other useful CR-10 mods) on Filament Friday:
(3 minnutes and 23 seconds in)
Print the knob upside down. No supports needed for both prints. Pictured parts are printed on the Creality CR-10 in Das Filament Feuerrot PLA at 210°C/50°C with a 30% infill for strength.
Post-Printing
Just swap the acrylic stock part with the freshly printed cover plate, using the stock screws. The knob then simply screws onto the lead screw until it's snug enough to let you control both up and down movements with it.
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| Date published | 11/09/2017 |
| Technologie | FDM |
| Schwierigkeitsgrad | Very Easy |
| Support Free | YES |