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RepRap Pro Ormerod Spring-loaded extruder Thingiverse

RepRap Pro Ormerod Spring-loaded extruder

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After problems with inconsistent filament diameters in my RepRapPro Ormerod I made an extruder block that includes a spring for tensioning.

It uses a long 3mm screw, nut and a tension string on a long lever arm. I've implemented this one with great results - it handles variations in filament with ease.

This works well with variable filament diameters. Smooths out the action of roughly printed gears. Makes cleaning the hobbed insert a snap - Undo the bottom spring screw, flip the back up an
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