Nimble V1 Basic Adapter

The standard mount base for the Nimble.
This adapter should be the basis of any adapter for the Nimble. It holds all the shapes that will lock the Nimble to the hot end, ensuring concentricity and positioning are spot on.

When using the basic adapter or a variant of it, make sure you install the PTFE tube correctly. Most hot ends have a PTFE tube at least partway into the hot end.
The adapter has a 3 mm hole in the center. This is for the PTFE tube. It is too small on purpose. This allows you to drill it up to the correct size for your PTFE tube. We have seen a bit of variation in diameters of tubing so decided to leave it up to you to get the final sizing correct. Drill the hole to the diameter of your PTFE tube and then proceed.
Look at the image and follow the steps.
Step 1. Mount the hot end with a long enough piece of PTFE so that it sticks out above the adapter.
Step 2. Slide the tube up through the adapter.
Step 3. After you have mounted the hot end and just before