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01. Stripping Down Your Creality Ender-5

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

00:10:00 - 00:15:00

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Introduction

Bondtech's Product Page

This Guide relates to the following Bondtech Direct Drive upgrade kit and Adapter Set:

DDX Direct Drive eXtruder for Creality

DDX Adapter Set For Creality Ender-3 / CR-10


Know more about the DDX here:

About the DDX Direct Drive eXtruder for Creality

For BL Touch Users

If you are using a BL Touch, you need to print the DDX Mount for BL Touch. Use parts of this guide: 01. Mechanical Installation Of A BL Touch Levelling Sensor to know how the mount can be installed on the DDX.

What to do after finishing this guide

After completing the actions in this guide you should perform the ones from the following guide:

02. Installing DDX On Creality Ender-5


You will need :

If you use a BLtouch 3D print the DDX Mount for BL Touch model supplied in this guide.

  1. Before you strip down the Ender-5: download and 3D print the following STL models:

    • Before you strip down the Ender-5:

    • download and 3D print the following STL models:

    • Fixture to cut the PTFE tube.

    • In case you use a BL Touch 3D print also the DDX BL Touch mount.

    • After 3D printing the model:

    • Unload material;

    • Shut the printer down;

    • Disconnect the Power cable;

  2. Use the 2.5 Hex Key Unscrew the Belt tensioner.

    • Use the 2.5 Hex Key

    • Unscrew the Belt tensioner.

    • Give the belt some slack, remove belt tensioner to give more access to the belt if needed.

  3. Pull the belt end upwards and out to remove it from the slot. Pull the belt end upwards and out to remove it from the slot. Pull the belt end upwards and out to remove it from the slot.

    • Pull the belt end upwards and out to remove it from the slot.

  4. Use the 1.5 Hex Key Unscrew the 2 bottom screws holding the radial fan on the right hand side. Hold and remove the fan shroud.

    • Use the 1.5 Hex Key

    • Unscrew the 2 bottom screws holding the radial fan on the right hand side.

    • Hold and remove the fan shroud.

    • Store the screws in a safe place. You will need them later.

  6. Use the 1.5 Hex Key Unscrew the top 2 screws and release the fan. Gently put the radial fan away before continuing.

    • Use the 1.5 Hex Key

    • Unscrew the top 2 screws and release the fan.

    • Gently put the radial fan away before continuing.

    • The fan wires are fragile. Handle them with care.

    • Store the screws in a safe place. You will need them later.

  7. Use the Cutting Pliers

    • Use the Cutting Pliers

    • Cut the zip-tie that holds the main cable.

  8. Use the 2.0 Hex Key Unscrew the top screw holding the hotend cover. Unscrew the side screw holding the hotend cover.

    • Use the 2.0 Hex Key

    • Unscrew the top screw holding the hotend cover.

    • Unscrew the side screw holding the hotend cover.

    • Pull the cover away from the carriage plate.

  9. Use the 2.0 Hex Key Remove the screws that hold the Axial Fan inside the cover. Store the screws in a safe place. You will need them later.

    • Use the 2.0 Hex Key

    • Remove the screws that hold the Axial Fan inside the cover.

    • Store the screws in a safe place. You will need them later.

  10. Use the size 10 wrench (or spanner) Release the threaded push-fit. Use your fingers to unscrew it all the way out.

    • Use the size 10 wrench (or spanner)

    • Release the threaded push-fit.

    • Use your fingers to unscrew it all the way out.

    • Pull the PTFE tube from the hotend.

  11. Use the 2.0 Hex Key Unscrew both fixation screws Save the washers. You will need them later.

    • Use the 2.0 Hex Key

    • Unscrew both fixation screws

    • Save the washers. You will need them later.

  12. Remove the push-fit from the PTFE tube. The push-fit will not be required later. The previously saved screws, the washers, the hotend and the fans will be used during the installation of the DDX.

    • Remove the push-fit from the PTFE tube.

    • The push-fit will not be required later.

    • The previously saved screws, the washers, the hotend and the fans will be used during the installation of the DDX.

Conclusion

You may now proceed to install the DDX on your Ender-5.

Don't forget you will need the DDX and the Ender-3 Adapter Set to finish the installation.