Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
7
Time Required
User-Contributed Guide
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The four bolts shown fit into the two halves of the toolhead body. These will be the mounting bolts for the Dragon Hotend, later in this guide.
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Insert collet into one half of the body.
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Close the two body halves around the collet. Secure with nut and bolt, as shown.
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Bolt in the Dragon Hotend with the previously installed screws. Orient the heater block as shown for proper fit.
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Ensure that the fan shroud openings are clear and smooth. Since the parts are printed without supports, there may be strands of filament in the air path. Use a knife to clear and smooth the airways.
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Slide part cooling fans into their housings. Note the wire routing for each fan.
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Secure the fans with the long bolts with nuts, across the toolhead body.
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Install hotend heatsink fan, as shown. The bolts screw into plastic. Avoid over tightening.
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Install the micro switch. Just one self-tapper screw is used, as shown.
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If your micro switch comes with a level over the switch, it should be removed.
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The two long screws attach the toolhead to the belt retention block, and the four shorts screws to the linear rail cart.
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With those screws installed, Congratulations!, you have built and installed the Dragon toolhead.
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