This is an LGX Shortcut upgrade kit for use on Prusa MK3S and MK3S+. It features a Copperhead from Slice Engineering and a heatsink Bondtech.
Warning. An X-compatible cart is required for use. The STL model can be downloaded, modified and printed independently.
Master all materials and excel with flexibles
The LGX Shortcut Copperhead printhead is a special unit that includes the LGX Large Gears extruder and thehotend LGX Shortcut short filament path Copperhead, allowing you to master all materials and excel with soft and flexible materials.
Direct Upgrade Drive
This LGX-based upgrade kit is an easy-to-install replacement for the stock direct-drive extruder. It requires the accessories included in the LGX Shortcut Copperhead Accessories for Prusa MK3S package and thehotend LGX Shortcut Copperhead.
Easy to install.
Very intuitive and easy to install upgrade kit in which the extruder faces the X carriage reducing the distance between the nozzle and the x-axis.
Super Grip thanks to Dual Drive The LGX is the Bondtech extruder with the highest grip on the filament thanks to its new large gears that engage more teeth on the filament.
MMU Compatibility
This upgrade kit is not compatible with any version of MMU.
Firmware
Please note, you must customize the Prusa firmware to use this upgrade.
SLS printed housing.
The housing parts are professionally molded from PA12 nylon for maximum strength and precision and increased temperature resistance.
Compatible nozzles
The block included in this set is compatible with standard RepRap nozzles, such as:
- Standard brass Bondtech
- Standard coated brass Bondtech
- CHT coated brass Bondtech
- BridgeMaster (copper) Slice Engineering
- Vanadium steel (for abrasive filaments) Slice Engineering
Advantages of an extruder Bondtech:
- Larger gears, for greater filament grip
- Filament pre-tension lever, for repeated results
- Multi-function interface socket, for quick tool or application changes
- Gear maintenance openings, for easy cleaning
- Compact, lightweight and symmetrical design, for increased performance and compatibility
- Multiple mounting hole patterns, for easy and flexible configuration
- 3D printed housing with PA12
Package contains:
1 x LGX® Large Gears eXtruder
1 x LGX Shortcut Copperhead Hotend
1 x LGX Shortcut Copperhead Accessories for MK3S
