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extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:55 pm
by bvandiepenbos
Hi all,
I know a few of you are using the 5:1 geared stepper on the ez-struder, I am wondering if it works better, was it worth it? any issues? I am considering trying one myself. would appreciate some feedback.
The stock stepper does not have quite enough power to reliably push filament fast enough for me, the extruder is normally the limiting factor on print speed.
I will have to order at least (4) to make Kysans minimum order... anybody else want one? I will sell at my cost ($36.00) plus shipping to you.
need advice, which one of these is correct?
http://store.kysanelectronics.com/servl ... s=b3e2b406
http://store.kysanelectronics.com/servl ... s=b3e2b406
I am not sure what is different, both are same price
Thanks
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 5:03 pm
by DavidF
I thought about putting a gear head on my when I first purchased it. Now that I have had it for awhile I have found the non geared extruder does a fine job of stripping the filament without it, so why increase the torque on the filament if it strips now?
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 5:30 pm
by dpmacri
bvandiepenbos wrote:Hi all,
I know a few of you are using the 5:1 geared stepper on the ez-struder, I am wondering if it works better, was it worth it? any issues? I am considering trying one myself. would appreciate some feedback.
The stock stepper does not have quite enough power to reliably push filament fast enough for me, the extruder is normally the limiting factor on print speed.
I will have to order at least (4) to make Kysans minimum order... anybody else want one? I will sell at my cost ($36.00) plus shipping to you.
need advice, which one of these is correct?
http://store.kysanelectronics.com/servl ... s=b3e2b406
http://store.kysanelectronics.com/servl ... s=b3e2b406
I am not sure what is different, both are same price
Thanks
I don't know which one to use

. The second one says "10 kg-cm of holding torque". The first one has a data sheet where it says 9 kg-cm of holding torque.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 7:47 pm
by Eaglezsoar
bvandiepenbos wrote:Hi all,
I know a few of you are using the 5:1 geared stepper on the ez-struder, I am wondering if it works better, was it worth it? any issues? I am considering trying one myself. would appreciate some feedback.
The stock stepper does not have quite enough power to reliably push filament fast enough for me, the extruder is normally the limiting factor on print speed.
I will have to order at least (4) to make Kysans minimum order... anybody else want one? I will sell at my cost ($36.00) plus shipping to you.
need advice, which one of these is correct?
http://store.kysanelectronics.com/servl ... s=b3e2b406
http://store.kysanelectronics.com/servl ... s=b3e2b406
I am not sure what is different, both are same price
Thanks
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:00 pm
by Eaglezsoar
bvandiepenbos wrote:Hi all,
I know a few of you are using the 5:1 geared stepper on the ez-struder, I am wondering if it works better, was it worth it? any issues? I am considering trying one myself. would appreciate some feedback.
The stock stepper does not have quite enough power to reliably push filament fast enough for me, the extruder is normally the limiting factor on print speed.
I will have to order at least (4) to make Kysans minimum order... anybody else want one? I will sell at my cost ($36.00) plus shipping to you.
need advice, which one of these is correct?
http://store.kysanelectronics.com/servl ... s=b3e2b406
http://store.kysanelectronics.com/servl ... s=b3e2b406
I am not sure what is different, both are same price
Thanks
The first one has 750mm wires.
The second one has 300mm wires.
They both have 8mm shafts as do all of these types of motors.
If you place an order I will take 2 of them.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:38 pm
by bvandiepenbos
stripping filament can be caused by to many short quick retractions, it helps to disable retract on every layer change and in every small area, slic3r has settings for those things.
I don't have stripping just wimpy motor back slipping... click, click,click, arrgh! drives me crazy.
yes I have tried different current settings w/o help.
FYI I have much less issues on the machine that has a J-Head, the J has less back pressure than the SeeMe hot end.
Need more torque !
and maybe stronger spring on ezstruder drive roller.
Thanks Eagle for clarifying motor difference. Longer wires would be my choice.
OK Eagle, 2 for you and 1 for me...
any other takers?
I would like to order in the next few days.
Oh, I already have made adapter plate for my ezmount, If anyone is concerned about that. I would even throw in the plate with the motor for free on this order of motors.
What I still need to find or modify is the drive roller for 8mm shaft.
Any ideas for source with 8mm hole already?
Other than Trinity Labs.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:48 am
by Eaglezsoar
Brian, the first page of the Xnaron magnetic arms thread shows an extruder he uses that uses that motor.
http://forum.seemecnc.com/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=1704
He also gives the part number of the gear needed to make the extruder Part number: s10t05m022s0508
https://sdp-si.com/eStore/Catalog
He also posts the printable extruder body on his Github -
https://github.com/xnaron/Xnaron-Magnarms-for-Rostock (Bowden Extruder)
There are also many extruder bodies for this motor on Thingiverse listed under Makergear Extruders.
SDP-SI is presently out of stock on the gear but they should have it within a couple of weeks, you'll have to keep checking.
I have built one of these extruders and there is no more powerful extruder that I have found, they are great!
This motor is the same motor used on the Makergear M2 printer.
If I have to I would buy the other three instead of two but I do want a minimum of two so go ahead and order them.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 10:25 am
by DavidF
well Ill take the 3rd and play with it. I might need it once I switch to the e3d and try the trimmer line..
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 10:25 am
by DavidF
well Ill take the 3rd and play with it. I might need it once I switch to the e3d and try the trimmer line..
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 11:08 am
by Eaglezsoar
Brian, with DavidF wanting one that takes care of the 4 units, are you going to order them? Let me know how you want payment and when, please use my email or PM.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 11:25 am
by bvandiepenbos
OK DavidF, one for you. thanks
Man, Eagle you are a encyclopedia of info, thanks.
That extruder looks perfect... but I will probably machine it out of aluminum.
I did not know a spur gear would work for drive, is it as good as hobbed roller like seeme one? I could bore out one of those to 8mm.
Any other takers?
more will mean we all save a bit on shipping.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 11:43 am
by Eaglezsoar
bvandiepenbos wrote:OK DavidF, one for you. thanks
Man, Eagle you are a encyclopedia of info, thanks.
That extruder looks perfect... but I will probably machine it out of aluminum.
I did not know a spur gear would work for drive, is it as good as hobbed roller like seeme one? I could bore out one of those to 8mm.
Any other takers?
more will mean we all save a bit on shipping.
Makergear has been using that same spur gear for years and is known as one of the best extruders on the market. You can also bore out
a MK7 or similar such as used in the EZstruder. The motor mounting holes for the geared motor are not the same as a normal stepper.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:58 am
by Glacian22
Eaglezsoar wrote:The motor mounting holes for the geared motor are not the same as a normal stepper.
Luckily I made an adapter. ^_^
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:131310
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:22 am
by Eaglezsoar
Thanks for creating that and pointing that out. It should help out a lot when trying to adapt a geared stepper.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 1:41 pm
by bvandiepenbos
Thanks Glacian22 for creating the adapter plate and making it available.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 1:43 pm
by bvandiepenbos
I am ordering Motors today.
I will let you all know when they come in and what exact shipping will be. DavidF Please PM your shipping address.
(1) for myself
(2) for Eagle
(1) for DavidF
thanks.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 2:14 pm
by Eaglezsoar
bvandiepenbos wrote:I am ordering Motors today.
I will let you all know when they come in and what exact shipping will be. DavidF Please PM your shipping address.
(1) for myself
(2) for Eagle
(1) for DavidF
thanks.
Thanks for keeping us informed.
By the way I have changed my mind and don't want any. (just kidding to see if I could get a rise out of you)

Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 3:17 pm
by Jimustanguitar
DavidF wrote:I thought about putting a gear head on my when I first purchased it. Now that I have had it for awhile I have found the non geared extruder does a fine job of stripping the filament without it, so why increase the torque on the filament if it strips now?
Resolution.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 3:57 pm
by bvandiepenbos
real funny Eagle.... ya got me for a sec.
~*Brian
Jim, what do you mean "resolution" ??
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 3:57 pm
by Glacian22
You guys will have to let me know how it all turns out.

Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:00 pm
by Jimustanguitar
Depending on what size nozzle you're printing with and what layer height - the steps per mm gets pretty spread out. When Phil was using the .35 nozzle and printing .07mm layers, you could almost hear the stepper making individual clicks...
I doubt very much that you could tell a difference in print quality without magnification, but there's got to be some difference, right?
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:17 pm
by Eaglezsoar
Thank you Brian.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:48 pm
by bvandiepenbos
Jimustanguitar wrote:Depending on what size nozzle you're printing with and what layer height - the steps per mm gets pretty spread out. When Phil was using the .35 nozzle and printing .07mm layers, you could almost hear the stepper making individual clicks...
I doubt very much that you could tell a difference in print quality without magnification, but there's got to be some difference, right?
Jim,
the 5:1 gear ratio will give it a bunch more torque, which the ezStruder badly needs, you should still be able to retract fast enough. Steps per mm will need changed to 5X current value of direct drive. So you will also have finer resolution when doing low layer heights and thin extrusion widths.
Hopefully this will also enable me to use even a .25 nozzle.!

Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:44 pm
by AndThenSome09
I would take one of the geared steppers, I've been contemplating weather or not I wanted to use one.
Re: extruder with kysan geared stepper -is it worth it?
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:00 am
by bvandiepenbos
OK I am taking orders for another batch. PM me to request