Creality Ender User Manual

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Creality Ender / CR-10
direct drive kit installation
by the Alchemist’s Pantry
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Creality Ender Specifications

General

Build Volume	220 x 220 x 250 mm
Layer Resolution	0.1 - 0.4 mm
Nozzle Diameter	0.4 mm
Filament Diameter	1.75 mm
Connectivity	SD Card, USB
Bed Leveling	Manual
Technology	FDM
Machine Dimensions	440 x 410 x 465 mm
Display	LCD
Supported Materials	PLA, ABS, TPU
Frame	Aluminum
Power Supply	24V 350W

Summary

Direct Drive Kit Installation

Step 1: Prepare Printer

Ensure the printer is cold, powered off, and disconnect the Bowden tube.

Step 2: Remove Tension Arm Screw

Unscrew the part holding the tension arm and spring.

Step 3: Remove Extruder Motor

Unscrew the three screws securing the extruder motor.

Step 5: Disconnect Motor Cable

Gently unplug the cable from the extruder motor.

Step 6: Loosen Hotend Shroud

Unscrew two screws from the hotend carriage to loosen the shroud.

Step 7: Remove Carriage Wheel Bolt

Unscrew the bolt holding the left carriage wheel.

Step 8: Unplug Bowden Tube

Disconnect the Bowden tube from the hotend assembly.

Step 9: Insert PTFE Tube

Insert the short PTFE tube into the press fitting, ensuring correct depth.

Step 10: Attach PETG Adapter

Step 11: Reinstall Hotend Shroud

Step 12: Insert Main Bolt

Step 13: Reassemble Carriage Wheel

Step 14: Adjust Carriage Tightness

Step 15: Connect Adapter to PTFE

Step 17: Mount Extruder Motor

Step 18: Secure Extruder Motor

Step 19: Place Tension Spring

Step 20: Place Tension Arm

Step 21: Secure Tension Arm

Step 22: Secure Wire Bundle

Step 23: Secure Motor Cable

Step 26: Remove Control Cover

Step 27: Disconnect Board Cable

Step 28: Connect Motor Cable to Board

Step 29: Reassemble and Relevel

Step 30: Finalize and Print

Reconnect power, turn on the printer, and optimize for direct drive.