{"product_id":"box-turtle-automated-filament-changer-multi-color-system-by-armored-turtle-with-bonus-injection-molded-trays","title":"Box Turtle Automated Filament Changer \/ Multi-Color System By Armored Turtle with BONUS Injection Molded Trays!","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWant to add a heated enclosure to dry your filament to your Box Turtle? We have those \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/west3d.com\/products\/enclosure-for-box-turtle-automated-filament-changer-multi-material-unit-by-armored-turtle\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! Starting 10\/1\/2025 these also include\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/west3d.com\/products\/injection-molded-trays-for-box-turtle-4-pieces\"\u003e Injection Molded Trays\u003c\/a\u003e for our customers at no cost!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHave a Klipper Printer and want an \"AMS\" like solution for multi-color (or material) printing? Meet Box Turtle, an open source AMS-style filament changer for Klipper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGet ready for a fun project that'll take your printer to the next level! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase of this kit from West3D benefits the designer, Armored Turtle to support their development.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe LDO BoxTurtle (LBT) is based on BoxTurtle original design with some useful added features and extras. Main features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth and powerful LDO pancake motors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with AFC-Lite board, support both CAN and USB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Anodized Extrusions for frame\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmron D2HW switch for filament sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-crimped cables included (except the cable you use between the Box Turtle and the machine)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003eFilametrix parts kit included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurtle Neck Buffer (TN) parts kit included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard Mount Hardware included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMJF PA12 Gears for re-spooler also included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003eKit includes LDO tires and feet, eliminating the need for printing these\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: this includes all bill of material items except for Printed Parts! You can find those on the GitHub linked below.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom the official \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ArmoredTurtle\/BoxTurtle\"\u003eGitHub\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFind the full BOM here: https:\/\/www.armoredturtle.xyz\/docs\/boxturtle\/bom.html\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoxTurtle is exactly what it appears to be — an open source AMS style filament changer for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/klipper3d.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eKlipper\u003c\/a\u003e machines. BoxTurtle requires the AFC-Klipper Add-On (found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ArmoredTurtle\/AFC-Klipper-Add-On\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e). The goal of BoxTurtle is to deliver a user experience as close to an AMS as possible in vanilla Klipper. i.e. an \"AMS\" for any klipperized printer regardless of form factor but \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vorondesign.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVORON Design\u003c\/a\u003e printers in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIf you appreciate the work we are doing, you can support us \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armoredturtle.com\/pages\/donate\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"user-content-how-it-works\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: How it works\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ArmoredTurtle\/BoxTurtle#how-it-works\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoxTurtle is an automated, lane-based filament changing system, also known by some as a \"Type B MMU.\" Each lane is equipped with its own dedicated motor that moves filament to and from the tool head independently, eliminating the need for a selector cart or servos. Synchronization between the lane motor and the tool head occurs when the filament triggers a sensor (such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ArmoredTurtle\/Filatector\"\u003eFilaTector\u003c\/a\u003e) that is located in or near the tool head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo accommodate any differences in rotation distance between the extruder in the tool head and the lane motors, BoxTurtle uses a toolhead buffer, such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Annex-Engineering\/Belay\"\u003eBelay by Annex Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ArmoredTurtle\/TurtleNeck\"\u003eTurtleNeck\u003c\/a\u003e by ArmoredTurtle. This system is \"bufferless,\" meaning no filament boxes (no spaghetti boxes) are required, similar to the AMS. Each lane features an independent respooler equipped with a brushed motor, which helps rewind the spool and assists the lane motor in feeding the filament smoothly. This prevents issues like spool tangling or \"bucking.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor precise PWM control of the brushed motors, BoxTurtle relies on a custom MCU, AFC-lite, developed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/xbst\/AFC-Lite\/\"\u003eIsik's Tech @xbst\u003c\/a\u003e While the system currently supports BTT MMB CAN, this is a temporary solution to facilitate broader testing and will not be a permanent feature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West3D 3D Printing Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":50612171505950,"sku":"LDO2305","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":50612171538718,"sku":"LDO2306","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":50612171571486,"sku":"LDO2307","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/7754\/6782\/files\/box-turtle-automated-filament-changer-multi-material-unit-by-armored-turtle-west3d-3d-printing-supplies-ldo-systems-577673.png?v=1771084211","url":"https:\/\/hobbyistdepot.com\/products\/box-turtle-automated-filament-changer-multi-color-system-by-armored-turtle-with-bonus-injection-molded-trays","provider":"Hobbyist Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}