{"product_id":"smart-orbiter-3-revo-by-ldo-motors-all-in-one-extruder-so3-v3","title":"Smart Orbiter 3 REVO by LDO Motors All-in-one Extruder (SO3 V3)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Orbiter Project:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Orbiter v3.0 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis a brand new innovative all in one dual drive extruder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eThe main mission of this design is the integration o the well proven Orbiter v2 concept into a lightweight all in one smart extruder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy smart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e This is the first extruder with integrated electronics. Together with Klipper, it is an awesome combination I guarantee!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e 1. Features And Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eThis brand new all in one extruder design with many cool features we call \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmart Orbiter v3.0\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  is one of my latest and finest extruder design made in collaboration with LDO Motors. The extrusion system concept and mechanical performances are similar to the Orbiter v2.0 but completely redesigned from ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary of the coolest features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePure plated copper heat-block with 72W ceramic heater and Bondtech CHT nozzle for highest possible weight VS flow ratio;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-break performance optimized with finite elements analysis for extreme temperature gradient to ensure clogless free printing experience;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique tensioning mechanism with elastic predefined tension levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrameless recessed fan to reduce the extruder weight and outside dimension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge RNC coated dual drive gears with planetary gear reduction, similar to orbiter v2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew precision main shaft design to reduce gear eccentricity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull aluminum housing with Delrin plastic gears for low noise and long lifetime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe smart feature – integrated electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy remove system of the secondary drive gear for easy cleaning and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble filament exit guide system for best TPU printing performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall weight is 175g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"563\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kb-3d.com\/store\/img\/cms\/so31.JPG\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"561\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kb-3d.com\/store\/img\/cms\/s032.JPG\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"563\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kb-3d.com\/store\/img\/cms\/so33.JPG\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"564\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kb-3d.com\/store\/img\/cms\/so35.JPG\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"562\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kb-3d.com\/store\/img\/cms\/so36.JPG\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"561\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kb-3d.com\/store\/img\/cms\/so37.JPG\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eSome more information about this great all-in-one extruder\/hot end:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eHeat-Block\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eNew 72W ceramic heater with Bondtech CHT nozzle for highest flow\/weight ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eVery short distance between drive gears and heat-block (17.7mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eScrew mounted thermistor for best thermal contact (104NT-4-R025H42G - Optional PT1000) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eEasy and fast nozzle + heat-block swap – single screw release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e Bimetallic Heat-Break\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eHeat-break made out of stainless steel tube with 0.25 mm wall thickness for lowest heat transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eM7 heat-block mounting screw - compatible with V6 heat-block styles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBi-metallic heat-break together with the heatsink optimized for highest temperature gradient using finite element analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e Wire Strain Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eStainless steel wire strain release feature to avoid wire brake issues of the heater and thermistor wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eShape optimized for bad thermal transfer to reduce thermal losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e Quick Nozzle Change\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eQuick nozzle change optimized for best thermal performance implies a simple swapping of the heat-block retained by one single screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eHeater and thermistor wires connected via microfit connectors for easy electrical disconnection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e High Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBest optimized weight vs flow ratio thanks to Bondtech CHT nozzle, flow rate 35-40 mm\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eNote: Actual flow depends on the filament type, nozzle temperature and size. The picture exemplifies a typical behavior measured using SUNLU PLA @ 210°C. The figure shows performance results using standard V6 plated copper nozzle, Bondtech CHT 0.4mm and 0.6mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e Double Filament Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eFor good TPU printing experience its important that there is no gap left between the drive gears and exit guide where the filament could escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eThe two guarding features, center and side  leads to no physical space where even the most flexible filament can escape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eThe center guide stops filament to be chewed in between the drive gear tooths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eThe side guides stops the filament to be chewed into the gap between the drive gears.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e Filament Tensioning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eFilament tensioning lever with three predefined positions: open, L1 (soft) and L2 (hard). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eNo need to guess anymore the correct tensioning, the predefined positions ensure repeatable and always correct tensioning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eThe elastic tensioning arm makes sure the tensioning is independent from filament diameter and avoids filament deformation due to over-tensioning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e Secondary Drive Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eSecondary drive gear easy remove feature for easy cleaning and maintenance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eThe secondary drive gear together with the tensioning arm can be removed simply by removing one M3 screw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e Precision Mainshaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eRedesigned octagonal shaped precision aluminum main shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eThe outer diameter of the shaft is slightly bigger than the inner diameter of the bearing and the main drive gear. The octagonal shape allows slight deformation of the aluminum shaft to match the exact inner diameter of the bearings and the drive gear, therefore reducing any eccentricity to a minimum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e Integrated Electronics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eIntegrated electronics, the smart features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFilament sensing and auto load\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFilament auto unload\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRGB LED lit filament input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhite LED hotend lit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eExtruder temperature sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eESD and short circuit protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOptimized for Klipper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e Outside Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eTotal weight of 175g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 500;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eFor more information see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.orbiterprojects.com\/so3\/\"\u003eOrbiter Project page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West3D 3D Printing Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50612153680158,"sku":"LDO1985","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/7754\/6782\/files\/smart-orbiter-3-revo-by-ldo-motors-all-in-one-extruder-so3-v3-west3d-3d-printing-supplies-ldo-motors-989349.webp?v=1771084152","url":"https:\/\/hobbyistdepot.com\/products\/smart-orbiter-3-revo-by-ldo-motors-all-in-one-extruder-so3-v3","provider":"Hobbyist Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}