BONDTECH LGX Lite PRO Upgrade Kit User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- BONDTECH
Table of Contents
BONDTECH LGX Lite PRO Upgrade Kit
QUICK START GUIDE
Read this Quick Start Guide for proper extruder installation.
Each LGX Lite PRO for K1 upgrade kit is supplied with:
- 1x LGX (Large Gears eXtruder) Lite Pro
- 1x LGX Lite PRO Accessories for Creality K1 K1C
- 1x LGX Lite PRO X-Carriage for Creality K1/Max
- 1x LGX Lite XHP-4 to Micro 4-PIN Adapter Cable
- 1x Creality K1/Max X-Carriage Belt Retainer Right
- 1x Creality K1/Max X-Carriage Belt Retainer Left
- 1x Hardware Accessories for Creality K1/Max
- 2x X-Rod for Creality K1 302.5mm
- 1x X-Rods Holder for Creality K1/Max Left
- 1x X-Rods Holder for Creality K1/Max Right
LEVER POSITIONS
The different lever positions of the LGX Lite PRO allows for flexibility when using different kinds of filaments and for loading and unloading. Below we have outlined the intended use of these different positions.
KLIPPER CONFIGURATION
Below we have listed the common Klipper parameters for LGX Lite PRO rotation_distance 3.99 This is set in your [extruder] section in your cfg in Klipper rotation_distance: 3.99 #gear_ratio: #not used run_current: 0.6
hold_current: #not used
SLICER CONFIGURATION
When using the factory profiles, change the retraction parameters. For larger nozzles than 0.60 mm, you will need to add length to this.
- 0.4mm nozzle 35 mm/s, 0.7 mm length
- 0.6mm nozzle 35 mm/s, 0.9 mm length
DOWNLOADS
We recommend using our tuned profiles for high quality and reliability. You can
download profiles for respective printers in OrcaSlicer here:
- bondtech_k1_0-4_nozzle.orca_printer Print profile
- bondtech_k1c_0-4_nozzle.orca_printer Print profile
- bondtech_k1max_0-4_nozzle.orca_printer Print profile
Make sure to configure your printer for Orca before importing a profile
ROOTING THE K1 RANGE
For the upgrade to work properly, use this guide by Guilouz as an aid for how
to root your printer and install the necessary components for this upgrade to
work properly. https://guilouz.github.io/Creality-K1-Series/
TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT
Every 6 months, or sooner if you have a higher than 15h per week average usage, perform the following maintenance operations:
- With a tooth brush and alcohol:
- Clean the double gear and the drive gears
- Clean the needle bearings
- With a fine brush and lubricant
- Lubricate the needle bearings
- With compressed air
- Blow the housing plastic parts to remove dust and dirt particles
HOW TO GET HELP
We are available to help you with any questions or issues you may have. Simply
go to our website where you can access our customer support and send us your
questions or follow the provided link:
References
- Bondtech Dual Drive Extruders and Extrusion Upgrade Kits
- Contact Bondtech for support or to send us a message
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