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Bondtech LGX Shortcut Mosquito For Prusa MK3S

₹26,679.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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Upgrade your Prusa MK3S with the Bondtech LGX Shortcut Mosquito Print Head kit, integrating the high-performance LGX extruder and Shortcut Mosquito hotend for superior material compatibility and precise direct drive extrusion.

Features

  • Engineered as a direct drive upgrade for the Prusa MK3S, significantly improving filament control.
  • Combines Bondtech’s powerful LGX extruder with the compact LGX Shortcut Mosquito hotend.
  • Handles a wide range of materials, excelling with flexibles and high-temperature filaments up to 450°C.
  • Features a minimized filament path for ultra-short retractions and enhanced printing precision.
  • Designed for straightforward installation, replacing the stock extruder with ease.

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Description

Elevate your 3D printing capabilities with the Bondtech LGX Shortcut Mosquito Print Head upgrade kit. This specialized direct drive unit combines the robust LGX™ Large Gears eXtruder with the high-performance LGX Shortcut Mosquito hotend, creating a powerful solution for makers and technicians. It’s meticulously designed to master all materials, showing exceptional aptitude with soft and flexible filaments where control is paramount. This upgrade allows users to overcome common extrusion challenges, achieving higher reliability and consistency in their prints.

By replacing the stock extruder on your Prusa MK3S, this kit offers enhanced filament grip and a dramatically shortened filament path. This critical improvement leads to superior retraction control and reduced stringing, translating directly into improved printing precision and surface finish across a wide array of materials. It’s an essential upgrade for those seeking to expand their material palette and achieve professional-grade results with demanding applications.

Key Features

  • Integrated Bondtech LGX Extruder: Utilizes large, hardened drive gears to deliver industry-leading filament grip and consistent, high-flow extrusion.
  • LGX Shortcut Mosquito Hotend: Engineered for extreme thermal performance, enabling printing temperatures up to 450°C and optimized for precision with flexible materials.
  • Direct Drive Configuration: Minimizes the filament path to reduce retraction distances (e.g., 0.4mm for rigid, 3mm for soft materials), greatly improving print quality and reducing stringing.
  • Optimized for Prusa MK3S: Designed as a precise, direct drop-in replacement for the stock extruder assembly, ensuring seamless integration and easy installation.
  • Wide Material Compatibility: Reliably processes an extensive spectrum of 3D printing filaments, from standard PLAs to advanced engineering polymers like PEEK and ULTEM.
  • Enhanced Filament Control: The short, constrained filament path ensures excellent support for soft and flexible filaments, preventing buckling and improving reliability.

Technical Specifications

Item Type3D Printer Accessories
CompatibilityPrusa MK3S
Retraction Speed35 mm/s
Max Operating Temperature450°C
E-steps Value400 (using 16 microsteps)
Product Weight500 g

Frequently Asked Questions

What 3D printer models is the Bondtech LGX Shortcut Mosquito kit compatible with?

This kit is specifically designed for direct compatibility with the Prusa MK3S 3D printer. It replaces the existing print head assembly to enhance extrusion performance and material handling capabilities with various filaments.

What is the maximum operating temperature of the Shortcut Mosquito hotend?

The integrated Shortcut Mosquito hotend in this kit supports a maximum operating temperature of 450°C. This high-temperature capability allows for printing with advanced engineering filaments and materials requiring elevated thermal settings.

What E-steps value is recommended for the LGX extruder with this kit?

For optimal calibration, an E-steps value of 400 is recommended when using 16 microsteps. Users should verify and fine-tune this setting in their printer's firmware after installation for precise and consistent filament extrusion.

How does the Bondtech LGX Shortcut Mosquito improve printing performance?

It combines a high-performance direct drive LGX extruder with a compact Shortcut Mosquito hotend. This setup provides superior filament grip, reduced retraction distances, and consistent extrusion for diverse materials, including flexibles and high-temp polymers, enhancing print quality.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Bondtech LGX Shortcut Mosquito Print Head (for Prusa MK3S)

Additional Information

Weight 0.55 kg
Dimensions 13 × 12 × 9 cm