Description
E3D Roto Vitamins – Customizable Extruder Upgrade Kit
Build a compact, lightweight direct-drive extruder around E3D's Roto gearbox with a custom 3D-printed cover and printer-specific mounting solution.
The E3D Roto Vitamins kit brings the Roto direct-drive extruder's high-force transmission to custom toolhead projects. Instead of the standard metal heatsink enclosure, the design uses a 3D-printed plastic cover that can be adapted to your printer. E3D supplies printable designs for supported configurations, including Voron integrations.
Printer Compatibility
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | E3D |
|---|---|
| Product type | Customizable direct-drive extruder gearbox kit |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Drive configuration | Dual-drive, dual-hobb |
| Gear ratio | 11.262:1 |
| Extrusion force | 70 N+ |
| Idler | Bi-stable, automatic tension and release |
| Gearbox kit mass | Approximately 29.22 g (E3D reference configuration) |
| Example assembled mass | Approximately 117.5 g including printed housing and motor |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
What's Included
- 1 × Roto Gearbox Assembly
- 1 x Roto Motor
- 1 × Roto Hobb Gear Kit
- 1 × Bowden Collet
- 1 × D3 × L18 mm Dowel
Assembly & Integration
E3D offers support-free printable STL housings, mounting examples and assembly guidance. The suggested housing material is ASA or ABS, with four perimeters and 40% infill. Printed-part quality, suitable fixings, and correctly configured firmware are essential to the completed build.
For printable designs and step-by-step instructions, see the E3D Roto Vitamins technical support page and base assembly guide.