maxim3D
August 26, 2025, 11:18am
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Not because I said so, because everything was tested. Here are the layer adhesion numbers for some hot ends including panda with various nozzles:
Here is some more info about metal gears:
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I tested out the new extruder gears from Ali and just wanted to give you guys my results. The helical gears looked interesting as they could give more consistent and smooth extrusion and the CNC aluminium construction looks good but…
The CNC aluminium part retains a lot of heat. On the stock gears that part is polymer for a reason. After going from ASA or ABS prints, switching to PLA I kept having non stop clogs on the extruder. After I disassembled th…
And specifically about Panda gears:
https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab_Community/comments/1f9p0bn/a_psa_to_anyone_considering_the_biqu_panda_claw/
Most of BTT products are like “performance” upgrades for a Civic, look cool but reduces performance due to higher weight, poor manufacturing and/or design decisions. “Jewelry” and not real performance upgrades.
