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4pcs TL-Smoother Plus Addon Module 3D Printer Accessories Filter for Pattern Elimination Motor Filter Clipping Filter 3D Printer Motor Drivers Terminator Reprap MK8 I3 (Black)

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  • Module Size: 25mm*15mm; Cable Length: 100mm; Weight: 5g
  • Application: Special designed for 3D printer stepper motor-side parallel, a driver drives two motors, put them in-line (series) with the motor.
  • Pakage List: 4pcs dual z stepper motor parallel modules and 4pcs cables, easy to operate.
  • Stronge After-service Support: we are responsalbe for our products, if you need more help please feel free to email us, we will try our best to help you.
  • Note: Only for small printers or small current motors in parallel (with the same motor in parallel, the current are divided evenly).

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.98 x 0.59 x 0.39 inches; 0.71 ounces
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 5, 2019
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ MakerHawk
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MFDT14K
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 142 ratings

Product Description

This module is only used for parallel connection of the motor terminals. One drive drives two motors. It is only suitable for parallel connection of small printers or small current motors. (The current is evenly divided when the same motor is used in parallel).

Features:

Special designed for stepper motor-side parallel, a driver drives two motors, put them in-line (series) with the motor.

Comes with a 4 pin cable (4 inch), easy to connect.

Only for mini printers or small current motors in parallel (with the same motor in parallel, the current are divided evenly).

Stronge After-service Support: We are responsalbe for our products, if you need more help please feel free to email us, we will try our best to help you.

Paramaters:

Module Size: 25mm*15mm

Cable Length: 100mm

Weight: 5g

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Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
142 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the print quality, ease of installation, and performance of the mechanical components. They mention that it works well as advertised, produces smoother layers in 3D printed items, and is easy to install. That said, opinions are mixed on noise and value.

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8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the print quality of the mechanical components. They mention that it improves the print speed, produces smoother layers, and eliminates artifacts. Some customers also say that it extends the life of the servos and eliminate jerk control.

"...Anyhow, these helped improve print quality (for me) and didn't blow up my printer, so I give them 5 stars. Do YOU need them? Maybe...." Read more

"...This is a great upgrade for an inexpensive printer, making it print with less artifacts as it extends the life of the servos/belts...." Read more

"...These products produce a smoother layer in 3D printed items. Removes unwanted signal noise from stepper motor controller going into stepper motor...." Read more

"...for my Ender 3 and they were easy to install and I had really smooth prints right away. Would recommend for anyone with a new 3d printer." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation process of the mechanical components to be easy.

"...It was really easy, and there was plenty of room in the control box to house all the TL smoothers...." Read more

"...Overall they plugged in fine and was basically plug and play." Read more

"I bought these for my Ender 3 and they were easy to install and I had really smooth prints right away...." Read more

"Perfect plug and play for Ender 3.Connect at control board, not stepper motors!" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the mechanical components. They mention that it works well as advertised.

"These worked great. They aren't going to solve any settings issued, but if you're dialed in they will smooth things out a bit...." Read more

"Works exactly as expected" Read more

"Works Great in my Ender 3..." Read more

"Works Well as advertized..." Read more

9 customers mention3 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise produced by the mechanical components. Some mention that they produce less noise during movement and are able to run the motors faster, while others say that it makes the printer tremendously louder than stock.

"...All I know is that the there is a little bit of motor noise, but the fans are the biggest issue now...." Read more

"...Removes unwanted signal noise from stepper motor controller going into stepper motor. Recommend a BUY." Read more

"...TL-Smoothers, I tried another brand as well, make my Ender 5 Pro noisy and rough. Just the opposite of what should happen." Read more

"...ZERO change in print quality, and it actually made my Ender 3 Pro LOUDER...." Read more

6 customers mention4 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the mechanical components. Some mention it's a great upgrade for an inexpensive printer, making it print with less artifacts. However, others say it'll be a waste of money.

"...This is a great upgrade for an inexpensive printer, making it print with less artifacts as it extends the life of the servos/belts...." Read more

"...Walk away now. These are a total waste of money. ZERO change in print quality, and it actually made my Ender 3 Pro LOUDER...." Read more

"...my ENDER 3, the printed items are smoother than before and are worth recommending." Read more

"Great buy!..." Read more

Perfect fit for Ender 3
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Perfect fit for Ender 3
Perfect plug and play for Ender 3.Connect at control board, not stepper motors!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2019
I know there are mixed reviews about TL smoothers and whether they are effective or not. I actually did a controlled test and have before and after prints (from the exact same gcode) where ghosting (or ringing) is almost completely gone. Some people add TL smoothers to make the stepper motors quieter. I did not find this to be the case for me. What actually helped with that was adding the stepper motor dampers. Anyhow, these helped improve print quality (for me) and didn't blow up my printer, so I give them 5 stars. Do YOU need them? Maybe. But watch some YouTube videos about them first to see if your printer is exhibiting the issues that are claimed to be corrected with the smoothers.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018
I installed these TL-smoothers into my Ender 3 and it served to reduce the amount of jerk that the servos exhibited. Now I can print without jerk control and I don't get belt slippage. It was really easy, and there was plenty of room in the control box to house all the TL smoothers. This is a great upgrade for an inexpensive printer, making it print with less artifacts as it extends the life of the servos/belts. All the parts which were necessary came with the smoothers, so I didn't have to rig any cables.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
When I purchased these, they included heat syncs. I noticed that the adhesive tape on the bottom of the heat syncs was smaller than the surface area of the diodes on the board which would have reduced their effectiveness. Since it looks like they no longer offer the heat-sync version, it's a non-issue. What IS still an issue is that these do not have mounting holes. I didnt even notice when I ordered them but this makes them much harder to secure to the printer.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2021
I didn't expect these to quiet the stepper motors as the main board had the newest drivers and were quite fine out of the box. I printed the CHEP calibration cube before and after install. Not a stand out difference but the blank areas displayed a light fish scale pattern in the print before. After install it disappeared and all lines were perfectly straight. I expect the smaller spikes, spires or pinnacles would benefit from this alignment correction.
In my Ender3 I used double sided foam tape, sticking two boards together and adhering the set to the front left leg and cross member in the rear inside the main board enclosure.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019
Smooths out digital signal going to stepper motors. These products produce a smoother layer in 3D printed items. Removes unwanted signal noise from stepper motor controller going into stepper motor. Recommend a BUY.
20 people found this helpful
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Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022
I added these to my ender 3 pro, to get rid of the wavy lines on the walls. Thinking it was the steppers but it didn’t seem to help. I also don’t think it hurt. Overall they plugged in fine and was basically plug and play.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
I purchased these to cut down on vibration. After installing them, which wasn't hard at all, I got an additional benefit. My Cr-10s runs almost silently. It's never been this quiet. I am amazed. I was thinking of buying dampers for the stepper motors, but I don't need to anymore.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2018
Used these smoothers for some stepper motors on one of my 3D printers. Wasn’t expecting huge improvements as far as reducing vibrations in my prints, but ended up with some pleasant results. My motors are running at cooler temperatures (~8-10 C°) which is drastic! They’re producing less noise during movement and I have been able to run the motors faster without all of additional vibrations that can transfer into print quality. I would highly recommend these to anyone 3D printing with ghosting or other surface quality issues.
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