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StealthChanger

Tool changing system for Vorons and other front mount printer motion systems.       Discord        GitHub Sponsors

Overview

StealthChanger converts a Voron 2.4 (and other front-mount motion systems) into a multi-tool printer. The shuttle exchanges toolheads that are mounted on backplates and docks at the front of the machine. Bushings, pins, and magnets create a rigid connection, while OctoTap sensing provides TAP-style Z probing.

StealthChanger builds on projects such as tapchanger and the work of many community contributors. Join the community on Discord to see what is new and share your build.

This is a challenging conversion, even for experienced Voron builders. Expect reprints, tuning, and iteration. Start with these resources:

Hardware

Shuttle & Toolheads

The shuttle replaces the stock Voron carriage with a bushing-and-pin interface that mates to each toolhead backplate. Backplates and docks exist for many toolheads (Anthead, Stealthburner, Dragonburner/Rapidburner, A4T, SV08, Yavoth, XOL, Mini Stealthburner, Blackbird, and more). See the Toolheads overview for comparisons and BOMs.

Docks & Mounting Hardware

The modular dock holds tools when they are not in use. It can mount to a front crossbar, door buffer, or top frame. Learn about Docks, crossbar, and door buffer strategies on the Docks page.

Electronics & Cable Management

Multiple toolheads mean more wiring, CAN/USB connections, and filament paths. Key resources:

Enclosure / Top Hat

With docks mounted high and umbilicals arcing upward, most enclosed printers need a taller top enclosure. Options include printable top hats and 2020 extrusion frames. See Top Hat.

Probes & Endstops

Physical probes (Sexball, Nudge, Axiscope, etc.) and relocated endstops simplify tool alignment and gantry homing. Hardware details are covered in Probes and Endstops.

Building

  1. Plan the buildChecklist and Bill of Materials
  2. Order partsVendors and Kits
  3. Print componentsPrinting guide
  4. Estimate costApproximate cost calculator
  5. Visualize the assemblyReference CAD (.step) by N3MI

Software & Configuration

Klipper must be toolchanger-aware for StealthChanger. The typical flow looks like this:

  1. Installation – install klipper-toolchanger-easy to add StealthChanger macros and configs
  2. Configuration – set up tool files and toolchanger settings for your hardware
  3. Toolhead Calibration – set probe offsets and tool alignment
  4. Dock Calibration – set dock positions for reliable tool changes
  5. Slicers & Macros – configure slicer and macros for multi-tool printing
  6. LEDs – optional post-install lighting effects and status indicators

Support & Resources

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