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Anthead

  • Popular and modern.
  • Uses 60mm wide docks
  • Can use stubby docks
  • Default cowl and dock has built-in magnet holes for better docking

References

Backplate

Backplate BOM for All Tools

  • [4] m3 heat inserts
  • [3] Ø4x12mm ssRod (dowel pin) with a rounded end (if it has female threads on the back it will be listed as an M3, but make sure the pin is 4mm OD, that is what is important. We recommend the threaded pins for better fixing)
  • [1] 6x3mm magnet (N52 Highly recommended to counter the pull from the umbilicals. Note that most magnets not from a reputable source may say N52 but aren't actually. Recommend one of the two links below.)
  • [2] m3x6 or m3x8 FHCS (Flat head countersunk screw, MUST BE MAGNETIC. no stainless, as per TAP)
  • [1] OptoTap (only the sensor PCB is required)
  • [1] m3x8 BHCS (optional in v1.1)

BOM Additions for Anthead

  • TBD

PCB Mounting Options

Official PCB Mounts (Draftshift Design)

No official PCB mounts from Draftshift Design. See Voron Toolhead PCB Mounts or User Mods below.

User Mods

PCB Extruder Description Link
EBB36 Sherpa Mini PCB mounting solution for Anthead with Sherpa Mini PCB Mounting solution for Anthead with Sherpa Mini and EBB36
EBB36 Sherpa Mini Improved PCB mount for EBB36 with Sherpa Mini PCB Mount for EBB36 with Sherpa Mini
EBB36 WWG2 PCB mounting solution for Anthead with WWG2 PCB Mounting solution for Anthead with WWG2 and EBB36
EBB36 G2E EBB36 mount for G2E extruder EBB36 mount for G2E extruder (discord link)

Toolhead Options & Mods

Dock

Dock Width Stubby Dock Compatible
60mm ✅ Yes

Maximum Toolheads per Printer Size

Printer Size Max Toolheads
Voron 250 5
Voron 300 5
Voron 350 6

Calculation assumes 5mm spacing between docks. See Docks for details.

Official Dock Types (Draftshift Design)

Dock Type Description Link
Standard Dock Full-height dock with back and base Anthead Back and Base
Stubby Dock Shorter dock (no vertical supports, crossbar attachment only) - saves ~10mm Y build space Anthead Stubby Base

User Mods

Dock Type Size Description Link
Minimal Docks 60mm Minimal design docks Minimal docks
One Piece Dock 60mm Single-piece dock design One piece anthead dock
Single Piece Crabby Dock 60mm Single-piece crabby-style dock Single piece crabby ish dock
UHF Dock and Ducts 60mm Dock with UHF-specific ducts Stealthchanger anthead uhf dock and ducts
Experimental Dock 60mm Experimental dock for CoreXY Experimental dock (discord link)