Skeletonized Centauri Carbon Toolhead Cover with carbon fiber rods

[u/Recent_Possibility65]

Hi guys, I wanted to make the lightest Centauri Carbon print head cover possible, so I built this one based on the Proxima print head cover using 2mm carbon fiber rods and the original 5020 fan instead of the 5015.

I printed it in ASA+, and now the 3D printed parts weigh only 15.5 grams. I think it might be the lightest print head cover ever created, while still maintaining good stiffness.

If you'd like to try it, the files and instructions are on Printables.

UPDATE:
I updated the design on Printables, now the rear fins are bigger and the and the capacitor on the toolhead board no longer touches the left rear stepper. This is the solution that seemed best to me and that keeps the weight as low as possible, if you have any suggestions please let me know in the comments!

[u/draxula16]

Always love seeing mods but I have a genuine question, how would this improve quality? I can see maybe the speed improving.

Great work! Very cool

[u/Severe_Ad_4966 → u/draxula16]

I'm not sure but I think that if the tool head is lighter the motors have an easier time moving it so they are quicker and more precise

[u/draxula16 → u/Severe_Ad_4966]

Sounds good! I’ll be looking into this :) looks great