{"product_id":"a1-a1-mini-rotating-ptfe-tube-connector","title":"A1 \/ A1 Mini rotating PTFE tube connector","description":"\u003cp\u003eUPDATE 2025\/03\/17: After receiving multiple feedbacks from other users, I have included in the descriptions that this model is compatible with the standard A1 printer as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a PTFE Tube Connector for the A1 and A1 mini.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can replace your \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/eu.store.bambulab.com\/en-hu\/products\/ptfe-tube-connector-a1-mini\"\u003eoriginal connector\u003c\/a\u003e with this one if you need a replacement or you need a rotating version of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI needed this because when I am printing from my filament dryer the filament was sometimes scraping along the bottom of the original connector due to the height differences of the printer and the hole on the dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI uploaded a PETG and a PLA print profile, I recommend using the PETG one, because its more durable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck it out in action: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"media\"\u003e\u003coembed url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=idwyzNvvpZs\"\u003e\u003c\/oembed\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting the supports out of the clip part can be tricky, but you need to make sure that you removed every bit of support material because it can cause problems during the assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"table\" style=\"width: 98.39%\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ck-table-resized\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove this 2 hexhead screws and the backplate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 31.25%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001181882\/design\/2025-03-06_f3947e8a3f1e4.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGently push on the backside of the clip with a flat screwdriver to remove the current PTFE connector or cover.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 47.71%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001181882\/design\/2025-03-06_c0a93a45cd73c.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpty connector slot should look like this.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 47.42%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001181882\/design\/2025-03-06_f5dfa35c7cbfe.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter removing the support material from the parts, push these two together. You will need quite a bit of force, just make sure you are pushing it straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recommend using a tissue or a piece of cloth to not hurt your fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 45.32%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001181882\/design\/2025-03-06_26ddff1e6dcef.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe assembled part should look like this. Give it a few turns in your hand to break in the parts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 42.96%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001181882\/design\/2025-03-06_46d1481caf153.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePut half of the connector clip in the slot. Make sure that the clips are in the right position for the slots.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 47.89%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001181882\/design\/2025-03-06_41ae3c8da149b.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush the other side of the connector in firmly. You should hear a click if its in the right position.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 52.65%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001181882\/design\/2025-03-06_f8b4ad620310d.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePut the cap on the ptfe tube.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 57.25%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001181882\/design\/2025-03-06_7163dcfab8b03.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush the ptfe tube into the clipped on connector.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 61.15%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001181882\/design\/2025-03-06_2ec43279c0c1a.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew the cap on the connector to hold the ptfe tube tight.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 60.64%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001181882\/design\/2025-03-06_6a17bdf1b81e6.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cboostme\u003e\u003cboosttitle\u003eBoost Me\u003c\/boosttitle\u003e\u003cboostcontent\u003eIf you liked this design, please send me a boost. Every little thing helps me to continue this hobby of mine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you! Happy printing!\u003c\/boostcontent\u003e\u003c\/boostme\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by Gekko on MakerWorld (license: BY).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67368501772592,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/1_11e9223c-dbf7-4a0f-8d42-82495e14c792.png?v=1784037564","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/a1-a1-mini-rotating-ptfe-tube-connector","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}