{"product_id":"adapter-for-h2d-and-a1-hotends-for-elegoo-cc","title":"Adapter for H2D and A1 Hotends for Elegoo CC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdapter for Elegoo Centauri Carbon for Hotends from Bambulab (H2D \u0026amp; A1) \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFINAL UPDATE — Complete Adapter Release for Using BambuLab H2\/A1 Hotends on Elegoo Centauri Carbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHi everyone,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003efinal update\u003c\/strong\u003e for the project. After several days of testing, gathering feedback from the community, fixing small issues, and validating prints, I’m releasing the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete and final set of files\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFile Packages Now Available on MakerWorld\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou now have multiple versions of the adapter available:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. FDM Printing Version (for brass inserts)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for users printing in PETG, ASA, PPA-CF, etc.\u003cbr\u003eIncludes holes sized for 3 mm brass inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Resin Printing Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal threads are \u003ci\u003ealready modeled\u003c\/i\u003e into the part.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for high-temp engineering resins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. CNC \/ SLM Metal Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe adapter and fan shroud are separated.\u003cbr\u003eAvailable \u003cstrong\u003ewith modeled threads\u003c\/strong\u003e or with \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 mm pilot holes\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can tap threads manually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVersions are available as, \u003cstrong\u003e3MF,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSTL\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSTEP\u003c\/strong\u003e files so you can edit or inspect the parts however you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf something is missing in the files, text me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e-\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCNC - ADAPTER WITH M3 THREADS.step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e(or the .STL for SLM) - CNC or SLM but you should indicadte to the company (like JLCPCB or PCBWAY) where are the threads. Talk to them before purchasing anything.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 3D METAL - ADAPTER WITHOUT THREATS.step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e  and \u003cstrong\u003eWITH THREADS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003e(or the .STL for SLM) - This have a post process of tapping the M3 threads manually.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd print in 3d the shroud fan:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FAN SHROUD ALONE.stl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 3D Print you have two option, FDM or RESIN. For filaments or resin material, read the info, but the files are:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFDM:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003e- H2-A1 ADAPTER REDESIGN V2 FOR INSERTS.stl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou just need to use your own setting, but the adapter print itself with auto orientation and only support in the rear side.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRESIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003e- ADAPTER WITH THREADS V2.stl - I didn't printed in resin yet (I don't have heat resistant resin) but it a simple part to add your support and orientation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the FAN SHROUD:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAN SHROUD ALONE.stl a\u003c\/strong\u003end step is for 3D print in plastic, you don't need to add weight to the adapter. It's like the actual hotend from Elegoo, one is build in metal (the hotend) and the other one is in plastic (fan shroud).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plastic version is completely joined to reduce vibrations and forces with more points of support. In the case of metal, this is not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI order a metal version, when it arrive I will show the results in the post, if you want to wait.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMALL REDESIGN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring testing, I discovered that the screw holding the \u003ci\u003efan shroud\u003c\/i\u003e caused a small deformation due to a ~0.4 mm offset in the stock Elegoo head plastics. Elegoo is weird designing things.\u003cbr\u003eI fixed this by adding a relief cut in the adapter.\u003cbr\u003eNow the deformation is isolated to that small area and does NOT affect the adapter’s functionality. I’m very sorry for the people that already print and test the Adapter. I highly recommend to reprint it or made a cut in that part if you don’t use the adapter yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeformation without the fix and with the fix:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeformation and Deformation with the fix\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001993997\/design\/2025-11-17_33eb2a44bc03f.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001993997\/design\/2025-11-17_417e6bec627e38.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePARTS OF THE PROJECT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3× M3×6 mm screws\u003c\/strong\u003e (7 mm works, but don’t go longer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3× M3×3 mm brass inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e (2.5 mm is better if you find them)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhillips screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllen keys from the printer (you will need a \u003ci\u003esmall\u003c\/i\u003e Allen key for the Heater Assembly screws)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEATER ASSEMBLY GUIDE (Check the new video for more instructions)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’ve created a new video showing the full process :\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisassembling the Elegoo hotend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransferring the ceramic heater and thermistor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassembling the BambuLab Heater Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling it into the Centauri Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibrate the printer \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning the first Benchy print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying the heater + thermistor separately (optional)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you don’t want to tear down an Elegoo hotend, user u\/Charon711 found a compatible Amazon option for the ceramic heater + thermistor:\u003cbr\u003e(Example link; search for your local region)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001993997\/design\/2025-11-17_ceccb110cd515.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FNC62ZQW?\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FNC62ZQW?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Heater Assemblies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBambuLab \u003cstrong\u003eA1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBambuLab \u003cstrong\u003eP2S\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBambuLab \u003cstrong\u003eH2D \/ H2D-S\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003eRight-side block ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e (left side has different hole spacing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharon also shared high-temperature rear support blocks (black stone and white zirconia).\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003ci\u003ewhite zirconia version\u003c\/i\u003e is BambuLab’s latest design.\u003cbr\u003eClones work perfectly fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001993997\/design\/2025-11-17_0c5ab229256718.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eExample:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F8V6NMXH\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F8V6NMXH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS FOR THE ADAPTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for long-term reliability.\u003cbr\u003eYou can order CNC machining from PCBWay \/ JLCPCB or similar services for \u003cstrong\u003e$30–50 in SLM or CNC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eIn this case the shroud fan is separated to reduce weigh and cost. Just print in 3D the shroud and the adapter in Aluminum.\u003cbr\u003eJust to have in mid, the Elegoo Hotend without the shroud fan weigh 40 gr. You can get something like this with an Aluminum and all the assembly. The printer will not suffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Resin Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse high-temp engineering resins (or a good engineering resin).\u003cbr\u003eDo \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e hollow the part; print it solid. It small, you aren’t going to waste to much resin.\u003cbr\u003eThe STL didn’t includes the correct orientation for resin printing. It is an easy part to print.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor FDM Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   \u003cstrong\u003e- PPAHT-CF or PPA-CF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpensive, but excellent thermal performance.\u003cbr\u003eUsers have reported great results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eu\/L1berty0rDeath1 suggested adding \u003cstrong\u003emica insulation sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e between the heater and adapter could work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray-on thermal barriers may work, but I don’t have enough info about this. Share your experience in the comments  if you have more knowledge about this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePETG and ASA (with CF or not) work, but \u003cstrong\u003erear screw heat\u003c\/strong\u003e may cause long-term deformation.\u003cbr\u003eCheck periodically because it’s normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the best surface quality and dimensional accuracy:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfill: \u003cstrong\u003e30–40%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIroning ON for the top surfaces. It's important to get better dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint on the \u003ci\u003esmooth\u003c\/i\u003e side of the build plate if possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand the filament entry hole with a \u003cstrong\u003e2 mm bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand the rear support-contact surface so it’s flat and smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Aluminum or Technical Materials Matter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh temperatures from the Heater Assembly can soften consumer-grade plastics over time.\u003cbr\u003eIf using PETG or ASA, monitor the rear screw area for early deformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe STEP version is provided so anyone can adapt the design to their own material or manufacturing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINAL IMPORTANT NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen everything is installed:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou MUST calibrate your printer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the steps shown in the video.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you only use \u003cstrong\u003eH2D hotends\u003c\/strong\u003e, no need to re-level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you switch between \u003cstrong\u003eH2D\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eA1\u003c\/strong\u003e, you MUST run \u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Leveling\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their nozzle lengths differ, calibration is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe adapter works perfectly for both after many redesigns, but recalibration is mandatory when switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINAL VIDEO (Full Guide)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis final video gathers every detail I could include, heater assembly, installation, calibration, setup, and testing.\u003cbr\u003ePlease use both the written guide and the video together for the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’ve also uploaded the video to YouTube for convenience:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"media\"\u003e\u003coembed url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4X3NquYXHjs\"\u003e\u003c\/oembed\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCNC VERSION VIDEO - FILES SOON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"media\"\u003e\u003coembed url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Lu1Hom0jklk\"\u003e\u003c\/oembed\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor do the file in metal check \"CNC\" and \"3D METAL\" step files and the PDF in documentation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere’s the files uploaded to \u003cstrong\u003eMakerWorld\u003c\/strong\u003e, completely free (of course).\u003cbr\u003eFor those wondering why that platform, it’s so I can use the points to improve the adapter in future versions, using \u003cstrong\u003eBambulab’s own materials\u003c\/strong\u003e directly.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eproject for the community\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eI know someone will eventually try to profit from it, but I don’t care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMass production is \u003cstrong\u003enot permitted from my design or redesign\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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