--- product_id: 376631193 title: "Direct Drive Conversion Bracket" brand: "unitak3d" price: "£19.29" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Uni Tak3 D" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/376631193-direct-drive-conversion-bracket store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Easy no-firmware installation Precision direct drive extrusion Stable, balanced bracket design Direct Drive Conversion Bracket **Brand:** unitak3d **Price:** £19.29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Transform your Ender 3 into a precision powerhouse—print smarter, faster, better! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Direct Drive Conversion Bracket by unitak3d - **How much does it cost?** £19.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/376631193-direct-drive-conversion-bracket) ## Best For - unitak3d enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted unitak3d brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Upgrade:** No firmware tweaks or wiring hassles—just swap and print faster. - • **Rock-Solid Stability:** Split-type bracket with dual supports keeps your printer balanced and vibration-free. - • **Sleek OEM Look & Feel:** Anodized finish matches your Ender 3 frame for a seamless, factory-quality upgrade. - • **Precision Extrusion Control:** Eliminates Bowden tube slack for flawless filament feed and sharper prints. - • **Enhanced Flexible Filament Handling:** Unlock superior TPU and flexible material prints with direct drive power. ## Overview The UniTak3D Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrade Conversion Bracket is a precision-engineered kit designed for Ender 3 V2, Pro, and Voxelab Aquila 3D printers. It replaces the Bowden setup with a direct drive system, dramatically improving extrusion accuracy, especially for flexible filaments like TPU. Installation is straightforward with no firmware or wiring changes required, and the anodized, split-type bracket ensures stable, balanced operation without sacrificing build volume. Note: extruder and hotend are not included, and it’s incompatible with Neo series and Titan extruders. ## Description desertcart.com: UniTak3D Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrade Conversion Bracket for Ender 3 V2,Ender 3 Pro and Voxelab Aquila 3D Printer for B-MG&Dual Gear&Bowden Extruder(NOT for Neo Series,Extruder&Hotend NOT Include) : Industrial & Scientific Review: Must have for any Ender 3 - Do all the necessary firmware updates to get the most out of this mechanical upgrade first and foremost. Once you get it installed (not very difficult, just take your time and follow each step, and don't force anything), this gives new life to your Ender 3. Build quality of the conversion bracket is very well done, no burrs anywhere or scratches, very well balanced. Perfect fit to my existing rig with it's original parts and motor. Getting the cables cleaned up and reattached was a breeze. In terms of functionality, I saw massive improvements to my PLA prints as there was no longer any feed problems and I was able to speed up the printer by nearly double without having to heat up the hot end more than an additional 10 degrees. I saw a serious reduction in clogs and there has been no heat transfer that I've witnessed, however, this hasn't been an issue for me so far. Review: Fits great on Ender 3 v2 - minor issue, highly recommend - Installed on Ender 3 v2. Initial impressions are that the materials/finish are of good quality. Anodized coating matches the Ender frame color - looks factory/stock. Install instructions are good, but just too small. Relied on the video recommended in the instructions for clear path to install. I had an issue in which one of the four feeder motor mount screws could not be accessed. You have to install a replacement hex-head bolt on the feeder, as the stock screw won't fit. I could not get a hex head wrench into the motor mount screw no matter how many times I tried. See the circle in my photos. I went with three motor mount screws, made sure they were tight, and no issue so far. + Great component quality + Complete kit, including wrenches, zip-ties, velco ties, etc + Instructions included (be sure to reference the YouTube video mentioned in the instructions) + Excellent direct drive solution, while keeping factory stock motor/feeded/hot end - Instruction print size is small (example - the illustration of screw locations is hard to see) - Feed tension bolt interferes with access for one of the motor mount screws (in my case) Highly recommend this kit. ## Features - 【Application】:The direct drive upgrade kit is suitable for Ender 3 V2,Ender 3 Pro,Ender 3,Voxelab Aquila 3D printers,NOT compatible with Ender 3 Max,Ender 3 Neo,Ender 3 V2 Neo,NOT compatible with TITAN extruder.NOTE：Extruder or hotend are NOT included in the package - 【Outstanding Extrusion Control】:A direct drive extruder improves extrusion and retraction by removing the need for the Bowden (PTFE) tube.It provides precise retraction and a better print result. - 【Stable Operation】:The holes of the Split Type conversion bracket are perfectly aligned, with supports on both sides to keep the center of gravity in the middle, and the structure is more stable. - 【Flexible Filament Supported】: Compared with bowden extrusion,this direct drive extrusion is greatly improve print quality of TPU and other flexible materials. - 【Easy Installation】:No X,Y or Z-axis build volume lost. No firmware or wiring modification.Just tear down the original Ender 3 series plate and mount this direct drive upgrade kit. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09KG8MMQ2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #16,677 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #259 in 3D Printer Accessories | | Date First Available | October 28, 2021 | | Item Weight | 6.3 ounces | | Item model number | Uni150 | | Manufacturer | UniTak3D | | Product Dimensions | 2.36 x 2.36 x 3.94 inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** UniTak3D - **Color:** Black - **Item Weight:** 0.18 Kilograms - **Material:** Aluminum - **Product Dimensions:** 2.6"D x 4.1"W x 6.57"H ## Images ![Direct Drive Conversion Bracket - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Jm9zp-ZaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have for any Ender 3 *by D***Z on January 19, 2026* Do all the necessary firmware updates to get the most out of this mechanical upgrade first and foremost. Once you get it installed (not very difficult, just take your time and follow each step, and don't force anything), this gives new life to your Ender 3. Build quality of the conversion bracket is very well done, no burrs anywhere or scratches, very well balanced. Perfect fit to my existing rig with it's original parts and motor. Getting the cables cleaned up and reattached was a breeze. In terms of functionality, I saw massive improvements to my PLA prints as there was no longer any feed problems and I was able to speed up the printer by nearly double without having to heat up the hot end more than an additional 10 degrees. I saw a serious reduction in clogs and there has been no heat transfer that I've witnessed, however, this hasn't been an issue for me so far. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fits great on Ender 3 v2 - minor issue, highly recommend *by D***D on February 1, 2022* Installed on Ender 3 v2. Initial impressions are that the materials/finish are of good quality. Anodized coating matches the Ender frame color - looks factory/stock. Install instructions are good, but just too small. Relied on the video recommended in the instructions for clear path to install. I had an issue in which one of the four feeder motor mount screws could not be accessed. You have to install a replacement hex-head bolt on the feeder, as the stock screw won't fit. I could not get a hex head wrench into the motor mount screw no matter how many times I tried. See the circle in my photos. I went with three motor mount screws, made sure they were tight, and no issue so far. + Great component quality + Complete kit, including wrenches, zip-ties, velco ties, etc + Instructions included (be sure to reference the YouTube video mentioned in the instructions) + Excellent direct drive solution, while keeping factory stock motor/feeded/hot end - Instruction print size is small (example - the illustration of screw locations is hard to see) - Feed tension bolt interferes with access for one of the motor mount screws (in my case) Highly recommend this kit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have for Voxelab Aquila owners! *by J***E on May 6, 2023* This component is a game changer on my Voxelab Aquila X2. It has made printing more reliable and print quality. It was very easy to install, and I am a 3D printing novice. I do it occasionally and I am far from an expert. I have never modded a printer, and I have had 3 different printers over the past 7 years, just replacing one when I ran into hardware issues (I would rather replace then spend a bunch of time figuring out the issue and buying parts I am not certain will fix the printer) Therefore I was a little concerned to do that with my new Aquila. I went ahead and did it because I was reading how much better it would do with PETG and other flexible. It was so easy to install, and the difference in printing has been very noticeable. Once my bed is level, I don't have to do much tweaking. Everything just prints on even the generic profiles in Prusa Slicer. Rather then spend like $100+ on a whole new hot end and extruder direct drive, just go with this. The value it brings at how cheap it is makes it worth every penny and more. You will not be disappointed! ## Frequently Bought Together - UniTak3D Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrade Conversion Bracket for Ender 3 V2,Ender 3 Pro and Voxelab Aquila 3D Printer for B-MG&Dual Gear&Bowden Extruder(NOT for Neo Series,Extruder&Hotend NOT Include) - Redrex Dual Gear Ender 3 Extruder with Two Washers Metal Drive Feeder Upgrade Kit Compatible with Creality Ender 3 V2 Pro,Ender 3 Neo Series,CR10 3D Printer TPU Filament Supported(Motor Shaft>20mm) - Official Creality Ender 3 Dual Z-axis Upgrade Kit with Lead Screw, Stepper Motor and Metal Power Supply Holder, Ender 3 pro upgrades for Ender 3/ Ender 3 Pro/Ender 3 V2 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/376631193-direct-drive-conversion-bracket](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/376631193-direct-drive-conversion-bracket) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*