Ejecta Duct and Bucket for Qidi Plus 4

An eject duct and catch bucket for the Qidi Plus 4 3D Printer.

Features

• The chute bolts securely onto the printer via a small mounting plate, onto which the chute itself is then attached.
• Easy to print
• Orientation of parts can be mirrored to suit both left and right side ejecting paths.
• No supports or rafts are needed
• This model has an easily removable lid for easy cleaning.
• The catch bucket fits into the lip of the chute to provide added support, as well as to prevent it from vibrating out of place.

Filament Considerations

• Due to the heated chamber of the Plus 4, it is best to use ABS/ASA or other higher temperature tolerant filament.
• Avoid PLA.
• PETG can be used, but its softening temperature can be a little close to the maximum chamber temperature of the Plus 4, so my advise to at least print the small mounting bracket out of ASA/ABS at least since that is in direct contact with the printer, and then use PETG for the rest of the chute/bucket.
• Ideally best to use CF infused filaments for better dimensional accuracy.

Additional Parts

Needs the following parts:

• 2 of M3x20mm BHCS bolts to attach the mounting bracket to the printer

Assembly

Print the 4 parts.

Use the M3x20mm bolts to attach the mounting bracket to the printer by replacing the 2 bolts already present on the printer. The bracket can be mounted in either orientation. There is no "up" or "down" for this part. Finding the screw holes of the inner duct to screw the M3 bolts into is a little fiddly as the inner ejecta duct on the printer can move around. You may need to hold the inner duct steady and keep trying to find the correct screw hole for the bolts. You'll know when you have gotten the bolts in properly as they will tighten firmly and hold the bracket very securely to the printer.

Now attach the main chute to the mounting bracket by sliding it onto the mounting rails.

Now slide the lid into place.

Place the capture bucket under the end of the chute with the lip of the bucket positioned between the flanges on the bottom of the duct, which helps to stop the capture bucket from moving around.

Enjoy!