THE ORBITER PROJECT · Orbiter · 2021
The Orbiter Project Orbiter 2.0
Ultra-light high-performance direct drive
Overview
Orbiter 2.0 is an ultra-lightweight direct-drive extruder built for speed and flexibles. Its slim profile and low weight make it a favourite for fast coreXY toolheads.
Key features
- Only ~ 40 g together with an NEMA14 motor option
- 7.5:1 gear ratio for high torque
- Designed to feed flexible filament reliably
- Slim form fits many toolheads
Quick specification
- Drive type
- Lightweight
- Gear ratio
- 7.5:1
- Motor
- Bondtech LGX-lite style NEMA14 (optional)
- Weight
- 40 g
- Flexible (TPU)
- Supported
- Max flow
- 23 mm³/s
DodoScore
Performance90
Compatibility86
Value88
Community92
Compatible printers / toolheads
| Printer / toolhead |
|---|
| Voron v0 |
| Voron 2.4 |
| RatRig V-Minion |
| Custom toolheads |
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Very light and compact
- High ratio for good torque
- Reliable flexible feeding
Disadvantages
- Motor may need to be sourced separately
- Smaller printable area on some mounts
Is it right for you?
Best for
- High-speed lightweight toolheads
- TPU printing
Not recommended
- High-temp integrated hotend needs