VORON DESIGN (COMMUNITY) · Sherpa · 2021
Voron Design (community) Sherpa Mini
Geared lightweight direct drive for compact heads
Overview
Sherpa Mini is an open-source geared direct-drive extruder designed for compact toolheads. Its low weight and strong grip make it popular across the Voron and Annex ecosystems.
Key features
- Compact geared direct drive (~ 40 g)
- 7.5:1 ratio for strong feeding
- Open-source design, many kits
- Supports flexible filament
Quick specification
- Drive type
- Lightweight
- Gear ratio
- 7.5:1
- Motor
- NEMA14 (35–37mm)
- Weight
- 40 g
- Flexible (TPU)
- Supported
- Max flow
- 26 mm³/s
DodoScore
Performance87
Compatibility85
Value90
Community91
Compatible printers / toolheads
| Printer / toolhead |
|---|
| Voron v0 |
| Voron 2.4 |
| Annex toolheads |
| Custom light toolheads |
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Light and compact
- Strong geared feeding
- Large open-source community
Disadvantages
- Requires assembly and printed parts
- Kits vary in quality
Is it right for you?
Best for
- Lightweight toolheads
- Community builds and Voron
Not recommended
- Users wanting a plug-and-play commercial unit