Toolhead Boards
Guide to electronic boards designed for printer toolheads
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Overview#
Toolhead boards are specialized electronic boards designed to be mounted on the printer’s toolhead, reducing wiring complexity and improving reliability.
Popular Options (Organized by Form Factor)#
36mm Motor Mount Boards#
| Model | Description | Photo | Purchase Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTT EBB36 Gen 1 | Compact and reliable | aliexpress (affiliate link — we may earn a commission), BIQU Offical store (affiliate link — we may earn a commission) | |
| BTT EBB36 Gen 2 | Compact and reliable | aliexpress (affiliate link — we may earn a commission), BIQU Offical store (affiliate link — we may earn a commission) | |
| Mellow Fly SHT36 | Compact version | (Photo here) | aliexpress (affiliate link — we may earn a commission) |
| NiteHawk 36 RevC Toolboard Kit | USB connection | (Photo here) |
42mm Motor Mount Boards#
| Model | Description | Photo | Purchase Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTT EBB42 Gen 1 | Full-featured option | (Photo here) | aliexpress (affiliate link — we may earn a commission), BIQU Offical store (affiliate link — we may earn a commission) |
| BTT EBB42 Gen 2 | Full-featured option | (Photo here) | aliexpress (affiliate link — we may earn a commission), BIQU Offical store (affiliate link — we may earn a commission) |
| Mellow Fly SHT42 | High performance board | (Photo here) |
StealthBurner-Specific Boards#
| Model | Description | Photo | Purchase Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellow Fly SB2040 | StealthBurner optimized | (Photo here) |
other Boards#
| Model | Description | Photo | Purchase Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDO Orbitool-02 | Orbitool-02 board | (Photo here) | onetwo3d (affiliate link — we may earn a commission) |
| LDO Orbitool-3 | Designed for Orbiter 3 extruder and hotend assembly | (Photo here) | onetwo3d (affiliate link — we may earn a commission) |
Acessories#
| Model | Description | Photo | Purchase Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellow Fly canbus cable | StealthBurner optimized | (Photo here) | Aliexpress (affiliate link — we may earn a commission) |
Selection Guide#
Key Considerations#
| Consideration | Details |
|---|---|
| Space Constraints | Fit within the toolhead space |
| Weight Constraints | The more weight you have on your toolhead the more weight you need to accelerate and decelerate every time your printer moves, that means migger vibrations, worse resonance, and slower printing. |
| ## Feature Requirements | Match needed functionalities |
| MCU Compatibility | Ensure board-MCU communication |
| Wiring Preferences | Choose connector and cable style |