--- product_id: 425468307 title: "Original Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrade Kit, Comes with 42-40 Stepper Motor Hotend Kit, 1.75mm Direct Drive Extruder Fan and Cables Support Flexible TPU Filament" brand: "creality" price: "NT$3547" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Creality" url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/425468307-original-ender-3-direct-drive-upgrade-kit-comes-with-42 store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # Seamless Bowden to Direct Drive switch 42-40 Stepper Motor precision All-metal durable hotend Original Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrade Kit, Comes with 42-40 Stepper Motor Hotend Kit, 1.75mm Direct Drive Extruder Fan and Cables Support Flexible TPU Filament **Brand:** creality **Price:** NT$3547 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your Ender 3 to pro-level printing—flexible, reliable, and hassle-free! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Original Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrade Kit, Comes with 42-40 Stepper Motor Hotend Kit, 1.75mm Direct Drive Extruder Fan and Cables Support Flexible TPU Filament by creality - **How much does it cost?** NT$3547 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/425468307-original-ender-3-direct-drive-upgrade-kit-comes-with-42) ## Best For - creality enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted creality brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Elegance:** Original Creality cables and connectors keep your setup clean, sleek, and professional-looking. - • **Robust All-Metal Hotend:** Experience durability and wear resistance with a premium aluminum hotend built to last. - • **Smooth, Jam-Free Feeding:** Lower stepper torque reduces nozzle clogs and filament loading issues for consistent prints. - • **Flexible Filament Mastery:** Print TPU, PLA, and other flexible filaments flawlessly with optimized 1.75mm direct drive extrusion. - • **Effortless Direct Drive Upgrade:** Transform your Ender 3 effortlessly with a plug-and-play kit—no frame hacks or firmware headaches. ## Overview The Creality Original Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrade Kit is a 100% official Creality accessory designed for Ender 3 series printers. It features a precision 42-40 stepper motor, an all-metal hotend, and supports 1.75mm flexible filaments like TPU and PLA. This easy-to-install kit enables seamless switching from Bowden to direct drive extrusion, reducing print failures and nozzle clogs. With included cables and tools, it maintains your printer’s clean look while enhancing performance and durability, backed by 24/7 professional support. ## Description desertcart.com: Creality Original Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrade Kit, Comes with 42-40 Stepper Motor Hotend Kit, 1.75mm Direct Drive Extruder Fan and Cables Support Flexible TPU Filament : Industrial & Scientific Review: Great upgrade for an older Ender printer - Purchased this upgrade to get away from the sidemount feeder stepper and Bowden tube setup. This one change brought my print failure rate down drastically and it was super easy for me to install. Review: Quality part, quality upgrade - I bought this so I could began printing tpu. I was shocked at how well designed and built this assembly was. I usually refrain from doing printer upgrades because I hate having to do extreme, hacks to my printer (changing firmware, cutting or modifying the circuit, cutting or modifying the frame, modifying the belts). This piece is super easy to install onto the frame, If you loosen the bottom wheel, your old one will slide right off and your new one will slide right on, this is nice because you dont have to take your frame apart. I like that all the cables match the originals and there are no extras. Snap a picture of the circuit board before disconnecting your original, look at the picture and copy it with the new one! No looking at schematics, or having to solder and heat shrink. I like that the cable utilizes the original frame notch for securing. I like that the extrutruder cable is an extension to the original. You dont have to mess with the braided sheathing and take a chance at messing it up, you just plug the male end of the extension , to the female of the original. This keeps the printer looking good because your still concealing the majority of the cable in braided sheath. The MTA connector connecting two can only be plugged in one way and feels tight and snug. The head is fully assembled with a .4 nozzle, the head feels strong, and durable, bearings feel good. The images are right after I installed the head. Re-leveled my bed, and this is the first print to come out, it was my test print. I only made ONE change, I adjusted the temp up 30 degrees up to 250. No other printer changes or slicer changes. With as good as this part was designed, I plan on checking out other OEM Creality upgrades. I give this an A+ and cant wait to try other OEM upgrades. ## Features - 100% Creality Official - Creality Ender 3 direct drive upgrade kit, compatible with Ender 3/Ender 3 V2/Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer. Supporting all 1.75mm diameter filament especially for flexible filament such as TPU, PLA and other flexible filaments. - Easy Assemble - Switch Bowden extrusion to direct extruder at any time and easy to disassembly. It doesn't affect the inherent function of the printer because it's a full extrusion kit. Come with longer connecting cable, tools, accessories and diagram instruction, easy to assemble. - Smooth Feed-in - Lower torque requirements on the stepper motor, reducing the possibility of the nozzle blockage when retracting filament and malfunction when loading new filament. - Strong & Sturdy All Metal Hotend - This direct extruder kit is all metal structure, durable and wear resistant and Integrated structure is convenient for wiring and replacing. - After-sale Service - There are more than 20 engineers for after-sales service and provide 24/7 customer service with 1-year limited and lifetime technical assistance. Please contact us via “ask a question”directly to get the professional assistance. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Creality | | Color | A-Stadard Direct Drive for Ender 3 Series | | Compatible Material | TPU, PLA, Other Flexible Filaments | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 778 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 years | | Material | Aluminum | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Creality - **Color:** A-Stadard Direct Drive for Ender 3 Series - **Compatible Material:** TPU, PLA, Other Flexible Filaments - **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 1 years - **Material:** Aluminum ## Images ![Original Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrade Kit, Comes with 42-40 Stepper Motor Hotend Kit, 1.75mm Direct Drive Extruder Fan and Cables Support Flexible TPU Filament - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EGiAq2XSL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great upgrade for an older Ender printer *by S***D on June 24, 2026* Purchased this upgrade to get away from the sidemount feeder stepper and Bowden tube setup. This one change brought my print failure rate down drastically and it was super easy for me to install. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality part, quality upgrade *by A***R on July 9, 2022* I bought this so I could began printing tpu. I was shocked at how well designed and built this assembly was. I usually refrain from doing printer upgrades because I hate having to do extreme, hacks to my printer (changing firmware, cutting or modifying the circuit, cutting or modifying the frame, modifying the belts). This piece is super easy to install onto the frame, If you loosen the bottom wheel, your old one will slide right off and your new one will slide right on, this is nice because you dont have to take your frame apart. I like that all the cables match the originals and there are no extras. Snap a picture of the circuit board before disconnecting your original, look at the picture and copy it with the new one! No looking at schematics, or having to solder and heat shrink. I like that the cable utilizes the original frame notch for securing. I like that the extrutruder cable is an extension to the original. You dont have to mess with the braided sheathing and take a chance at messing it up, you just plug the male end of the extension , to the female of the original. This keeps the printer looking good because your still concealing the majority of the cable in braided sheath. The MTA connector connecting two can only be plugged in one way and feels tight and snug. The head is fully assembled with a .4 nozzle, the head feels strong, and durable, bearings feel good. The images are right after I installed the head. Re-leveled my bed, and this is the first print to come out, it was my test print. I only made ONE change, I adjusted the temp up 30 degrees up to 250. No other printer changes or slicer changes. With as good as this part was designed, I plan on checking out other OEM Creality upgrades. I give this an A+ and cant wait to try other OEM upgrades. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worthwhile mod *by R***B on January 22, 2026* Great upgrade. Makes filament install much easier. Smooth prints. Only downside is install is very tideous. Requires going into processor board, removing hot glue securing very small connectors removing tape bundling wiring harness ## Frequently Bought Together - Creality Original Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrade Kit, Comes with 42-40 Stepper Motor Hotend Kit, 1.75mm Direct Drive Extruder Fan and Cables Support Flexible TPU Filament - Creality 3D Official Printer Ender 3 Dual Z-axis Upgrade Kit with Lead Screw, Metal Power Supply Holder and Stepper Motor, 3D Printer Ugrades Kit for Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2 - Creality CR Touch Auto Bed Leveling Sensor Kit for 3D Printer with Metal Push Pin for Ender 3/Ender 3 V2/Ender 3 Pro/3 Max/Ender 5 pro/CR-10 with 32 Bit V4.2.2/V4.2.7 Mainboard --- ## 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.tw/products/425468307-original-ender-3-direct-drive-upgrade-kit-comes-with-42](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/425468307-original-ender-3-direct-drive-upgrade-kit-comes-with-42) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*