--- 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: "€ 88.99" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Creality" url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/425468307-original-ender-3-direct-drive-upgrade-kit-comes-with-42 store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # All-metal hotend for durability & heat resistance Supports flexible 1.75mm TPU & PLA filaments 42-40 Stepper Motor for precise control 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:** € 88.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Upgrade your Ender 3 to pro-level flexible filament printing—fast, smooth, unstoppable! ## 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?** € 88.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/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 - • **24/7 Expert Support:** Access lifetime technical assistance from Creality’s dedicated engineering team. - • **Plug & Play Upgrade:** Pre-assembled kit installs in 20 minutes—no printer function compromise. - • **Rugged All-Metal Hotend:** Durable, wear-resistant aluminum structure ensures long-lasting performance under heat stress. - • **Smooth, Jam-Free Feeding:** Lower stepper torque reduces nozzle clogs and filament jams for uninterrupted printing. - • **Seamless Flexible Filament Mastery:** Print TPU and other flexible filaments flawlessly with direct drive precision. ## Overview The Creality Original Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrade Kit transforms your Ender 3 series printer with a robust all-metal hotend and precision 42-40 stepper motor, enabling flawless printing of flexible filaments like TPU and PLA. Designed for quick installation without affecting printer functionality, it ensures smoother filament feeding and fewer jams. Backed by 24/7 expert support, this official Creality kit is the ultimate upgrade for millennial makers craving reliability and print quality. ## Description Product description Creality Official Ender-3 Direct Drive Upgrade Kit 100% Creality Official, which fits for Ender 3, Ender 3S, Ender 3 Pro, Ender-3 V2. With this upgrade kit, your printer could print flexible filaments better, especially TPU. It has smaller filament retraction than bowden extruder, and increases printing accuracy. The backplate fix holes for fan shell could also be compatible with BL Touch and CR Touch. The kit has been basically assembled before leaving the factory and can be directly installed on the printer. Integrated Structure It's sturdy and wear resistant with all-metal shell and surface oxidation treatment. Because of integrated structure, it is convenient for quik installing. Easy to install and Use Full assembled set, it contains backplate wheels system, easy to install. It doesn't affect the inherent function of your printer because it's a fully complete extruder kit. Direct extruding, Smooth feed-in Quality Motor: Lower torque requirements on stepper motor, reducing the possibility of nozzle blockage when retracting filament and malfunction when loading new filament. Smooth Operation Creality Original MK8 extruder, providing smoother filament feeding in. Extrusion gear with high density and U-bearing fit closely, avoiding sliding and grinding Technical Specifications about Ender 3 Direct Drive Review: Sweet Upgrade! - The best upgrade for my Ender 3 V2!!! I’ve always wanted a direct drive extruder but thought it would be too much work to upgrade. I should have done this years ago, it was so easy and took maybe 20 minutes to fully install and get back to printing. This solved so many issues I was having with my prints that it’s already payed for itself in previous wasted filament. Review: Awesome upgrade - Awesome upgrade for my Ender 3 pro. Was easy to install and get working for me with no clogging issues and definitely increased print quality. Works well for PLA but I get error on PETG sometimes at 245 but this is up near the max. Just have to turn off and on to clear error and works. ## 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 750 Reviews | | Manufacturer | Creality 3D | | Material | Aluminum | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sweet Upgrade! *by D***Y on January 4, 2026* The best upgrade for my Ender 3 V2!!! I’ve always wanted a direct drive extruder but thought it would be too much work to upgrade. I should have done this years ago, it was so easy and took maybe 20 minutes to fully install and get back to printing. This solved so many issues I was having with my prints that it’s already payed for itself in previous wasted filament. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome upgrade *by A***I on April 23, 2024* Awesome upgrade for my Ender 3 pro. Was easy to install and get working for me with no clogging issues and definitely increased print quality. Works well for PLA but I get error on PETG sometimes at 245 but this is up near the max. Just have to turn off and on to clear error and works. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes TPU printing possible *by T***R on March 28, 2026* Lil bit of work to install but no too bad. Made tpu printing possible and works very well ## 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.com.cy/products/425468307-original-ender-3-direct-drive-upgrade-kit-comes-with-42](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/425468307-original-ender-3-direct-drive-upgrade-kit-comes-with-42) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-06-18*