{"product_id":"rubber-feet-and-respooler-tires-for-box-turtle-multi-color-system","title":"Rubber Respooler Tires and Feet for Box Turtle AMS Filament Changer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComplete Set (8 Wheels + 4 Feet), Drop-In TPU Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're building or upgrading a Box Turtle multi-color filament changer, this is the complete set of rubber contact parts you need: 8 respooler tires and 4 anti-slip feet — all in one kit, ready to install. No printing required, no TPU filament, no tuning a slicer to get the right shore hardness. Just real molded rubber, drop-in fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is the Box Turtle — Quick Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Box Turtle is an open-source, AMS-style automated filament changer for Klipper printers (think Bambu Lab AMS, but for Voron, Trident, and any other Klipper machine). It holds up to 4 spools and switches between them automatically during a print — letting you do multi-color or multi-material prints without manually swapping filament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the 4 lanes has its own \u003cstrong\u003erespooler\u003c\/strong\u003e — a motorized roller system that grabs the spool and keeps it rewinding smoothly as filament feeds in and out. Think of it like a powered fishing reel: when filament gets pulled out toward the printer, the spool needs to spin freely; when filament gets retracted, the respooler actively rewinds it to prevent tangling. The \u003cstrong\u003erubber tires\u003c\/strong\u003e are what grip the spool to make that happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRespooler Tires (rubber wheels)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrip the filament spool in the respooler mechanism. 2 tires per lane × 4 lanes = full set for one complete Box Turtle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRubber Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-slip feet for the bottom of the Box Turtle frame. Keep the unit from sliding on your desk or enclosure surface during filament changes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMolded Rubber vs Printed TPU — Why It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Box Turtle BOM calls for TPU wheels and feet — and most builders either print them or order a kit that includes printed versions. Printed TPU works, but it comes with trade-offs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInconsistent shore hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e — TPU print settings (temperature, speed, walls) affect how stiff or soft the final part is. Too stiff and it doesn't grip the spool. Too flexible and it deforms under the motor's torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayer lines reduce grip\u003c\/strong\u003e — printed surfaces have ridges from layer deposition. Molded rubber has a uniform, smooth contact surface that grips more consistently around the spool's circumference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear faster\u003c\/strong\u003e — the respooler tires are in constant contact with the rotating spool. Printed TPU wears at the layer lines first. Molded rubber wears evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMolded rubber parts are dimensionally consistent, grip better, and last longer. That's the whole reason they exist as a separate purchasable item rather than just \"print them yourself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBox Turtle (ArmoredTurtle original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect BOM replacement for TPU parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLDO BoxTurtle (LBT) Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame respooler design — same tire spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther Box Turtle variants \/ forks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Verify dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck GitHub for your specific build variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Turtle builders starting from scratch\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to skip printing TPU parts entirely — order the kit, install molded rubber, done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExisting Box Turtle owners replacing worn tires\u003c\/strong\u003e — if your respooler is slipping, inconsistently rewinding, or the printed TPU wheels have flattened or cracked, this is your maintenance kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilders without a printer that runs TPU reliably\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct drive setups handle TPU well, but not everyone has one. 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