Cheap direct-drive upgrade with strong value, but not a plug-and-play miracle

Yes — the Zeberoxyz Direct Drive Dual Gear Extruder Upgrade Support Plate with Pulleys Kit is worth considering at £23.19, especially because that is the all-time lowest price and sits 7.7% below the £25.12 average. It is not a premium, no-compromise upgrade, but for Ender and CR-10 owners who want a low-cost direct-drive conversion with dual-gear extrusion, the spec sheet is genuinely useful.

First impressions

The appeal here is obvious: this is a complete kit rather than just a bracket. You get a direct drive plate, 3 pulleys, a metal dual gear extruder structure, and a 60cm motor extension cable. The listing also says there is no need to modify firmware and no wiring modification, which is exactly the kind of promise that makes these kits attractive to modders who want less faff and more printing.

The plate is made from high-quality cold rolled sheet material, and the black finish gives it a practical, workshop-style look rather than anything flashy. The product is aimed at Creality Ender 3 V2, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3, CR-10, and CR-10S printers, so it targets one of the biggest upgrade ecosystems around.

What does it actually do?

The core idea is simple: a direct drive extruder improves extrusion and retraction. That matters most when printing flexible filament, where long Bowden paths can make feeding inconsistent. The dual-gear setup should also help with grip on filament, and the listing explicitly says the upgraded support plate is compatible with single gear and dual gear setups, even though the package is supplied with a dual gear extruder.

That flexibility is a real plus. If you are experimenting with different extrusion setups, the plate is designed to support more than one approach rather than locking you into a single configuration.

Build quality and installation

The strongest hardware detail is the use of cold rolled sheet material for the plate and a metal dual gear extruder structure in the package. That suggests a sturdier approach than the cheapest plastic-heavy conversion kits. The inclusion of a 60cm motor extension cable is also practical, because direct-drive conversions often need that extra reach.

Installation sounds straightforward on paper: quick assembly, no firmware changes, and no wiring modification. That said, “easy to install” on a listing is not the same as effortless in real life. Direct-drive conversions still need careful alignment, belt routing, and decent mechanical assembly. If your printer is already tuned tightly, expect some rechecking of gantry movement, cable management, and extruder position after fitting.

Performance assessment

Based on the feature set, this kit should be best suited to people who want better handling of flexible filament and improved retraction behaviour without buying a much pricier full ecosystem upgrade. The dual-gear extruder is the headline here, and the direct-drive layout is the part that should make the biggest difference for TPU-style use cases.

Where this kit may fall short is refinement. The product has a 3.9/5 rating from 18 reviews, which is decent but not glowing, and the #109,497 sales rank suggests it is not a breakout bestseller in its category. That combination usually points to a product that works for some buyers but may need patience, adjustment, or realistic expectations.

Is it good value for money?

At £23.19, this is competitively priced for a direct-drive conversion kit, especially with the 20% off list price and a further 9% active coupon. Compared with the alternatives provided, it is dramatically cheaper than the SUNLU Official Filament Dryer S4 at £99.99 and also undercuts the 3D printer enclosure at £39.99 and the SUNLU S1 dryer box at £29.99. Those are not direct competitors, but they do show that the Zeberoxyz sits at the budget end of the broader 3D printing accessory market.

The important caveat is that cheap does not automatically mean painless. This kit is good value if you specifically want a low-cost direct-drive and dual-gear upgrade for a compatible Ender or CR-10 machine. If you want a polished, highly reviewed, set-and-forget upgrade, the modest rating suggests you should be cautious.

How does it compare to alternatives?

Against the listed alternatives, the Zeberoxyz is the most mechanical and printer-specific option. The SUNLU S4 and SUNLU S1 are about filament storage and drying, while the £39.99 enclosure is about environmental control. None of those directly change extrusion mechanics. If your real problem is poor filament feeding, especially with flexible materials, the Zeberoxyz is the relevant purchase.

Compared with those accessories, the Zeberoxyz wins on price and upgrade impact per pound, but loses on confidence: the 4.7★, 4.6★, and 4.4★ ratings of the competitor accessories are notably stronger than this kit’s 3.9★. That does not make the Zeberoxyz bad, but it does mean buyer feedback is more mixed.

Bottom line on the hardware

This is a budget-friendly direct-drive conversion kit with sensible included parts and a useful compatibility list. The all-time-low price makes it more attractive right now, but the review score says it is best for tinkerers who are comfortable doing a bit of setup work rather than anyone expecting a perfect bolt-on experience.