Bontech INDX Tool Changer

[PFarm]

According to the Bontech site this will be available for purchase in November 2025. The Thin Passive Tool will be $35 US, and the Smart Tool Head $250 US. Looks like a well design system for multi-colour, multi-material printing.

Nero (Canuck Creator) visits Bontech, at 5:28, you can see the testing in progress. At 11:04 looks like they're using a Voron V2 for testing.

 

Livestream of the Bondtech INDX.

 

@mvdveer A future rabbit hole for you and I. 

Edited May 20, 2025 by PFarm

[mvdveer]

Looks so good! Rabbit hole  - fill it up fill it up !

[NikosSprocket]

You said it; rabbit hole!

It looks like a great idea and without having tried it looks more robust than a filament changer (ERCF, AMS etc.) and all shortcomings; complex and finicky mechanism for loading/unloading filaments, filament waist, filament loop holding area etc. True IDX systems will be faster and maybe more flexible, but difficult to DIY and implement more than 2 heads, and you will need multiple full heads (extruder, heater, temperature sensor, fan(s) etc.) which is more complex and high cost.

Looking forward to the final product. Personally, I like

Bonctech products as my original LGX never missed a bit and now the LGX Light V2 works as good!

[CrazyCreator]

Running with klipper, rrf or marlin?

[PFarm]

45 minutes ago, CrazyCreator said:

Running with klipper, rrf or marlin?

In the videos, they're running on Klipper.

[mvdveer]

47 minutes ago, CrazyCreator said:

Running with klipper, rrf or marlin?

In the video it was running on a V0, so I would say definitely Klipper compatible. Don't know about RatRig or Marlin but being bondtech - would assume support for those will be there

 

[NikosSprocket]

It would be interesting to see how they're going to address enclosures.

[PFarm]

For anyone considering using the Bontech INDX when released in a Trident, I found this system for the Lineux system, but it could also be adapted for the Bontech. There is no STL, but you can generate them from the step file.

Link 

 

Edited May 24, 2025 by PFarm

[CCarpy]

I am gearing up for it.  I think a Voron Trident 300 will be a good test bed.  I don't think I will close this one in.  I will do all my ASA and ABS materials on my Trident 350.  I love the Trident, it prints beautifully.  

[PFarm]

Bondtech is at Formnext and displaying their INDX multicolour system. Customers were able to pre-order Dev Kits, and this is what they posted on Discord.

 

[NikosSprocket]

For me, this is good! 

No pressure for another upgrade, until full release is available. I am still working on my single toolhead "SmokeBurner" aka Rabbit Hole!

Anyway, Bondtech has mentioned that they are still working on the toolhead's size. 

[NikosSprocket]

All the INDX conversions made for Voron Trident.

Has anyone seen a Voron 2.4 INDX?

[NikosSprocket]

Using the STEP file, release 1, from the Bondtech Github I have done some studies on how the INDX system possibly used with a Voron 2.4r2.

I believe a Voron 2.4.r2 can be adapted for INDX system by only moving the vertical linear rails 35 mm from the bottom and adding a stationary 2020 extrusion almost to the top for holding the Nozzle Tool Carrier. With this configuration, we should not lose any printing space! For a heated chamber, a “hat” enclosure will be added to accommodate the PTFT tubes and retain the heat. All existing panels, doors etc. will be used. My current CPAP system, cable entry etc. will mostly work with some minor re-design.

I am waiting for the updated STEP file from Bondtech as there is very little information on the Nozzle Tool carrier, and mounting points for the INDX toolhead.

Let you know when I have any updates.

 

[PFarm]

Looks like Indix is open for pre-order. Try to access the link, but I think the site is overloaded presently.

[NikosSprocket]

Wow!

I never before show a web site so busy!

I do not know if they already pre-sold and closed it, but I only get the info. page.

Btw they have on the GitHub a new STEP CAD file ver. 1.14.

Finally, on Discord they are talking about a “Founder” code you need to pre-order?

 

Edited March 20 by NikosSprocket