Toolhead Guide
Explore toolheads by machine — view pros, cons, and compatibility.
Stealthburner + CW2 (Stock)
Official Voron Stealthburner with Clockwork 2 extruder. The default starting point — well-documented, huge community support. Uses stock printed carriage with Voron Tap or inductive probe.
Stealthburner + CW2 + ERF Cutter
Stock Stealthburner CW2 with the official Enraged Rabbit Filament cutter (ERF). Cuts filament tip for reliable MMU swaps. Designed for ERCF V2 + Happy Hare.
Stealthburner + Galileo 2 + FilamATrix
Stealthburner with Galileo 2 (G2E/G2SA) extruder and FilamATrix cutter. Higher gear ratio = more grip. Works with ERCF, Box Turtle, TradRack.
Stealthburner + CW2 (Stock SW)
Official Voron Stealthburner with Clockwork 2 on the Switchwire CoreXZ carriage. The default starting point — same toolhead as V2.4/Trident but with SW-specific X carriage and Z bearing block. Well-documented, included in LDO kit.
Mini Stealthburner + Mini CW2 (Stock)
Official Voron 0.2 toolhead. Compact NEMA14 direct-drive with single 4010 blower. Huge documentation and community support. The safe default.
⚠ Tip-forming only for MMU; upgrade to ERF Cutter variant for filament cutting
Mini Stealthburner + CW2 + ERF Cutter
Stock Mini SB with ERF filament cutter adapted for V0.2. For ERCF V2 + Happy Hare on V0. Official ERCF cutter integration.
Rookery Toolhead (Stock)
Default Rook MK1 toolhead with single 4010 blower fan and BMG extruder. Simple, reliable, included in LDO kit STLs.
Stealthburner + CW2 + FilamATrix
Stealthburner CW2 with FilamATrix cutter, adapted for Mercury One.1 via conversion mount.
EVA 3 (E34M1 Mod) + Orbiter
EVA 3 toolhead adapted for Mercury One.1 by E34M1. No integrated filament cutter — consider Stealthburner for MMU use.
EVA 3 + Orbiter (Stock, No Cutter)
Standard EVA 3 with Orbiter. Multiple hotend options. No filament cutter — MMU use requires tip-forming.
RatRig V-Core 4 Toolhead (Orbitool O2S)
Native VC4 metal toolhead with Orbitool O2S toolboard, Orbiter, Rapido. No filament cutter currently available.
Annex Sherpa Mini + Native K3 Toolhead
K3 default extruder. TradRack pairs natively. No integrated cutter — tip-forming only.
Stealthburner + Galileo 2 + FilamATrix
Stealthburner with Galileo 2 (G2E/G2SA) extruder and FilamATrix cutter. Higher gear ratio = more grip. Works with ERCF, Box Turtle, TradRack.
Xol Toolhead + Xol-Carriage
Lightweight high-performance toolhead (~250g) by Armchair Heavy Industries. Dual 4010 blowers, modular probe system, excellent serviceability. Uses Xol-Carriage with metal pins and belt clips. Supports Sherpa Mini, Orbiter 2, LGX Lite extruders and Dragon/Rapido hotends.
⚠ Use Xol-metrix or Xolephant cutter mod for MMU
Xol Toolhead + Xol-metrix Cutter
Xol Toolhead with the Xol-metrix filament cutter by SouthAsh1. Blade-based cutter designed specifically for the Xol platform. Supports current Xol version with heatset and non-heatset variants.
Xol Toolhead + XolPAP Ducts
Xol Toolhead with the XolPAP bolt-on duct system for enhanced part cooling. Ducts attach at the end of assembly. Same carriage and extruder compatibility as standard Xol.
⚠ Add Xol-metrix for MMU cutter support
A4T (Another 4010 Toolhead)
Community favorite by Armchair Heavy Industries. Dual 4010 blowers with CFD-optimized ducts, 2510 hotend fan. Lighter than SB with better cooling. Built for Xol-Carriage (also CW2/Tap). Supports Dragon HF/UHF, Rapido, Chube Compact hotends.
⚠ Community cutter mods available; check A4T Discord
Reaper Toolhead
Highly modular toolhead by APDMachine. Interlocking locating features for rigidity, easy part swaps, integrated nozzle + logo LEDs. Online configurator generates exact BOM. Supports CW2/Tap carriage, CNC carriage, Beacon/Cartographer probes.
Jabberwocky
Toolhead designed with filament changer support as a core feature. Built for Voron 2.4 and Trident. Compatible with StealthChanger tool changing system.
V5 Toolhead (MMU-Optimized)
Toolhead for Voron 2.4/Trident/SV08 with MMU support as a core feature. Good option when multi-material is the primary use case.
Xol Toolhead + SW Carriage Adapter
Lightweight Xol toolhead (~250g) adapted for Switchwire CoreXZ carriage. Requires community SW carriage adapter mod. Dual 4010 blowers, supports Dragon/Rapido hotends. Check Voron Discord for latest SW Xol carriage files.
⚠ Xol-metrix cutter available; verify SW carriage compatibility
Reaper Toolhead + SW Carriage
Highly modular Reaper toolhead adapted for Switchwire. Use the online configurator and select Switchwire-compatible options. Interlocking features, integrated LEDs, multiple probe options.
Dragon Burner v8 (Chirpy)
The most popular V0.2 toolhead upgrade. CFD-tuned dual 4010 blowers + 3010 hotend fan. Massive hotend/extruder compatibility: Dragon HF, Rapido HF, Revo Voron, Bambu, Chube Compact, and more. Supports Sherpa Mini, G2SA, Orbiter v2, LGX Lite, Wristwatch extruders. Online configurator generates your exact STL zip. Nozzle + logo LED support.
⚠ Dragon Burner Cutter mod available from chirpy's repo for MMU setups
Dragon Burner v8 + Cutter Mod
Dragon Burner with chirpy's built-in filament cutter. Best all-around V0.2 toolhead for MMU use — excellent cooling + cutter in one package.
AntHead (Printers for Ants)
Community favorite from the PFA team. Dual 4010 fans, supports Sherpa Mini + Orbiter 2 patterns, Dragon/Rapido/TZV6 hotends. Integrated LeafCutter filament cutter support. Full build manual available. Also works on Micron, Salad Fork, and other PFA printers.
Rapid Burner v8 (UHF Hotends)
Dragon Burner variant specifically for Rapido UHF, Dragon UHF, Goliath Air/Water ultra-high-flow hotends. Dual 4010 part fans + 3010 hotend fan. For maximum flow rate on V0.2.
⚠ Use Dragon Burner Cutter mod or AntHead LeafCutter for MMU
Yavoth (Chirpy — Unibody)
Unibody toolhead by chirpy for V0.2 and PFA printers. Targeted at longer hotends (Dragon Volcano, Rapido HF/UHF, Dragon Ace, Revo Voron). Uses 2510 hotend fan positioned higher for better cooling + dual angled 4010 part fans. Sherpa Mini + Orbiter v2 patterns. No-support printing, sturdy single-piece design. UHF cowls available.
⚠ No cutter support yet; designed for single-material or tip-forming MMU
Mailbox v5 (5015 Fan Toolhead)
Chirpy's single 5015 blower fan toolhead for V0.2 and PFA printers. Alternative to dual 4010 layout — single powerful fan, simpler wiring. Supports Dragon HF, Rapido HF, Revo Voron. Sherpa Mini, Orbiter v2, LGX Lite extruder support.
Sentinel Toolhead (Dual 4010, Inductive Probe)
Community upgrade by Kanrog. Dual 4010 blower fans for better part cooling plus GX-H8A inductive probe. Significant improvement over stock Rookery.
Dragon Burner v8 (Rook Adaptation)
Chirpy's Dragon Burner adapted for Rook. Dual 4010 blowers, 3010 hotend fan, supports Dragon/Rapido/Revo hotends. Requires Sherpa Mini mounting pattern extruder.
AntHead (Printers for Ants Community Pick)
Community favorite toolhead by PFA team. Dual 4010 fans, supports Sherpa Mini + Orbiter 2 bolt patterns, Dragon/Rapido/TZV6 hotends. Includes LeafCutter filament cutter support for MMU use.
Dragon Burner v8 (Salad Fork Cowl)
Chirpy's Dragon Burner with dedicated Salad Fork cowl. Dual 4010 blowers, 3010 hotend fan, supports Dragon/Rapido/Revo. Massive hotend and extruder compatibility via online configurator.
Stealthburner + CW2 + FilamATrix
Stealthburner CW2 with FilamATrix cutter, adapted for Mercury One.1 via conversion mount.
EVA 3 (E34M1 Mod) + Orbiter
EVA 3 toolhead adapted for Mercury One.1 by E34M1. No integrated filament cutter — consider Stealthburner for MMU use.
EVA 3 + Orbiter + Rapido + Cutter Mod
EVA 3 with Orbiter + Rapido + servo-actuated cutter by billyd. Requires Rapido hotend. The proven cutter solution for VC 3.1.
⚡ Requires: Phaetus Rapido (1 or 2)
Rat Rig VC3.1 Toolhead V1.0 + Cutter Mod
RatRig official metal toolhead (Orbiter + Rapido) with thenaimis cutter mod.
⚡ Requires: Phaetus Rapido
RatRig V-Core 4 Toolhead (Orbitool O2S)
Native VC4 metal toolhead with Orbitool O2S toolboard, Orbiter, Rapido. No filament cutter currently available.
Annex Sherpa Mini + Native K3 Toolhead
K3 default extruder. TradRack pairs natively. No integrated cutter — tip-forming only.
Xol Toolhead + XolPAP Ducts
Xol Toolhead with the XolPAP bolt-on duct system for enhanced part cooling. Ducts attach at the end of assembly. Same carriage and extruder compatibility as standard Xol.
⚠ Add Xol-metrix for MMU cutter support
A4T (Another 4010 Toolhead)
Community favorite by Armchair Heavy Industries. Dual 4010 blowers with CFD-optimized ducts, 2510 hotend fan. Lighter than SB with better cooling. Built for Xol-Carriage (also CW2/Tap). Supports Dragon HF/UHF, Rapido, Chube Compact hotends.
⚠ Community cutter mods available; check A4T Discord
Reaper Toolhead
Highly modular toolhead by APDMachine. Interlocking locating features for rigidity, easy part swaps, integrated nozzle + logo LEDs. Online configurator generates exact BOM. Supports CW2/Tap carriage, CNC carriage, Beacon/Cartographer probes.
A4T + CNC Xol-Carriage + Beacon/Cartographer
A4T on CNC aluminum Xol-Carriage with Beacon or Cartographer eddy-current probe. Maximum rigidity, minimum weight. Recommended with Dragon UHF or Rapido 2 UHF + CNC Sherpa Mini.
⚠ Add community cutter mod for MMU
Archetype (Armchair Heavy Industries)
Total toolhead ecosystem with extreme modularity. Supports CPAP cooling, UHF hotends, multiple fan configs. The most flexible platform for pushing speed/flow limits. CNC options from Luke's Lab.
⚠ Cutter mods in development
Reaper + CNC TAP V2 + Beacon
Reaper toolhead on CNC Voron TAP V2 (Chaoticlab) carriage with Beacon eddy-current probe. Full CNC carriage eliminates printed part flex. Use the Reaper configurator for exact BOM.
Takeoff (SLM Metal Toolhead)
SLM (selective laser melted) metal toolhead with large 3628 fans. Extreme rigidity and cooling for maximum speed. Premium option for builds with no budget limit.
V5 Toolhead (MMU-Optimized)
Toolhead for Voron 2.4/Trident/SV08 with MMU support as a core feature. Good option when multi-material is the primary use case.
Reaper Toolhead + SW Carriage
Highly modular Reaper toolhead adapted for Switchwire. Use the online configurator and select Switchwire-compatible options. Interlocking features, integrated LEDs, multiple probe options.
Archetype (SW Adaptation)
Extreme modularity toolhead with CPAP cooling adapted for Switchwire CoreXZ. UHF hotend support, multiple fan configs. Requires SW-specific carriage files from community.
⚠ Cutter mods in development
Dragon Burner v8 (Chirpy)
The most popular V0.2 toolhead upgrade. CFD-tuned dual 4010 blowers + 3010 hotend fan. Massive hotend/extruder compatibility: Dragon HF, Rapido HF, Revo Voron, Bambu, Chube Compact, and more. Supports Sherpa Mini, G2SA, Orbiter v2, LGX Lite, Wristwatch extruders. Online configurator generates your exact STL zip. Nozzle + logo LED support.
⚠ Dragon Burner Cutter mod available from chirpy's repo for MMU setups
Dragon Burner v8 + Cutter Mod
Dragon Burner with chirpy's built-in filament cutter. Best all-around V0.2 toolhead for MMU use — excellent cooling + cutter in one package.
AntHead (Printers for Ants)
Community favorite from the PFA team. Dual 4010 fans, supports Sherpa Mini + Orbiter 2 patterns, Dragon/Rapido/TZV6 hotends. Integrated LeafCutter filament cutter support. Full build manual available. Also works on Micron, Salad Fork, and other PFA printers.
Rapid Burner v8 (UHF Hotends)
Dragon Burner variant specifically for Rapido UHF, Dragon UHF, Goliath Air/Water ultra-high-flow hotends. Dual 4010 part fans + 3010 hotend fan. For maximum flow rate on V0.2.
⚠ Use Dragon Burner Cutter mod or AntHead LeafCutter for MMU
Yavoth (Chirpy — Unibody)
Unibody toolhead by chirpy for V0.2 and PFA printers. Targeted at longer hotends (Dragon Volcano, Rapido HF/UHF, Dragon Ace, Revo Voron). Uses 2510 hotend fan positioned higher for better cooling + dual angled 4010 part fans. Sherpa Mini + Orbiter v2 patterns. No-support printing, sturdy single-piece design. UHF cowls available.
⚠ No cutter support yet; designed for single-material or tip-forming MMU
StovePipe (CPAP Cooling — Chirpy)
CPAP-cooled toolhead for V0 by chirpy. Uses WS7040 remote blower fan with 15mm ID CPAP hose routed through a modified tophat back panel. Extreme part cooling for PLA speed printing. Supports Dragon/Rapido/Revo hotends, Sherpa Mini/Sailfin extruders. Multiple chimney duct options. Requires tophat modification.
⚠ No cutter; CPAP builds are typically single-material speed setups
CNC Mini Stealthburner + CNC X-Carriage
CNC aluminum Mini Stealthburner with CNC X-carriage from Blurolls or Fabreeko. Eliminates printed toolhead flex for maximum rigidity. Premium upgrade — drop-in replacement for stock Mini SB on V0.2 X-carriage. Popular with speed-focused builds.
⚠ Pair with ERF cutter adaptation for MMU use
Rainbow Dragon (Dual Filament — Chirpy)
Dual filament extruder toolhead for V0 and PFA printers, specifically designed for the Phaetus TaiChi dual filament hotend. Two independent filament paths in one toolhead. For two-color printing without a full MMU system.
Sentinel Toolhead (Dual 4010, Inductive Probe)
Community upgrade by Kanrog. Dual 4010 blower fans for better part cooling plus GX-H8A inductive probe. Significant improvement over stock Rookery.
Dragon Burner v8 (Rook Adaptation)
Chirpy's Dragon Burner adapted for Rook. Dual 4010 blowers, 3010 hotend fan, supports Dragon/Rapido/Revo hotends. Requires Sherpa Mini mounting pattern extruder.
AntHead (Printers for Ants Community Pick)
Community favorite toolhead by PFA team. Dual 4010 fans, supports Sherpa Mini + Orbiter 2 bolt patterns, Dragon/Rapido/TZV6 hotends. Includes LeafCutter filament cutter support for MMU use.
Dragon Burner v8 (Salad Fork Cowl)
Chirpy's Dragon Burner with dedicated Salad Fork cowl. Dual 4010 blowers, 3010 hotend fan, supports Dragon/Rapido/Revo. Massive hotend and extruder compatibility via online configurator.
Rapid Burner (UHF Hotend Support)
Dragon Burner variant for Rapido UHF, Dragon UHF, Goliath Air/Water hotends. Dual 4010 part fans + 3010 hotend fan. For high-flow printing on the Salad Fork.
CNC Mini Stealthburner (Blurolls/Fabreeko)
CNC aluminum Mini Stealthburner with CNC X-carriage for Salad Fork / Micron. Eliminates printed toolhead flex. Premium upgrade for precision builds.
Stealthburner + CW2 + FilamATrix
Stealthburner CW2 with FilamATrix cutter, adapted for Mercury One.1 via conversion mount.
EVA 3 + Orbiter + Rapido + Cutter Mod
EVA 3 with Orbiter + Rapido + servo-actuated cutter by billyd. Requires Rapido hotend. The proven cutter solution for VC 3.1.
⚡ Requires: Phaetus Rapido (1 or 2)
Rat Rig VC3.1 Toolhead V1.0 + Cutter Mod
RatRig official metal toolhead (Orbiter + Rapido) with thenaimis cutter mod.
⚡ Requires: Phaetus Rapido
RatRig V-Core 4 Toolhead (Orbitool O2S)
Native VC4 metal toolhead with Orbitool O2S toolboard, Orbiter, Rapido. No filament cutter currently available.
Annex Sherpa Heavy Extruder (High-Flow)
High-flow extruder from Annex Engineering for demanding materials. Drop-in for K3. No cutter.