● Teardown & Rebuild · CORE One → CORE One+

Rebuild your CORE One as a CORE One+

You're stripping the printer to the frame anyway — so do it once, do it right. This is the complete field manual: every printed part with its material and color, the full hardware checklist, and the mods actually worth your filament. Sourced from Prusa's official docs and the Printables community.

C1+ upgrade prints
8 parts · ~89 g
Full parts set
~799 g · ~46 h
New hardware to buy
1 × O-ring 25×3.5
Min. firmware
6.4.0 · vent auto
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What the "+" actually changes

The CORE One+ (shipping since Nov 2025) folds in every firmware improvement from the CORE One's first year plus three hardware quality-of-life upgrades borrowed from the CORE One L. It is not a new machine — it's the same modular platform with three sub-assemblies swapped out. Nothing is glued or welded, which is exactly why this upgrade is free if you already own the printer.

Nextruder + Top Panel

Automatic vent control

The Nextruder now drives the chamber grille automatically — open for PLA/PETG, closed for ABS/ASA/PC-CF — for an optimal thermal environment every time. No more checking the vent before a print.

  • New Nextruder cover with extended arm
  • New vent block (PC-CF)
  • Needs firmware 6.4.0 → Settings › Hardware › Chamber Vent Control › Auto
Side Filament Sensor

Snag-free flex loading

A completely redesigned side sensor with a hardware switch makes loading flexible/TPU filament reliable and hassle-free. You replace the whole printed body but reuse the sensor's metal internals.

  • New body, cover, lever & switch
  • Reuses magnet, 7 mm steel ball & PCB from the old sensor
  • Improved snag-free PTFE feed path
Spool Holder

Bayonet spool system

A modular bayonet-style spool holder that swaps easily for a wider 2 kg version, and doubles as the mount for Prusa's drybox. Also the base for INDX-ready indexed holders.

  • Universal puck + spool-holder body
  • Rubber O-ring 25×3.5 mm (only new part)
  • Drybox & 2 kg-spool ready
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Printed parts — the C1+ upgrade

These 8 parts (community version) are all you print to convert to the "+". Materials are Prusa's official recommendations from the Knowledge Base. Reuse every screw, magnet and steel ball harvested from the old assemblies.

PETG Jet Black PETG Prusa Orange PC-CF (carbon) TPU 95A (flex)
Printed partMaterial & colorAssemblyNotes
C1+ Filament Sensor BodyPETG Jet BlackSide sensor
C1+ Filament Sensor CoverPETG Jet BlackSide sensor
C1+ Filament Sensor LeverPETG Jet BlackSide sensor
C1+ Filament Sensor SwitchPETG OrangeSide sensorAccent color
Puck UniversalPETG Jet BlackSpool holderBayonet base
Spoolholder StaticPETG Jet BlackSpool holder
C1+ UPG Vent Block BPC-CFTop panelBrim recommended
C1+ Printhead Cover Right LeverPC-CFNextruder3 perim · 50% infill · brim
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Print settings

PETG: 0.2 mm layer · 20% grid infill · brim optional (recommended on tiny parts).
PC-CF: 0.2 mm layer · 20% grid · brim recommended. The Printhead Cover Right Lever wants 3 perimeters & 50% infill for strength. Use a hardened nozzle — carbon fiber is abrasive.

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Only one part to buy

Everything metal is harvested from your existing printer. The sole new item is a rubber O-ring, 25 × 3.5 mm, for the spool holder — a hardware-store part, or print one in TPU 95A from the remixes.

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Official guides

Follow the Community Version upgrade manual (Prusa Knowledge Base) alongside the Printables model. The kit and community parts are geometrically identical — the kit versions are just slightly thicker to suit extra screws in Prusa's assembly line.

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Full printed-parts set (whole printer)

Since you're rebuilding from the frame up, this is the complete plastics set from Prusa's CORE One/+ printable parts model — ~799 g and ~46 h across seven print files. It already contains the "+" parts, so printing this set = a full "+" plastics rebuild in one go. Files are pre-sorted by material and color.

Print file (bundle)MaterialColorCovers
CORE One+ · PETG parts — blackPETGJet BlackBulk of body / covers
CORE One+ · PETG parts — orangePETGPrusa OrangeAccents · switches · logos
CORE One+ · PC-CF partsPC-CFCarbon blackHot zone (hotend / bed)
CORE One · PETG parts — blackPETGJet BlackBase printer body
CORE One · PETG parts — orangePETGPrusa OrangeBase printer accents
CORE One · PC-CF partsPC-CFCarbon blackBase hot-zone parts
PC partsPC BlendNatural / blackSelect structural parts
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Recommended profile

PrusaSlicer 0.2 mm STRUCTURAL, 15% grid infill. Prusa tested these on an MK4S inside an enclosure — but they print fine on the CORE One itself. Experiment with walls/infill for strength where you like.

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PC-CF substitutes

Prusament PC-CF is frequently sold out. For the hot-zone parts you can substitute PC Blend, or ABS / ASA — the requirement is heat resistance, not carbon specifically. Regular PETG will soften near the hotend, so don't use it there.

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Filament shopping list

Prusa's stock color scheme is Jet Black with Prusa-Orange accents, plus carbon-black for the hot zone. Match it for the OEM look, or make it yours — only the material class matters mechanically, not the brand or color.

PETG · Jet Black

The workhorse — the majority of every body panel, cover and bracket.

→ 1 kg spool (main)

PETG · Prusa Orange

Accent parts, the sensor switch, logo inlays. A little goes a long way.

→ 250 g – 1 kg (accents)

PC-CF (or PC Blend / ABS / ASA)

Heat-exposed parts around the hotend, heatbed and vent block. Needs a hardened nozzle.

→ 500 g – 1 kg (hot zone)

PC Blend · natural/black

A small handful of select structural parts in the full set's "PC parts" file.

→ optional, small qty

TPU 95A · flex

Optional: printed O-ring, dampening feet socks, camera lens collar.

→ optional, <100 g

Nozzle note

PC-CF is abrasive. Fit a hardened steel nozzle before printing the carbon parts to avoid wearing out the stock brass CHT.

→ hardened 0.4 mm
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Hardware BOM & teardown checklist

Here's the key fact for your rebuild: you already own 100% of this. Because nothing on the CORE One is glued or welded, every belt, motor, rail, board and fastener comes back out of your kit and goes straight back in. Use this as an inventory checklist as you strip the machine down — bag & label each group. Every count below was extracted from the official CORE One+ manual (v2321) — the fully itemised, tick-offable version lives in the companion Excel workbook.

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By the numbers — verified from the manual

51 printed parts · 399 fasteners (screws/nuts/rivets/washers) · 513+ total hardware pieces · 2 GT2 belts · 6 bearings (2×LM10LUU, 2×LM8UU, 2×693-2RS) · 6 motors (3×Z, X, Y, extruder) · 50 nylon rivets · 12 GT2-20 idler pulleys. The CoreOnePlus_BOM_Checklist.xlsx workbook breaks all of it out by chapter with Printed / Bought / Installed check-boxes, plus a dedicated belts & bearings replace-list.

The only true consumables for a rebuild

Mandatory: 1 × O-ring 25×3.5 mm (C1+ spool holder). Consider replacing if worn: PEI spring-steel sheet, PTFE tube + collet, any stretched belt, thread-locker, and re-lube (Prusa bearing grease ships in the kit). Everything else is reused.

A Motion / CoreXY

  • 2 × GT2 belts (open — X upper / Y lower)
  • 12 × GT2-20 idler pulleys + 2 × T16-2GT motor pulleys + 2 tensioner pulleys
  • Smooth rods — 2 × 330×8 mm & 2 × 325×10 mm · 1 × linear rail (X)
  • 4 × bearings — 2 × LM10LUU (10 mm) & 2 × LM8UU (8 mm)
  • Stepper motors — X, Y (0.9°) + 3 × Z + extruder

B Nextruder / hotend

  • Planetary gearset (10:1) + drive gear
  • Loadcell (auto first-layer) + PCB
  • All-metal hotend, heatbreak, heater cartridge, thermistor
  • High-flow CHT brass 0.4 mm nozzle (quick-swap)
  • Print/turbine fan + hotend fan · PTFE tube + collet

C Heatbed

  • Magnetic heatbed assembly + thermistor
  • Smooth PEI spring-steel sheet (replace if scratched)
  • Bed cable cover & strain relief · bed mounts L/R

D Electronics

  • xBuddy 32-bit board (STM32) · Trinamic 2130 drivers
  • Nextruder breakout board · 3.5″ xLCD touchscreen
  • 240 W PSU + Power Panic hardware
  • Wi-Fi / NFC module · wiring harnesses
  • 2 × filament sensors · door sensor

E Frame / enclosure

  • Sheet-metal panels & extrusions (the chassis)
  • Door + hinge set + door magnets
  • Top panel / vent grille mechanism
  • Rubber anti-vibration feet (×4)

F Fasteners & small parts

  • Screws — 50× M3x4rT · 37× M3x10 · 33× M3x6 · 24× M3x8 · 21× M3x8rT · 15× M3x30 · +more
  • Nuts — 23× M3nS square · 17× M3nN nyloc · 5× M3n hex
  • 50 × nylon rivets · 4× M3w washers · 24× zip ties
  • Magnets 2×10×6×2 & 2×20×6×2 · 7 mm steel ball (sensor)
  • O-ring 25×3.5 mmthe one new buy
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Mods worth building

A full teardown is the perfect moment to add upgrades — many are far easier with the printer already apart. These are the most popular, well-supported CORE One mods from the community, grouped by what they improve. Filter below.

MechanicalAdvanced

Pins Mod

by DET-Man · Voron-inspired

Replaces the M3 idler bolts in the XY gantry with 3 mm hardened steel pins to eliminate idler play and improve precision. Optional toothed-idler and heat-set tensioner variants. Parametric Fusion files included.

3 mm steel pinsPC-CF / PETGopt. heat-sets
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Print qualityIntermediate

Nozzle Wiper V2 + Purge Bin

by Ed (6d6178)

Laser-scan-fitted wiper arm using cheap Bambu A1 silicone pads, with an optional magnetic purge bin. Right-arm version preserves automatic sheet detection. Free online tool generates the wiping G-code.

Bambu A1 padsPETGVoron/RatRig inserts
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Print qualityAdvanced

Gantry Primer + Wiper

by TheDarkHood

Primes/purges the nozzle against a gantry-mounted bearing — no more purge line or tower on the bed, ever. Toolless, reversible. Great for color changes and MMU/INDX tool changes. Needs one bearing + custom G-code.

1 × bearingPC-CFcustom G-code
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FilamentEasy

Top Feed Mod + Spool Holder

by Zapador

Feeds filament from the top of the printer while keeping the filament sensor working — ideal if the right side is against a wall. No permanent modification; reuses the sensor magnet & steel ball. ~30 min install.

PETGreuses sensor parts~50–184 g
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FilamentIntermediate

Drybox Mods

Prusa Guy · fotrik · DRGRS74

Print-in-place drybox for the spool recess. Community mods add stronger 20×5×3 magnets and silicone sealing, or a plexiglass window + hygrometer + circulation fans that drop recess humidity ~10 points. C1+ puck variants exist.

PETGneodymium magnetssilicone seal
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FilamentEasy

Indexed Spool Holders 1–8

by chips_n_Spools

OEM-style remix of the C1+ bayonet spool holder with a centered index number (1–8) — perfect for organizing a multi-spool / INDX workflow. Identical fit and mechanics, numbers only. No supports.

PETGINDX-readyoptional multicolor
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LightingEasy

Magnetic LED Light Bar

by MandicReally

Magnetic LED-strip holders shaped to nest into the CORE One's sheet-metal bends — no zip-ties or floating adhesive. Snap-in diffusers, integrated cable management, angled version lights the bed. Wire 24 V to the Buddy board (low-watt).

PETG/ASA24 V stripno mods to printer
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CameraIntermediate

Matey Cam (ESP32-CAM)

by Tinx

A magnetically-attached ESP32-CAM (OV2640 wide-angle) for remote monitoring via Prusa Connect — a budget alternative to Prusa's in-chamber camera. Prints in PETG with a TPU lens collar; needs 3 magnets + a USB-C breakout.

ESP32-CAMPETG + TPU3 × magnets
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ComfortEasy

Dampening Feet

Ondrashek · eBastlir · brahoy · Aediel

The stock taped-on feet are a known annoyance. Options: Feet v2 that reuse the Prusa rubber feet, snap-on TPU dampener "socks" (6% infill), screw-mounted TPU feet, or feet with speaker-damper cutouts. All reduce noise & walking.

PETG + TPU 95AM3×6 mountvibration damping
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Multi-materialOfficial kit

INDX by Bondtech

Prusa × Bondtech

The big one: a true tool-changer converting the CORE One/+ into an up-to-8-nozzle multi-material machine (4T/8T). Replaces the top lid, spool holder & feed. Full-spectrum color painting in EasyPrint. Kits from ~$749/$949, shipping through 2026.

conversion kitup to 8 toolsC1 & C1+ compatible
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Multi-materialCommunity

MMU3 Community Version

by Prusa Research

The printable route to 5-filament multi-material on the CORE One, using the proven MMU3 unit. A lower-cost, DIY alternative to INDX if you already have or want an MMU3.

5 filamentsprintable partsuses MMU3
See related models
MechanicalEasy

XY Carriage Toothed Idlers

community (BlueFyre et al.)

Part of the Pins-Mod family — swap smooth idlers for 10 mm toothed idlers for superior belt engagement and less skipping under fast moves. Pairs with the Pins Mod carriage variant.

10 mm toothed idlersPC-CFbelt precision
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Suggested rebuild sequence

A sane order for a full teardown-and-rebuild that folds in the "+" parts and your chosen mods without doubling back.

1

Print everything first

Slice the full parts set + the C1+ upgrade parts + chosen mods. Fit a hardened nozzle for the PC-CF/CF parts. Budget ~2–3 days of print time; bag & label bundles by assembly.

2

Teardown & inventory

Strip to the frame, bagging fasteners per the Section 05 checklist. This is the moment to inspect belts, rails and the PEI sheet — replace anything worn. Harvest the sensor magnet & steel ball for the new sensor.

3

Frame, base & back

Rebuild base and back assemblies. If doing the LED or camera mods, plan cable routing now while the panels are open.

4

Heatbed & CoreXY

Reassemble heatbed, then the CoreXY gantry. Fit the Pins Mod / toothed idlers here if you're doing them — it's far harder later. Set belt tension.

5

Nextruder (+ vent block)

Build the Nextruder using the new C1+ printhead cover right lever and vent block. Add the nozzle wiper / gantry primer mounts if chosen.

6

Electronics, sensor & spool holder

Wire the xBuddy, xLCD and any LED/camera add-ons. Fit the new C1+ side filament sensor and the bayonet spool holder (with the 25×3.5 O-ring).

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Firmware & calibration

Flash firmware 6.4.0+. Set Settings › Hardware › Chamber Vent Control › Auto to enable automatic venting. Run first-layer calibration & input-shaper. Print a test — you're now a CORE One+.

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Sources

All data compiled from official Prusa documentation and Printables community models (verified July 2026).