Description
Unlock the Real Speed of Your Creality K1 or K1 Max
The RetroGlide V5 upgrade is built for Creality K1 and K1 Max owners who want to push their printer harder than stock while still getting clean, accurate prints.
This upgrade helps improve the motion system, reduce limits in the stock setup, and make the machine much more capable at higher speeds.
Built for SPEED. Every RetroGlide V5 kit includes premium Berserker High Speed Bearings and Viking Ski Linear Rails to provide exceptionally smooth motion and unlock the full performance potential of your K1 or K1 Max.
What This Upgrade Helps Improve
- Higher achievable print speeds
- Smoother motion
- Better print quality at faster speeds
- Improved consistency
- Less ringing and motion-related artifacts when properly tuned
- A more capable K1 or K1 Max platform
Why Upgrade to RetroGlide V5?
The Creality K1 and K1 Max are already fast printers, but the stock motion system can hold them back once you start pushing higher speeds and accelerations.
RetroGlide V5 is designed to help remove those limits so your printer can run faster, move smoother, and produce better results when tuned correctly.
Livestream of the RetroGlide V5 upgrade on a K1 from LeeMerie3D
Compatibility
- Creality K1
- Creality K1 Max
What's Included?
| Qty | Component |
|---|---|
| 1 | MGN12H Linear Rail (320mm for K1 or 400mm for K1 Max) |
| 2 | GT2 20-Tooth Idlers (5mm Bore, 9mm Wide) |
| 22 | F6952-RS Berserker Bearings |
| 50 | M3x4x5 Voron Heat Inserts |
| 16 | M3x6 Countersunk Screws (DIN 7991) |
| 16 | M3x6 Button Head Cap Screws (ISO 7380) |
| 14 | M3x8 Button Head Cap Screws (ISO 7380) |
| 3 | M3x20 Button Head Cap Screws (ISO 7380) |
| 4 | M3x25 Socket Head Cap Screws (ISO 4762) |
| 1 | M3x30 Socket Head Cap Screw (ISO 4762) |
| 5 | M5 x 20mm Pins |
| 5 | M5 x 30mm Pins |
| 1 | Capricorn PTFE Heatbreak Liner (3mm OD × 2mm ID × 10mm) |
All hardware kits include genuine Berserker High Speed Bearings and Viking Ski MGN12H Linear Rails.
Who This Upgrade Is For
- Anyone wanting faster prints without ruining quality
- K1 and K1 Max owners who like upgrading and tuning their machines
- Makers who want to get more performance out of their printer
- Users comfortable with mechanical upgrades and printer tuning
Important Notes
- This is a performance upgrade and may require tuning after installation.
- Some mechanical knowledge is recommended.
- Firmware or Klipper configuration changes may be needed depending on your setup.
- Final print quality will depend on installation, tuning, filament, and slicer settings.
- Purchase the files for this upgrade. Use code WEST3D for 20% off.
- Purchase the completed printed parts instead of the files.
Take Your K1 Further
The RetroGlide V5 was designed for makers who want to push beyond the limits of the stock motion system. Combined with proper tuning, quality components, and a well-configured machine, this upgrade helps deliver smoother motion, improved consistency, and higher performance from your K1 or K1 Max.