Ender 3 Pro Upgrades - 2021

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  • Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
  • In this video I go over my top useful upgrades for the Ender 3/Ender 3 Pro and give away a free 3D printer !
    Please let me know what you think of the video and if I should do more like it (and more giveaways)!
    When it comes to upgrading your 3D printer, you can really spend days even weeks looking through all the upgrades and trying to decide what to print. In reality, not all of the upgrades are useful so in this video I try and go over the ones I have found to actually help improve print quality, reduce the risk of fire and electrical problems, and improve organization and efficiency.
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    Extruder Fan - www.thingiverse.com/thing:334...
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    Rail Covers - www.thingiverse.com/thing:337...
    Spool Roller (No bearings) - www.thingiverse.com/thing:410...
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    Tool Holder - www.thingiverse.com/thing:305...
    Z Knob - www.thingiverse.com/thing:354...
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    Drawer (make sure it is for your correct printer) - www.thingiverse.com/thing:2989218
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 494

  • @AustenHartley
    @AustenHartley  2 роки тому +27

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    • @Daveyk021
      @Daveyk021 2 роки тому +2

      I printed that filament cooling ring you suggested. With it installed, I can not make any prints anymore. It cools the filament off before it hit the bed. So for now, I rate it a thumbs down and will go back to stock.

    • @AustenHartley
      @AustenHartley  2 роки тому +3

      @@Daveyk021 Cooling before the filament hits the bed, I have never seen or observed this before haha. Make sure to check your printing temps and type of filament. If that fan addition had the ability to cool before the filament hits the bed I think we would see it on every single printer ever made :)

    • @Daveyk021
      @Daveyk021 2 роки тому

      @@AustenHartley I am too new to know a good answer. I put the stock part cooler on and it started working fine again. I tried several bed temps ranging from 50-65. Using inland White PLA. Usually set it at 210, but with this I tried 210-220. It just created strings. I love the idear of that circular part cooler. It would be a big help building parts that need external supports added. I will try the shorter version again once I get a few parts printed. I am now printing that filament roller with bearings (that should be in today.

    • @Daveyk021
      @Daveyk021 2 роки тому

      @@AustenHartley I wish I could say why. I played with several bed temperature and numerous filament temperatures. All I could print was plastic string - lol. Now I was using the taller one (it's not much taller, very little difference). I will try the shorter one, maybe tomorrow. 8-). I did print the roller wheel assembly for the filament entering the extruder. Got the bearings for it today. It works and looks perfect! I did have to ream the bushing holes out with an exacto and then run the assembled wheel (spinning of course) over sandpaper a few times to keep it from binding to the holder frame. I want to make the Z-AXIS handle, but mainly for looks. I really do not see a need for it (yet). If I want to move the axis up, I just do it through the front panel, or if the steppers are un-locked or the printer is off, you can just pull up on the x-axis bar (to me in the UT Immersion world, that is the Y-AXIS. X-AXIS goes the length and Y the width, but it opposite with the 3-D printer.

    • @JoseAzua
      @JoseAzua 2 роки тому +2

      I believe the slot covers should hug the rail and use the slot cover as a guide sliding in not just inserted ha unless I inserted mine in correctly

  • @nigelyam38
    @nigelyam38 2 роки тому +607

    at this point ender 3 is basically skyrim, it work out of the box, but you can also put 100 mods to make it better

    • @bigguns711
      @bigguns711 2 роки тому +15

      This guy gettts it!!!!!

    • @POQUEX
      @POQUEX 2 роки тому +11

      I mean, I had to mod the firmware of mines before the first succesfull print (manual mesh leveling issues)

    • @Urist_Mythrilforged
      @Urist_Mythrilforged 2 роки тому +14

      Only difference is that it doesn't crash if you have all the mods.

    • @jimsinnovations2737
      @jimsinnovations2737 2 роки тому +5

      And even with all the upgrades it's still cheaper then ones already upgraded and sell for more and the prusa and many others. Same quality prints, way cheaper

    • @irisramer8622
      @irisramer8622 2 роки тому +4

      But Skyrim didn't work out of the box

  • @grimairbrush
    @grimairbrush 3 роки тому +111

    TIP with the V slot covers, the thin side is up and the angle below takes the metal part of the frame, then slide it in, it gives you more height and also stops dust getting under, rather than having the thin side down

  • @5FSF
    @5FSF 2 роки тому +36

    One of the most important parts about running the BLtouch is not ease of use as much as it is to create a bed mesh. When it probes various locations it compares the height of each of them and then generates the new zero for that spot where it actually physically reaches the bed and adjusts for that during the print.
    For example, you might have a slightly warped carriage that has some warping near one of the corners. Trying to correct that by simply adjusting the knob will actually change the slope of your print bed in a way that can cause issues on the non-warped areas. There are only two solutions for this: 1. buy a new carriage or 2. Use a BL touch to generate a bed mesh. When you take that into consideration, the ease of using a BL touch compared to manual leveling is the cherry-on-top to save you some time, not the main feature.

    • @Jack5822
      @Jack5822 Рік тому +2

      I agree, 100%. I level my bed when heated, and prints come out nearly perfect at the corners, but the father they get from the corners the worse they are. My glass bed is lower in the center. I plan to add BL touch so it could detect that and help my prints come out better across the entire surface.

    • @thegreenemachine992
      @thegreenemachine992 Рік тому

      Even better if you can get a visualization using octoprint or klipper!

  • @P4P5
    @P4P5 2 роки тому +11

    The best upgrades for my Ender 3 V2 were Bondtech BMG extruder, spool holder and better part cooling. It drastically improved print quality.

  • @punisherhemi6008
    @punisherhemi6008 2 роки тому +7

    A cr touch was pretty much a mandatory with my ender 3 considering the bed came warped from the factory. Messed with the bed for a few months got sick and dealing with it. And installed the cr touch Absolutely love the cr touch

  • @techsavvyhero
    @techsavvyhero 3 роки тому

    Lots of great upgrades described here. Good explanations. Cheers!

  • @YeetDisDude
    @YeetDisDude 2 роки тому +44

    I recommend using clips for your glass bed. As he said, you can just put the glass on the heated bed and take it out. I would not recommend that because the speed of the Y axis will move the glass bed and cause some really bad layer shifts.

    • @robnixon515
      @robnixon515 2 роки тому +12

      Clips are not optional, your plate will slip all over the place if your bed is actually flat and you don’t clamp it down. I don’t think he meant that you shouldn’t clip your glass plate.

    • @duck7927
      @duck7927 2 роки тому

      I use kapton tape. Way better

  • @tommydoh
    @tommydoh 3 роки тому +1

    very professional, haven't got an ender 3 but have a similar looking machine so look forward to using the upgrades.

  • @Saintious
    @Saintious 3 роки тому +1

    I just purchased my ender 3 pro today. I started with a monoprice voxel two months ago and had to return it. After 2 weeks of learning and research the ender 3 pro is best for my knowledge level and upgrading. Thank you for all of the information. Can't wait for more...

    • @AustenHartley
      @AustenHartley  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Chris !! Can't wait for you guys to see the next one ! Happy printing !

  • @ttgaming8762
    @ttgaming8762 2 роки тому +2

    at first I thought "nooo Bltouch is not necessary" but since I have one I can't live without it.😁

  • @napieraustin
    @napieraustin 3 роки тому

    Just picked up a brand new ender3 on a auction for $110! Just did test print and came out perfect. Now for upgrades. Awesome video.

  • @JIMMCCRANK
    @JIMMCCRANK 3 роки тому +6

    Great video, I'm glad I found your site and now subscribed to it. I have an Ender 3Pro and really enjoy it. I have printed many of the upgrades and now ready for more things to do. I also found the chain is not a great item but everyone should at least give it a try. The rail covers are one of the easiest to print and add the most noticeable color to the machine and the fact that they are easy to change so printing different colors for a quick look is fun. looking forward to more of your videos and hopefully selling prints in the future.

    • @AustenHartley
      @AustenHartley  3 роки тому

      Hey Jim !
      Thanks so much for the kind words ! Thats fantastic and I totally agree with the chain and rail covers.

  • @jimmysgameclips
    @jimmysgameclips 2 роки тому

    I appreciate that the ender 2 pro has a couple of these upgrades already but I'm definitely going to print a few of these for it

  • @deltacx1059
    @deltacx1059 Рік тому +2

    11:08 except it is not complex in the slightest compared to the parts already on the printer, and realistically you will never have a perfectly flat bed so a bed leveling probe is a pretty good upgrade.
    It has a more pronounced effect on big printers like a cr-10 max, they make things quite easy regarding leveling because they will compensate for distortions unless the bed is way off.

  • @DarrenGerbrandt
    @DarrenGerbrandt 3 роки тому +15

    Just some notes, the spool roller w/bearings is really nice been using it for almost a year now, same with both filament guides although I have recently moved the spool holder off to the side and no longer need the guide for the top bar, however, the one that goes on the extruder is still in use, now in regards to the drawers, if you have big hands like me and you manually level your bed DO NOT put this on your printer, I did, thought it was great, put all my tools in it... then I needed to level my bed one day and boy does this drawer get in the way of trying to get at the knobs. I think it lasted maybe a month before I was too frustrated with it to keep in on the printer, and it only lasted that long because I did like it but in the end, it was just too much hassle.

  • @glenthompson291
    @glenthompson291 Рік тому

    I would recommend printing a storage container that attaches to the V slot covers, It is convenient for misc. tools. Also the BL touch and now the Creality CR touch are great for mapping the warping of the bed. over time the print bed warps and the sensor can account for that when printing.

  • @mvictorine
    @mvictorine 3 роки тому +6

    This is amazing! Thank you so much!! I can't wait to dive into this hobby.

    • @AustenHartley
      @AustenHartley  3 роки тому +1

      Happy for you !! You’re gunna love it! It will go out Monday .
      Thanks Michael !

    • @Boozamn
      @Boozamn 3 роки тому +1

      Considering the upgrades this is gonna be one bad beast, and should hopefully make the dive into the hobby that much more enjoyable!! Congrats and maybe post in Austen's comments from time to time with updates - I'd definitely love a peek I to that (:

  • @firecatinblack
    @firecatinblack 2 роки тому

    Just got my first ender 3 printer a few days ago and really like all of these upgrades, thanks for making this video :D

    • @AustenHartley
      @AustenHartley  2 роки тому +1

      Amazing !! Welcome to the community !

  • @rickyrivera5316
    @rickyrivera5316 3 роки тому +1

    Thank You so much for this video Im getting into printing and so excited for it !

    • @TwinLions777
      @TwinLions777 2 роки тому

      How did it go? I just got mine yesterday. Haven't set it up yet

  • @Zippyshock
    @Zippyshock 2 роки тому

    Thanks for making this video. I just got an ender 3 pro and I got a lot of upgrades to do :P

  • @Vash.Baldeus
    @Vash.Baldeus 3 роки тому +13

    I got an Ender 3 v2, before upgrading it, after every print I had to re-level the bed, after upgrading the springs to stiffer ones, issue continued, got BL Touch, leveled bed, adjusted z-offset and that is it. No longer the printer starts grinding the nozzle on the bed at all. And less releveling! So yes, for certain cases BLTouch can improve.

    • @AustenHartley
      @AustenHartley  3 роки тому +1

      That is good to hear ! definitely works for some. Appreciate the comment !
      Cheers !

    • @sgtkabukiman9411
      @sgtkabukiman9411 2 роки тому +8

      The BL Touch is is not meant to compensate for the levelness of the bed but rather the flatness of the bed plate. You're still meant to manually level periodically. The BL Touch measures for warping caused by frequent heating/cooling cycles and adjust the amount of filament extruded to compensate. if you have a dip in the middle of the bed, no amount of manual levelling is going to fix the bed/layer adhesion problems you'll have. The BL Touch will extrude a little more filament into the dip on the first layer so the subsequent layers are properly level.

    • @Vash.Baldeus
      @Vash.Baldeus 2 роки тому

      @@sgtkabukiman9411 I am fully aware, but I prefer leveling it every 5 or so prints and not every god darn print, makes it easier for me.

    • @ModelLights
      @ModelLights 2 роки тому

      'after every print I had to re-level the bed, after upgrading the springs to stiffer ones, issue continued,' Realize though, with this happening, you have something much more fundamental going on. Rarely even have to adjust my bed at all on the CR-10, and the Ender has basically the same bed design.
      Two main culprits, first being the bed wheels. Instead of out at each side of the bed like they should be, it's supported very near the center, so small angle changes can make larger changes by the time you get to the side of the bed. These need to be adjusted to near perfect, too tight binds and shifts due to the bearings being too tight, and too lose allows shifting. You have to take out all possible play but be just under binding anywhere. Looking at it, why they moved the wheels in closer on the bed is beyond reasoning. In the direction of travel they should be as far apart as possible on the bottom of the bed, that's free extra accuracy.
      The other main culprit is your bed level is stable, but your X carriage is not. You want to adjust the free side of the X arm a millimeter or two high, so when the carriage is moved to that side it comes down to even since it's mainly supported on one side. You have to make sure that the wheels on both sides have minimized play but do not bind, both when the carriage is on the left and on the right.
      And of course the X carriage wheels have to be correct as well, but it's easier to feel the X carriage moving or binding so most people notice that more easily.
      The wheel system can work, but it requires good adjustment to be reasonably precise and repeatable. Almost all of the 'my printer isn't precise and repeatable' problems in Creality printers trace back to these.
      Once you're set up for the day and have the bed level you should hardly ever have to mess with your bed. Even every 5 prints you almost guaranteed have some other more fundamental problem causing your bed to shift around instead of being smooth and precise.
      Undo your belts and move everything around by hand and it should all glide smoothly and precisely, no real wobble and only smooth deflection even when you push on the edge of the bed. If you feel much of anything other than smooth motion while doing it by hand, you have problems. And be aware, the plastic tires on these wheels can develop flat spots if the forces are too high on them and they aren't moved for a while, which can throw everything off Even one of my machines did this, I had left the X carriage up off the bed for a good while, and the weight was putting pressure on the wheels on the X arm..
      Even if your issue ends up being something different, realize you have an issue going on and your bed shouldn't be changing that often, something is shifting.

    • @Jirk4
      @Jirk4 2 роки тому +1

      @@sgtkabukiman9411 No, BLTouch/3DTouch creates a mesh map of your bed and applies correction to Z axis so the nozzle height is consistent across any [X,Y] coordinates. So it can compensate for unleveled bed as well, easily. I have not leveled my bed once since installing 3DTouch years ago.

  • @NomadMakes
    @NomadMakes 2 роки тому

    Hi. I really appreciate your candidness when it comes to the probes. Have you done a video on upgrades that can improve print quality for the ender 3, and wheter they actually work? You did metion the bowden tube, the bl-touch and glass bed. But how about other upgrades, like nossels and direct drive?
    Thanks for a great video. Cheers.

  • @shanemeyer9224
    @shanemeyer9224 2 роки тому +4

    Your episode is fantastic and very informative, but the only thing I strongly disagree with it the BLtouch, especially being an engineer I would expect you to love it as higher accuracy is always better, I bought an Ender with a terrible glass bed and struggle for a very long time trying to level it well. I ended up buying a BLtouch(a real BLtouch) and truly feel this has been the single most important thing I've done to my printer period, I now never ever have to fuss with getting my bed perfectly leveled and then make sure the clearance is right and all corners are the same, I hit new bed mesh and then set the Z height to where I like it and thats it absolutely 💯 accurate, I can even remove the glass bed and swap a pei sheet on it and I don't even have calibrate or adjust anything it always keeps the nozzle exactly the right height off the bed

  • @markjudeestrera
    @markjudeestrera 2 роки тому

    Thank you, great upgrades

  • @avega2792
    @avega2792 2 роки тому

    I like the functional upgrades like the tool box and scraper holder. The LED and Rasperry pi mods are too much at this point as I've just started and dont really print very often, but I still think they're really cool. Definitely going to do some of these upgrades to my Ender 3 Pro, in fact I already ordered to Capricorn tubing and metal extruder. I got my Ender for $99 so the upgrades are a must.

  • @AlmightyAhab
    @AlmightyAhab 2 роки тому

    Aye love to see the Order of the Engineer ring on you. Great vid

  • @billgreen7148
    @billgreen7148 Рік тому

    Great video! Ordered a 3 pro arriving today. These will be some of my first prints (to learn) Thanks! I didn't see the link for the Bowman tube.

  • @DChamp56
    @DChamp56 2 роки тому

    Incredible video! I don't own a printer yet, but things like this help me know which to buy!

  • @whydnot
    @whydnot Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. I’ll be making some changes to my printer when it shows up.

  • @IrishDowngrades
    @IrishDowngrades 3 роки тому

    Thanks for giving me inspiration to upgrade my ender 3 pro , another ender 3 pro would be nice too more projects to print😉🥰

  • @gmanproductions82gmanprodu95

    Just subbed really liked the video it is gonna make my 3d printing some much easier

  • @jayantibhaichauhan56
    @jayantibhaichauhan56 6 місяців тому

    Very nice guideline for Elder use and upgrade

  • @ComgrowOfficial
    @ComgrowOfficial 2 роки тому

    So informative. Keep it up, bro👍

  • @Mathoose
    @Mathoose Рік тому +2

    You mentioned the sales on the Ender 3 Pro and you’re right! I got $100 off of one at microcenter from an instagram add so all-in-all came home with it for $99!!! Insane! First printer I’ve ever built and it was printing within 90 minutes. So happy with it and the quality

  • @5130HMV
    @5130HMV 2 роки тому

    Thanks for all you do much appreciated

  • @adinroberts4528
    @adinroberts4528 3 роки тому +1

    Love the video dude, im looking to by a ender 3 pro for my dad so this is a good help for finding my first prints

  • @robertwood6048
    @robertwood6048 2 роки тому

    Really liked your video, very informative

  • @mathewmorton6694
    @mathewmorton6694 Рік тому

    I think the cool part about upgrading your printer is a good idea because it lets you learn to use it at a minimalist lvl. Lights a fire.

  • @jayantibhaichauhan56
    @jayantibhaichauhan56 6 місяців тому

    Excellent guideline

  • @mikemarra9994
    @mikemarra9994 3 роки тому

    Just got my Ender 3 Pro, Love your style, definitely subsribing.

    • @AustenHartley
      @AustenHartley  3 роки тому

      Appreciate it Mike ! Welcome to the 3D printing community !

  • @user-fg2lh2kk6l
    @user-fg2lh2kk6l Місяць тому

    have stared 3d printing big learning curve cause you may only have good prints so its fun to learn

  • @sreekanthmk86
    @sreekanthmk86 Рік тому

    Awesome... everything in one place.. Thankyou for sharing 👍👍👍

  • @TheMrBrksi
    @TheMrBrksi 2 роки тому +1

    I have an regular non PRO Ender 3 for about 2 weeks, one of most important upgrade/modification for me was to connect motherboard box fan to extruder fan (always on) because for some reason Creality decided to put both of them under part cooling control. So I printed 2 prints of ABS without cooling of the motherboard. (ABS=part cooling fan 0%) Also, white USB card reader burns cards if they slightly moved, it burned 2 of my SD cards. Fan issue affect to my knowledge all of Ender 3 (PRO, V2) not sure about other models.

  • @MrHristoB
    @MrHristoB 2 роки тому

    Very helpful. Even I'm not a fan of E3 and own Homers Tarantula (pro??) as well as have built myself two custom i3's with 300x200 and 240x240 beds. Have to agree with you on the BLTouch, unnecessary complication as manual 16point mesh levelling does just the same job without too mush hustle and makes the printers plug and play(print). The beds are hard mounted to the Y carriage so just a check from time to time and carry on printing. Sometimes people concentrate too much on accessories rather than functionality. Function before form, not the other way around.

  • @SM64BLJ
    @SM64BLJ 2 роки тому +1

    Lol! You out the vslot covers in upside down! I did the same thing when I put them on my ender...looks much better now!

  • @jamesvandromiv8406
    @jamesvandromiv8406 Рік тому

    New to the hobby. Just saw this video and WOW great information and layout. 100% subscribe thank you for info.

  • @Creality3D
    @Creality3D 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, thanks for doing this

    • @AustenHartley
      @AustenHartley  3 роки тому +1

      You should send me an email ! Maybe we can do another giveaway for the viewers of this channel :)
      austen@crate3d.com

  • @cd819
    @cd819 Рік тому

    Thanks for the tips 😀

  • @JeffreyKretzler
    @JeffreyKretzler 2 роки тому

    The pi is a must for all people. I curently have about 5 in my home doing different things. Cheap game server for older games, 3D print server, but my all time favorite.... the Pihole for disabling all online ads.

  • @ThatUnfunGuy
    @ThatUnfunGuy 2 роки тому

    Just a quick tip, if you have an old phone lying around, then you can use that for octoprint. You can even use the build in camera and flash of the phone.

  • @jasdrawssometimes4660
    @jasdrawssometimes4660 2 роки тому

    I feel like some of these are just because it’s fun to make things that just make it ur own 😅 I respect it!

  • @DakotahHoskins1038
    @DakotahHoskins1038 2 роки тому

    Bro. How do you have only 13k? Your channel is ready to blow up anytime now! Subbing and already picked up some things from you list here!

  • @irishmarine3
    @irishmarine3 2 роки тому

    great video man

  • @alextaylor1216
    @alextaylor1216 3 роки тому +38

    Switch the orientation of the aluminum extrusion covers! The smaller part should be facing “up”.
    Great videos!!

    • @AustenHartley
      @AustenHartley  3 роки тому +8

      Thanks Alex ! Yeah they are definitely in upside down. I think I was too focused on having the textured print side showing haha.
      Cheers,

    • @thack2502
      @thack2502 3 роки тому +6

      @@AustenHartley They are not upside down, But you did put them in too low. The top surface should be flush with the Aluminium top. The V slots into the V not under it.

    • @Matoikey
      @Matoikey 2 роки тому +5

      @@thack2502 No Alex is right. The smaller bit is the top, and the wider part is the bottom. Originally thought the opposite myself before I printed them for my machine.

    • @mjy
      @mjy 2 роки тому

      @@Matoikey Exactly. It even specifically states to do so in the description ("Insert in the extrusion with the widest part at the bottom."), not to mention that is how it is pictured in the example images.

    • @SpartanR61
      @SpartanR61 2 роки тому

      I was wondering if someone else saw that...

  • @MikeHawke
    @MikeHawke Рік тому

    You may not like the touch probes but when the bed isn't flat out of the factory, it doesn't matter how much levelling you do... you can't adapt for high and low points across the board by wiping a piece of paper on each corner a couple of times. Touch probes are fantastic, yes it took a bit of set up and messing about, but my printer runs a check every time its switched on and i don't think i've touched the manual dials since installing it.

  • @Jhale716
    @Jhale716 2 роки тому +1

    Bed leveling is much easier when you change the springs and do the leveling correctly, most instructions miss doing this correctly.
    Have a glass bed ender 3 pro and don’t need glue or adhesive for PLA, and for PETG only need glue as a medium to ensure it releases from the glass. Have done a thingy on thingiverse that covers leveling, search my name there to find it.

  • @scottkeith7005
    @scottkeith7005 2 роки тому

    I had a manual bed for years, I won't go back... Love my printers with BL or CR touch. Makes things a ton easier. I think your rail slot covers were supposed to be placed a little higher...

  • @JBMetalShop
    @JBMetalShop 2 роки тому

    I am really interested in engineering design, i love learning about this stuff

  • @Lobbytime1988
    @Lobbytime1988 3 роки тому

    Bl touch with the traming feature added in the firmware makes you able to dial in each corner of the bed within .02mm on the ender 3 v2 there is even a port for the bl touch I haven't leveled my bed in months because of it.

  • @4kguys
    @4kguys 2 роки тому

    Where is the motor cover STL? I liked that a lot. Great video!

  • @williamwiese9963
    @williamwiese9963 Рік тому

    Dam, I'm always late to give aways. Great video!! subscribed!

  • @Smarti0101
    @Smarti0101 Рік тому

    I use my old Galaxy S6Edge as a print server with Octo4a. Works good!

  • @ZacHartley
    @ZacHartley 3 роки тому

    Awesome video!

  • @996pat
    @996pat 2 роки тому +2

    The Ender 3 Pro doesn't have the electronics fan on the top of the printer so you won't need that cover on the Pro version.
    For the bed i def recommend a PEI Flex plate over a Glass bed.
    we were running 2 ender 3 Pro's with glass beds 24/7 and have swapped both of those out to PEI Flex plates and def won't go back to the glas beds.

  • @user-fg2lh2kk6l
    @user-fg2lh2kk6l Місяць тому

    with all these extras like building a gamer desk top pc cleanning and cooling

  • @SUBtrauma
    @SUBtrauma 2 роки тому

    I'm in school for engineering design! Got a sub! I also just ordered my very first printer after getting addicted to it at school.

    • @154g
      @154g 2 роки тому

      Where does one buy this from? Local or china?

    • @SUBtrauma
      @SUBtrauma 2 роки тому

      I don't understand what you're asking me... you can buy 3d printers in nearly every country.. "local" doesn't tell me anything, because idk if you live in a city or in some village in a tiny country.. microcenter sells them.
      A .2 second google search will be 100000x more helpful than a stranger on the internet

  • @timhagen8404
    @timhagen8404 Рік тому

    Hi Austin
    Thanks for the video
    For the Z screw, do you super glue it?
    We haven't got ours to stay on
    Thanks Tim

  • @duckduckglowie9619
    @duckduckglowie9619 3 роки тому

    I've been thinking about and wanting to buy one for awhile now but I'm currently laid off and don't have a job, due to the... (you know what ) haha, so haven't been able to get myself to spend all extra money from a month of odd jobs on this! But I REALLY want one would be very useful. Thank you for your video it's very helpful so thank you! Have a blessed day everyone and stay safe out here (:

  • @filmodpetra
    @filmodpetra 4 місяці тому +1

    If you are willing to invest a bit in upgrades, than this is my list:
    32 bit board
    BTT Pad 7
    BL or CR touch,
    Sprite Pro extruder kit
    Flexible print steel sheet
    And a good firmware with configured imput shaping and linear advance.
    If you want to save some money, dont buy the BTT Pad 7 Klipper pad. You can run imput shaping and linear advance on a 32 bit board with marlin.

  • @galkawarrior
    @galkawarrior 2 роки тому +2

    I like that extruder fan duct. Is there one for the Ender 3 V2?

  • @benhockley
    @benhockley 2 роки тому +56

    I thought the BLTouch was pointless when I first got it, but it won me over the time when I needed to tweak the nozzle a fraction of a millimeter closer, and all I had to do was tweak the Z offset and it just worked without having to do any physical adjustments.

    • @jimsinnovations2737
      @jimsinnovations2737 2 роки тому

      What is your offset I'm having trouble getting mine working, do u have bed leaving checked in the settings, I'm using jyers

    • @ivolol
      @ivolol 2 роки тому +2

      @@jimsinnovations2737 Offset always varies printer to printer, it is useless getting someone else's.

    • @jimsinnovations2737
      @jimsinnovations2737 2 роки тому

      @@ivolol I've figured that out now lol

    • @Aloolf
      @Aloolf 2 роки тому +3

      +1, I've been using a BLTouch and now that I try to get the best quality out of my printer I disabled Mesh Leveling but still use BLTouch for Auto Home, as it's the easiest and safest way to adjust the Nozzle height without risking to lose your perfectly leveled bed

    • @SuspisiouslyMango
      @SuspisiouslyMango 2 роки тому

      My BLTouch didn't work so how did you make it work

  • @dragonld123
    @dragonld123 2 роки тому

    I hope you make a similar video in the future for Ender 3 V2.

  • @maerickson3261
    @maerickson3261 2 роки тому

    Good to see another Order of the Engineer member.

  • @vhanda99
    @vhanda99 2 роки тому

    Printing ender upgrades on the prusa!!

  • @erikiacopelli451
    @erikiacopelli451 2 роки тому

    Question. How did u get video of that print without the extruder in the way as it builds up the print??? Looks so cool and wanna do it myself

  • @ruktou64
    @ruktou64 Рік тому +2

    Guess I got some stuff to print. Just got an ender 3 pro for $75 after coupons from micro center so its time to finally get into this hobby.

  • @that_one_who_knows4311
    @that_one_who_knows4311 Рік тому

    can you do a video how to install the magnatic bed + what is you opinion about this?
    thanks!

  • @ddeboy002
    @ddeboy002 2 роки тому

    I used plastic pc tubing for the cable housing. NO issues.

  • @mikeoverbay4594
    @mikeoverbay4594 2 роки тому

    You are an outstanding speaker!
    I can not stand videos that you can't tell what the person is saying or they spend have their lost in "Hmm", " Ah" and "Ya know"!

  • @mealticketraceway
    @mealticketraceway 3 роки тому

    Awesome! Where can I buy tisen nozzle

  • @RippSnortin
    @RippSnortin 2 роки тому

    How do you get that cool rough finish on the chain links?

  • @1santacara
    @1santacara Рік тому

    Hello thanks for your videos!! I have a ender 3 pro only to create clay cutters and after 6 pieces the printer is not working well it seems that the walls are not well filled and I don’t change anything , but I have no idea how to fix that again. Can you make a video to show good parameters to cut clay cutters but for really beginners I mean going into each step of the menu to explain what they are? I hate reading manuals and I need help!!! Thanks and gratings from Spain!!!

  • @kanaancross317
    @kanaancross317 Рік тому

    The best chain would need pins to hold it in place properly

  • @Shuriken141
    @Shuriken141 2 роки тому

    If you have a warped bed then the levelling probe compensates for that.

  • @ROADWARRIOR21
    @ROADWARRIOR21 2 роки тому

    Hi question I have a Ender 3 Pro and I'm new at this, I like your the second Tool Holder what is the settings for it, and the Rail Covers what one do I download there's 9 choices

  • @Solmead
    @Solmead 2 роки тому

    What is your thoughts on the endear 5 versus the elder 3?

  • @jasonpetrillo216
    @jasonpetrillo216 Рік тому

    What was the filment that I should use to make the fan attachment next to the print head?

  • @hypocritical7379
    @hypocritical7379 Рік тому

    on the bltouch, if you hate manual leveling and have the money, BUY IT! Its easy to install, and works better than he says. You wont have to deal with drift with the knobs. It can have problems with erroring, but thats usually when you are leveling it. You can load your bed mesh in your slice.

  • @AlexanderSmith600
    @AlexanderSmith600 2 роки тому

    Are you Canadian? The way you say 'sorry' and 'out' are funny

  • @foxlyfe5175
    @foxlyfe5175 2 роки тому

    I add a little table top epoxy to gun wash and I wipe my glass plate and man does it work extremely extremely well and 90% time it releases on its own after cooling!

  • @Bebopvicious00
    @Bebopvicious00 2 роки тому

    Have you tried a g10 board? I have one and you dont need ahesive, and it comes off pretty easy.

  • @2011emmarae
    @2011emmarae 2 роки тому

    Awesome video

  • @rafaelrodriguez442
    @rafaelrodriguez442 Рік тому

    Hello, so what type of printer do you use for your print farm now?

  • @MegaBas1c
    @MegaBas1c 2 роки тому

    What software you use for design a 3d model . Thankyou for advance

  • @eggshellcarvingart
    @eggshellcarvingart Рік тому

    Hello! very interesting and informative, I love it! I have a question: I have a very old CR7 3D printer, but right now the motherboard has deteriorated, I bought a new ender 3 clearity v4.2.2
    the question is that I did not take into account the power supply of the board, that is: 24 volt power is written on the new dress and 12 volt power supply on the old one. so I have to buy another 24 volt power supply or does this board have the function of working on both voltages> 24 volts and 12 volts ??? thanks for the reply in advance! Best regards, George!

  • @fatcatpeople
    @fatcatpeople 2 роки тому

    Good stuff, but do you make customer peaces. I need something made.

  • @seanpuello
    @seanpuello 2 роки тому

    Had a ender 3 for 2 years. Never had to buy a BLT touch. I level the bed as I print.

  • @muttbone01
    @muttbone01 Рік тому

    The very first thing I upgraded on my Ender 3 Pro, an I rarely hear anyone talk about it, is putting terminal crimp blocks on the power supply leads instead of the raw wire. Much less risk. Also, the XT-60 connector to the bed is NOT an original one, but a cheap chinesium one that is prone to burning up, as the tolerances on the cheap one is terrible. Original AMASS XT-60 connectors are dirt cheap, can have a back of 10 pairs for like $4 depending on where you shop.

  • @garylangford6755
    @garylangford6755 2 роки тому

    amazing video