Ender 3 Pro Upgrades
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Ender 3 Pro Upgrades
Here are my choice of 3D printed upgrades for my Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer, All these files where from thingyverse and i will put there thingyverse numbers next to their description.
Here is all the Ender 3 Pro Upgrades
Ender 3 Motherboard Cowling = Thingyverse Number 2935204
Ender 3 PSU Cowling = Thingyverse Number 43616188
Ender 3 Pro PSU Cowling = Thingyverse Number 3344508
Ender 3 Pro Yoda Extruder Knob = Thingyverse Number 3141160
Ender 3 Pro Shock Absorbing Feet = Thingyverse Number 3520264
Ender 3 Pro Z Axis Shims version 1 =Thingyverse Number 43729370
Ender 3 Pro Z Axis Shims Version 2 =Thingyverse Number 2925230
Ender 3 Pro Bottom Filament Guide =Thingyverse Number 2894097
Ender 3 Pro Top Filament Guide =Thingyverse Number 2917932
Ender 3 Pro Front + Rear Storage Box =Thingyverse Number 3162464
Ender 3 Pro Cable Chain =Thingyverse Number 2920060
Ender 3 Pro Ribbon Cable Clips =Thingyverse Number 2880021
Ender 3 Pro Rail Cover =Thingyverse Number 3476490
Ender 3 Pro LCD Cover =Thingyverse Number 2858209
Ender 3 Pro Filament Roller = Thingyverse Number 3209211
Bearings for Filament Holder amzn.to/2KYp5cJ
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Ender 3 Pro Nozzles
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Ender 3 Pro Capricorn Tubing, Upgraded Bed Springs, Metal Exruder amzn.to/2WGRk66
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Ender 3 Pro Capricorn Tubing, Upgraded Bed Springs, Metal Exruder
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Ender 3 Pro Nozzle
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Thanks for watching and here are some upgrades I have done to my Ender 3 Pro ua-cam.com/play/PLTBtpNfJA0Qux1cxPMVrV8hh5q13ApOrP.html
Bought the ender 3 pro as my first printer as a gift to myself. Having fun with it so far. Loved the video!
Thanks, and im enjoying using my ender 3 pro to
True, true
same for me
1:40 One tip about those LCD board covers. After installing mine, I had an issue where the printer would intermittently beep and register a phantom keypress while printing. This is because one of the screws (nearest to the knob) actually grounds the PCB to the metal screen bracket and putting the screen between the screw head and the top surface of the circuit board stops this.
The remedy was to bore out that mounting hole so that the screw could make electrical contact again. The rear cover will stay on perfectly well with just 3 screws.
Good tip for people that need it, thanks
I just installed mine and have heard a couple presses. I was really hoping it wasnt a technology issue as the printer is only 2 days old. This makes me feel a lot better and thankyou for a solution.
This comment should be pinned.
I recently noticed this and couldn't figure out why it was happening. THANK YOU for posting this.
Had such an issue, but without touching screen at all. So no contact was broken. Solved it with ferrite bead on screen cable near the LCD.
I have been using a few of these upgrades and I'll say this:
-The upper filament guide while good, wears quickly from the passing filament, wearing a groove into it. It also flexes up and down due to the retraction and loosens in the extruded aluminum. It will have to be reprinted regularly.
-the lower filament guide is just a press fit. It also wears quickly, loosening it and now it just falls off of the printer.
-The pcb cover does not use stock screws so its useless if you dont have hardware on hand
-The power supply baffle restricts airflow and the psu runs hotter due to it.
-Extruder knob works well and i've had no issues.
I can only comment from my experience and I haven't had any issues from wear on the filament guides, and the cover for my PCB does use stock screws
@ESOUCZ I use it too. It didn't work with the stock screws that came with my machine.
It's almost like Creality knew people would be printing mods
Well that's mean they really listen to consumer reviews and rants.
I mean at the same time it’s smart, a lot of these things work perfectly well being printed, and by not including them initially it helps keep the cost of the printer reasonable
Most of these are actually listed on the Creality website (with links to the thingyverse files) as printable upgrades. My first prints off my machine were a lot of these (namely the cable chain, ribbon clips, Yoda extruder knob, upper guide, and a few other things not on here like a upper z-screw guide and hand crank, bed handle, x and y quick adjustment knobs, and a few other things.
The use of 8020 Extrusion is literally the reason
@@indroneswetrust1 that makes no sense that would increase the price tag plus this are entry level printers anyone can use them and in my opinion is better to start decent enough to print upgrades why? Cause 1 you can personalize it as much as you can, 2 it lets you learn by actually using the thing, plus by you downloading or designing your own part you don’t have to rely on them for new pieces.
I just think being able to print mods for the printer is amazing. I got my dad this same printer and I'm excited to show him these to make it easier to operate
Awesome, happy modding
That is… So far from the ideal filament guide you want to use, it’s astounding
I just started setting up my ender 3 pro I got last year. Been looking at all these cool upgrades. But the yoda knob is my absolute favorite, if you can’t tell by my name lol. Great video even 4 years later.
I just ordered an ender 3 pro as a birthday present for myself. This list is just what I needed! Thanks pal.
No problem and have fun mate
@@LearnAsWeGo ender 3 delivering in the next couple of hours! Like a kid at Christmas.
@@Whipster-Old awesome have fun with your printer
Fantastic video mate. I've just purchased the Ender 3 Pro and can honestly say I am a complete noob. Your video was spot on with great close ups and good instruction, even the northern accent was great. Cheers buddy. Mick, New Forest, down south!!
Oh micks daaaan saff lol glad you could understand my accent mate
@@LearnAsWeGo lol, I may be daaan saff but my heart lies with the north mate. Most of my time spent Up North in the army, Keep up the good videos mate, thanks.
Thanks for the screw tip on the fan cowling, definitely would have dropped that fan lol
no probs mate
Having a 1 Kg spool rolling on top of your printer just rocks the printer with a lot of unnecessary movement. So I printed a mount that attached to the left leg to have the spool feed directly into the extruder. This also eliminates the need for filament guides.
cool idea
The only things I would add are bed leveling knob locks, I got really tired of leveling the bed every other print. Great video, and great ideas!
Thanks mate, mine is ok once i upgraded the springs to stiffer ones
Actually had no real problem with that from the beginning as I printed some washers to make original springs stable. But I install clicking knobs for easier calibration. Do a few clicks here and there. The main problem is that table bends after heating complete. Mine have a hill in the center and center left and center right parts. I solve this by making first slice higher, like 0.3mm, and using 125% flow. Also ordered those yellow springs and will try them, to see if they will change table bending.
Didn't know you had this channel too! Love your magnet fishing and was a big surprise when I saw your face doing some 3D printing! Got very confused initially as something didnt quite seem right haha. Awesome!
Yes mate i started 3d printing when the first lockdown happened and im loving it
@@LearnAsWeGo Yas mate! I've just picked up an ender 3 pro with the black friday deals and cant wait to get started thanks to your videos! Big fan of both channels! Will defo have to use some of these mods for sure!
Those old skateboard bearings finally coming in usefull
If you enjoyed the video please like and subscribe....thanks
@Carl Coetzee mine is fine, like you said some need them some dont
Carl Come has
One of the best videos I’ve seen so far about ender 3 pro. Great job. I can’t wait to see more videos 👏👏
Thanks pal
many thanks again Ivan, I have gone though all your vids, and I am sure you have mentioned somewhere, the printer requirements to print your parts. need to be accessible somewhere as is the list of parts ie your website. I have steppers here for instance, but the mounting hole placement would likely differ from yours, not to mention the linear rails. thanks again for your enthusiasm in this dark time. Its contagious
What lrinter are you using ? Ender 3 pro?
@@LearnAsWeGo i haven't purchased yet so thats why I was asking. I am leaning towards the ender if that will do the job
@@leswheeler2023 i choose the ender 3 pro as they are cheap, easy to use, easy to modify and have a great community so loads of help if you need it. for the price the print quality is amazing
i just bought this printer as a birthday gift for myself and it's so nice.
You will love it and the print quality is really good
If your going to the lengths of printing drag chains do yourself a favor and hard mount the top chain with something like thing:3623342 and toss in thing:3132855 to prevent cable drooping. Its functional and makes the whole build look way more aesthetically pleasing.
Ok thanks will look at that
Nice. Just ordered this. Will definitely rewatch this video when it arrives! Thanks.
I love the ender 3 pro, awesome for the price
Best one is.the filament guide and roller. It made a world of difference
I found a different front box for mine where you didn't need to disassemble to install. You just squeezed it in and now it can slide in and out. Just perfect to stop you losing the tools!
awesome
Great video man, I like that you add the parts to your own printer unlike the other videos
I appreciate that!
Hadn't seen the shock-absorbing feet nor how to attach the cable chains. Cool.
Looking to buy a printer, and this has persuaded me to get the Ender 3. Nice production on your video, and great lighting.
Cheers pal appreciate it
dude your a legend !! that yoda knob is amazing!!!!
Thanks
So u combined all the existing 3d printing UA-camr's mod, nice
Yep no point trying to drag 8 videos out
Great useful video! I'm looking forward to printing most of these parts and upgrading my 3.
Glad it was helpful!
I found the info I was searching for relative to the cable chain. Thanks for all your efforts.
No probs
Pay attention that now the new Ender 3 Pro uses the MK10 extruder, the linked Nozzles are for the MK8 that is incompatible!
thanks for this information
personally, i would find it easier to find the files if there was a link instead of the parts number.. either way, great video!
Man, you have such good videos and edits, keep it up
Thanks, will do!
haha nice one. i will work my way through the list. yoda knob just warmed my heart! thx bud
Each to their own. My brand new ender 3 pro works flawlessly with stock condition. No upgrades done and its just great.
There are some things worth updating, which I did. Silent mobo and later the fans. Also filament spool holder. Thats all. Nothing else needed
thank you for the good tips with the fan!!
Any time!
nice to see a BRIT on here, born and raised in NOTTS and now living in Canada! thanks for the review on the mods, im looking to get into this! you got a SUB for this
Thanks Wayne and hows canada, ive always wanted to go there
@@LearnAsWeGo where we are, it's hot and dry! Lol
OUtstanding, and a great primer for anyone who wants their own, like me. WIll be looking for more content like this in the future. Thanks!
Cheers pal
i am an absolute beginner and found this video great for my Ender 3, many thanks.
No problem
Very nice ! I ordered this printer today, too. I´ll come back to have a look at these mods !
Thanks.
Its a awesoem printer for the price
Ta Mate. I look forward to seeing your videos for time to come. Keep up the good work
Thanks
nice upgrades but i was hoping that you would add the stepper motor silencers, and something about changing out the board will also make it more silent! unless you already did that in a more newer video.
Will make them videos in the future
Straight to the point and very informative. Thanks.
No problem mate
+Learn As We Go
Great video and tips, I've got my E3 Pro on its way.
Looking forward to using these items as test prints and fitting them.
I have seen other videos with them but not all, especially the chain link and the slot in spacers for the screw stepper motor.
One thing I did notice as I watched though, I'm sure you realised too, that the yellow power supply intake would have fitted but pointed down as opposed to up as you showed or sideways as the blue one does.
Or would it have fouled anything by pointing down ?
Thanks for the time and effort though.
Your right there is a version for ender 3 and ender 3 pros
Congratulations
what for?
Great video. I'm off to add the bottom filament guide and stepper spacers.👍
Cool have fun
Very cool mate I have only just got a ender 3 pro and I am looking forward to having some fun with it
you will enjoy it mate
thank you very much for the insight,i shall be definetely printing a few of these ideas off!!!
Awesome
Thanks for this, what is the use of 2 first ? (fan clowling). On my printer, the shaft of my feeder are flush to the gear, its adjustable to add the yoda knob ?
Great ideas. Im very new to the hobby so learning so a lot from this channel. I got an Ender 5 pro any chance you thinking of going the same way?
I will do in the future
@@LearnAsWeGo You have a great way of putting the info over so looking forward to keeping in touch with your videos. Cheers
Good video, but why not provide links in the video description directly to the models instead of Thingiverse numbers?
youtube punishes creators with to many external links that take viewers away from youtube
@@LearnAsWeGo What do you mean that UA-cam punishes creators? This is not about UA-cam adding any links, but about you the creator of the video adding links, because it improves the video! I promise you that you won't lose viewers just because you add links to the video description. But you are going to lose subscribers if you don't (or at least get fewer new subscribers). Look at how other UA-camrs are doing; they are adding links. For the viewer it is only annoying that you don't add those links, because it makes it much more of a hassle to check out the models, which I guess is your main intention with adding those Thingiverse numbers anyway, right?
i love this video, you explained everything and made the mods easy, Thank you!
Nice job mate.I also have a ender 3 pro and best upgrade I have is a silent motherboard.... your ears will thankyou for it lol also I use a mirror from IKEA instead of the magnetic top.A blob of pva and water and 99 out of 100 prints stick plus the mirror gives you a perfectly flat bed.
Cheers pal i love the magnetic bed but the texture is annoying
@@LearnAsWeGo mirror is smooooooooth lol
That was awesome! I just got my ender 3 pro and will be working on these upgrades! THANKS!
Have fun mate
Just got my Ender Pro 3 this weekend. Thanks for the video. I found this other channel of yours just in time.
awesome you will love 3d printing
Im probably not the first to say that but the chain are installed the wrong way. They are supposed to prevent bad kink in the cable by reducing the bend radius.
i dont have a kink in the cable
@@LearnAsWeGo just think about it. If you take 3 link and bend them they will have a 90 degree bend. If the links where install the other way around, the bend angle would be more around 120-150 max. But for the ender3 it doesn't really matter, the cable are not heavy enough. Nice job for the video btw
I think running those conduit chain sections under some how water would help stop breaking them.. That's my plan.
I am printing them right now :)
did it work
@@LearnAsWeGo
Yes. It actually did.
thanks bud... these are awesome... are you german by chance?
No mate im from the uk
Will that fan mod make it run less efficient? Seems like it's limiting the airflow.
Nope, it just makes it quieter the fan doesn’t really do much anyways
Can you please tell me if all these upgrades will fit on the Voxellab Aquila. Thanks.
It is overall bad to add a cover to the fan, because it diminishes the heat dispersion capacity of it. I wouldn't do it. Same can be said for the mainboard cover, altough in this case it provides it a protection from dust, so I think it's worth. (remember it still has to be cleand in time to time)
ive not noticed any problems
Most helpful video yet. Well done.
Thanks
Awesome video, very clear explanations and demonstration. Thank you very much!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi very nice and well presented I can not find a PCB Cover behind the LCD Regards Debbie
will have a look tonight for you
Well, done! Picked up a preowned Ender 3 Pro from Ebay, so this was helpful. :) Thank you!
Awesome have fun mate
Great video ! Thanks, it helped me out.
Glad to hear it!
I want to get my first printer and I was looking at the Ender 3 because of its price and simplicity. I would also like to mod mine as time goes on and I learn more but almost every mod video/ guide is for the pro. So is the base model not worth getting?
Great video
Thanks
great video. really useful items you have there. I would have loved the actual Thingyverse links
Just copy the numbers and paste into thingyverse
nice to see a fellow Brit I was looking at the flsun q5 but this looks more fun
Hi david hope you are well
I have the pro too, but I can’t see how to clip the Yoda wheel into the extruder. There’s nothing sticking up enough to fit into the hole underneath. Help?
Yours may be a modified version?
@@LearnAsWeGo it was bought brand new, less than a month ago :( looks like I just have a version with a short stepper motor rod. I’m seriously considering replacing the motor, as I want the ease of pushing the filament though, that a wheel would bring.
@@Baggins_lover yes i totally understand, does your ender 3 have the silent board in?
@@LearnAsWeGo not that I’m aware of. It’s certainly not silent, lol!
I got this printer for my birthday and now I know what I'm printing first thank you for the great video
Im glad you found it useful and i will be making loads more like it
@@LearnAsWeGo nice
love the way he says Stepper Motor as "Stap'ah Moh'or"
Really well explained. Thanks i will definitively for this one✌
Most welcome 😊
Thanks for the vid. I still dont get why people use bearings on the fillament holder. If the filament rolls too easy, it can roll too far and tangle up. Better is to use a good filament extruder without bearings in my opinion.. I do like the feet dampers though!
Its to slow to unravel to much
the psu part is insane when you fit the first screw and rotate the cover to the place for the second screw, the fan rotates and the hole comes out. It's difficult but you need to turn it holding the screwdriver on the first screw to rotate the cover to the place..
I never had that issue but thats a good work around
I had the same experience so I ended up unmounting the PSU and holing it side down so I could align the fan easier. Two things could be different. 1) He could be using a different model for the fan shroud. The one I went for had slightly too small holes so the screws threaded into the shroud, causing it to move the fan around the screw instead of rotating freely. 2) There might be some other retaining mount inside the MeanWell branded PSU on the Ender-3 Pro preventing it from moving unless both screws are out and causes the fan to fall off. Mine is a non-pro and has the cheaper power supply.
If it helps: Those 608 bearings are used on both inline and skateboard wheels and can be bought very cheaply on eBay.
Cheers pal
0:48 what really caught me off guard is that you didn't include the ability to have it facing down, since that's one of the only ideal ways to install it without remixing the print or adding new configurations to the PS box.
First I really like your videos. It has helped me a lot as a beginner into 3D printing...
How did you print the spool holder - is that with supports? The recommendation is to print all parts vertically but I think the main part (holder) can best be printed horizontally. Sorry for the question if it is too basic. I'm just starting with 3D printing.
i just rotate the parts so there is always a flat part on the bed, spool did have supports that are hard to remove so be careful as i broke the first
I opted to use the rear chain mount with groove covers, i think it looks nicer. i also chose the motor mount at the top rather than have the chain clip onto the wires. i think it just looks better and more secure. i also decided to not include the PSU shroud as i felt it was taxing the fan more, and that it wasn't able to expel as much exhaust air. and i am concerned about overheating on long prints.
thats a fair point with the shroud
U have to be careful with some of these I personally don't rate cable chains ( just tidy your shit , the fan muffler for the psu can be an issue sometimes as well depending on the design filament guides aren't really needed either I do rate using the z spacer though made a massive difference to my z axis lead screw movement was loads before installing the space now it's minimal at best I like the LCD cover probably my fave personally
thanks for your feedback
great channel subscribed
Thanks for subbing
How long did it take you to print the filament roller?
Great Video, Just subbed!
Thanks
Awesome tutorials! Very straightforward and clearly described.
Thanks
Amazing video, I have an ender 3 pro and they are great :)
awesome, are you enjoying it
@@LearnAsWeGo Yes, Its great! I also won a cr-10 s4 printer, I recommend that too
@@FailsafeFPV are they the same as ender 3
@@LearnAsWeGo Pretty much, but 40cm x 40cm x 40cm build volume
@@FailsafeFPV wow id love a bed size like that
Cool... tks for the video
those shock absorber feet are actually pretty useless. While they do cut down on noise transferred into your table, they also make the machine wobble a bit which will cause a lot of failed prints or in the least printing errors as your machine will rock. You can get the same result with a couple of blocks of insulation foam stuck under the feet and be a lot more stable.
Ok thanks
Good Job on the video you’ve earned a Sub
thanks
What's the point of the stepper motor spacer though?
ender 3 needed, ender 3 pro its not needed
Provided it can autohome , provided the board isnt faulty provided you can get a replacement loom.....
great help! thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful!
It would be cool to see more original parts for the ender 3, pretty much all ender 3 searches in youtube end up being exactly these upgrades that you can already find at thingiverse.
Tho, it was well explained 👌
What parts would you like to see? Im currently learning fusion 360 so i will be making unique parts in the furure
@@LearnAsWeGo Great decision! Fusion 360 is the way to go!
I am a suspect, I work on my ender 3 to make it as silent as possible and benchmark it to get the best out of it.
For me is all about max performance. You could create, for example, a spool holder that follows the Z axis to diminish the footprint of the printer.
Also, something that is lacking in the youtube space is the ender 3 with dual axis... there's few projects show here and there but I think it's a must have. The single Z threaded rod is not enough and even creality admits it with the new CR6-SE...
Also, cable management within the 2040 extrusions would be something interesting to see and with that, some LEDs for the printer that are subtly implemented...
There are many things you could do besides the classic upgrades. It takes tinkering and a lot of time but I feel that it will always bring that joy of accomplishment when you succeed =)
Also, add this to your printer =)
www.thingiverse.com/thing:4230645
Keep improving! Great channel btw!
@Kenny Eaton thank you for the suggestion, I have been following his content for a while now. Really different and funny content!
@@jofagoma ok thanks for tlur feedback and i will see what i can do
Great start to the channel, I've just purchased the same printer and was wondering what software you are using to design and slice your models?
Hi mate im using fusion 360 to design my own stuff then slice it in cura
@@LearnAsWeGo That's the same as I've started with bit tbh a lot of easy designs can be found on thingiverse anyway! Saving a lot of time trying to design it all yourself!😂
Can you make the links so we can click on them and they take us to the part. When I put the number in to Thingjverse it does not show if I have the correct part to print. Thank you Robert
sorry i cant , youtube punishes creators who put to many external links in the videos as the viewer gets directed off youtube
where can i get the files for these awesome upgrades? cant see link anywhere :o
Which shim version did you use? The version 1 number may be incorrect or the file was removed.
sorry i cant remember, will check
Hello, I am new at using the printer, it says the version I have is 0.0.6, is there a problem with that? Because I have tried and after 40 mins the printer starts doing something completely different.
did you update cura
Didnt see that rear box before. Thx for that ;)
No problem
Is there a link for that rear box? I can't see it so either I am blind or dumb or wrong or all 3 lol
@@Misswotvid i will double check but it may be in the stl folder of the front box
@@Misswotvid just go to thingiverse ant tape " ender 3 rear box" ;)
Im pretty new to UA-cam myself... great video, solid content and good delivery, I subbed to you.
Thankyou very much i will check your channel out