Minimus Cooler -Possibly The Best Cooling Fan Upgrade For Your Ender 3 Style Hotend

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  • Do you get annoyed with having to unbolt your hotend cover anytime you want to change your nozzle or get to your hotend? Do you want better part cooling in a simple package? In this video, I'm going show you how to print and install the Minimus Hotend Cooler.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 309

  • @jacobosbourne3895
    @jacobosbourne3895 Рік тому +146

    ITS FREE NOW (as of 01/09/2023)

    • @BluTavo
      @BluTavo Рік тому +5

      confirmed

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому +13

      Wow, that is awesome.

    • @charlesrestivo870
      @charlesrestivo870 Рік тому

      Wish I could open it as it's just pictures with no way to get anything

    • @charlesrestivo870
      @charlesrestivo870 Рік тому

      Wish I could open it as it's just pictures with no way to get anything

    • @charlesrestivo870
      @charlesrestivo870 Рік тому

      Can't figure it out I'll stick to thingaverse

  • @kloakovalimonada
    @kloakovalimonada Рік тому +85

    I'll say it again - I see a lot of 3D printing videos but yours are probably THE most information-dense and no BS

  • @roguepaul
    @roguepaul Рік тому +21

    Hey Ricky, Thank you for giving my Minimus a good test. I set Minimus at a special price this week for your viewers. 👍

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Paul, great design that deserves some more eyes! Grab a bargain now everyone.

    • @mikolajr
      @mikolajr Рік тому +1

      Any promo code or something? ;-)

    • @roguepaul
      @roguepaul Рік тому +2

      @@mikolajrNo code, Everyone gets the deal 😉

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому +2

      @@mikolajr Paul's reduced the price for us all this week 👍

    • @benoxford1482
      @benoxford1482 Рік тому +1

      Much appreciated but I can't get it to work. Ive read the read me file, printed accordingly, prints look good but parts don't seem to fit together. I even played with scaling. Any suggestions or something i may have missed?

  • @Auzze
    @Auzze Рік тому +4

    I run the Minimus Cooler on both my ender 3 and I found it to be the best I've used.
    Best thing is he is awlays upgrading it, last update was a few day ago. Best few $$$ I ever spent on 3D printing.

  • @Gnudel
    @Gnudel Рік тому +3

    Thanks for letting me know about this! I bought the updated v2 neo plans and the armadillo plans, very neat packages. Printed perfectly with the advice given.

  • @Clydeisms
    @Clydeisms Рік тому +3

    I just bought and printed one and it's great! The quick detach should be a universal feature on all shrouds! This is nothing short of genius, thank you for bring this to my attention

  • @omerozgurcetinoglu
    @omerozgurcetinoglu Рік тому +7

    Its a very good design. Thank you for these free files. I made small modifications , changed the design of front cover to fit exactly with grill liked design. Also a second cover on top of the 4010 dual cover. Perfect companion together with direct drive all metal extruder

  • @ThoughtandMemory
    @ThoughtandMemory 10 місяців тому +2

    Printed a pair for my two 3v2 printers. They are great. Easy to remove in the event of a hot end mishap or to facilitate maintenance.

  • @FHDesert
    @FHDesert 10 місяців тому +1

    You are a wealth of knowledge; I have come back to your videos so many times for various things (especially the Sonic Pad series). I tried to buy you a coffee, but something wouldn't work. I really need to try again, and make it several. Thank you Ricky.
    Anyone seeing this, please support guys like this. He is an absolute professional, and the quality of his videos involve extensive editing and great intelligence to keep the videos on point and not waste even 1 second of the viewer's time. It would be an easier task for a content creator to allow for off-point rambling and filler words like um, uh, etc. His videos couldnt' be more perfect.

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for the support👍

  • @prometheus4130
    @prometheus4130 2 місяці тому

    This is great! Replaced stock ender 3 fan as it was so noisy - this solved my subsequent heat creep issues with the noctua 4010 12v fan, and can now print at 230 degrees 🙂

  • @ShadwTrooper
    @ShadwTrooper Рік тому +7

    This is a great find. Much simpler than other systems out there. All parts I needed were printed and installed in only a few hours. Thanks for sharing!

  • @UserUser-99
    @UserUser-99 11 місяців тому +1

    Very clever way to check airflow with water. Thanks.

  • @Trig0r
    @Trig0r Рік тому

    Literally the best printable upgrade, period.

  • @yololyfe1759
    @yololyfe1759 Рік тому +3

    This was such a good video. Ive been looking for a good solution to my loud voxel lab printer and this is by far the best soloution, and every time I had a question about anything you would immediately answer it. It’s so informative for an under 10 minute video. Definitely subscribing. Thanks

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      Thanks, it's great to hear that i'm including the right information. Welcome to the channel.

    • @jamiegibson4373
      @jamiegibson4373 Рік тому

      What voxelab printer do you have, presumably you printed this with success? I'm looking to add this to my aquila x2.

  • @Smokinjoewhite
    @Smokinjoewhite Рік тому +1

    I know a lot of people say the v-slot inlays are useless and only visual, however I find they make keeping you printer clean far, far easier. Just use them on the bottom slots though, using them on the vertical extrusions or the X gantry can interfere with your motion system.

  • @jacobmurray3621
    @jacobmurray3621 Рік тому +1

    I like this a lot better then the Hero Me. I will definitely be giving this a try. Also supporting the creator for more mods

  • @ClaudeChopard-md8oi
    @ClaudeChopard-md8oi Рік тому +1

    Ricky as usual, your videos are awesome, I am a french speaking guy, but your videos are to the point and easy understandable, no b-shit! Thanks a lot.

  • @raywilliams2723
    @raywilliams2723 Рік тому +1

    Hi Rick
    i have printed and fitted the minimus hotend assembly to my Voxelab Aquila and it is printing better than ever before a super improvement. Kepp up your tips they are very useful.
    Ray

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it Ray, thanks for the comment👍

  • @kilogee700
    @kilogee700 Рік тому +1

    I use this and it’s honestly the best hands down

  • @kurticus
    @kurticus Рік тому +2

    Just bought this along with new fans. Thank you

  • @TheMrDrMs
    @TheMrDrMs 8 місяців тому +1

    After nearly two years with my ender 3v2, I've moved way from the jyers/mriscoc to klipper, and with the incredible speed increases (and 60w heater on all metal) I finally need better cooling. Originally I printed the fang, but I just couldn't get myself to install it, but this looks very appealing and is queued up to print. I'm still using BLTouch not CR, so hopefully I can get that to fit on the CR mount. Thanks!

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  8 місяців тому +1

      BL and CR Touch are basically the same thing, they both fit fine👍

  • @lukefisher1858
    @lukefisher1858 Рік тому +1

    Thank goodness for this video, the file tree is such a mess without guidance.

  • @PhatToni
    @PhatToni Рік тому +1

    Thanks Ricky, love your presentation style - very informative and a good balance of information and visuals

  • @H0mework
    @H0mework Рік тому +1

    Has anyone heard of the minime 5015 cooler? If you don't mind using screws it looks even smaller. Ricky, I love your channel, it never feels like they're filler. Thanks for all the info.

  • @AndrewAHayes
    @AndrewAHayes Рік тому +4

    If you float some pepper on top of the water you can visualise the airflow much better, I got this method from Nathan Builds Robots YT channel.
    I already changed my hotends to Hero Me Gen 5 and 6 but these look awesome, I am wanting to get a third Ender 5 Plus but I am holding out in the hope that Sovol will do their thing with this printer design, whichever one I get I will definetly fit this model of fan duct and shroud!

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому +2

      Interesting you mention Sovol, I have their SV01 Pro on test at the moment and it's awesome. Very impressed with their machines so far.

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому +1

      Also, good tip with the pepper, I'll try that thanks 👍

    • @AndrewAHayes
      @AndrewAHayes Рік тому +1

      @@RickyImpey I havent seen a bad review of a Sovol machine yet and I watched loads of them, everyone is wowed by them and the comments are extremley positive, the only critisism I have is that they wont sell the SV05-Cubic in the UK as they say we are not interested in it, but they have never sold this model in the UK!

  • @TapticDigital
    @TapticDigital Рік тому +3

    Another fantastic tutorial from Ricky! Quick and to the point, but leaves nothing out. Great video!

  • @evlsc400
    @evlsc400 6 місяців тому

    I love how an 'upgraded' machine is just a bunch of multi colored extrusion slot covers and drawers, literally no drag chains lmao. There's a difference between the engineering crowd and the make pretty crowd. The worthy upgrades to print are anything cable management related as that's perfect for those filament scraps. The hotend that uses slide in fittings is smart, I'm here because I'm looking to reduce the weight of my gantry. I've already drilled my heated bed bracket out and replaced the heavy glass for spring steel sheet and ditched the bed leveling wheels for simple M4 nuts.

  • @ZERONEINNOVATIONS
    @ZERONEINNOVATIONS 6 місяців тому

    I just paid $5 and printed the Hero Me 7.4 dual 5015 set up for my ender 3 pro. During the assembly process, I was thinking "this is over engineered, too complicated and heavier". He designed the HeroMe to be "modular", universal fit product, so probably that's why it got too complicated.
    Probably, this is the better and simpler option. I like it!

  • @GamingItbyGameRickster
    @GamingItbyGameRickster Рік тому +1

    I am going to print this today, my default duct broke, I also use it for removing my prints with Continuous Print on Octoprint.

  • @3dexperiments
    @3dexperiments Рік тому +1

    This is a great find, thanks for showcasing it.

  • @gregrburnett3400
    @gregrburnett3400 Рік тому +1

    Hopefully, someone with more ability than I will come up with a version for the Artillery SWX2.

  • @johnallen596
    @johnallen596 Рік тому

    What I love about it is its simplistic design that does not require any other modifications to the Ender system. I have a dual gear direct drive mod and it works perfectly with the different selections made by Rouge Paul and Rogue Designs. No need to over engineer with fancy designs. I am not taking away from other designs that work great if not better, but For a simple well design Ender 3 v2 , this system is perfect. I still need to know what the "Light Trays" are for.

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      I don't actually know what the light trays are for. I guess some sort of light?!

    • @johnallen596
      @johnallen596 Рік тому

      @@RickyImpey it looks like they're small enough and match in size to where the ducts attach on the bottom. How do I contact the designer to ask him?

  • @mikolajr
    @mikolajr Рік тому

    I always liked your videos. This one is great and you really made me to buy this mod! As a matter of fact I'm investigating various fan ducts for a few days and this one will be THE ONE.

  • @FEPLabsRadio
    @FEPLabsRadio Рік тому

    Thanks! I need to replace my cover, this looks like an excellent option! Great channel, Ricky!

  • @a51alias
    @a51alias Рік тому +3

    Great video Ricky.
    I have been using Minimus for around 3 months on my v2 and switched due to the hotend fan dying. I use the dual 5015 part cooler version and 4020 hotend. All being 24v Sunons and just love it. Around half the volume of the original fans. Well recommended.

    • @schmuhf
      @schmuhf Рік тому

      I wanna go the 5015 route myself but am confused as to what type of fans I need to purchase for the parts cooling if I print the "5015 Dual" file. Do I need axial or radial fans?

    • @a51alias
      @a51alias Рік тому

      @@schmuhf hey, you need the 5015 radial or 'blower' type for the part cooling and i used a single 4020 axial fan at the front for hot end cooling

    • @schmuhf
      @schmuhf Рік тому

      @@a51alias That's what I figured in the meantime, thanks a bunch for the reply. The plastic parts are already done and I'll now order some fans.

    • @SauROnmiKE
      @SauROnmiKE 2 місяці тому

      I might be a bit late, but I just printed this exact setup for my V2 with 4.2.7 board, I am just curious on the motherboard connections, how did you tackle that? Can the motherboard support two 24V 5015??

    • @a51alias
      @a51alias 2 місяці тому

      @SauROnmiKE I don't use this anymore but when I did, I bought a pack of 2 pin male and female connectors and just splice them in just above the heatsink assembly. It was a bit bulky but worked the power draw of the fans is tiny so running 2 didn't have any issues. I only ran them at 60% anyway otherwise too much cooling.
      I have since swapped the whole thing out for a Microswiss NG Revo. Best thing I did.

  • @milosdjordjevic8272
    @milosdjordjevic8272 Рік тому +2

    Very good. I've had it for a long time

  • @ThirdDynamic
    @ThirdDynamic Рік тому +3

    Can't wait to get this going. I'm also doing KevinAkaSam's Ender3V2 upgrade. Both of these should keep the printer relevant for another 5-6 years with good maintenance. Don't have $1400 to spend on all these fancy printers. Upgrading is definitely the way to go.

    • @diogocoelho496
      @diogocoelho496 Рік тому

      i did the kevinakasam upgrade and boy the walls are clean loving it for now . Bambu lab have good printers for the price they ask and now you have options that starts at 300 and it gives you a lot more features and quality pieces and Q.C where other brands for that price is a basic printer and if you are going to upgrade you will pass the price of the expensive printers and saves you from a lot of pain dialing errors of the ender 3

  • @MrBrettStar
    @MrBrettStar 10 місяців тому

    My favorite part is the bltouch and hot end stay in place and therefore probe offset won’t need readjusting!

  • @warrenhen-boisen4340
    @warrenhen-boisen4340 Рік тому +4

    @ Ricky your simplistic videos are really great and easy to understand/follow. Has anyone fitted the same ducts on an ender3 V2 Neo before? I have confirmed with the creator of the mod that this will unfortunately not work on an ender 3v2 Neo unless you have upgraded to the Microswiss hot end @Paul Elrod

    • @dan-nutu
      @dan-nutu 3 місяці тому

      This is such a disappointment :( I had really great hopes after watching this (the Hero Me also doesn't work with the standard hot end on the E3v2 Neo)

  • @thatdontmakecent
    @thatdontmakecent 4 місяці тому

    Hey Ricky, great video! Convinced me to go for it and I'm loving the Minimus. Any chance you could share the STL of that test file? The angled tube?

  • @vanloggins
    @vanloggins Рік тому +1

    I am using it on a Ender-2 Pro, single fan using stock fans. seems to work better than the stock fan shroud and I can see what's going on when I am running a print. That stock fan shroud is extremely bulky and blocks you from seeing what is going on under the nozzle.

    • @jondavies450
      @jondavies450 Рік тому

      Hi Van, I've just got an Ender 2 Pro and I'm loving it. I would like to have a go at printing one for the stock setup. Could you advice me as to what files I need to print. There are that many to chose from I'm just so confused. Thanks in advance.

    • @vanloggins
      @vanloggins Рік тому

      @@jondavies450 hey Jon, I used the non cable management version of the back plate and the non bltouch single fan version. The 4010 fans, I believe are the stock fans on the ender-2 pro. Like the creator of this video, i printed mine using PLA+ and have had no issues with the plastic deforming on me.

  • @yacinehannane2908
    @yacinehannane2908 Рік тому +1

    Thank you ricky, good tutorial

  • @mrmechano
    @mrmechano Рік тому

    The best I've tried is the one capable of 4020 on hotend and single 5015 blower. Because there're silent 4020 fans like Sunon MF40202V2-1000C-A99 DC 24V 0.68W that is a 26db fan or you can use 4020 Noctua with 12v dc-dc step down mini converter, and 5015 blower is powerful and still you can find silent one.

  • @gavinddd2070
    @gavinddd2070 Рік тому +1

    Just wanted to clarify something. If you are using 12v fans you need to wire in series and not in parallel. This eliminates the need for any type of voltage converter.

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      Yes, good tip.

    • @AM-pi7jy
      @AM-pi7jy Рік тому

      That might work, but it is not desirable from an electrotechnical standpoint. We are talking about impedance here, not simple resistance. See this explanation for instance: wwenze.blogspot.com/2012/06/read-this-before-connecting-two-fans-in.html

    • @gavinddd2070
      @gavinddd2070 Рік тому

      @@AM-pi7jy I understand your theory. Is this really something to worry about n such a low air resistance system? I’m sure there is an electrical work around. Wouldn’t using a cap or placing a diode in-line protect the fans?

  • @ThePrintZone123
    @ThePrintZone123 Рік тому

    After watching this video a couple of times I realized this will really improve the ender 3 pro as it doesn't have that shape to redirect airflow at all really

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      Yes, it can really help with improving your cooling.

  • @pabski92
    @pabski92 Рік тому +1

    Well, I'm going to try one, but when you take the front fan off it looks like the air will be blowing straight over the heat block, surely this will have a negative effect even if a small one

    • @roguepaul
      @roguepaul Рік тому

      Nope. Temps nice and stable. Air aimed at bottom of heatsink. Air that goes through heatbreak is high and not blowing at Heater. This keeps heatbreak temp low you get better retraction performance and no more Clogs. Unless you cause them with crazy retraction settings. 👍

  • @Review-Kings
    @Review-Kings Рік тому +1

    Amazing tutorial, thx a lot!

  • @FlyB4UDie
    @FlyB4UDie Рік тому +2

    Thank you sir

  • @pitdusk8
    @pitdusk8 Рік тому +1

    Actually I really wish if we can see it vs others fan ducties, like hero me and etc.

    • @roguepaul
      @roguepaul Рік тому

      The best comparison I seen was a customer pic of the pile of bolts required to hold a HeroMe together. 👍

  • @vanhelzer22
    @vanhelzer22 Рік тому +1

    great vid. love your content!

  • @LSeima
    @LSeima Рік тому +1

    Looks atractive untill you try it.
    Downside - too much air leak from the hotend fan straight to the printed area. Its because the hotend area part is too open.
    Printing materials where you need part cooling off will be an issue.
    Another thing - cable management. Everything is pretty much all around.
    Layer cooling part is great though. Of course these fans wont be ideal for those who strugle to have their machine more quiet.
    I personaly adore the idea, but once I tried it wasnt that good as I expected. Had issues with air leak as I mentioned. So after some tests I found briss moto fang more quiet, and leaking less air. Overhang tests were same good for both.
    And of course I thought how often do you need to take off the fans off? You simply unscrew few bolts and need only access to the hotend. So it is probably only the fight for Weight VS. Noise.

    • @D4RKFiB3R
      @D4RKFiB3R Рік тому

      Hi L. Šeima, what materials need part cooling turned off? Thanks.

    • @LSeima
      @LSeima Рік тому +2

      @@D4RKFiB3R I refered to the problem where the hotend fan is blowing air to the nozzle, and you cant control it as layer cooling fan. That is permanently blowing air whether you need 0 or 100% cooling. That is not how it should be.
      I sometime print abs that do not require enclosure, bit there has to be no other source of air blowing around it. So it warps with this minimus shroud, but no probelms with the other I use. Sometimes Tpu with very little cooling less than 10%. So this shroud even looked like a charm, didnt run well for my needs.

    • @D4RKFiB3R
      @D4RKFiB3R Рік тому

      @@LSeima I understand. Thanks for the info.

  • @thorgraum1462
    @thorgraum1462 Рік тому

    you should have a look at the Rakkelfant V3 on printables

  • @FrancescoLonghetti
    @FrancescoLonghetti Рік тому +1

    Awesome, thanks 🙏

  • @AM-pi7jy
    @AM-pi7jy Рік тому +2

    At 3:50 it shows the hotend fan is blowing directly onto the exposed top of the heatblock, i think that isn't desirable. What do you think about that?

    • @roguepaul
      @roguepaul Рік тому +6

      Hey there I'm Paul the designer. If you can imagine the crosssection of that area, you will see that the angled airfoil brings air to bottom of the heatsink. Now combine that angle with the air above it that is not being influenced by the airfoil and you get a curved stream that gets under heatsink and to heat break and bolts. If your concerned about pulling heat a layer or 2 of kapton tape should make a difference. Over 800 ppl are running Minimus now it's been very stable. 👍

  • @greencandlelife1808
    @greencandlelife1808 Рік тому +1

    Does the fan speed need to be adjusted to accommodate for the more concentrated air flow?

    • @roguepaul
      @roguepaul Рік тому +2

      I Recomend 40%-60% I have been using 60% @ 150mm/s and it's doing great.

  • @Himle_
    @Himle_ Рік тому +1

    Interesting
    Now if only Noctua would start making some 40mm 24V fans...

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому +2

      Definitely! It would make it all much easier

  • @omerozgurcetinoglu
    @omerozgurcetinoglu Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @dj69brisbane
    @dj69brisbane Рік тому +2

    would this work on your Ender S1 pro?

  • @bwims
    @bwims Рік тому

    It would be nice to include amazon links for non-US customers.

  • @michaelward402
    @michaelward402 10 місяців тому

    0:30 you mention a test file to print for free, however I can see no link for this.
    The biggest problem is, if you have a printer that is not on the list, you have to take the chance that something will fit your particular printer.
    I have however downloaded these files and may even have to modify something along the way.
    I just thought it strange there was no link anywhere for the test print.

  • @aaronramly1705
    @aaronramly1705 Рік тому +1

    Great Idea ! Thank you for the video. Sorry for my noob question. How do you wire those additional fan ?

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      No, it's not obvious sorry. The cooling fan can just be wired in parallel with the other one. That is, the same colour wires connected together. On mine I had yellow and black wires so I cut the yellow wire coming from the main board and then connected both yellow wires from the fans to this. Did the same with the black. I hope this makes sense.

  • @gallows130
    @gallows130 28 днів тому

    Hello, buddy. Thanks for the video! Could you help me with a question? I want to add an extra cooler, but I don’t know exactly what voltage to buy. How can I determine the correct voltage for my printer, or does it not matter-meaning I can use 12V or 24V without concern?

  • @baxrok2.
    @baxrok2. Рік тому +1

    Printing isn't so straightforward. My initial print wouldn't snap together. After reading the fine print in the instructions on Thingi, I found that you have to experiment with Horizontal Expansion to get the dimensions right. I had to reduce the size of the Backplate WM by -0.35mm for it to snap into place properly. Also, the holes were too small by around .3mm. Will eventually be installed on my Voxelab Aquila.

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      Sorry to hear that, mine worked with no mods. Have you tuned things like e-steps on your printer? It could help dial things in.

    • @baxrok2.
      @baxrok2. Рік тому +1

      @@RickyImpey Yes, I'm spot on. I'm shocked that yours seated fully since mine was so far off. Now that I have it sized properly, it's quite nice. BTW, for people that are struggling to choose the appropriate files, the selections on Thingiverse are greatly simplified. Thanks!

  • @timknowlden
    @timknowlden Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the informative video, the files are daunting indeed! I have sliced all the files I think are correct..
    One thing you dont cover is the CR touch offset, did you have to modify at all? I have a cr touch fitted at the moment.

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      Yes, you should measure and set your new offset.

    • @timknowlden
      @timknowlden Рік тому

      @RickyImpey I asked the designer of this file and he states it has been made to position CR touch in the same place as using original hot end fan cover. Much easier than compiling your own firmware file.

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      @@timknowlden Ah ok, I either didn't realise that or had forgotten 👍

  • @MrTerryTurtle
    @MrTerryTurtle Рік тому +1

    Hey mate love video will this upgrade work on Ender max 3 neo.. keep up the great video

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      Hi, I don't have a Neo Max so can't say for sure but the pictures I can find of the hotend look like the Ender 3 v2 backplate and hot end which it does fit to.

  • @mantraguy
    @mantraguy Рік тому +1

    Just curious if anyone has tried to fit this design on the Ender 5 plus. It looks like a great design and the hotends are, I believe, quite similar. Do you think it would work?

  • @chriscissell4757
    @chriscissell4757 11 місяців тому

    Will you do a review/tutorial of the latest version, the “Minimus Snap”?

  • @zk_6312
    @zk_6312 Рік тому +1

    I like this one as it looks to be the lightest so far. I am confused as to which files to print though. The readme file did not really help that much.

    • @FEPLabsRadio
      @FEPLabsRadio Рік тому +1

      I have kind of the same problem. It looks like the folder names got a bit more complicated than when the video was shot.

    • @baxrok2.
      @baxrok2. Рік тому

      @@FEPLabsRadio Here's what I did to get the dual fan option with the wire management backplate. I don't use any automatic bed leveling so I just printed the basic version. If you use auto bed leveling, just look for the BL or CR attached to the files I mention below. Hope this helps.
      From the 'Its full of stars' folder, go to New 4010. Select either 'New 4010 Dual or Single.' In the same folder, got to '4010 Ducts' and select 'Duct 4010 0 R and/or then L.' Then go to the 'New Backplates' folder and then into the 'Backplates WM' folder. From there select 'Backplate WM.' (WM stands for Wire Management.) Also, if you double click on the STL file it will open up and show you a photo. At least it did on my PC. Good luck!

  • @ravkhangurra7522
    @ravkhangurra7522 6 місяців тому

    Appreciate some advice on how to print the duct using an Ender 3 v2 direct drive. What cura settings should I use and which orientation on the print bed should I use. I will be using petg filament
    Thanks

  • @TableTopBiker
    @TableTopBiker Рік тому +2

    This is a pretty nifty design. Are there different fan ducts for different hotends? Or a way to move them up and down?

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому +1

      Not as such, at the moment it is only designed to work for the Ender and Microswiss type hotends but if there is demand, I'm sure Paul would modify the design.

    • @roguepaul
      @roguepaul Рік тому +1

      update on the way adds 4 more Ducts heights. This will be out within the week. 👍

  • @JuliaJenkins-up9fr
    @JuliaJenkins-up9fr Рік тому +1

    Hello, this is a beautiful design but I wanted to ask will it work with the Creality CR10S? I tried to install it but it looks like the air ducts are higher than in the video you have for your Ender 3. The fans fit perfect but I’m worried about it being too high.

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      It's possible that your hotend is longer than on the Ender 3 style hotends that this cooler was designed for. My CR10s Pro has a longer hotend so I can't use the Minimus on that machine.

  • @GMTech
    @GMTech Рік тому

    Is it compatible with the Spider 3.0 hotend ?

  • @Smokinjoewhite
    @Smokinjoewhite Рік тому

    I haven't had my bowden tubes move in their couplings since NOT constraining them to the wiring, it causes unnecessary stress and movement on the bowden.

  • @Racecar564
    @Racecar564 Місяць тому

    I bought and printed one of these for my Ender 3 Neo, but it seems it's too small to fit my stock hotend? My hotend looks wider than the one in this video, it's got long wavy looking fins rather than the flat rectangular design here. Is mine incompatible? I don't want to replace the hotend now :(

  • @michaelward402
    @michaelward402 11 місяців тому +1

    A question, given this fixes behind the hot-end therefore displacing the Y axis by the thickness of the fan holder, how does that effect the printing ? Do you have to put in a Y offset value ?

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  11 місяців тому +1

      It doesn't actually space the y axis, it has holes larger than the raised mounts on the backplate so is sandwiched between in the gap, Very clever.

    • @michaelward402
      @michaelward402 11 місяців тому

      @@RickyImpey Indeed very clever, I shall have to check my printer out (Not an Ender, An Aquilla) to see if the fixings are the same

  • @chrisshaw451
    @chrisshaw451 Рік тому +1

    I cannot seem to get the minimus to fit onto the backplate correctly assuming that the backplate
    should fit right into the top of the minimus grooves on either side ?

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      Yes, it should slide down over those rails. Have you calibrated you printer at all? It could need a few things checking.

    • @chrisshaw451
      @chrisshaw451 Рік тому

      @@RickyImpey I printed the parts at different line heights and used the shrink option in Cura, picked the closest two parts
      for a fit then cleaned and sanded the closest back plate fit, all now fitted and working.

  • @itaialter
    @itaialter 4 місяці тому

    When installing on an Ender 3 Pro, how can I add a 2nd part-cooling fan? Where does it get electricity from?

  • @danilodumdum3312
    @danilodumdum3312 Рік тому

    hello congratulations for the video. In the file downloaded by cults3d there are 5 types of ducts, which one is ideal for better cooling?

  • @mrmechano
    @mrmechano Рік тому

    How can it be the best?
    It has only a 4010 fan.
    Out there there're plenty of designs, and I also designed my own for Ender 3 V2 Neo to use 5015 blower. And you can tune it with 2800, 3000, 4800, 5000, 5800, 6000, 8000, 8500 rpm 5015 blower.

    • @802Garage
      @802Garage 9 місяців тому

      Did you hear the part of the video about multiple fan options and dual fans? LOL.

  • @hExx64
    @hExx64 Рік тому

    I love this kit. However, I am concerned that the wire management version of the backplate in combination with fitted Armadillo wraps are putting more strain on the X-Axis. Anyone else have this concern? I'm thinking to maybe re-print the non-cable management version of the backplate...

  • @jack91522
    @jack91522 Рік тому +1

    Doesn't having a cooling duct only on one side can cause banding on the other side? I usually see dual duct but doesn't that also miss cooling on two sides? Wouldn't it be ideal to have a circular ring to provide cooling on all sides?

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      Airflow can be very difficult to predict. I understand what you mean but it practice, both the single and dual setup work well. People try all sorts of cooling ducts but without trying them you can never really know how they work.

    • @jack91522
      @jack91522 Рік тому +1

      @Ricky Impey true. I have one which I've tried the water test and it made a nice divot. I tried another and it didn't make a divot but seemed to make a whirlwind effect. Both used the same blower. The whirlwind was better.

    • @roguepaul
      @roguepaul Рік тому

      I think the circular may get the air to the nizzle but then block it from leaving. I try to get side coverage and also keep the air moving away from nozzle area after it has absorbed the heat.

  • @sharkfinn6469
    @sharkfinn6469 Рік тому

    It would be more beneficial to do a bridge test.

  • @GregorySoto
    @GregorySoto Рік тому +1

    How do you connect up the second fan? I've been looking around and have not found one.

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому +1

      I just connected a second fan in parallel with my original fan so it runs off the same pins from the control board.

  • @makeupman
    @makeupman Рік тому

    Damn! I wish I'd found out it doesn't fit Sprite direct drive extruder before spending two quid!

  • @VerySadPanda-sr8wz
    @VerySadPanda-sr8wz Рік тому

    Thanks Ricky for your tests! Do you have a comparison of the Minimus vs. the Creality Sprite Extruder Pro?
    I truly love the videos and talk-through! Now I find myself watching the next one, and then the next (and next), learning ideas I didn't know I needed to know😵‍💫!... As it's my first printer, I want my Ender 3 v2 to be at its best but what have I gotten myself into😮‍💨?! Well onto the next video🙃

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      Hi again, i haven't compared the cooling on the Sprite extruder to the Minimus as they aren't interchangeable options. The Minimus currently only fits Bowden style extruders and the Sprite is direct drive.

    • @Dkizzle16
      @Dkizzle16 Рік тому

      @@RickyImpey I'm reading on his cults page that the minimus cooler does support Microswiss & other Direct Drive kits

  • @abbasT3D
    @abbasT3D 4 місяці тому

    Hi mate, I've run into a problem; as per your description, I went a bought a 4020 fan for the hotend, which fits fine, as well as a couple of turbo 4020 blower fans for the part cooling but I can't seem to find anything in Paul's designs to fit dual 4020 blower fans for the part cooling - can you help? Cheers in advance

  • @SauROnmiKE
    @SauROnmiKE 2 місяці тому

    I have been wondering on the motherboard load for the dual version.
    Would powering two 5015 and a 4020 cause issues to the motherboard??

  • @hornetlm42
    @hornetlm42 Рік тому

    Hi Ricky
    How is the minimus
    As you joined the 2 original 40×10 nozzle fans,
    have you had any trouble in doing this
    I'm just printing it now
    For the standard 40×10 nozzle fans
    Thanks

  • @luisking
    @luisking Місяць тому

    So whats the best filement to print this with or is normal pla fine

  • @gabrieliface1350
    @gabrieliface1350 Рік тому

    hi, please you have video about, how filmingtime laps? and my second options is meaby stupid but for my ender 3 s1 pro is what options for this two fan? and where i can plugin power? 😇

  • @svenop
    @svenop Рік тому +1

    Any recommendations for cooling on the S1 Pro for higher speeds with the sonic pad?

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      I'm planning to try and find the best solution to this as it is the limiting factor to maximum speeds on the S1 Pro. I'm afraid I can't recommend any specific cooling mod just yet though.

  • @jaygreen4526
    @jaygreen4526 Рік тому +1

    Did you need new, longer bolts in order to mount the backplate?

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому +1

      No, it slots over the protruding lugs on my Ender 3v2 backplate and gets sandwiched.

    • @jaygreen4526
      @jaygreen4526 Рік тому

      @@RickyImpey Got all the parts printed and will install later. It's as light as a feather fully assembled!

  • @bigbadtroll7353
    @bigbadtroll7353 Рік тому

    I need your help. I’ve been trying to compile marlin for my mks Robin e3 v1.0 for couple of days. Found this video. Followed it but still same problem

  • @TheEverydayShopperReview
    @TheEverydayShopperReview Рік тому

    Hi Ricky. Thank you for all of this info. I am new to this and purchased an Ender 3 V2 Neo and I love it so far but it’s slow to print even after changing the nozzle to .6 mm, changing all temperatures and the infill, etc. any ideas on what hardware I can upgrade ? I am changing to the all metal heatbreak. Any ideas would be great. Thanks.

    • @dan-nutu
      @dan-nutu 3 місяці тому

      Did you manage to make it print quicker? How?

  • @martinbateup6946
    @martinbateup6946 Рік тому

    Hi, great video 👍does this work with ender 3 v2 neo? I'm sure it may have a different heat sink? if so using the stock fans what duct length would you recommend please ?

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      Sorry, I don't have a Neo to check. The Minimus is now completely free so you can try printing a backing plate and see if it fits.

  • @juandiegofernandezb.740
    @juandiegofernandezb.740 Рік тому

    Hi Ricky, thank you for uploading this and explaning it with such detail. I'm building one of these with the 2 ender 3 stock fans and a extra fan. I'm wondering, how would you arrange each fan intake/exhaust? I also wanted to ask about that thing mounted on the left of your hotend with the purple light, what is that? Thank you for your time

    • @RickyImpey
      @RickyImpey  Рік тому

      Hi, if you're using stock fans then you want the 4010 files. If you are not sure, then try opening the files in your slicer software so that you can see what they will look like. The item to the side is a CR touch probe. It probes the bed to create a 'mesh' that allows your printer to follow any contours on your bed surface. Some printers come with them but they can often be added. If you don't have issues with a warped bed then I wouldn't worry about adding one.

    • @juandiegofernandezb.740
      @juandiegofernandezb.740 Рік тому

      @@RickyImpey Oh, never heard of CR touch probes before and was curious, but doesn't seem necessary to me atm. Thank you for your guidance through the files and your answer!

    • @Vinz3ntR
      @Vinz3ntR Рік тому

      A CR or BL touch probe is the best upgrade you can make. No more bed leveling issues!

  • @guizaho1
    @guizaho1 Рік тому

    Hi, tahnks for the video is very informative, but is this cooler support 5015 fan with the Creality Spider 3.0, thanks?

  • @alecconn4123
    @alecconn4123 Рік тому

    I guess i missed it but I can’t find the wire armadillo in the file. Is it something i have to buy separately?

  • @Pugwash.
    @Pugwash. Рік тому

    My favourite mod on my Ender 3 v2 was octoprint - eliminating the SD card shuffle. I've since switched to klipper so I can tinker more with speeds and bed levelling. The BLTouch is a very close second.

  • @jesuskuuun8044
    @jesuskuuun8044 Рік тому

    I was just wonder if anyone knows or has knowledge on this, is it possible to just use electrical tape to connect all the wiring for the dual 4010 part cooling fan?