Ender3
Supercharge your Ender3 with Guides, Mods and Addons. Make your Ender3 work and worth like high end machines.
Note: I have spend many hours trying put this together so you can supercharge your Ender-3 for "Free", if my work is important to you or you fell this worth a tip i'm open to donations: https://www.paypal.me/SkillTournament
Discussion Groups:
1. PrusaSlicer
These profiles are based on a quality/speed balance (Universal). Good prints without sacrifice the speed. Make sure you have a good leveled printer and bed.
NOTE: Fine tune the start gcode for your printer! This is very important since i can't provide a all case profile for every modification and printer.
Modify at your needs.
1.1. Instalation
- Download and install PrusaSlicer from: https://www.prusa3d.com/prusaslicer/
- Start and configure PrusaSlicer (Wizard)
- Choose Prusa MK3 and Creality Ender3 printers
- Choose the filaments you want to apper (This can be latter done under Filament dropdown and select "Add/Remove Materials")
- Close PrusaSlicer
- On different operating systems open:
- Windows: "%AppData%\PrusaSlicer"
- macOS: "/Users/[Username]/Library/Application Support/PrusaSlicer"
- Linux:
- Stable build: "~/.PrusaSlicer/"
- Alpha build: "~/.PrusaSlicer-alpha/"
- Copy GitHub PrusaSlicer subfolders ("printer", "filament", "print") to the folder above
- Open PrusaSlicer and check if profiles are there
- To clean up interface remove profiles that you will not use: Printers you will not use (OPTIONAL)
- Go under printer and use your current values for your printer, like max Z, limits, start gcodes or other things you may need to tune
- Do a simple test print
2. Hardware
2.1. Best parts store:
- Trianglelab: https://trianglelab.aliexpress.com/store/1654223
- Funssor: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/115344
2.2. Recommended Hardware:
Note: Somes parts can override others! Study first what you want or need to buy.
- Cloned Bondtech BMG extruder for direct drive or better bowden: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/trianglelab-Bowden-Extruder-BMG-extruder-Cloned-Btech-Dual-Drive-Extruder-for-3d-printer-High-performance-for/1654223_32917029058.html
- V6+Volcano 1.75mm 24V: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Trianglelab-v6-Volcano-hotend-12V-24V-remote-Bowen-print-J-head-Hotend-and-cooling-fan-bracket/1654223_32844080369.html
- Volcano Nozzles (1.75 Full Size Kit): https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/trianglelab-Top-quality-V6-volcano-Nozzle-for-3D-printers-hotend-5pcs-lot-volcano-upgrade-kit-for/1654223_32839344108.html
- Volcano Sock: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Funssor-1pcs-Volcano-Heater-Block-Silicone-Socks-PT100-cartridge-Type-Silicone-Insulation-Sock-SILICONE-HEATER-BLOCK/32841090475.html
- Extruder gear: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/trianglelab-Drivegear-kit-dual-drive-gear-extruder-kit-Cloned-Btech-upgrade-for-Prusa-i3-3d-printer/1654223_32904209624.html
- MK8 Metal Extruder: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Upgrade-3D-Printer-Parts-MK8-Extruder-Aluminum-Alloy-Block-bowden-extruder-1-75mm-Filament-for-creality/32834380573.html
- 3D Touch: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Trianglelab-2018-NEW-3D-Printer-3D-TOUCH-SENSOR-Free-Shipping-Auto-BED-Leveling-Sensor-for-anet/1654223_32840691571.html
- BLTouch board adaptor: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CR-10-Ender-3-Pin-27-Board-for-BL-Touch-Autobed-Levelling-or-filament-sensor/173475394925?hash=item2863f0756d:g:rpkAAOSwzXxaHscB
- TL Smoother Plus: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Trianglelab-4-pieces-pack-TL-smoother-PLUS-addon-module-for-3D-pinter-motor-drivers-motor-Driver/1654223_32841473812.html
- NEMA 17 Dampers: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Funssor-12pcs-lot-NEMA-17-Steel-Rubber-Stepper-Motor-Vibration-Dampers-Imported-genuine-42-stepper-motor/32825669027.html
- Official Glass Bed Surface: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newest-Creality-3D-Printer-Ender-3-Black-Carbon-Silicon-Crystal-Glass-Platform-Build-Hotbed-Glass-Platform/32890715441.html
- Bed Springs (4x): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4-pcs-CREALITY-3D-Printer-Parts-Spring-For-Heated-bed-CR-10-CR-10Mini-CR-10S/32864621140.html
- Bed Isolator (300x300): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3D-Printer-Part-Heated-Bed-Thermal-Insulator-Cotton-Heat-Insulation-Mat-for-Heatbed-Aluminum-Pad-PCB/32879628172.html
- 5015 24v Fan: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2PCS-Gdstime-2-Pin-Ball-Bearing-DC-24V-Brushless-Cooling-Turbine-Blower-Fan-5015/32841967974.html
- 4010 24v Fan: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2Pcs-DC-24V-40mm-x-40mm-x-10mm-2-Pin-Ball-Bearing-Computer-PC-Case-Silent/32727867521.html
- Fan speed controler: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10pcs-lot-PWM-DC-6V-12V-24V-28V-3A-Motor-Speed-Control-New-Switch-Controller-1203B/32714571858.html
- Extreme v wheels (16x): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-precision-CNC-clear-Polycarbonate-Xtreme-v-wheel-kits-for-Openbuilds-v-slot-linear-rail-system/32849105844.html
- Belt Tensioner: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Funssor-upgrade-Aluminum-alloy-Tornado-CR-10S-X-Axis-Tensioner-kit-For-Creality-cr-10-Ender/115344_32882354827.html
- XT30 Connectors: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10pcs-Amass-XT30-Male-Female-Bullet-Connector-Plug-For-RC-FPV-Lipo-Battery-RC-Quadcopter-5/32784217001.html
- Arduino Uno for Stock motherboard bootloader burn: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/high-quality-One-set-UNO-R3-CH340G-MEGA328P-for-Arduino-UNO-R3-NO-USB-CABLE/32697443734.html
- Raspberry Pi 3+ with Octoprint and PiCamera