7 easy 3D printed upgrades for your Ender 3
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- The Ender 3 is a capable printer for the low price of US$200. In my opinion it will become very popular in the future. There is already a quickly growing community and a bunch of useful mods to improve the experience. In this video, we 3D print and fit seven of the easiest and most useful upgrades for the Ender 3.
Upcoming videos will cover to how to install a bootloader with Arduino and the fitment of auto bed levelling with a BLtouch.
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Reddit Ender 3 new user guide: / creality_ender_3_new_u...
All3DP 20 must have Ender 3 mods: all3dp.com/1/20-must-creality...
E3D couplings: e3d-online.com/threaded-bowde...
Mods featured in this video:
Ender 3 fan guard: www.thingiverse.com/thing:293...
Z stepper spacer: www.thingiverse.com/thing:292...
LCD PCB cover: www.thingiverse.com/thing:285...
Filament guide snap in (up high): www.thingiverse.com/thing:291...
Filament guide (low next to extruder): www.thingiverse.com/thing:289...
Display ribbon cable clip: www.thingiverse.com/thing:288...
Petsfang duct: www.thingiverse.com/thing:275...
Cable chain: www.thingiverse.com/thing:292...
Tool tray: www.thingiverse.com/thing:292...
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
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Just bought a Ender-3 and will have it in a couple of days. I already own a Anet A8 and have only used it for a couple of weeks. I am enjoying 3d printing as a possible new hobby. I bought the Ender-3 because I like the idea of a more solid frame and some experience with a bowden system.
I appreciate your videos and the information you provide.
Thanks!
Great job Michael, Not just explaining how things are done etc. but the way you say it. not to fast. and not to slow. .. definitely the upgrades I"m going to put on my Ender 3 when it comes in!
Great list of updates and glad to see the X3D Filament! Yeah I think that middle version was just bad QC and I got a bad one. The latest version has a removable bed and everyone seems to love it.
I watched your live stream during my review period, was amazed at poorly it was printing. Thanks very much for watching and commenting.
Indeed
I agree. I've tried many of the other local options and X3D seems to be the best filament I've come across - especially as I can just drive to their warehouse in Perth if I run out of something I need.
I think the worst was Blueprint3D. The package came from NSW to WA without a box (the filament boxes were taped together with a shipping tag slapped on) and the PLA, PETG and TPU rolls would print for about three minutes before snapping. Yes, even the TPU snapped. It was $350 essentially flushed down the toilet.
Better PCB Cover using Factory Screws. www.thingiverse.com/thing:2987100
Nicer looking Ribbon Cable Cover www.thingiverse.com/thing:2989832
Should check out 3D-FUEL.com. In my opinion the best PLA on the market. They have 3 grades, depending on strength and heat resistance you want. The top is as strong as ABS and we have used it to print casting prototypes and machine them in our CNC Mills.
Just got my ender 3 , so thx . Nice to see someone still going through install, instead of showing some of the relevant in time lapse.
Thanks for watching.
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Summary
00:39 - Fan Cover
01:03 - Common Issues
01:52 - Filament Guides
04:16 - Z-Axis Shims
06:13 - LCD PCB Cover
08:06 - Hot End Cooling Duct
12:40 - Ribbon Cable Clip
13:30 - Honorable Mentions
14:22 - Outro
Thanks for the video. I just ordered my first printer today, and this helps give me ideas on things I can print to get everything working right as well as getting to know the software/printer.
The 3D community is amazing, I know machinists were becoming TH-cam friendly, but this is such a jump forward.
Speaking of z axis binding, I too had that issue. I resolved it quite easily by rolling the z screw across a flat wooden surface with moderate pressure. This fixed my issues as my z screw was slightly warped. I have been using my printer daily for months, and with some basic cleaning and maintenance, have had no further issues with the performance of my printer.
Thanks for going through all of these, really helpful. Just got my Ender 3.
By far one of the best Ender 3 info sources on youtube. Thank you very much for making these videos!
Thank you so much for this. I've got one of the in the mail on its way to me right now! Cant learn enough.
Just bought the Ender3 and the Z axis height plate was ok but the vertical plate was not thick enough so I edited in fusion 360 and made it 2mm thicker and that did the trick. Must say a brilliant printer for the price of 199.00 Stirling.
Excellent video very useful information, I ordered my Ender 3 from eBay Australia I'm definitely printing and installing all these upgrades straight away.
brilliant upgrades for ender 3. Thanks
great job as usual mate. Happy printing!
I've printed all the upgrades in this video. Yes, these upgrades are helpful. Thanks thingiverse.
thank you teaching tech aswell!
How do you attach the first design.
For the petsfang v2 he printed, I have a few questions.
1.) Which model does he print in the video? There are like three files on thingiverse that say CR10, so I’m not sure which one to print
2.) Do I need any extra hardware? He mentions using the stock screws a few times, but there is one bolt in particular he doesn’t comment on
3.) Should I just print the newer “Bullseye” model because this video is about a year old?
@@loganeasley4343 What did you end up going with?
@@the_crazy_bee1787 I ended up going with the Bullseye, there’s a bunch more documentation and a table for which files to print based on what hardware you have. It’s served me well for the year that I’ve had it, and I’ve only had to replace it once when I bumped into it by accident. I would highly recommend it, haha.
Thanks Michael for this video! I've printed and implemented most of these on my Ender 3 Pro. I'm debating whether to do the cable-chain or just use cable-ties. Subbed!
Yet again you come through with the goods! Thanks for spending the time to share this with us.
I'm getting the Ender 3 as my first ever 3D Printer...! Can't wait till arrives.! Already have printing MODs to do when I set it all up. Nice quality of life parts.
Top video mate...Very simple to follow
I cant wait fir the BLtouch..... I recently just bought one for ender 3 but i have no wiring experience cant wait for that awsome video
Should be in the next couple of weeks.
that's sold me on the ender 3 (vs cr10). i like the bigger print bed of the cr10, but with these mods the ender3 (also being newer) will be the better option for my needs. thanks!
Thank you. Keep up good work sir!
I was on the fence about getting this. Watching this video I feel like if there are problems most are going to be managable. Thanks and you gained a sub today!
I have been looking at getting an Ender 3 and this video was reassuring for me after watching Angus do his review. I was impressed by this video and hit like, subscribe and the bell straight after viewing.
Thanks for this, really appreciated!
I am about to order one, and I was trying to think of what my first few prints should be, and this is perfect.
That was amazing and very ingenious with the fan mods. Great video
awesome video my friend, after all your reviews, I have a ender 3 coming in a couple of weeks/months depending on the covid shipping process. Thanks for getting me started.
Side mount bracket for the spool is way better than the little extender attachment, moves whole spool to next to the feeder. Also the spool reel inserts so the spool spins on its axis.
Spool reel inserts, got link? Also i was wondering if the side mount is better or not since the angle of the feed will change with the amount of filament left.
@@CluelessSi It's still much better on the side. Way less of a harsh angle and so the filament doesn't wear away the extruder plastic. I also suggest an all metal extruder as well.
These are some nice finds. The filament guides made a huge difference!
Great vid. This printer could work great with the FormBox.
Love this, wish we could print a fan blade, the hot end fan melted when a threaded part came loose and oozed a ton of filament through and killed the fan
I mounted my Roll of Filament on the left side and that works perfectly !!!!
Wow, Nice project :-)
Thanks for sharing :-)
"Let's remove these."
TT: Snaps them off.
Me: Has to get a jackhammer and a blowtorch...
I has similar Z axis grinding when I built my Ender 3, I found that losening the screws that hold the Z-axis wheels on did the trick for me.
Nice upgrades! Can't wait to get my printer and get them done and installed. Sub'd
Nice video, I just got my Ender 3 and will be trying all these mods. Happy New Year!
Thank you for the really useful video.
I just got my first printer and it's an Ender 3. I've been watching these excellent vids for the guidance and information on what to do :)
Fan guard printed and fixed in place :) Now to continue with this vid and printing and fixing :D
Thank you for these absolutely excellent videos!
You're welcome, thanks for watching.
@@TeachingTech you may know now but the reason the z motor binds is the bracket isn't bent perfectly square. Reshape the bracket to a perfect 90 degrees and you won't need the spacers
My first printer is the Ender 3 aswel. Had it for some time now and think I have it running just as it should be. They can be a temprimental beast for sure but the results for an entry level printer are astounding.
Hey I just wanted to Thank You for your Ender 3 videos I just set it up today and I've printed 5 of your 7 upgades and they all came out pretty good.
Glad to hear.
Thank you Michael these seem to be some really good upgrades. I'll be getting my ender today in the mail. I just got my neighbor one Monday and I want to make sure I get him in the right direction. It's his first printer. I have 4 of my machines working on these upgrades as I speak for when mine comes in. I think it would be convenient to just add them as I build it. So thank you for another awesome video my friend. There always very helpful.
Thanks Bobby, great feedback. I appreciate it.
@@TeachingTech I dont know why I haven't seen anyone using the build surface like a Easypeelzy. I haven't stuck mine to the build plate I just use the clips to hold it. When my print is finished just like the Easypeelzy I take it off an twist it a little and the prints pop right off just like the Easypeelzy.
Found this while doing research on what printers to buy as a beginner. I'll definitely take these into consideration should I get the Ender 3.
Great ! Thanks ! Your explananations are super clear !
Really excellent video 👍
Super helpful and I appreciate that you actually show each step, disassemble and assemble. One thing...I wonder if it would be helpful to regularly recommend that the printer be unplugged before working on it...?
Great video! Had my Ender 3 for a while but have only upgraded it with the Petsfang and extruder filament guide. Going to do almost all the mods you have linked to now! :D
Awesome, thanks for watching.
Your videos are simple and easy to understand. 👍👍👍
Thanks for this it was very informative i have one on order and these will be my first experiments.....well done 👍
Thanks for watching and happy printing :)
Thanks for making this video. I'd like to add one caution about using that filament guide on the extruder. Over time it becomes loose and during a print it can come off the metal bracket and jam up the filament causing the extruder to start skipping misfeed. This happened to me several times. I solved it by drilling out the hole for the filament in the extruder arm where the filament normally goes through to slide a short piece of Bowden tube through. The hole is sized so that the short piece of tube is a tight enough fit to keep it from moving. The tube is long enough to clear the threaded Z rod and is pushed far enough in through the extruder arm so that it's almost touching the filament feed rollers to minimize flexing of the filament which is especially important when printing with flexible material such as TPU and Nylon.
Great tip, thank you.
Very helpful video. Cheers :)
Nice video clip, keep it up , thank you for sharing :)
I just got the ender 3 and it’s amazing! I also have a Cr-10! The ender is very great for starting. I had no fails so far, it’s first print was amazing! And the second print was flexible, yes... this $200 printer can print flexible!!! It’s so cool! I definitely recommend this printer!!
Glad to hear your experience is so positive.
I'm getting my Ender 3 next week. These items will be my first build. This being my first 3D printer. I will implement your ideas. I am an HP certified Printer Tech and know the value of making these modifications to make the printer last longer. Thank you for your video.
Subbed! Thanks for the video. Snagged mine on Prime Day for $159 USD. Look forward to future videos.
Thank you for telling me about the z axis spacers! I've been struggling with it jamming all day.
Trying to print a mini figure and every time it would get to the head, the z axis would jam and wreck it. Finally I can get it to work!
I know this is old now, but the bracket isn't bent a perfect 90 degrees is why that motor was binding.
Maybe. But the real problem is that the bracket comes pre-assembled onto the motor, and most people just screw the bracket to the frame. If the bracket is loosened from the motor before it is screwed to the frame, and then the motor tightened down on the bracket, it lines up perfectly with the frame and shims are not needed.
Thanks! Those are amazing upgrades! great for newbie like me..
These are all great and if I get this I will print all of these except the last one. The past one is complicated and there is an easier print on thingyverse that just clip's on to the bottom of the turbo fan to direct the flow better. It's much easier to print to
I have been looking into the Ender 3 Pro for a while now. Literally just bought it as I'm watching your video. However, not from amazon. I went on a site called Banggood and they have the Pro model for 206.00, 30.00 dollars cheaper than on Amazon. They also have a coupon that expires on September 15th, and the shipping was free too! All in all I paid 194.00 for the whole thing!
I reviewed the site and it looks like a reputable company so fingers crossed. Thank you for the inspiration! I will join the Ender gang soon.
Excellent, getting mine on Sunday 😀 cheers
Good luck, it seems to a nice printer
Awesome video thanks for the info!
Thank you very much for the links for the upgrades
No problem. Planning a follow up with more printable upgrades now that the printer has been in the wild for longer.
Teaching Tech I just got my ender 3 from Amazon 3 days ago. Used it the 1st time last night did the test print.Now going to start on the upgrades listed above.The cable guard is pretty cool looking.thanks again
Nice upgrades, thanks.
Great video my printer arrives in 3 days, first thing I will do after assembly is to follow this tutorial upgrade. Quality explanations and camera angles, keep it up
Did you get your printer yet? How did it go?
@@carlnikolov yes I got my printer, from the moment I unpack it I knew it was quality, all the materials feels really solid and all the parts were nicely pack and organise. I took me about an hour to assemble , was really easy I just followed youtube tutorial, The printer itself is really good printing and I already made the 4 upgrades with self printed parts. I am a 3d artist so I am, having plenty fun creating things and printing them out. I recommend anyone this printer. is really amazing for the price.
@@puzzlemagnet1957 are you using cura design program?
@@carlnikolov I use cura only to set the prints, for my 3d creations I use autodesk Maya, I am a professional of the 3d modeling industry
Great vid man i'm trying to find the one with the drawer for the front / under carriage part.. I think it was one of your videos
thanks for your videos!
Great informative video.. Thank you.. Question, I am considering the Ender 3 but I see there is a pro version as well.. Should I spend the extra for the pro version or get the normal Ender 3?
Amazing video!
Thank you for your video!!!!
Great video 👍
Good video many thanks
Great Video! Thanks!
i love your intor :P
for the one to fix the exposed PCB behind the LCD screen you can use the same bolts
Very helpful, thanks
Thanks for watching.
U should print yourself a T handle for ur allen wrench it helps alot when working on the printer
nice video mate
There is one more mod. Tool holder that goes on the top of the printer to hold allen keys and scraper.
Good suggestion.
Ayyyy
Great video mate! Very helpful. Is there a good upgrade for the actual printing surface on Ender 3 because mine came with a few bubbles and I've had trouble getting some out, so I'll have trouble leveling.
Great upgrades. However, can you provide a file link for each upgrade shown? I find many useful and cannot locate the file for printing.
Thanks
Rich
Awesome video... thanks.
Thanks for watching.
I've bought the anycubic ultrabase for my ender 3 it's the best surface I've tried. There's one ultrabase for the ender 3 listed on the creality store on aliexpress. That's going to be my next go to
I have one sitting around, I'll probably put it on for my BLtouch video. Stay tuned.
very helpful - thanx
Great video
the z axis binding can be fixed by flipping the rod and loosen the brass colored part and tightening it after. fixed the binding in my ender 3 v1 but i may print the part in the future if binding ever occurs
What is your opinion on side feeding the spool instead of the brackets to guide the filament, I've booked marked all you vids, I'm inpressed by the quality of your videos. thank you
Thanks about that! I have the same issue with the Z-motor not being aligned (which disallows the motor to push the X-axis bar).
However, I also have an issue with the bed not being flat, which is a problem (not super fan of buying a glass as everyone else).
Automatic bed levelling in an option that can fix that without resorting to glass.
good video and i realy like the upgrade parts after i build it and do the test print after adding more line so it makes a full test print i will be printing all the upgrade parts be for i do anything els the biggest thing i did not like about seeing this 3d printer was no back cover for the lcd screen i allmost did not buy it just due to that alone so i am so happy to find a cover all the parts are good big upgrades thanks a lot for listing them if u can list more parts i can print would be a big help
Well done
Excellent
Good video, but in need of some updates... (1) The fan guard has been updated with vertical fins to avoid needing support during printing, (2) The PCB LCD cover has been modified to allow using the factory screws, (3) The slide on filament guide has numerous complaints of squeaking noises, and failure to remain attached
Great Video.
I’m glad you mentioned the bltouch, I’ve not used one before, in your opinion are they better than induction sensors? I’m off to watch the review video you did now thanks.and to check Thingiverse if there is anything for an induction sensor as that’s all I have at the moment and I love auto bed levelling. Looking forward to that video. Cheers
I have a BLtouch on my Cocoon Create Touch and an inductive PINDA probe on my Prusa MK3. Both work great. I suppose the advantage for the BLtouch is that it doesn't need a metal bed, which is a strong consideratuion if you are printing on glass or mirror.
Great video! How did you make/buy the tt display on your wall? Looks amazing!
This is the video you are looking for: th-cam.com/video/kLtnRwV2jRk/w-d-xo.html
8:19 I literally just hotglued a second blower flan with a shroud to the other side makes a big difference
the petsfang is meant to be printed flat with supports from the base only. There are six channels inside that might not print right upright.
@johnnysimon Hey man can you point me towards which petsfang to use? I can't find the correct one to print
13:08, Make sure you dont move the axis too fast - it lit up the LCD when you moved the bed back. Do it slowly, otherwise you risk damaging the drivers or motherboard.
You're totally right. Normally I'm more careful with this.
@@TeachingTech it's because moving it too fast, the motor generates more than 24 volts at enough current to damage the components
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!
can u direct me to the fan duct you are using as its not in the petsfang files thankyou keep up he great videos
I think the lcd cover with the hole is my version of the design, does it have “The Defpom” on it?
I can't see it in the STL. The source file is linked in the description.
Love this printer, had some really good prints despite being new to 3D printing but will be making some of these upgrades soon. I've printed quite a few lithophanes for friends and family. Love how simple but effective different material thicknesses can be when backlit. I'm new to 3D printing but made this nightlight for my son using the same principles: @t