https://www.crealityexperts.com/news daily 0.75 2023-11-22 https://www.crealityexperts.com/news/ender-3-v3-ke-released monthly 0.5 2023-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7dda8c38-e878-4892-b046-206ff19b5ad8/ender3v3ke_transparentbg.png News - Creality Ender 3 V3 KE Released! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.crealityexperts.com/news/2023/8/17/creality-ender-3-v3-se-announced monthly 0.5 2023-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/4881c525-1c99-4d4a-999d-3eec146541c8/Ender3V3SE.png News - Creality Ender 3 V3 SE: Creality's Newest Entry-Level 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e62f17d3-d737-4fe0-9786-32574ea955d4/Ender3V3SE_rails.jpg News - Creality Ender 3 V3 SE: Creality's Newest Entry-Level 3D Printer - Make it stand out The linear rails on the Y axis are a new addition to Creality’s Ender 3 series. https://www.crealityexperts.com/news/2023/2/3/creality-cr-m4-new-large-format-printer monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ac1edf44-f610-4478-85b9-c810eaca4b08/cooling.png News - Creality announces the CR-M4, a new large-format 3D printer to replace the CR-10 Max - Make it stand out The CR-M4 features an updated fan duct that routes the air around the nozzle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2797a355-f18a-48e3-b16d-fd5be7aa6bf0/CR-10+Max.jpg News - Creality announces the CR-M4, a new large-format 3D printer to replace the CR-10 Max - Make it stand out Creality’s previous iteration in the large format category, the CR-10 Max. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9d63ac7a-955c-423d-94f9-fa88c45657f3/sprite.jpg News - Creality announces the CR-M4, a new large-format 3D printer to replace the CR-10 Max - Make it stand out The CR-M4 uses the Sprite extruder with auto bed leveling, which is a very reliable combination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/37430cc8-1913-49bf-8776-b98d8d4b389c/linearRails.png News - Creality announces the CR-M4, a new large-format 3D printer to replace the CR-10 Max - Make it stand out Linear rails are typically more reliable than previous motion systems, but they only appear on the Y axis here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5e5eaca0-fbcd-4c8f-8a75-5d4570d8a13f/bed.png News - Creality announces the CR-M4, a new large-format 3D printer to replace the CR-10 Max - Make it stand out The flexible bed is an improvement over the CR-10 Max, but we still think part removal will be a challenge, especially with larger parts with a lot of surface on the bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/823fa967-91f8-4989-92d5-116e9e852331/main.jpg News - Creality announces the CR-M4, a new large-format 3D printer to replace the CR-10 Max - Make it stand out The new Creality CR-M4 includes a number of updates over its predecessor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/418f02be-6f72-4008-a203-7318c4e7206a/hotend.png News - Creality announces the CR-M4, a new large-format 3D printer to replace the CR-10 Max - Make it stand out The volcano style high flow hot-end will be a nice feature if you are printing with larger nozzles at higher flow rates. https://www.crealityexperts.com/news/2021/9/4/overture-releases-new-eco-pla-containing-a-mix-of-recycled-filament monthly 0.5 2022-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1631922229856-6QL8GR3WB73M3RCRXWO5/Eco_PLA_3_480x480.jpg News - Overture releases new Eco-PLA containing a mix of recycled filament - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1631922368929-RQ9ZC8FKYJC5GPELMGQH/2021-09-05+22.15.48.jpg News - Overture releases new Eco-PLA containing a mix of recycled filament - Make it stand out We liked the rougher matte surface finish of this filament since it makes the layer lines harder to see https://www.crealityexperts.com/comparisons daily 0.75 2024-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625714827443-VQVENR1DMV2Q1L0NUXFZ/daba57348f31a52a2ec26d4a760627b8.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out All models of the Ender 3 ship in many parts to reduce the size of the packaging. Assembly will typically take about an hour to complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112844559-WFJYPI0HKWHVLHPVVEJV/Ender3V2Screen.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out All three Ender 3 models use an integrated screen that mounts on the right side of the printer (Ender 3 V2 screen shown here). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625723352405-IVKY8O4SAF1I75I86V75/Screenshot+2021-07-08+004856.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 Screen is larger and has a more modern user interface. Both screens are operated using the knob below the screen. (image from https://www.creality3dofficial.com/) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112680677-5R6V4FDHL7AQ8N8N611A/Ender3V2BeltTensioner_1.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Built in belt tensioners on the Ender 3 V2 allow you to very easily tighten the belts if needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112989953-FF6EZSPP0LVD1QKEAR36/Ender3V2BedKnobs.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Pro and V2’s thick central beam ensures smooth travel for the print bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626147152145-FPZMA4XZVQJ5OG0NAKZ0/cr10fan.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The base CR-10 fan routes air to only one side of the nozzle, causing inconsistent overhang results depending on the print orientation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626147027830-3JXAJIXHOJIU0QMP11ER/ender3maxfan.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max has a dedicated fan for each side of the nozzle. This is our preferred configuration since the air is routed directly to the nozzle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626148315379-TNR4W34NGMC9IWDY30DE/filamentRunout.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max and CR-10 V2 include a filament runout sensor, which pauses the print to allow you to load more filament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626150679570-G01CNX9C49LU7XPITYQ8/metalExtruder.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out A premium metal extruder is included on the Ender 3 Max and the CR-10 V2. This upgrade can be installed onto the base CR-10 as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626147486346-91Q9BHDIVNITTM9367UD/cr-10v2dualleads.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The CR-10 V2 includes a lead screw and motor on both sides of the printer, but we do not notice significant improvements in quality from this update. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626147659241-IJFFKAHQZU2OMNFTQNCC/cr10v2_bars.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out the CR-10 V2 also features stabilizing bars. These improve the stability of the printer for especially tall prints, but otherwise do not substantially impact quality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626148447838-9OQMR80743DAA5S4UFR8/04072935-16ae-46b6-a3d8-1ce686031ec8.44d6ca542b756ab70b0bb48440eb11a2.jpeg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out All three printers are fairly easy to assemble, with the entire top assembly shipped as a single piece (Ender 3 Max is pictured here) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626147137018-8C96967EVQQLWV3LA8MR/cr10v2fan.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The CR-10 V2 uses a single larger fan, and the enclosure contains ducting to route the air to both sides of the hot end. The righthand fan is routed to the hot end and is not used for part cooling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629783531231-BYE0VME7P9WF6VAOJIZ6/Screenshot+2021-07-23+004236.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1630298256419-UYAPNOD82ZTXGX42YJ3X/ender3V2_airflow.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 fan routes air to only one side of the nozzle, which can cause inconsistent overhang results depending on the print orientation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626148447838-9OQMR80743DAA5S4UFR8/04072935-16ae-46b6-a3d8-1ce686031ec8.44d6ca542b756ab70b0bb48440eb11a2.jpeg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max is mostly pre-assembled, with only four pre-assembled components that are easy to connect together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626150679570-G01CNX9C49LU7XPITYQ8/metalExtruder.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out A premium metal extruder is included on the Ender 3 Max. This upgrade can be installed onto the Ender 3 V2 as well, but it is a welcome addition to the stock printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625714827443-VQVENR1DMV2Q1L0NUXFZ/daba57348f31a52a2ec26d4a760627b8.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 ships in many pieces, and takes much longer to put together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626147027830-3JXAJIXHOJIU0QMP11ER/ender3maxfan.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max has a dedicated fan for each side of the nozzle. This is our preferred configuration since the air is routed to both sides of the nozzle for even part cooling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1605492486602-Q4V3KDV8ZTN3I8RS792U/Ender3V2_TestPrint3_Detail.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1630300024287-XXKKM6ESZU58FHFC6RIE/enderMaxV2LCD.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max uses the older style LCD with a smaller screen and text-based interface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1605492455299-0I0VQIJIL0C7RV33BU3L/Ender3V2_TestPrint1.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626148315379-TNR4W34NGMC9IWDY30DE/filamentRunout.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max comes with a filament runout sensor, which pauses the print to allow you to load more filament if you run out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1605492456039-J5RPCU7NEMUFKMWGVQI8/Ender3V2_TestPrint2.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6a470b18-7a4a-452b-b918-97255bd3ea70/2022-03-04+21.11.37.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The inside of the Ender 3 S1 extruder shows the dual drive extruder gears and the internal gearing to improve torque. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/57a7e2a2-e617-4f53-894f-0fa17bb5e09c/2022-02-24+00.49.16.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The adhesion on the Ender 3 S1 bed is impressive, which is extremely helpful when printing parts with many small features on the first layer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/09b427e3-5383-4c1a-a56d-e7b82fc5a240/2022-02-22+20.21.30.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 S1 is mostly pre-assembled, with only four pre-assembled components that are easy to connect together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a8761e54-9913-4330-a65b-4a55d1f62a41/Screenshot+2022-03-08+001043.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The plastic Ender 3 V2 Bowden extruder is known to break, however it is fairly easy to replace it with an all-metal extruder assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e1ef9dce-3e51-41db-82bf-7ba468489345/2022-03-09+10.28.48.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out We accidentally damaged the bed by printing a part too close. While this was our fault, glass is more tolerant to these kinds of mistakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625714827443-VQVENR1DMV2Q1L0NUXFZ/daba57348f31a52a2ec26d4a760627b8.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 ships in many pieces, and takes much longer to put together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ca74db3a-3d13-456a-aad7-5ee94d9cba21/extruderHotendBowden.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out On the Ender 3 V2, the extruder is located on the side of the printer, and is connected to the extruder with a long PTFE tube. This is known as a Bowden extruder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7d24d453-0a50-4d1e-be75-5334dfe20e8b/2022-03-04+21.06.24.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The new Ender 3 S1 hotend has a breakout board where all of the components are connected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6a470b18-7a4a-452b-b918-97255bd3ea70/2022-03-04+21.11.37.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out We are concerned that some of the parts under tension, like the filament release arm, may break over time. However, these parts are under less stress from the spring compared to the Ender 3 V2 due to the smaller lever arm. If these parts were to fail, accessing and replacing them is substantially more difficult than the Ender 3 V2 extruder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2859fccc-0959-468d-85d7-cc0a4e0dfadd/2022-03-06+23.30.42.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out On the Ender 3 S1, the extruder and hot end are located directly next to one another, and no connecting tube is needed. This is known as a direct drive extruder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3db7bc0f-e1cf-43b1-b001-9ec476bb242a/2022-03-07+02.08.42.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Removing parts is very easy with the Ender 3 S1, since you can remove the bed and bend it to loosen the parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/152a5249-5428-4cd2-8c54-817a4aaef452/2022-05-27+23.13.06.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Prusa MK3S+ uses an inductive probe for auto-bed leveling, mounted to the side of the assembly (see the red LED). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/427c1fe7-3b12-4cb6-ac28-8b784e9a934e/2236.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e465d548-9354-47d6-a283-916f854bd616/2022-06-26+13.20.51.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Prusa MK3S+(left) and Ender 3 S1 (right) both produced very good quality prints. The Prusa print had a bit more stringing, but this is likely easily solvable by calibrating retraction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1de274c3-b247-4b0d-9a7b-fac0ebc62c73/2022-06-16+00.32.40.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out We were happy with the adhesion of Prusa’s PEI bed; it is able to handle small parts without adhesion issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/76f12254-7431-4170-bdaa-2e07d3cdc546/2022-06-17+02.07.17.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Like other Creality 3D printers, the Ender 3 S1 uses a set of 3 pulleys to stabilize each of the axes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/54f6fe88-7384-4872-a110-41f8815475e5/2022-02-22+20.24.05.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/99f06bb8-cc63-4563-bef2-adf6e0a7088e/2022-06-12+13.43.08.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9dbc4f8e-13b9-41a8-b2db-68671ecabd48/2022-06-16+00.30.10.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/dffef7bb-0be1-407c-84fe-83a73bc06520/2022-06-16+00.32.22.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Prusa Mk3S+ uses linear rails to ensure all axes are very rigid. We didn’t notice a quality difference due to the linear rails, but we expect them to require less maintenance over time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/53c4305e-6a58-49d0-a6a0-3e88924fa4f0/2022-06-12+13.42.55.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out This starship model is a good test of overhang performance and the print alignment across layers. Both printers excelled at Z alignment, and the Prusa MK3S+(left) did a bit better with the overhangs than the Ender 3 S1 Pro (right). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/58cccdf4-3f2a-42ca-a73b-fc8a2073278c/2022-06-12+13.43.23.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/26b853b5-bf29-4f13-ab1d-c95929a4d3b7/Screenshot+2022-07-30+172451.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 S1 knob-controlled screen (left) versus the Ender 3 S1 Pro touch screen (right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/591ecc37-fb60-4a49-a9dc-585fbe18337b/2022-02-24+12.07.22.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The direct drive extruder is able to handle small details like the ones in this print without any stringing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e7cacedc-1a88-4437-a3d5-ce4428a58333/spriteFanFlow.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 S1 and S1 Pro Sprite hot end uses a larger front-mounted fan that is close to the nozzle, allowing more air to flow to the part to cool it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5b4bddb6-f734-4986-af1e-b2ce90e60651/2022-02-22+21.16.46.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both the S1 and The S1 Pro use the direct drive Sprite extruder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/be794f71-4d26-468e-b117-361706646241/2022-02-22+20.24.05.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 ships in many pieces, and takes much longer to put together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d423adfa-de73-4149-8ba9-5b95b29135bf/2022-06-12+13.42.55.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out This starship model shows the great overhang performance of the Ender 3 S1 hot end and cooling fan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6a470b18-7a4a-452b-b918-97255bd3ea70/2022-03-04+21.11.37.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Opening the sprite extruder reveals a durable two-gear extruder which provides improved grip on the filament. The lever arm assembly is plastic which may be a failure point, but the new extruder arm is not under as much tension as the previous Ender 3 extruder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/04b7fb25-e02f-4c1c-a48a-c7876fd762dd/2022-06-26+13.20.51.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out A 3D benchy test print showing a smooth surface finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d0fac371-1bc0-4baf-9572-a00fa2a2dbfb/Ender-3v2ne0-7.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The updated LCD includes a convenient preview image of the print, but otherwise is very similar to the Ender 3 V2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/86ae1f05-f0d4-46e4-bbcd-7faf7b6ed327/ender3v3ke_hotend.jpeg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The higher flow hot-end allows for faster printing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e046126d-4b4c-47dc-a0e7-96fafb045d00/51OUIm2lWbL._SL1000_.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Entire gantry portion of the printer comes preassembled, making the assembly process much easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652178305309-BQVOLMSX418DAXQXH07Y/Ender3V2Screen.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 series signature is the side mounted LCD screen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625723352405-IVKY8O4SAF1I75I86V75/Screenshot+2021-07-08+004856.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 Screen is larger and has a more modern user interface. Both screens are operated using the knob below the screen. (image from https://www.creality3dofficial.com/) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/03141ab2-466f-46bb-996d-e47587aa7858/2022-02-22+21.16.46.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The new Sprite direct drive extruder is the most substantial change for the Ender 3 S1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/160f7beb-fb45-442d-aef6-a2a554ca0b20/Ender3V3SE-23.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE’s direct drive extruder (enclosure was removed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112680677-5R6V4FDHL7AQ8N8N611A/Ender3V2BeltTensioner_1.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Built in belt tensioners on the Ender 3 V2 allow you to very easily tighten the belts if needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625714827443-VQVENR1DMV2Q1L0NUXFZ/daba57348f31a52a2ec26d4a760627b8.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 ships in many parts to reduce the size of the packaging. Assembly will typically take about an hour to complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fff89f58-9621-4124-9a13-658d15ee108f/Ender-3v2ne0-4.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The magnetic PC steel bed is durable, and can be removed and bent to make it easy to remove completed parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/208e60d4-a0d1-4bd6-aff7-4672090f1312/ender3v3ke_fan.jpeg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Dual cooling fans improve overhang performance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f0a1bc4d-9cf1-4691-a14a-e2e0f88a208a/ender3neoheatsink.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Neo has a new heat sink to improve the cooling of the cold side of the hot-end https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112989953-FF6EZSPP0LVD1QKEAR36/Ender3V2BedKnobs.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Pro adds minor improvements, such as a larger central beam and larger leveling knobs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/913c823a-ca59-4b15-bc6b-14bd1e7eac1d/IMG_3629.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out A sample Benchy print from the Ender 2 Pro without any modifications. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625714827443-VQVENR1DMV2Q1L0NUXFZ/daba57348f31a52a2ec26d4a760627b8.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out All models of the Ender 3 ship in many parts to reduce the size of the packaging. Assembly will typically take about an hour to complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ab03b2fa-763b-4e4f-8527-a5a682a1c592/3eidh0uee1g11.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out A sample Benchy print from the Ender 3 without any modifications. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/93e430fa-36de-471f-8022-c8db0704895b/51nsHw8pvFL._SL1001_.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out As an upgrade, we recommend installing more rigid springs to improve the bed leveling on these machines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627620195807-SPLJGI70F2Y76OQ3ZJPE/ender3Front.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3, like most Creality printers, has a Z extension on either side to support the gantry and print head. Only the left side includes a lead screw and motor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3786b929-7bea-4c24-a1c5-0198c3e0660c/IMG_3589.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 2 Pro’s print head is supported by a single Z extension on the left side, but we found that the gantry is still very rigid and it didn’t have a noticeable impact on quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524350402175-GLQ0PJXCWBMCWQ4F4YH0/CR-10_BowdenTube.JPG Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers use a Bowden style extruder that is separate from the hot-end. This single gear design is used on both the Ender 3 and Ender 2 Pro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/45925568-8241-4b73-aeff-4528761d432d/IMG_3619.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 2 Pro bed surface is magnetic and removable. By contrast, the Ender 3 surface is fused to the print bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b93519e5-9900-464f-899c-d9f06e8ccc6d/IMG_3618.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers use thinner springs which aren’t as effective at holding the printer level over a long period of time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/06d24087-413d-4e13-b733-4bffb058e0a1/IMG_3630.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Our first print using the included gcode file on the Creality Ender 2 Pro. The print looks perfect except for some minor stringing between the ears, which we didn’t see on other prints (this typically relates to retraction settings and is easily fixed). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/71c9b61c-8ac5-44a8-8fc1-6ac00ebe4638/falconEnder3.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out This Millennium Falcon print shows the details that the Creality Ender 3 is capable of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/95c8f3f6-7f48-4303-b622-2af4f6a45f72/IMG_3569.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 2 Pro ships in just a few parts and is much faster to assemble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c9ceab1a-7320-4271-9142-0c543d0ce318/carborundum.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers use the same carborundum glass build surface https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7bbe2ea6-5dce-499b-bc70-ac884c5a9804/ender3maxneoduallead.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max Neo includes dual Z lead screws that are coupled by a belt at the top to ensure they don’t become offset from each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8d299be2-19c8-45ae-bb2b-a04ad76f3458/enderMaxNeoaddons.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max Neo comes with belt tensioning knobs for the X and Y axis (Y shown) as well as a built in tool drawer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0d82dd44-e9c1-4935-b2f2-bf72c2116aaa/EnderneoAirflow.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max Neo fan routes air to only one side of the nozzle, which can cause inconsistent overhang results depending on the print orientation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1f850f75-1d6e-4e9b-8c2f-2a384e37271a/IMG_3675.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The original Ender 3 Max uses the standard Creality Bowden hot end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626150679570-G01CNX9C49LU7XPITYQ8/metalExtruder.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out A premium metal extruder is included on both printers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626148447838-9OQMR80743DAA5S4UFR8/04072935-16ae-46b6-a3d8-1ce686031ec8.44d6ca542b756ab70b0bb48440eb11a2.jpeg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers are shipped mostly pre-assembled, with only four pre-assembled components that are easy to connect together (Ender 3 Max shown here). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/120d4a85-cf4a-4893-b0ca-124801c18275/ender3maxfan.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max has a dedicated fan for each side of the nozzle. This is our preferred configuration since the air is routed to both sides of the nozzle for even part cooling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/aef64198-b152-4d42-a56c-64d5707c03e7/Ender3maxNeoHotend.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max Neo hot end includes a redesigned heatsink with longer fins with larger gaps to allow more air cooling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9beeebab-5103-4bd3-8886-5f79f66a9d54/enderMaxNeoLCD.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max uses the older style LCD with a smaller screen and text-based interface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2cae6645-17f9-4af5-aee3-e2e4680109a2/Ender3PlasticExtruder.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 extruder is plastic, and is prone to breaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/65fc4ece-a670-46f9-8fb9-2f3771ce499c/Ender3V2Parts.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 is shipped in many separate pieces, and takes about an hour to assemble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5d2108a4-1651-42fc-919b-8f63607eb377/IMG_3711.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 Neo uses an upgraded metal extruder which is much more reliable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/540ac947-1268-40f6-8d4c-a6af07e1f5b6/PXL_20221230_195837982.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 Neo uses the same LCD, but has a convenient new preview feature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/408f579f-6d14-4d6e-8cb0-8982feefb663/xyz_ender.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Like the Ender 3 V2, the Creality Ender 3 Neo has a moving bed for the Y axis, while the hot end moves laterally in the X direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/cc385e05-1bd0-425e-bc97-11367fd6dd18/PXL_20230114_020959223.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The new heat sink design on the Ender 3 V2 Neo provides superior cooling to the cold side of the hot end, which reduces the chance of a jam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d40346f2-171b-4c9c-9a9c-5563a50a5a9e/Repair-Parts-to-Have-on-Hand-for-Creality-Printers.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 uses a smaller heat sink with close fins that limit airflow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/70416363-5759-49f7-9619-657cd6003230/Ender3V2Assembly.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 Neo arrives almost entirely assembled and requires just a few steps to get up and running. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b9647fbb-0c73-409d-9c37-d896a64ad29e/PXL_20221230_192348744.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 Neo uses a PC coated bed, which has very good adhesion, but part removal can be difficult https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652093083759-PACV1RT1ZHSSO28UKCTH/CrealityEnder3V2.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The original Ender 3 V2 is a popular 3D printer with a large community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/70416363-5759-49f7-9619-657cd6003230/Ender3V2Assembly.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 Neo, like the Ender 3 S1, is easy to assemble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/57a7e2a2-e617-4f53-894f-0fa17bb5e09c/2022-02-24+00.49.16.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The PC steel bed found on both printers has very good adhesion, even for small features in the first layer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f0a1bc4d-9cf1-4691-a14a-e2e0f88a208a/ender3neoheatsink.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The redesigned heat sink on the Ender 3 V2 Neo provides more surface area for cooling, which reduces the chances of filament jamming due to filament melting too soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d4f36df2-2694-4a16-8114-289721a31fcc/neoHotEnd.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The updated Ender 3 V2 Neo hot end includes a CR-touch leveling sensor, the same sensor as is found on the Ender 3 S1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b868586e-a1b4-4fac-93c0-bb824a8d67b3/bowdenNeo.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 Neo uses a Bowden style extruder, where the extruder is mounted to the side of the printer instead of on the print head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5b4bddb6-f734-4986-af1e-b2ce90e60651/2022-02-22+21.16.46.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 S1 uses a direct drive extruder designed by Creality, named the Sprite extruder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2205d025-0dcf-419e-b7a0-5118258b861d/enderV2NeoPreview.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Neo has a new feature to show model previews before and during printing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1f6e4554-df9e-461c-97a7-af4f37f3e663/2022-03-09+10.28.48.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out However, it is more prone to damage from part removal if the part sticks too well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f8604e0c-efbe-496e-886d-37cc701464e3/Image_20221107_070417_466.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out We printed large numbers of parts with both 3D printers and were happy with their consistency. The parts above were printed on the Creality Ender 3 S1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a503d5f4-2850-431d-8e08-718bafdf1d9c/cr-touch.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 S1 CR-touch sensor uses a metal probe which senses the bed’s position by touching it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a4cc1e0a-9cd3-469b-a9f2-d5cf4aa7f917/2022-02-22+20.21.30.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Creality Ender 3 S1 before assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9c1a7383-3bc4-4b99-ac87-cd2a534e9ae6/2022-09-19+23.48.02.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Anycubic Kobra extruder uses a single gear extruder with an idler pulley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1120fc07-2902-4e1b-ac85-ce349e5f577a/2022-10-22+23.25.11.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e8552203-348d-4fb8-b5f5-ff0f08f7e949/2022-09-19+23.59.51.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Kobra cooling fan is mounted further away from the nozzle and is inside the extruder housing (extruder was removed for this photo). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8fb84252-ebdb-4749-aab9-1418f281c277/2022-09-19+23.57.36.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Kobra uses an inductive probe (in orange) which has no moving parts, and measures proximity to the metal in the print bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7c47f1b2-185c-4733-aaf1-5a7be4954c56/2022-03-04+19.43.51.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Sprite cooling fan has great airflow and is oriented close to the nozzle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1cc54edd-44b0-46b2-a792-9ec349481a64/2022-09-17+13.16.11.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/76f2eaf7-157c-4fc5-b241-f31459d06b3d/Screenshot+2022-11-09+234019.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/28864018-0a7e-4d34-a752-1703d4a9e8c9/2022-02-24+00.49.16.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/51209510-219f-4ab6-8943-f660715984dd/2022-02-23+00.25.09.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5099ea1c-f1a6-48ec-99e6-f7f36f092369/2022-10-22+23.25.42.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d160bb0c-b926-4a43-81fa-ee310e38c352/2022-09-15+22.12.30.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Anycubic Kobra before assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652182080133-ZZ1GBHC0BZ1J6J8RRSSK/2022-03-04%2B21.11.37.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Creality Sprite extruder uses a dual gear mechanism to provide improved filament grip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a5b71f70-44df-4874-8d2f-d6310565344a/cr10smartproassembly.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Assembly of both printers is fairly easy, since they are shipped almost fully assembled (CR-10 Smart Pro shown here). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/81570cab-3bd1-45de-a255-d0a19de5a653/2022-02-22%2B21.16.46.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers use the same direct drive extruder: the Sprite, designed in house by Creality. We have been happy with the quality and reliability of the Sprite so far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/06951e74-8669-4ab6-aec4-a1701aca2e1b/2022-03-09+10.28.48.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The PC coating on the Ender 3 S1 Plus is more susceptible to damage. This part of our bed was damaged from a part that stuck too well to the bed when we tried to remove it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5f571470-dfe5-4415-9502-73fe7ee2fd38/martPeiBed.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out PEI offers great adhesion and is much harder to damage. You can clean it with acetone to restore its adhesion as it loses adhesion over time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ceb1cc10-28e8-4733-8efb-1b4321648d50/cloud2.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Transform and resize the model as needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7359afff-c231-4866-b8f7-feb9edc3e502/cr-touch.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The CR-Touch auto bed leveling on both printers uses a more durable metal pin than the BL-Touch sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/4f67ce17-99a3-4256-adbb-b7ac25f4d6f0/cloud1.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Setting up the printer via a QR scan in the Creality Cloud app. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8ab07dbe-7280-43e1-afb1-66b63b1f9f62/cloud3.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Configure print settings directly within the app. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/75d1a799-24a7-494a-9665-37400ff5b24a/cloud1.5.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Find STL files to 3D print within the app. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/55a45f61-2fd8-467a-bf8d-a6dc4875b595/Ender3V2Neo.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Neo series printers both include a redesigned hot end with red accents, and include a number of nice-to-have updates compared to their predecessors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/dc73512b-5510-4f71-bcc8-8030562dfa89/PC+Steel.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 Neo uses a magnetic PC steel bed, which has great adhesion, but is more difficult to remove parts from. This type of bed is also more susceptible to damage than the carborundum bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/532f0414-4aa4-4ecd-a850-5ecd71307bfc/ender3neoheatsink.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Neo hot end features an updated heat sink to reduce jamming, which is a common cause of print failures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/99d6e804-224e-4d13-925c-057c3e7db651/ender3v2neopartpreview.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The more modern Ender 3 V2 screen still uses a knob controller, but is much larger and includes new features, like a 3D model preview. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/70416363-5759-49f7-9619-657cd6003230/Ender3V2Assembly.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c9ceab1a-7320-4271-9142-0c543d0ce318/carborundum.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Neo uses a carborundum glass bed, which provides great adhesion when hot and allows easy part removal when cooled. It’s important to keep it clean to maintain adhesion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0d82dd44-e9c1-4935-b2f2-bf72c2116aaa/EnderneoAirflow.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The redesigned Neo hot end still has a single cooling fan like its predecessors, despite the symmetrical enclosure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bdd1ece5-8b74-43f2-ad2b-e2610cd39560/bowdenNeo.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Most Ender 3 models, including the Neo series, use a Bowden extruder, which is separate from the hot end and feeds filament through a Bowden tube to the hot end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1a46ff85-2cfb-4937-9a38-74bba4e418c2/ender3OldLcd.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Neo uses a dated, smaller LCD screen, but it provides the same menu options as the newer screens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/408f579f-6d14-4d6e-8cb0-8982feefb663/xyz_ender.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers use the same Cartesian kinematics, where the bed provides one axis of motion while the hot end moves along a gantry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a5c9748b-e63d-4d8a-96f4-8b2651a946a5/PXL_20221226_185327082.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Neo includes an all-metal extruder, which is a welcome upgrade. The brass gear does tend to wear over time, but can be easily upgraded to a steel gear, which won’t wear out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1a46ff85-2cfb-4937-9a38-74bba4e418c2/ender3OldLcd.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Neo uses the same older monochrome screen found on the original Ender 3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/4b860f29-735e-4574-b0c8-c008d0ca1e23/PXL_20221230_182935568.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The updated Ender 3 Neo hot end with the CR-touch auto bed leveling sensor (left side). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/532f0414-4aa4-4ecd-a850-5ecd71307bfc/ender3neoheatsink.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The redesigned Ender 3 Neo heat sink helps reduce jamming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/06951e74-8669-4ab6-aec4-a1701aca2e1b/2022-03-09+10.28.48.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The PC spring steel bed on the Ender 3 V2 Neo is prone to damage, which is exacerbated by the fact that parts stick very well to the bed, even after it cools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bdd1ece5-8b74-43f2-ad2b-e2610cd39560/bowdenNeo.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/152a5249-5428-4cd2-8c54-817a4aaef452/2022-05-27+23.13.06.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Prusa MK3S+ direct drive extruder drives filament within the print head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/624fa94e-c94f-4ebe-9c2c-1c17a282d3eb/2022-06-16+00.32.30.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The screen of the Prusa MK3S+ is limited, but the UI design and attention to detail make it easy to work with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7fa08c9b-cf87-447d-8edc-aeedf7b36241/2022-06-16+00.35.14.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bfed79f7-3016-4c39-8f5d-af5dfbf9180c/2023-01-23+22.56.15.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out In contrast, the Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo has a graphical LCD, which is easier to navigate and more pleasant to look at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/70416363-5759-49f7-9619-657cd6003230/Ender3V2Assembly.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1de274c3-b247-4b0d-9a7b-fac0ebc62c73/2022-06-16+00.32.40.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out We were very happy with the adhesion of Prusa’s PEI bed; it is able to handle small parts without adhesion issues, but parts can be removed fairly easily once it cools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1692275791460-R864693G7NKDAQ4CYEOM/Ender3V3SE_square.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Creality Ender 3 V3 SE was announced in August 2023, and represents a big step forward for entry-level 3D printers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5d2108a4-1651-42fc-919b-8f63607eb377/IMG_3711.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 Neo uses a Bowden extruder, which is comparatively more prone to jamming and less well-suited for printing flexible filament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f5fcda5a-ec65-4510-ad05-6cd466094e24/IMG_4346.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out We printed these test pieces at 175mm/s and were impressed with the high quality results https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3db7bc0f-e1cf-43b1-b001-9ec476bb242a/2022-03-07+02.08.42.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The PC spring steel bed found on both printers can be removed and flexed to aid in part removal. This is one of the better print bed surfaces available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/13ae6af9-50e1-4cd3-96ef-cf8ff73dad9d/Ender+3+V2+Neo.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both the Ender 3 V3 SE and Ender 3 V2 Neo (pictured) have a standard 220 x 220 x 250 mm (8.6 x 8.6 x 9.8 in) build volume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e62f17d3-d737-4fe0-9786-32574ea955d4/Ender3V3SE_rails.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE uses linear rods in the Y axis and has dual Z leadscrews, which should improve stability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/eb6505d9-3a9e-47de-8f5e-0a8686fd2853/Ender3V3SE_screen.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE includes an upgraded display that displays more information during the print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/29f96ed9-6d0e-4395-a161-f4745e18e9ee/IMG_4312.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE uses the direct-drive Sprite extruder, a substantial upgrade over previous entry-level Ender 3 models. (shown here with the enclosure removed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6a470b18-7a4a-452b-b918-97255bd3ea70/2022-03-04+21.11.37.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Opening the Sprite extruder reveals a durable two-gear extruder which provides improved grip on the filament. The lever arm assembly is plastic which may be a failure point, but the new extruder arm is not under as much tension as the previous Ender 3 extruder. We’ve never seen this extruder break. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d7aa25ab-a88d-4a46-916f-29e4af41d661/ender3V3S1Extruder.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE adds a new enclosure, and uses a slightly modified sprite extruder, but it does not appear to be different functionally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e62f17d3-d737-4fe0-9786-32574ea955d4/Ender3V3SE_rails.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE adds linear rails which provide more stability than the pulley system used on the S1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/eb6505d9-3a9e-47de-8f5e-0a8686fd2853/Ender3V3SE_screen.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out While still not a touch screen, the Ender 3 V3 adds many usability improvements to the LCD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/04b7fb25-e02f-4c1c-a48a-c7876fd762dd/2022-06-26+13.20.51.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out A 3D benchy test print showing a smooth surface finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d423adfa-de73-4149-8ba9-5b95b29135bf/2022-06-12+13.42.55.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out This starship model shows the great overhang performance of the Sprite hot end and cooling fan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/14e97bc4-1231-4279-8a47-30bed9d3e66a/IMG_4348.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out We printed this benchy at high speed in 30 minutes on the Ender 3 V3 and were very impressed with the quality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/be794f71-4d26-468e-b117-361706646241/2022-02-22+20.24.05.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 S1 is pictured here, but the parts of the Ender 3 V3 SE are similarly packaged https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e7cacedc-1a88-4437-a3d5-ce4428a58333/spriteFanFlow.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 S1 and Ender 3 V3 SE both feature a large front-mounted fan that is close to the nozzle, allowing air to flow to the part to cool it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5b4bddb6-f734-4986-af1e-b2ce90e60651/2022-02-22+21.16.46.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 S1’s Sprite extruder is not enclosed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/591ecc37-fb60-4a49-a9dc-585fbe18337b/2022-02-24+12.07.22.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The direct drive extruder is able to handle small details like the ones in this print without any stringing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6532cd76-4a2f-4295-af8d-9860c5cec4a0/IMG_4350.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers include automatic bed leveling, but the Ender 3 V3 SE has an extra strain-based sensor for setting the Z offset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b72e3a0a-0633-495c-af27-c1584a8ba8ee/IMG_4301.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE uses two Z lead screws, although both are driven by a single motor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d7aa25ab-a88d-4a46-916f-29e4af41d661/ender3V3S1Extruder.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers include a direct drive extruder, which is a huge improvement to these entry-level models. Direct drive extruders are more reliable and can print flexible filament much more easily than Bowden extruders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/287428af-4d70-4ee5-8093-043a8968a71c/IMG_4297.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers require some assembly, but arrive almost fully assembled—a big improvement over previous entry-level 3D printers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/4312fac7-20f9-4679-8ce8-993b578b5ae5/Ender3V3SE_screen.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Neither printer has a touchscreen, but both feature a color LCD that is modern and easier to use than older monochrome or text-based displays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/67e3d16e-4746-40c0-bfc3-0b6b5e77d56a/KobraNeo_7_1800x1800.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Kobra Neo comes with a PEI-coated bed, which we feel is superior to the PC-coated bed on the Ender 3 V3 SE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e6435b76-6f2e-48dc-8018-af4d07cd1224/Screenshot+2023-09-04+165053.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Bambu P1P hot end resembles a traditional volcano-style hot end, and uses a volcano nozzle which allows for more heat transfer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/67d587ed-cfef-48d4-bdc0-ee230409c7f5/2_4a4738cc-8e92-455e-82ab-f319c50b3423_800x.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out …while the Bambu P1P uses a much more basic monochrome text display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f29d6af5-a59a-4ef1-957b-8c3aa9366171/k1enclosurefan.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Creality K1 comes standard with an enclosure and an enclosure fan, features not found on the Bambu P1P. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1bc6dfe3-feb3-4ad8-be42-ad9ba2e252e7/coreXYDiagram.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out On a CoreXY configuration, the X and Y axis are controlled by two stationary motors, reducing the weight that needs to be moved and allowing faster acceleration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/50cc5f18-27cf-4f03-bab7-168956a5ae50/k1screen.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Creality K1 has a 4.3” touch screen… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b6e8689d-33da-4869-ad8d-cffa70b9d14c/k1_hotend.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Creality K1 uses a ceramic hot end which also supports a volcano nozzle. The heat sink isn’t pictured here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9aa51c3d-9641-4a39-a8a5-4ca288af1202/bambu_ams.png Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Bambu AMS (Automatic Material System) can be purchased separately for the Bambu P1P. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fec7c734-fd6b-41b6-8d87-e51064ee328e/Ender3V3SE-08.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out This display, on the Ender 3 V3 SE, is more advanced than many of Creality’s older printers, but it’s less capable than the touchscreen display on the KE model. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/509d5040-24f1-4b5e-971f-173cf409ca75/Ender3V3SE-44.jpg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1702656561600-WHM2AUS3IKPTE92MCLSP/CrealityEnder3V3KE.jpeg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/518f5e19-9e1d-4b7c-9bfe-b1faed594cf2/Ender3V3SE-45.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a57c9a73-178f-4824-b583-cccfa485829e/Ender3V3SE-19.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/24534329-c476-4d47-ba08-ab642197e7cb/IMG_4346.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Even at high print speeds, these printers can produce great prints. These parts were printed at 175 mm/s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/340bf60c-3deb-46e3-9ae1-0c99f49d9cb5/IMG_4354.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Illustration of the part cooling inconsistencies of the SE model. The only difference in these prints is the orientation on the print bed. The KE model appears to have more comprehensive part cooling and should give consistent results no matter how the part is oriented. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2f554ccb-3b66-4b95-99bb-4efdc79dc584/CrealityEnder3V3KE_Rail.jpeg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The KE model includes a linear rail on the X axis, which should reduce vibration at high print speeds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fcc87a26-23ba-48eb-b682-94bf564d75d7/CrealityEnder3V3KE_PartCooling.jpeg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The KE uses a dual part cooling fan design that is more effective than the single fan on the SE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7d41e4c8-0467-4d1f-aaba-9089506eea6c/Ender3V3SE-28.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers feature linear rods for the Y axis, which reduces vibration at high speeds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6e6f5164-9627-46d0-b157-1c35a5ea7998/Ender3V3SE-32.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The two Z lead screws are driven by a single motor and are connected with a rubber belt at the top of the printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/77bd96bc-a4b4-4375-9c75-ada3d54fbb27/Ender3V3SE-12.jpg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6754a6b2-00fd-43d7-86c8-bc6aa453b153/Ender3V3SE-39.jpg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5ff1cf72-5866-460c-936a-984f7accc325/Ender3V3SE-40.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers use the Sprite direct drive extruder, which we’ve found to be reliable and easy to use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7a9714d9-7c9a-485c-8c92-2c2e3d31aee4/CrealityEnder3V3KE_Hotend.jpeg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The hotend on the KE can heat to 300° C, enabling the use of high-temperature filament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1957b541-3b82-43a3-9442-276429afb25d/AnkerMakeM5C-21.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers feature direct drive extruders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3a49e0d3-a28c-40b0-b78b-03282b5c417f/Ender3V3SE-43.jpg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1697403032670-NIAWCILLW231QB2BNTM5/AnkerMakeM5C-29.jpg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ce70fcfe-277f-4a41-9b2e-da90f3afdb86/AnkerMake_M5C_7.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The AnkerMake M5C is controlled almost completely using a smartphone app, and doesn’t have a built-in display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/034d6dca-d9ed-4b8a-ba7b-f527fe78db94/AnkerMakeM5C-01.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The AnkerMake M5C caught our eye as a competitor to the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a57c9a73-178f-4824-b583-cccfa485829e/Ender3V3SE-19.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers have a magnetic, flexible bed which can be removed from the machine to aid in part removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a3d95f67-c937-4008-9ad4-de27972c7615/AnkerMakeM5C-25.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The textured PEI bed surface on the AnkerMake M5C is superior to the textured PC bed surface on the Ender 3 V3 SE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fec7c734-fd6b-41b6-8d87-e51064ee328e/Ender3V3SE-08.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Creality Ender 3 V3 SE uses a traditional controller with a 3.2” display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/518f5e19-9e1d-4b7c-9bfe-b1faed594cf2/Ender3V3SE-45.jpg Printer Comparisons - Creality Ender 3 V3 SE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1697403868242-SWJJ21P7AMZV965MY8UA/AnkerMakeM5C-27.jpg Printer Comparisons - AnkerMake M5C https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/509f77f7-04c6-4890-a3b2-283314c50a25/AnkerMake_M5C_2.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out This intricate model took approximately 9 hours to print on the AnkerMake M5C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/99b96a6a-b6b8-490b-920c-a449a167f5c1/AnkerMake_M5C_5.jpg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bdfc1c85-57b0-4abf-88ba-99b2ee860d90/AnkerMake_M5C_6.jpg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7d41e4c8-0467-4d1f-aaba-9089506eea6c/Ender3V3SE-28.jpg Printer Comparisons - Creality Ender 3 V3 SE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1697403355561-S0NL7MAQ2IAWYKVCBV1K/AnkerMakeM5C-14.jpg Printer Comparisons - AnkerMake M5C https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6e6f5164-9627-46d0-b157-1c35a5ea7998/Ender3V3SE-32.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE only has one Z motor, but uses it to drive two Z axis rods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0a7282bc-ff74-4fdc-b19e-1b04038d197e/Ender3V3SE-06.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out In contrast to the wireless connectivity of the M5C, the Ender 3 V3 SE requires you to transfer gcode files to the printer using an SD card or direct USB-C connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7ad4b4c2-c90a-4b9f-a188-48b54378332e/AnkerMakeM5C-04.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out We sliced and printed this Benchy model using the AnkerMake smartphone app—no computer required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b8774a9e-1ee8-4a86-a7d9-6799bed25799/AnkerMakeM5C-22.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The all-metal hot end on the AnkerMake M5C allows you to print high-temperature materials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ac4271eb-b051-490a-a9ee-8885eaae2369/anycubic-kobra-2-neo-feature-2.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Kobra 2 Neo has superior part cooling, with ducts on both sides of the nozzle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6e6f5164-9627-46d0-b157-1c35a5ea7998/Ender3V3SE-32.jpg Printer Comparisons - Ender 3 V3 SE Dual Z Screws https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7d41e4c8-0467-4d1f-aaba-9089506eea6c/Ender3V3SE-28.jpg Printer Comparisons - Ender 3 V3 SE Y Axis Linear Rods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/509d5040-24f1-4b5e-971f-173cf409ca75/Ender3V3SE-44.jpg Printer Comparisons - Ender 3 V3 SE Top-Mounted Spool Holder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1698062623101-I09LNNZYSW490SHZW2J3/Kobra2Neo_4_540x.jpg Printer Comparisons - Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo Side-Mounted Spool Holder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1698062623101-I09LNNZYSW490SHZW2J3/Kobra2Neo_4_540x.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a57c9a73-178f-4824-b583-cccfa485829e/Ender3V3SE-19.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers have a flexible bed that aids in part removal, but the Kobra 2 Neo has a textured PEI bed, which we prefer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3a49e0d3-a28c-40b0-b78b-03282b5c417f/Ender3V3SE-43.jpg Printer Comparisons - Creality Ender 3 V3 SE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1698062873983-7QNB8LEZGAPWD6TK8N2L/Kobra2Neo_1_540x.jpg Printer Comparisons - Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9aa4bd31-4e68-4371-8f3a-e5f20fba999c/Kobra2Neo_5_540x.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo shares many design characteristics with the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/89245407-eebc-4d09-81d2-5ce1cf445a06/anycubic-kobra-2-neo-3_540x.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Kobra 2 Neo includes a nozzle wipe pad (white) next to the Z offset calibration sensor (silver). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/518f5e19-9e1d-4b7c-9bfe-b1faed594cf2/Ender3V3SE-45.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/60d3312c-fd35-4ed9-907f-86c6c113c52e/Ender3V3SE-10.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The strain gauge sensor on the Ender 3 V3 SE is directly mounted to the bed, making it more precise than the separate sensor pad on the Kobra 2 Neo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/77bd96bc-a4b4-4375-9c75-ada3d54fbb27/Ender3V3SE-12.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers include automatic bed leveling, although with different methods—the Ender 3 V3 SE (shown here) uses a CR-Touch probe, while the Kobra 2 Neo uses an inductive sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/509d5040-24f1-4b5e-971f-173cf409ca75/Ender3V3SE-44.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE brings faster print speeds to a new low price point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5ff1cf72-5866-460c-936a-984f7accc325/Ender3V3SE-40.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers have a direct drive extruder, which we prefer over the Bowden extruders found in older models. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fec7c734-fd6b-41b6-8d87-e51064ee328e/Ender3V3SE-08.jpg Printer Comparisons - Ender 3 V3 SE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1709521836679-ZZU11BSU692IPQQ30H6W/Ender3V3_Screen.jpg Printer Comparisons - Ender 3 V3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5c8499c2-39cd-460b-a8bc-25eb6a339b21/Ender3V3_CoreXZ.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 uses an unusual CoreXZ motion system, where two motors mounted in the base of the printer drive the X and Z axes with an arrangement of belts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a57c9a73-178f-4824-b583-cccfa485829e/Ender3V3SE-19.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers include flexible magnetic beds, allowing you to remove the bed to aid in part removal, or to replace the bed with a different material if desired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9bb5caed-3024-4c8e-94db-b591ca17c0bc/KE_app.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Klipper-based firmware on the Ender 3 V3 will let you monitor every detail of your printer from a phone or computer app. (Ender 3 V3 KE shown here; the Ender 3 V3 offers this same functionality). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1709521273580-UZ2L27774Y9U8JI0NL8S/Ender3V3_Angle.jpg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/509d5040-24f1-4b5e-971f-173cf409ca75/Ender3V3SE-44.jpg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/aa6f407b-84a6-4f34-9bce-ca787d7b173e/Ender3V3_Nozzle.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Unlike the SE model, the Ender 3 V3 uses a new nozzle design. It’s easier to swap nozzles, but replacements aren’t as affordable or interchangeable with third-party parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/60d3312c-fd35-4ed9-907f-86c6c113c52e/Ender3V3SE-10.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE uses a CR-Touch probe for automatic bed leveling and a strain gauge for automatic Z offset calibration. Both sensors are visible here. In contrast, the Ender 3 V3 uses a single strain gauge sensor for both purposes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5f42bc64-d6ee-41a0-a3d1-67637e7dc3aa/Ender3V3SE-07.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE has a clean design, but the enclosure is mostly made of plastic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a6394a6e-37a5-4006-b579-62cd3ed2c20d/Ender3V3_Angle2.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out We like the new aluminum design of the Ender 3 V3 and hope to see a similar aesthetic on future Creality 3D printers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/518f5e19-9e1d-4b7c-9bfe-b1faed594cf2/Ender3V3SE-45.jpg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1709521273580-UZ2L27774Y9U8JI0NL8S/Ender3V3_Angle.jpg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9bb5caed-3024-4c8e-94db-b591ca17c0bc/KE_app.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out Both printers allow you to connect over WiFi. This is a great feature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1709521273580-UZ2L27774Y9U8JI0NL8S/Ender3V3_Angle.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 is undoubtedly the better 3D printer, but the improvements over the KE are fairly minor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a6394a6e-37a5-4006-b579-62cd3ed2c20d/Ender3V3_Angle2.jpg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1702656561600-WHM2AUS3IKPTE92MCLSP/CrealityEnder3V3KE.jpeg Printer Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1702656561600-WHM2AUS3IKPTE92MCLSP/CrealityEnder3V3KE.jpeg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 KE is an unbeatable value in 3D printing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7a9714d9-7c9a-485c-8c92-2c2e3d31aee4/CrealityEnder3V3KE_Hotend.jpeg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The printers are both able to heat to 300° C, so they can print almost all filament types. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f488668f-9092-484d-b54f-de85b31ea531/Ender3V3SE-11.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 KE uses a CR-Touch probe for automatic bed leveling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5c8499c2-39cd-460b-a8bc-25eb6a339b21/Ender3V3_CoreXZ.jpg Printer Comparisons - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 uses an unusual CoreXZ motion system. 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Tests We review the new Ender 3 V3 SE. Does the direct-drive extruder and other new features make this printer the new entry-level front runner? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/67f9f465-538a-483b-b0b5-fdb6162ed62e/enderV2NeoPreview.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 V2 Neo vs Ender 3 S1 The Ender 3 V2 Neo undercuts the S1 in price. Is it the best Ender available anyway? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1697403868242-SWJJ21P7AMZV965MY8UA/AnkerMakeM5C-27.jpg Buying Guides - The Best Beginner 3D Printers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2e2ec536-3385-4969-b882-f90ccc3a11ea/ender3v3ke_rail.jpeg Buying Guides - Ender 3 V3 SE vs Ender 3 V3 KE The Ender 3 V3 SE and Ender 3 V3 KE look similar at a glance, but are the added features of the KE worth the extra cost? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d7aa25ab-a88d-4a46-916f-29e4af41d661/ender3V3S1Extruder.png Buying Guides - Ender 3 S1 vs Ender 3 V3 SE The Ender 3 V3 SE offers many of the features of the Ender 3 S1 at a lower price, but is there a catch? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/83e3f839-b3c1-49ba-ba1b-dd7ddddb73df/2022-06-16%2B00.30.10.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 S1 Pro vs Prusa MK3S+ How does Creality’s higher end S1 series stand up to the popular Prusa flagship? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1709521273580-UZ2L27774Y9U8JI0NL8S/Ender3V3_Angle.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 V3 vs Ender 3 V3 SE Is the highest-end printer in the Ender 3 V3 series worth the premium over the entry-level SE? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e8552203-348d-4fb8-b5f5-ff0f08f7e949/2022-09-19+23.59.51.jpg Buying Guides - Anycubic Kobra vs Creality Ender 3 S1 Another budget printer challenges the Ender series. Should you consider it? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2502d184-3d1c-4e17-8046-35542219f9cd/K1C_Printer.jpeg Buying Guides - K1 vs K1C The K1C is an improved version of the K1, but is it worth the added price? We look at each of its upgrades to help you decide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5f571470-dfe5-4415-9502-73fe7ee2fd38/martPeiBed.png Buying Guides - Ender 3 S1 Plus vs CR-10 Smart Pro Two printers at the premium end of the Creality home 3D printer line up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c7af0652-c3af-4cca-b8f2-7b8d5dc46afb/3d-printer-comparison-tool.jpg Buying Guides - 3D Printer Comparison Tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/55a45f61-2fd8-467a-bf8d-a6dc4875b595/Ender3V2Neo.png Buying Guides - Creality Ender 3 Buying Guide A closer look at the many 3D printers in Creality’s popular Ender 3 series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5cf0f3c6-4994-48d1-85fa-05d93681c234/CrealityEnder3V2.jpg Buying Guides - Creality FDM 3D Printer Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604113181653-Y0SPZP7T1YYO9AMRYL93/Ender3V2HotEndFan.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 V2 Review To spoil the ending a bit, our opinion is that yes, the Creality Ender 3 V2 is worth the money and is an excellent entry-level 3D printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9aa4bd31-4e68-4371-8f3a-e5f20fba999c/Kobra2Neo_5_540x.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 V3 SE vs Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo The Kobra 2 Neo is Anycubic’s answer to the Ender 3 V3 SE, but how does it stack up? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b00627bf-95d7-4696-a0e5-a8ce48e39ef0/04072935-16ae-46b6-a3d8-1ce686031ec8.44d6ca542b756ab70b0bb48440eb11a2.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 Max vs Ender 3 Max Neo The Ender 3 Max Neo improves on the original Ender 3 Max with some great features, but is it worth the added price? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/cc8cc9da-ff68-4cfc-8d50-a993eb7c130c/Screenshot%2B2022-07-30%2B172451.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 S1 vs Ender 3 S1 Pro A closer look at the two direct drive 3D printers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5f12aebb-3cf6-48da-a8c3-b84ba3499b6e/Ender3V3SE_rails_square.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 V3 SE vs Ender 3 V2 Neo Is the Ender 3 V3 SE the new best entry-level 3D printer from Creality? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5c8499c2-39cd-460b-a8bc-25eb6a339b21/Ender3V3_CoreXZ.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 V3 vs Ender 3 V3 KE The Ender 3 V3 and Ender 3 V3 KE share a lot of similarities, but which printer is the better choice? We take a closer look to find out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2728bd82-17ff-45b4-a6db-0bb4a962fbe2/choosing-filament-for-your-3d-printer.jpg Buying Guides - Choosing Filament For Your 3D Printer After thousands of hours of 3D printing with many different brands of filament, we have a list of recommended filament brands that we’re confident will give you great results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9ab22fe2-a4db-4146-bf34-88128b9d619a/2022-06-16+00.35.14.jpg Buying Guides - Prusa MK3S+ vs Ender 3 V2 Neo These two printers come in at very different price points, but which one is the right choice for you? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/51c99202-98cf-4d0e-a564-b10f9deb1270/AnkerMake_M5C_1.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 V3 SE vs AnkerMake M5C How does the Ender 3 V3 SE compare against AnkerMake’s new user-friendly M5C? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3786b929-7bea-4c24-a1c5-0198c3e0660c/IMG_3589.jpg Buying Guides - Budget Wars: Ender 2 Pro vs Ender 3 A comparison of two Creality 3D printers under $200. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b72aa6b2-be6f-4425-b234-4f8056a1bb5c/creality-resin-3d-overview.jpg Buying Guides - Creality Resin 3D Printer Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/67e3d16e-4746-40c0-bfc3-0b6b5e77d56a/KobraNeo_7_1800x1800.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 V3 SE vs Anycubic Kobra Neo These two entry-level 3D printers have very similar specs, but which one is better? We analyze the capabilities of both machines to decide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b79706bc-63d4-4d6b-bd8e-b0946d4d61f7/Ender_3_Neo.png Buying Guides - Ender 3 vs Ender 3 Neo Is the Ender 3 Neo a worthy successor to the wildly popular Ender 3? We compare the two to help you decide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/53207612-afb5-4429-858f-32dd62549da5/Ender-3S12.png Buying Guides - Ender 3 V2 vs Ender 3 S1 We take a look at the new features of the S1 series, and if they are worth the added cost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9f35ee16-6cd8-45b3-8418-40e945fed3e4/CR-10V2.png Buying Guides - Comparing Creality’s Large 3D Printers A detailed comparison of the CR-10, Ender 3 Max, and CR-10 V2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9914bf48-b351-46d6-b21a-313f185a4a80/image9.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 V2 Neo Review Is the Ender 3 V2 Neo worth the upgrade over previous printers in the Ender 3 series? We put it to the test to find out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e54e148a-1d02-491d-8e66-0423b69f3852/k1enclosurefan.jpg Buying Guides - Creality K1 vs Bambu P1P The K1 is Creality’s answer to the Bambu P1P, but which of these advanced 3D printers hits the mark on features and performance? We analyze both printers to find out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/532f0414-4aa4-4ecd-a850-5ecd71307bfc/ender3neoheatsink.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 V2 vs Ender 3 V2 Neo The Neo brings an upgraded extruder, controller UI, heat sink and more. Is this a huge step forward for Ender? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629783531231-BYE0VME7P9WF6VAOJIZ6/Screenshot%2B2021-07-23%2B004236.jpg Buying Guides - Ender 3 V2 vs Ender 3 Max The Ender 3 Max brings the large build volume not yet seen in the popular Ender 3 series. Is it right for you? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c2c999cc-3ad0-42d6-88d4-42fb624ebe20/laserCutting.jpg Buying Guides - Choosing a Laser Cutter https://www.crealityexperts.com/changing-the-nozzle-on-a-creality-printer daily 0.75 2021-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524535079910-E38D7POLMEX8MPQ8TSM0/CrealityNozzles.JPG Changing The Nozzle On A Creality Printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627533212060-6KI697TPY7KVN36BF884/2021-07-28+23.28.52.jpg Changing The Nozzle On A Creality Printer - Make it stand out We recommend these nozzle wrenches from Amazon which make this process very simple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524535470978-QZGCFADOTR5TCHEAH6QZ/image-asset.jpeg Changing The Nozzle On A Creality Printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524535617150-9ELQDZ5OYNELM5OVPQ5H/CrealitiyExtruderBolts.JPG Changing The Nozzle On A Creality Printer Newer CR-10s have two vertical bolts securing the heater block to the red heatsink. If your CR-10 has these bolts, there is no need to secure the heater block while loosening or tightening the nozzle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524535684272-DAWCSKAEV0O1MEBCYK09/CrealityNozzleTightening.JPG Changing The Nozzle On A Creality Printer You can use a wrench to unscrew the nozzle from the heater block. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524535231821-7DQB9FYVDFMKJAXINTFJ/image-asset.jpeg Changing The Nozzle On A Creality Printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524535563479-X8LBHKXE2APLDCH2USTZ/CrealityNozzleChangingTemperature.JPG Changing The Nozzle On A Creality Printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524536015515-PCCQ21TL9BS5QWUIBPFE/CR-10_BedLeveling_ThumbWheel.JPG Changing The Nozzle On A Creality Printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524535856065-ZQ9WN6E813V4A9AAX80C/CrealityNewNozzleStarted.JPG Changing The Nozzle On A Creality Printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627533212060-6KI697TPY7KVN36BF884/2021-07-28%252B23.28.52.jpg Changing The Nozzle On A Creality Printer https://www.crealityexperts.com/home daily 1.0 2023-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fc32d55b-1ee0-4985-b957-bdcbf01a93a0/IMG_4333.jpg Home - Getting Started With a New 3D Printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/10a74695-af5a-48fc-93ab-a74b23942fc7/Ender3V3SE-05.jpg Home - Choosing a 3D Printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/17876769-49d3-4339-8297-478b3a5e9422/KleinLamp_NotLit_1.jpg Home - Choosing a Material for 3D Printing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f62ca63c-84e9-4ef6-921c-33d32ef08c01/Ender3V3SE-42.jpg Home - Creality FDM 3D Printer Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652178606740-13P79XGZYG8IOVF9SRGT/Ender3V2Screen.jpg Home - Creality Ender 3 Buying Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2728bd82-17ff-45b4-a6db-0bb4a962fbe2/choosing-filament-for-your-3d-printer.jpg Home - Choosing Filament For Your 3D Printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d40346f2-171b-4c9c-9a9c-5563a50a5a9e/Repair-Parts-to-Have-on-Hand-for-Creality-Printers.jpg Home - Creality Hot End Repair & Parts Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/403d2ad5-560c-4435-b364-3c42a61cb864/Recommended-Upgrades-for-the-Creality-Ender-3.jpg Home - Recommended Upgrades for the Creality Ender 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fbd68c79-24e8-4c9c-8efd-d987f1edf98c/Setting-Up-OctoPrint-For-Your-Creality-3D-Printer.jpg Home - Setting Up OctoPrint For Your Creality 3D Printer https://www.crealityexperts.com/repair-guides daily 0.75 2023-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/15ef3947-ebc9-439f-80be-c76bd62b8ad9/Changing-The-Nozzle-On-Your-Creality-Printer.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Changing the Nozzle On Your Creality Printer Change the nozzle on your printer to improve surface detail or allow for faster, stronger prints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5287a9dd-ca6f-4766-b0cf-b5dc73a9f641/2022-02-22+20.17.16.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide The Ender 3 S1 is much easier than the Ender 3 V2 to set up since many of the components come pre-assembled and pre-wired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1633491653211-RGUNGD6U4IXHHOJCIQNT/2021-10-05%2B22.38.41.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Tools for Post-Processing and Maintenance Creality already includes a set of useful tools, but we recommend these additions for an even smoother 3D printing experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fbd68c79-24e8-4c9c-8efd-d987f1edf98c/Setting-Up-OctoPrint-For-Your-Creality-3D-Printer.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Setting Up OctoPrint For Your Creality 3D Printer OctoPrint lets you start prints and monitor your Creality printer remotely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/403d2ad5-560c-4435-b364-3c42a61cb864/Recommended-Upgrades-for-the-Creality-Ender-3.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Recommended Upgrades for the Creality Ender 3 We think that these upgrades are worth installing as soon as possible on any Ender 3 Printer. We also look at a few upgrades we haven’t liked to save you the trouble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7732fc23-6c42-495c-bf33-ae9436969da9/Adjust-The-Bed-Leveling-On-Your-Creality-Printer.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Adjust The Bed Leveling On Your Creality Printer Adjust the bed leveling on your printer to improve the quality of your prints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e08d29c0-8240-4ea9-86bd-b12b1182310d/Screenshot%2B2022-09-18%2B234350.png Upgrades & Maintenance - Creality 3D Printer Extruder Overview A detailed look at the various extruders offered on Creality 3D printers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f93c6381-608f-4763-a0f3-4389bfea93d9/2022-04-08+21.28.12.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - How to Print With Nylon Filament If you are printing functional parts that need to be durable, nylon is a great choice because of its strength. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1e202440-a391-45c1-a73d-fa4c9b68c999/Creality-Hot-End-Repair-Guide.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Creality Hot End Repair Guide Learn how the hot end on your Creality 3D printer works, as well as how to troubleshoot and repair issues with the hot end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e6ee3af5-8ae0-4f56-944b-472a58d051e4/2021-10-27+22.51.05.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide The Creality Ender 3 Max is one of our top recommended 3D Printers for several reasons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652439464779-BVOC4OBHP1745NEZL6E8/pasted%2Bimage%2B0%2B%281%29.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Our Top Recommended Creality Ender 3 Upgrades These are the most valuable upgrades which we’ve applied to our printers to make sure they can keep up and running with minimal maintenance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/046c620b-447d-4635-85e8-a0a41ffed2f4/2021-07-26+01.35.39.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - How to Upgrade the Extruder We show you how to install our recommended extruder upgrades for the Creality Ender 3 and Creality CR-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f03a9890-d8c4-4752-ad43-2fa523b5e6bb/SpriteProUpgrade-03.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Sprite Extruder Upgrade Kit Install Guide The Sprite extruder is a serious upgrade for any Creality 3D printer with a Bowden extruder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3a26753c-c342-450a-af93-c8b6688d16eb/Creality-Ender-3-Max-Assembly-Guide.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide Unbox your new Ender 3 Max 3D printer and get it set up with our step-by-step assembly guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f27d288c-d0c5-45d4-9d4e-9789d1952b5c/Auto-Leveling-Upgrade-Guide.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Auto-Leveling Upgrade Guide Learn about how to install an auto-leveling sensor on your Creality 3D printer, and what hardware we recommend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3d7db1fb-9e73-43e3-9d1f-b946975999ab/SonicPad_3.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide We walk you through the process of setting up the Creality Sonic Pad in this step-by-step guide, including loading firmware, configuring settings, and using the web interface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/4855b2f8-19cb-4c96-a8b9-e2057d3aec2a/SonicPad_Thumb.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Is the Creality Sonic Pad Worth It? The Creality Sonic Pad lets you control your 3D printer remotely, and promises increased print speeds. But is it worth adding to your Creality printer? We tested it to find out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/68dbb866-df02-4bfe-8a57-c62e79709771/TPU_Ender3_S1.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Printing TPU with Creality 3D Printers TPU filament can flex and bend unlike more common materials such as PLA, but it comes with some unique printing challenges. In this guide, we’ll show you how to successfully print it on your Creality printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d40346f2-171b-4c9c-9a9c-5563a50a5a9e/Repair-Parts-to-Have-on-Hand-for-Creality-Printers.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Repair Parts to Have on Hand for Creality Printers These are the spare parts we always keep available to make sure we can repair common issues quickly when they do occur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/95dc4e19-51a9-4daa-83d0-576e5a7c3996/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-03.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Sunlu FilaDryer S4: Do Filament Dryers Work? We review the Sunlu FilaDryer S4 to determine whether a filament dryer is worth adding to your 3D printing setup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/68b3325d-eec6-4f56-bd8e-285473bd7aa7/2023-01-28+15.30.21.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Creality Spider Hot End Review and Setup Guide The Spider hot end promises to let you print faster and at higher temperatures. But does it work, and how hard is it to install? We cover both in this guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9e01e259-fbbc-43c5-97ee-d75fb8f3731f/Creality-Ender-3-S1-Extruder-Teardown.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Creality Ender 3 S1 Extruder Teardown See inside Creality’s new “Sprite” direct drive extruder in the Ender 3 S1, and see our thoughts on this new design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/4518a29e-8fc0-4355-b649-0caf04197336/ender3v2neo_assemble.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide The Ender 3 V2 Neo comes partially assembled, but in this guide, we’ll show you how to get this 3D printer up and running. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f0ed5281-6c96-4987-b928-80bdf408e764/SpriteProUpgrade-14.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Sprite Extruder Upgrade Buying Guide There are multiple Sprite extruder upgrade options, and in this guide, we’ll help you pick the right one for your printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c9fb101b-d080-4ad3-8ce1-2b9c490cb146/Installing-a-Bimetallic-Heat-Break.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break This bimetallic heat break is a simple upgrade that will improve the performance and reliability of your Creality 3D printer hot end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0b819592-958b-40af-8e4c-36ff1fe0eb05/IMG_4333.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide Learn how to assemble, test, and print with the Ender 3 V3 SE in this simple step-by-step guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/654b5549-19ce-467e-98d2-6c19e7376d9f/preview_cura.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Enabling Model Preview in Cura We’ll show you how to enable the Ender 3 V2 Neo and Ender 3 Max Neo model preview feature when using Cura. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a1d41cd2-162a-4fd5-9f49-180ddac849e7/preview_prusaslicer.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Enabling Model Preview in PrusaSlicer In this guide, we cover how to enable the Ender 3 V2 Neo and Ender 3 Max Neo model preview feature when using PrusaSlicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/63f0bd02-ab2c-45a8-aac9-ae60dedd5019/Printer-Bed-Material-Upgrade-Guide.jpg Upgrades & Maintenance - Print Bed Material Upgrade Guide An overview of the print bed materials that come with various Creality 3D printers, and our recommendations for upgrading the print bed on your machine. https://www.crealityexperts.com/assembling-your-new-creality-cr10 daily 0.75 2021-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524348133356-29GOFBO1W9ZXOGEFHZTY/CR-10_Assembled.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524349775658-72DTZQPA7229S36RGKZH/CR-10_HeatBedAndExtruderElectronics.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 Connecting the Electronics box wiring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524104629226-CY04A8DF5T0IPQWQ5KCW/CR-10_Base.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524346888043-QH16ATNF86BAI0A2WDN1/CR-10_RightFrame.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524343286118-CSONHLRTIQDVGJFGEA12/image-asset.jpeg Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524103067155-GJ8MX7BME4SHPKXGI0CA/CR-10_Box.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524343646010-K46M57EVPON3SLLVY043/CR-10_BottomBox.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524345902861-J14M4XSS4WG37DORH70T/CR-10_HardwareBag.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524347448000-6FNAAYAS46UP14QFRN7O/CR-10_Bracket.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524350402175-GLQ0PJXCWBMCWQ4F4YH0/CR-10_BowdenTube.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524349268884-UTYFMONK0PG3FDYHTUXS/CR-10_XElectronics.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 Installing the ‘X’ wires (top) and “Z” Wires (bottom) on the left side of the printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524350971234-AKUGBWT9K0T6412C3CQD/CR-10_FinishedAssembly.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524345876646-2E5NNEGRX53OYRIUX781/image-asset.jpeg Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524346367201-DSPA3PQ3LAXBYVR6H5TG/CR-10_Bolts.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524349567758-1BXKCFQ9Z3I79WTCILFW/CR-10_YElectronics.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 Installing the “Y” wires to the rear of the printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524103017612-10WVVXTGXWYUU0AUZKQZ/CR-10_SideBracket.JPG Assembling Your New Creality CR-10 https://www.crealityexperts.com/bed-leveling-for-your-creality-printer daily 0.75 2023-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628746129752-843O50X3TIN3MMWEQYTN/toofar.jpg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer - Make it stand out If the nozzle is too far, the infill on the first layer lines will not be touching, and in many cases will not stick to the print bed. The lines will often delaminate from the bed if touched lightly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628746115630-HBS1EDNDECYN2RNBQ22O/justright.jpg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer - Make it stand out When the leveling is correct, infill lines on the first layer touch and form a smooth surface. The plastic will not delaminate from the bed from a light touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524533631861-PRT1K3QB3Z5VCMYRYQFZ/CR-10_BedLeveling_AboveBed.JPG Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628746530591-HGEL9ZA3VIUOV3G2Q3JT/tooclose2.jpg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer - Make it stand out When too close, the base of the print will have ugly defects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1581283520667-RQTSNUPT9386314Q4JGU/CrealitiyExtruderBolts_Cropped.jpeg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer - Buying Guide: Repair Parts Need parts to repair or upgrade your Creality printer? Check out our guide for recommendations on what to buy to get your printer running again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524534104644-ID5J6SSX0M3X61KPQEED/CR-10_BedLeveling_MeasuringCenter.JPG Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer The center of the bed is the most important spot to check during the bed leveling process. Many prints will not extend all the way to the edges of the print bed, but every print will use the center part of the bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628749604645-5KVD9GH6Z18K9XLY280H/2021-08-12+01.16.44.jpg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer - Make it stand out These larger metal leveling knobs are much easier to access and allow for finer leveling adjustment than the ones included with the CR-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629667078070-TRZB0T8QSPDGN7390QMG/meshLeveling.png Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer - Make it stand out With an auto-leveling sensor, the 3D printer can probe the bed height at many points on the bed, and account for small inconsistencies, such as the higher back corners on this print surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1581283680987-1CB9BFYLN7PHYJM93RCC/CrealityNozzles_cropped.jpeg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer - Article: Changing the Nozzle on Creality 3D Printers Need to change the nozzle on your Creality printer hot end? Check out our step-by-step process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628746460669-XEYI5U4WIMB9MHLGY910/toofar2.jpg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer - Make it stand out When too far, the layer will have large gaps, if the print succeeds at all https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524533881016-2F7GP0M1YSGJ1YS4DZP2/CR-10_BedLeveling_NozzleTooHigh.JPG Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer The nozzle is too far from the bed in this picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628746475312-BBH62OD5HOWKQ5JQZDYF/justright2.jpg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer - Make it stand out The perfect first layer, both solid and smooth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628749686608-02F25J87DM9WNEZK62LX/2021-08-11+23.42.43.jpg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer - Make it stand out The Ender 3 series 3D printers include large plastic knobs, but use less rigid springs that we recommend replacing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628750535783-WV8DHWC1HKSR5LH4888E/2021-08-12+01.36.39.jpg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer The 3D printer uses an endstop, or a small switch,to know when it is at home or ‘0’ for the Z axis. We will be adjusting the bed to be just below the nozzle when it is at the home position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524533980500-VFJM2I6RFGYZX6OQOF42/CR-10_BedLeveling_NozzleCorrectHeight.JPG Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer The nozzle is at the correct height above the bed in this picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628746141768-HTW62BZ5PDDSC66XQ64H/tooCLose.jpg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer - Make it stand out If the nozzle is too close, the lines may appear unusually thin or wavy. As the infill on the first layer prints, you will see it bubble up and form a rough texture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524533160357-15H4Q21E2RHUN7U6QDQT/CR-10_BedLeveling_NozzleCorrectHeight.JPG Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524533805284-FM5RQ4X9SOK9KQ09CUUJ/image-asset.jpeg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer The nozzle is too close to the bed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1581282740413-BLG2CDZ80KVCH1M35KFJ/P_GH3579.jpg Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer - Buying Guide: The Best Filament for Creality 3D Printers Ready to start printing? Check out our guide to buying filament for your printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524533160357-15H4Q21E2RHUN7U6QDQT/CR-10_BedLeveling_NozzleCorrectHeight.JPG Bed Leveling For Your Creality Printer https://www.crealityexperts.com/affiliate-link-policy daily 0.75 2021-07-14 https://www.crealityexperts.com/choosing-a-creality-printer daily 0.75 2025-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/939d4247-2b90-43dd-9cec-2d60ced514f0/Ender3V3SE-24.jpg Choosing A Creality 3D Printer in 2024 - Make it stand out The direct drive extruder sets the Ender 3 V3 SE apart from other entry-level 3D printers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0e5c60e8-21d5-4cad-8bf8-cb98e75c46ae/Creality+CR-M4.jpg Choosing A Creality 3D Printer in 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628651083292-SGA2F12HI3XMUAHZOPJZ/Screenshot+2021-08-10+220155.jpg Choosing A Creality 3D Printer in 2024 The CR-X is unique in that it is capable of printing two-color models, but it also has features which make it an excellent single-color printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6f8df73e-b051-4e83-bc02-9bf92c8e0fcc/cr-6Extruder.png Choosing A Creality 3D Printer in 2024 - Make it stand out The updated CR-6 extruder features an easy feed design and a more closed filament path https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7a9714d9-7c9a-485c-8c92-2c2e3d31aee4/CrealityEnder3V3KE_Hotend.jpeg Choosing A Creality 3D Printer in 2024 - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 KE has an improved print head assembly, with substantially better part cooling than older models. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/10a74695-af5a-48fc-93ab-a74b23942fc7/Ender3V3SE-05.jpg Choosing A Creality 3D Printer in 2024 - Make it stand out With over a decade of 3D printing experience, we’ve tested many Creality 3D printers. Shown here is the Ender 3 V3 SE (left) and Ender 3 S1 (right). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e046126d-4b4c-47dc-a0e7-96fafb045d00/51OUIm2lWbL._SL1000_.jpg Choosing A Creality 3D Printer in 2024 - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 Neo comes nearly fully assembled, unlike earlier Ender 3 series models. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d9a01e3b-62cc-4548-8350-cc121c30e11a/Ender+5+Plus.png Choosing A Creality 3D Printer in 2024 - Make it stand out The ender 5 plus is the smallest of Creality’s large format 3D printers, but offers an impressive feature set and 350x350x400 build volume at a great price https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/03141ab2-466f-46bb-996d-e47587aa7858/2022-02-22+21.16.46.jpg Choosing A Creality 3D Printer in 2024 - Make it stand out The Ender 3 S1 upgrades the Ender 3 V2 with a number of new features, most notably an all new direct drive extruder. The S1 Pro also adds an all-metal hotend for higher temperature printing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604864282663-SFKE4K3MNCU2BYOQ33C8/CrealityEnder3V2.jpg Choosing A Creality 3D Printer in 2024 https://www.crealityexperts.com/common-repair-parts-for-creality-printers daily 0.75 2023-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652437981037-O3NOHTQ6Z49OYJBGD3IP/51WF-PMptkL._SL500_.jpg Common Repair Parts For Creality Printers https://www.crealityexperts.com/about-us daily 0.75 2021-08-18 https://www.crealityexperts.com/best-creality-3d-printer-of-2019 daily 0.75 2020-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1574897084297-X969AJ4C6F2QSFX9RB4W/ender3pro.jpg What Is the Best Creality 3D Printer Of 2019? The Creality Ender 3X is an excellent entry-level option that doesn’t compromise on performance, even at its low price. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1574897001676-ECOKI00NIRUUVVJRFZTF/cr10spro.jpg What Is the Best Creality 3D Printer Of 2019? The Creality CR-10S Pro provides a significant set of upgrades over the classic CR-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1574896915048-QGX1RX36GHUCR5IHFJG8/cr10max.jpg What Is the Best Creality 3D Printer Of 2019? The Creality CR-10 Max: Go big or go home. https://www.crealityexperts.com/why-creality daily 0.75 2019-11-26 https://www.crealityexperts.com/the-best-filament-for-creality-3d-printers daily 0.75 2024-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629001640173-PIGB7ZMG5HVWSKKPPY6X/2021-08-14+23.10.24.jpg The Best Filament For Creality 3D Printers in 2024 - Make it stand out Hatchbox PLA (right) provides superior contrast on small details, like this clock face https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a9d810d7-8ddc-406c-9836-9679f6b40a4e/29597c0b0d482f550d5f2b522ddaab63_720x.jpg The Best Filament For Creality 3D Printers in 2024 - Make it stand out SUNLU PLA is one of the most affordable filament options, while being reliable and consistent. It’s available in a wide range of colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629001567083-6DC9SKDY8JPHEBH0WZR5/2021-08-14+23.05.14.jpg The Best Filament For Creality 3D Printers in 2024 - Make it stand out Marble PLA is infused with small dark specs that give it a smooth, stonelike appearance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1578003492587-R5S7EZFW1MTQ0YZTG7VB/P_GH3571.jpg The Best Filament For Creality 3D Printers in 2024 For ABS, we recommend Hatchbox filament above all other choices. It’s less prone to warping than other filaments we have tried. Check it out on Amazon here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1aef1e0c-baad-4be0-9b04-c5a2a19f2420/MHBuildSeriesPLA.jpg The Best Filament For Creality 3D Printers in 2024 - Make it stand out Matterhackers MH Build Series PLA is high-quality, making it a great choice for consistency and strength. You can get free shipping from Matterhackers if you order 2 or more rolls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1578003351291-NA9Z44M8UX7O1R0TZC36/P_GH3585.jpg The Best Filament For Creality 3D Printers in 2024 This Silk Gold PLA from Sunlu has a striking metallic appearance that is very shiny and looks metallic. It’s an excellent choice for decorative prints. Check it out on Amazon here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1578001343567-RC36BN0YHMU55Q4II9EY/P_GH3583.jpg The Best Filament For Creality 3D Printers in 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629003718427-VM7Y0AJIXOQMBFDMWDCU/overturePLA.jpg The Best Filament For Creality 3D Printers in 2024 - Make it stand out Overture PLA is available in many colors, and has a convenient indicator showing how much filament is left on the roll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626765480026-KP5ENLKGBHKB62GWI8N2/2021-07-19%2B23.28.41.jpg The Best Filament For Creality 3D Printers in 2024 - Make it stand out We’ve used a lot of filament, and have found which brands you can trust to deliver consistent quality. https://www.crealityexperts.com/setting-up-octoprint-for-creality-3d-printers daily 0.75 2023-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1594601790532-KP08O7PQ9ZEZOKKL4XZN/octoprint+interface.png Setting Up OctoPrint For Creality 3D Printers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1594601744349-JHAKWHERAGNY9QMXYNGT/printer+profile.png Setting Up OctoPrint For Creality 3D Printers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1594601673303-95KPSVFMCPGMYU4WI5UQ/NetworkSettings.png Setting Up OctoPrint For Creality 3D Printers Network settings in octopi-wpa-supplicant.txt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1594602913062-30J61O8HKKB8354OTJHZ/RaspberryPi.jpg Setting Up OctoPrint For Creality 3D Printers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1594601536282-62L290HBLKOOTLPLYS8C/Screen+Shot+2020-07-12+at+4.01.05+PM.png Setting Up OctoPrint For Creality 3D Printers The Etcher interface for flashing OctoPi to the microSD card. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1594601767364-VHNWZBBAVR8YVJEEM20K/print+volume.png Setting Up OctoPrint For Creality 3D Printers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1594602913062-30J61O8HKKB8354OTJHZ/RaspberryPi.jpg Setting Up OctoPrint For Creality 3D Printers https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-ender-3-v2-review daily 0.75 2023-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604113181653-Y0SPZP7T1YYO9AMRYL93/Ender3V2HotEndFan.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review The hot end fan housing is new on this model. We like the appearance, as well as the fact that it is secured with only one screw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112844559-WFJYPI0HKWHVLHPVVEJV/Ender3V2Screen.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review The screen on the Ender 3 V2 is a major improvement over the previous version. The only downside is that the viewing angle is rather narrow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112989953-FF6EZSPP0LVD1QKEAR36/image-asset.jpeg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review The Ender 3 V2 doesn’t have automatic bed leveling, but bed leveling is a simple process, especially with these large knobs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112075342-PBLA98XQ6ZS35ULXB7RE/CrealityEnder3V2.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112328890-T0S8U393PV1X9SF8U9JP/Ender3V2Box.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review The Creality Ender 3 V2 comes packed in a box. Assembly is required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112403848-CJ5XG61NOJ1BREALWRUJ/image-asset.jpeg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review The power supply on the Ender 3 V2 is integrated into the design of the printer, a clear improvement over the original Ender 3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604113095007-XCDKW7YDGZXRDQT0NKLA/Ender3V2Bed.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1605492455299-0I0VQIJIL0C7RV33BU3L/Ender3V2_TestPrint1.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1605492456039-J5RPCU7NEMUFKMWGVQI8/Ender3V2_TestPrint2.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1605492460638-R1OZIZCUF5J0AFWXNQIC/Ender3V2_TestPrint3.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1605492479571-DEXO7CXO51HBX2FWIPZG/Ender3V2_TestPrint1_Detail.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1605492483426-ZPE8XVB1BJQ0Y38926MY/Ender3V2_TestPrint2_Detail.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1605492486602-Q4V3KDV8ZTN3I8RS792U/Ender3V2_TestPrint3_Detail.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112680677-5R6V4FDHL7AQ8N8N611A/Ender3V2BeltTensioner_1.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112684622-453DFDTJZ9UUCUI5PG4G/Ender3V2StorageDrawer.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112688253-S0TUOJCGA7F92OAP3JFL/Ender3V2ExtruderKnob.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Review https://www.crealityexperts.com/the-best-creality-3d-printers-of-2020 daily 0.75 2022-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604864282663-SFKE4K3MNCU2BYOQ33C8/image-asset.jpeg The Best Creality 3D Printers of 2021 The Creality Ender 3 V2 stands out for its value and quality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604864377509-DQD77CFGHC1UUMJPAI0E/CR-10S+Pro+V2.jpg The Best Creality 3D Printers of 2021 The Creality CR-10S Pro V2 is the best all-around printer for 2021. https://www.crealityexperts.com/the-best-3d-printer-gift-ideas-for-2021 daily 0.75 2022-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629001553785-18G7H76WE549CGB1ZL7C/2021-08-14+23.05.14.jpg The Best 3D Printer Gift Ideas for 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627018972834-8H6XFOZOJOWUG73B0Q24/Screenshot+2021-07-23+004236.jpg The Best 3D Printer Gift Ideas for 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1605493262078-DJXIM90SJTEPEDC716DN/CrealityEnder3V2.jpg The Best 3D Printer Gift Ideas for 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604976665470-WWK1HRAIG821QW6SS9QC/TTYT3D+Silk+PLA.jpg The Best 3D Printer Gift Ideas for 2021 https://www.crealityexperts.com/filament-or-resin-3d-printer daily 0.75 2023-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3a49e0d3-a28c-40b0-b78b-03282b5c417f/Ender3V3SE-43.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627233928009-1DYF3ICFR4IDLWRHP8JW/3DPLA-1KG1.75-WHT-Picture-1_1080x.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/509d5040-24f1-4b5e-971f-173cf409ca75/Ender3V3SE-44.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b5213aeb-76e1-4331-b8fc-626574f83c99/elegooMars3.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627232894862-MG5TT5DDXN0N0WHREWKN/ultimaker-2-plus-connect-1.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627191846464-6E8Z43K8CZ3UYMP2VLP7/2021-07-25+00.22.09.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out A resin print (left) compared to a filament print (right). Resin printers are superior at capturing small details and producing a very smooth surface finish without visible layer lines, but make sure to consider all of the factors when making a decision on which technology you prefer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0eb921f7-e354-49bf-aa46-1426163da3d2/IMG_3639.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Filament printers form a thin layer with melted plastic, then lift the nozzle a small amount. The printer repeats this process for each layer until the full part is formed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627240789948-3V8DXJKDM0S3HFBZYHJ6/printerSizeCompare.png Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Filament printers have substantially larger build volumes than resin printers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625714827443-VQVENR1DMV2Q1L0NUXFZ/daba57348f31a52a2ec26d4a760627b8.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Many filament printers like the Creality Ender 3 V2 are shipped in many parts and require an hour or so to assemble. However, newer filament printers like the Ender 3 Neo series are being shipped almost fully assembled https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627161945439-KZ6A2JBQ3HEJ28WIQ6AK/marsPieces.png Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Most resin printers ship nearly fully assembled due to their smaller footprint and simpler design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627234253960-PYB1WFZNDXOBJ1FR8EJN/resin.png Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627162899251-1E2ALKEZGKUH92BXXBJU/resinSettings.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Resin printers have few settings to configure, and typically print well out of the box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627189146176-VNTBEVQ7J8UQPWXNOKW7/elegoo-mars-2-pro-mono-lcd-msla-resin-3d-printer-with-air-purifier-3d-printers-elegoo-shop-104422_2048x2048.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/82597b83-c909-4cbf-b63d-d0ac98c50a5f/completedPrint.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Resin printers form each layer at the base of the vat by shining UV light on selected portions of the liquid resin. Once solidified, the print bed rises a small amount, liquid resin flows into the gap, and the process repeats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627241255358-I1SXEOYWC4D0YZN0DUZ8/720X720-anicubic-photon-master-sin-grafica-0-08-02-18.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Swapping colors requires carefully pouring the resin from the vat into the resin container, then cleaning the vat (or purchasing dedicated vats for each material). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f29d6af5-a59a-4ef1-957b-8c3aa9366171/k1enclosurefan.png Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627162979841-K0LI1YEUZDT6EWA3R7PG/printSettingsFilament.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Filament printers have quite a few settings to get familiar with when dialing in your printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627232093119-JOO7R6JTPI0CU6RADRW4/elegoo-saturn-msla-4k-89-monochrome-lcd-resin-3d-printer-3d-printers-elegoo-shop-281242_2048x2048.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/84d3c1b7-25c0-4394-8a14-dd072de4a4ae/Screenshot+2022-02-10+224200.png Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627191750417-0UG0OPXXCFL6B7EZ6QOL/2021-07-25+00.22.09.jpg Choosing a 3D Printer: Filament or Resin? https://www.crealityexperts.com/budget-3d-printer-tradeoffs daily 0.75 2022-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627619017074-DK9M170YT7FB4Z0QFGI2/Screenshot+2021-07-29+232329.jpg Are Budget 3D Printers Worth It? - Make it stand out A $500 Makerfarm 3D printer in 2015. We’ve come a long way in a short time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627619824767-7SY3HYEIOA66RW6C422G/3eidh0uee1g11.jpg Are Budget 3D Printers Worth It? - Make it stand out 3D Benchy Printed on the Ender 3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627619782920-7M859C7KD80ZV515KHYP/Screenshot+2021-07-29+232807.jpg Are Budget 3D Printers Worth It? - Make it stand out Millenium Falcon showing detail produced on the Ender 3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629783531231-BYE0VME7P9WF6VAOJIZ6/Screenshot%2B2021-07-23%2B004236.jpg Are Budget 3D Printers Worth It? - Make it stand out While substantially more expensive than the Ender 3, the Creality Ender 3 Max offers a number of features and a larger build volume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627618716837-YYFVIK2RLWAURNKSZQ4F/cr-10s_pro_side.jpg Are Budget 3D Printers Worth It? - Make it stand out Premium 3D printers such as the Creality CR-10S Pro are more sleek with improved cable management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627619307972-K2VVG7FED04ANXRN9FLJ/Screenshot+2021-07-29+232807.jpg Are Budget 3D Printers Worth It? - Make it stand out The plastic extruder that is included with the Ender 3 is prone to breaking, but it can be upgraded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627620195807-SPLJGI70F2Y76OQ3ZJPE/ender3Front.jpg Are Budget 3D Printers Worth It? - Make it stand out The budget friendly Creality Ender 3 (Amazon) is a great value 3D printer for under $200. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1632191380489-FV9FK5RXEC5Y6G24PBO3/2021-09-20+21.27.09.jpg Are Budget 3D Printers Worth It? - Make it stand out Knight minis printed on a Creality CR-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625714827443-VQVENR1DMV2Q1L0NUXFZ/daba57348f31a52a2ec26d4a760627b8.jpg Are Budget 3D Printers Worth It? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627618640895-PEC0TWW852ESFSF2AHI8/ender3Side.jpg Are Budget 3D Printers Worth It? - Make it stand out The Creality Ender 3 has a less polished exterior, with many visible wires and components. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1574890535138-S9E1M36SZNH01BJMM9PW/ender3pro.jpg Are Budget 3D Printers Worth It? https://www.crealityexperts.com/recommended-ender-3-upgrades daily 0.75 2023-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2e1de972-f834-4e3d-a7c4-daa9a001b169/directDriveExtruder.png Our Top Recommended Creality Ender 3 Upgrades - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c054c34e-a533-4169-8d65-bda022246992/creality_pei.jpg Our Top Recommended Creality Ender 3 Upgrades - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bdd1ece5-8b74-43f2-ad2b-e2610cd39560/bowdenNeo.jpg Our Top Recommended Creality Ender 3 Upgrades - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5eb6de49-b9c1-406a-a572-b6cc71238d33/spriteKit.png Our Top Recommended Creality Ender 3 Upgrades - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625628492060-PWKTHYGOERLKYHOJ32WH/unnamed.png Our Top Recommended Creality Ender 3 Upgrades - Make it stand out The Ender 3 extruder is prone to breaking after extended use; we recommend replacing it before this happens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625628629887-73EUMWMLGUUTW8E5NXHA/pasted+image+0.png Our Top Recommended Creality Ender 3 Upgrades - Make it stand out The brass extruder gear included with Creality printers is prone to wear over time, which will cause degraded prints and ultimately total failure to extrude. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626647993517-HS6H3QAX34KPN8NY84LX/pasted+image+0+%281%29.png Our Top Recommended Creality Ender 3 Upgrades - Make it stand out If your printer does this instead of printing, you’ll need to replace the Bowden tube couplers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625631860662-45E43T9LDSMBI1ABN3H9/Screenshot+2021-07-06+232414.jpg Our Top Recommended Creality Ender 3 Upgrades - Make it stand out The All-metal extruder upgrade is far more durable that the stock extruder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625707309010-1P8WSXXXFCIOGGJ4N66Z/IMG_2394.jpeg Our Top Recommended Creality Ender 3 Upgrades - Make it stand out Loosen these two screws to adjust the endstop after mounting the bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112075342-PBLA98XQ6ZS35ULXB7RE/CrealityEnder3V2.jpg Our Top Recommended Creality Ender 3 Upgrades - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652439464779-BVOC4OBHP1745NEZL6E8/pasted%2Bimage%2B0%2B%281%29.jpg Our Top Recommended Creality Ender 3 Upgrades https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-hot-end-repair-guide daily 0.75 2023-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626588785954-OXH4M0SO4CLKAYHJ1RMA/2021-07-18+01.05.42.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Use the included wrench to remove the nozzle while the printer is heated to 180C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626588899309-1FO4O8BUT5CJHBHXJVUQ/2021-07-18+01.07.04.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out After removing the coupler from the top of the hot end, push the PTFE all the way through and remove any gunk on the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626581145623-A9FAOI7XMGELKBLOGXX6/2021-07-15+10.19.08.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Detach the fan using the four corner screws. Note the location of the wire (we recommend taking a quick photo). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626507190108-2BILWTIMMCIWZ4NLYGEN/2021-07-17+02.19.09.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out The new thermistor mounted and secured with the screw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627533212060-6KI697TPY7KVN36BF884/2021-07-28%252B23.28.52.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Recommended Tools for 3D Printer Owners Our list of 3D printing tools that we can’t live without. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626325973265-IZISR1PU9ZCYRVF5MYQI/ulwxbg83i7b21.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Plastic gathering between the heater block and heat sink causes increased heat transfer to the cold zone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626555457757-3Y10423TPD7MQI3H6DED/hotEndGap.png Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out A gap between the PTFE tube and the nozzle will cause the hot end to jam, since melted filament will fill the void and generate friction, and can even seep between the heat break and the PTFE tube. The left-hand side shows the desired state with no gap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626589304143-ONVVJEY2IHLAFA976O4V/hotEndGap.png Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626589001586-L3H10BIHTXUDKMWQGX68/2021-07-18+01.08.15.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Trim any discolored PTFE from the end before reinstalling the PTFE tube. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1578001343567-RC36BN0YHMU55Q4II9EY/P_GH3583.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Buying Guide: The Best Filament for Creality 3D Printers Our filament recommendations based on our testing of many filament brands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1604112075342-PBLA98XQ6ZS35ULXB7RE/CrealityEnder3V2.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Creality 3D printers Overview Learn about the different 3D printers available from Creality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626584357156-1WAZ2CBN73Q4RC7UREPE/2021-07-17%2B23.18.12.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out These screws mount the hot end assembly to the printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524345876646-2E5NNEGRX53OYRIUX781/image-asset.jpeg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Many repairs require only the tools included with the printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626554491904-2CADR79XI763BR225PZ4/2021-07-17%2B15.37.32.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out The CR-10s Pro and CR-10 Max https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626584525753-SOKL19EMCF6NN991XYZE/2021-07-17+23.38.01.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out To remove the PTFE tube from the extruder, press the plastic fitting inward, then pull the tube out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626244591665-G87VOQGZX5TY2TDEMM9S/hotEndLocation.png Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out The blue box shows the location of the hot end on your printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626245064221-QYLEPE6C9H0HIQ0SW5YF/CR-10_BedLeveling_NozzleCorrectHeight.JPG Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Once the hot end is heated, filament is melted by the nozzle and deposited onto the print bed layer by layer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626322401730-Z0D353ODTRVN4FJC1K5V/hotendkit01.png Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out The thermistor and heat cartridge work together to maintain the correct temperature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626506994012-GIYHDOLE9SKXBKJKFYRD/2021-07-17+02.02.42.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro, CR-10, and many others https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626330702730-9V91XX26HYZN4JF6BVS9/cr-10JammedFan.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out This hot end fan is stopped due to a broken fin, which caused the fan to stop spinning. This fan should be replaced even if the broken fin can be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626557114177-1N7EP5IVDO6X5UDXN9YZ/2021-07-17+16.16.06.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Remove the grub screw (blue rectangle), then use a tool to push the heater cartridge out (red circle). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626244707208-GDYZ5LZRL9EN83KVUZ1V/CrealitiyExtruderBolts_Cropped.jpeg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out The hot end after the enclosure is removed. The red heat sink helps keep the filament cool and solid until it reaches the heater block and nozzle, where it quickly melts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626505501772-0L4WKYIWSTO1RY63W706/2021-07-16+22.47.23.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Ender 3 V2. After removing the screw, pull the enclosure toward you to release the clip on the left side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626584709884-LV56COX9F5EO04U47EQ7/2021-07-17+23.54.26.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out For the CR-10 Series, you can unscrew and remove the cable for the hot end wires from the control box. No splicing wires required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626330159201-9M2KY0ESS45WC0ACWSJI/IMG_2420.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Inspect the pulled out filament for clues. This image shows a normal pull (silver) compared to a heat-creep caused jam pull (black). Notice the large thick portion on the black filament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626506567002-RHBEEOWJRGCTFUX8BL33/2021-07-16+23.11.30.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Using screw connectors is an easy way to connect the wires of the new thermistor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626557531432-2V9SB5BR1JXD68QA4M4J/2021-07-17+16.30.44.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Using screw connectors is an easy way to connect the wires of the new heater cartridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626246778576-XM8RWGPZMUVPQMQSRGQH/HotendDiagram.png Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out This cross section shows the components of the hot end https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626506912558-75O9J7NFP4LJBAVJPXT4/2021-07-17+02.14.56.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out After loosening the screw, you can remove the defective thermistor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626589377456-PD1CDL9R4JQ5ZQS4D52A/2021-07-18+01.10.25.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out Tighten the coupler, then loosen it one turn so that it can tighten the PTFE tube against the nozzle once it is inserted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626506912558-75O9J7NFP4LJBAVJPXT4/2021-07-17%2B02.14.56.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out This printer was reading 0C temperatures due to a disconnected thermistor wire (we removed the sensor from the heat block). We recommend replacing it in cases like this since the break is close to the sensor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626415690377-XDL7AGBZUQ3WOFEWC620/thermalRunaway.jpg Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide - Make it stand out A thermal runaway error is a failsafe which indicates that the printer applied power to the heater, but didn’t see the expected temperature increase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652287734369-2ITNC2BR1RBHRBZIINVB/HotendDiagram.png Creality Hot End Repair and Parts Guide https://www.crealityexperts.com/overview daily 0.75 2023-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f3e33dc3-e1b8-40a8-996b-985a48ebc38b/2021-10-27%2B22.40.35.jpg Getting Started - Getting Started With a New 3D Printer Learn the general process of assembling a new 3D Printer, the basic setup, and how to prepare models to print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627191846464-6E8Z43K8CZ3UYMP2VLP7/2021-07-25+00.22.09.jpg Getting Started - Resin vs. Filament 3D Printers This article explores the two available types of home 3D printers, and the factors you’ll want to consider when choosing which is best for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f026bb2d-3be4-48c6-8c3a-460c4971c62d/IMG_2081%28Edited%29.jpg Getting Started - Using 3D Printing for Your Business Learn how to get started with 3D printing for your business, whether buying a 3D printer or hiring a service. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5eddc1f0-e171-474f-8842-32acd1fda758/2022-04-14%2B23.24.12.jpg Getting Started - Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer Discover the most impactful changes you can make to take your prints from good to best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/17876769-49d3-4339-8297-478b3a5e9422/KleinLamp_NotLit_1.jpg Getting Started - Choosing a Material for 3D Printing Our guide to the common 3D printing materials. Learn how to choose the best material for an application, and how to effectively print with each option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/10a74695-af5a-48fc-93ab-a74b23942fc7/Ender3V3SE-05.jpg Getting Started - Choosing a 3D Printer This article looks at a variety of Creality 3D printers to give you an idea what is on the market, and what you should look for when choosing a machine. https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-extruder-upgrade-instructions daily 0.75 2021-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627282605195-292N24VLHPKVART1ANVL/2021-07-26+01.29.38.jpg How to Upgrade the Extruder on a Creality Ender 3 or CR-10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627283178381-1CG3BL4MJEUSG0RQQO07/2021-07-26+02.04.05.jpg How to Upgrade the Extruder on a Creality Ender 3 or CR-10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627283640769-7Z9X3481ZYX2GIGNMRRH/2021-07-26+01.35.39.jpg How to Upgrade the Extruder on a Creality Ender 3 or CR-10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627282651437-LQ3LZNOWSC1DKTQ9RT0S/2021-07-26+01.30.32.jpg How to Upgrade the Extruder on a Creality Ender 3 or CR-10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627282021843-PH33NCMNXTAJN6X7AX1X/2021-07-26+01.27.20.jpg How to Upgrade the Extruder on a Creality Ender 3 or CR-10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627282797544-1NYMEUFNQ7T0H59OM3AY/2021-07-26+01.32.15.jpg How to Upgrade the Extruder on a Creality Ender 3 or CR-10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627283370043-4YSHOL0BEZQMCOTP5U00/2021-07-26+01.34.58.jpg How to Upgrade the Extruder on a Creality Ender 3 or CR-10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627282222580-OM6AVILM74EZ8ULFGF3P/2021-07-26+01.28.36.jpg How to Upgrade the Extruder on a Creality Ender 3 or CR-10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627283332219-FD0GUG7XLWG07LIM2XI8/2021-07-26+01.34.15.jpg How to Upgrade the Extruder on a Creality Ender 3 or CR-10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652182080540-OWJVVZJTBO55SVF60SU5/Screenshot%2B2021-07-06%2B232414.jpg How to Upgrade the Extruder on a Creality Ender 3 or CR-10 https://www.crealityexperts.com/auto-bed-leveling-guide daily 0.75 2022-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627879798952-TZW4GOG8BDLD0WY6BNJY/bltouch2a.png Auto Bed Leveling Upgrade Guide for Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out For older machines like the Ender 3/Pro, Ender 5, or CR-X you’ll use an adapter to wire the sensor to the mainboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629667078070-TRZB0T8QSPDGN7390QMG/meshLeveling.png Auto Bed Leveling Upgrade Guide for Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out With an auto-leveling sensor, the 3D printer can probe the bed height at many points on the bed, and account for small inconsistencies, such as the higher back corners on this print surface. This is known as “mesh leveling”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628573039536-0JKF6HSM59F3CMULS2WQ/Ender3v2_BLTouch_Mounted.jpg Auto Bed Leveling Upgrade Guide for Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out This BLTouch bed leveling sensor precisely detects when the nozzle is the correct distance from the print bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628573265881-B16BLLVOJ92S2QKXRH5Z/Ender3v2_BLTouch_Mounted_CloseUp.jpg Auto Bed Leveling Upgrade Guide for Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out We have found the BLTouch to be the most precise and repeatable bed leveling system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627968840004-N3GJYHLKB5K6WRDY3YJF/ISPConnect.png Auto Bed Leveling Upgrade Guide for Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Many Creality 3D printers allow you to easily update the firmware via USB or the SD card. For some printers, you’ll need to use an adapter and special software on your computer to update the firmware to the mainboard. This can be a bit daunting, but it is laid out step by step in the included instructions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627885061783-9392XKDV4D5V81YW2OIF/bltouch2c.png Auto Bed Leveling Upgrade Guide for Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Newer mainboards, like those used by the Ender 3 V2 and Ender 5 Pro, include a dedicated port for the BLTouch sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628048889700-XSR68PABU2VL3O5WGPY3/ender3MountBLTouch.png Auto Bed Leveling Upgrade Guide for Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Installing the BLTouch sensor using an included bracket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628573953979-DA8L9JI1DDGOSEITILQM/Ender3v2_MotherboardPlug_Connected.jpg Auto Bed Leveling Upgrade Guide for Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out On the Ender 3 V2 and many other more modern 3D printers, the sensor is plugged in using a dedicated port on the mainboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627885592354-5K7HJVCNV5VV1VVDE53Y/bltouch2d.png Auto Bed Leveling Upgrade Guide for Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out On the CR-10 V2 and V3, the sensor port is located on a breakout board located near the Z motor, and accessing the mainboard is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629667078070-TRZB0T8QSPDGN7390QMG/meshLeveling.png Auto Bed Leveling Upgrade Guide for Creality 3D Printers https://www.crealityexperts.com/choosing-the-best-material-for-3d-printing daily 0.75 2021-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626664377883-PY81R9AUCYEBBPQ3RUAC/1.jpg Choosing The Best Material For 3D Printing - Make it stand out PETG is very glossy, and most colors are slightly transluscent (black and white are notable exceptions) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626664084995-OFIHGD432YQO00XF8IH8/5.jpg Choosing The Best Material For 3D Printing - Make it stand out ABS can be sanded easily and can also be smoothed with acetone to remove layer lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626671194518-VYSKH4PYRLL54ZO2487X/Screenshot+2021-07-19+000624.jpg Choosing The Best Material For 3D Printing - Make it stand out The nozzle is a bit too low on this print, and is causing stringing and buildup on the nozzle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626664318331-LC31Y9JA2F35RYFC08YL/Screenshot+2021-07-18+215721.jpg Choosing The Best Material For 3D Printing - Make it stand out PETG has great layer adhesion and is a great choice for thin vase mode prints like this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626664393258-CIQE60MBRRH36RULP8MC/2.jpg Choosing The Best Material For 3D Printing - Make it stand out PLA is somewhat glossy, however some specialty “Silk” PLAs have a very glossy metallic sheen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626664471097-1HY2ZGZLPQGD7JY3JNQK/Screenshot+2021-07-18+215621.jpg Choosing The Best Material For 3D Printing - Make it stand out ABS is not glossy and has a matte finish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626670936799-4NXLZ0UG8LII2JM2MSB9/Screenshot+2021-07-19+000135.jpg Choosing The Best Material For 3D Printing - Make it stand out Without a proper enclosure, ABS parts will often warp and delaminate, like what happened on this printed part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1605492483426-ZPE8XVB1BJQ0Y38926MY/Ender3V2_TestPrint2_Detail.jpg Choosing The Best Material For 3D Printing - Make it stand out PLA is great at capturing small details on printed models. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626663791399-B3UHYF67QKK8IAPGXI11/7.jpg Choosing The Best Material For 3D Printing - Make it stand out Print settings often matter more than material for strength. The sample on the left (4 outer shells and 50% infill) is much stronger than the sample on the right (2 shells and 25% infill), regardless of material selection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8572c4a6-19a8-448d-8b24-4a6d35bf2838/2022-02-10+00.30.00.jpg Choosing The Best Material For 3D Printing https://www.crealityexperts.com/installing-bltouch-ender-3 daily 0.75 2022-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628049826613-IL844AK3M4FE1ROB8NCY/Ender3MotherboardRemoval.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 - Make it stand out Ender 3 - Remove the 3 screws on the top of the printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627879798952-TZW4GOG8BDLD0WY6BNJY/bltouch2a.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 - Make it stand out Connecting the BLTouch sensor to Ender 3/Pro, Ender 5, or CR-X using a plug-in adapter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627968840004-N3GJYHLKB5K6WRDY3YJF/ISPConnect.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628049806635-9G8NU0NU05Q4DHH4D20A/ender3proMotherboardAccess.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 - Make it stand out Ender 3 Pro - Remove 1 screw on top, and 3 screws on the underside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628050211098-V90D8U5KB8TV7JJ9Z4YL/kit1BLTouch.jpg Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 - Make it stand out The Ender 3 BLTouch kit includes everything you need for the upgrade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628048889700-XSR68PABU2VL3O5WGPY3/ender3MountBLTouch.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.crealityexperts.com/installing-bltouch-ender-5-pro daily 0.75 2022-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628228866404-J2KQ13DT4AAZULZJ11XT/ender3V2fw2.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 5 Pro - Make it stand out Open the folder for the “Non-Adapter” firmware, since we are using the dedicated port. (screenshot is showing 4.2.7 files) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1581282740413-BLG2CDZ80KVCH1M35KFJ/P_GH3579.jpg Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 5 Pro - Filament Buying Guide Our guide on the best filament to use with Creality 3D printers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628228881288-TXPZLBWM6IUU45DLC8YN/ender5ProDownload.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 5 Pro - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627885061783-9392XKDV4D5V81YW2OIF/bltouch2c.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 5 Pro - Make it stand out Connecting the BLTouch to the dedicated port on the mainboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628229135318-WSEZ0DDD9P1FLGTCOV31/ender5ProaccessMainboard.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 5 Pro - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628048889700-XSR68PABU2VL3O5WGPY3/ender3MountBLTouch.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 5 Pro - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ec2c2364-c247-4b04-834b-8f9aa07aef34/RaspberryPi_cropped.jpeg Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 5 Pro - Setting up OctoPrint Use OctoPrint to manage your 3D printer remotely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1581283520667-RQTSNUPT9386314Q4JGU/CrealitiyExtruderBolts_Cropped.jpeg Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 5 Pro - Hot End Repair Guide Complete guide to repairing hot end issues on Creality printers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628228641254-AK62U75GBCZTJN3F9HPB/bltouchPartsEnder5Pro.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 5 Pro - Make it stand out The Ender 5 Pro BLtouch kit includes everything you need for the upgrade. https://www.crealityexperts.com/de/the-best-filament-for-creality-3d-printers daily 0.75 2023-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629003718427-VM7Y0AJIXOQMBFDMWDCU/overturePLA.jpg Das Beste Filament für Creality 3D-Drucker - Make it stand out Overture PLA ist in vielen Farben erhältlich und verfügt über eine praktische Anzeige, die anzeigt, wie viel Filament noch auf der Rolle ist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629003652787-E1JUWDHY5YQ3C9DA1CUG/tecbears.jpg Das Beste Filament für Creality 3D-Drucker - Make it stand out Tecbears PLA ist ein erschwingliches Filament, das eine hervorragende Qualität und Konsistenz aufweist. Sie können auch oft Multi-Packs finden, um noch mehr zu sparen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629001640173-PIGB7ZMG5HVWSKKPPY6X/2021-08-14+23.10.24.jpg Das Beste Filament für Creality 3D-Drucker - Make it stand out Hatchbox PLA (rechts) bietet einen hervorragenden Kontrast bei kleinen Details, wie diesem Zifferblatt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1578001343567-RC36BN0YHMU55Q4II9EY/P_GH3583.jpg Das Beste Filament für Creality 3D-Drucker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629001567083-6DC9SKDY8JPHEBH0WZR5/2021-08-14+23.05.14.jpg Das Beste Filament für Creality 3D-Drucker - Make it stand out Marble PLA ist mit kleinen dunklen Körnern durchsetzt, die ihm ein glattes, steinähnliches Aussehen verleihen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1578003492587-R5S7EZFW1MTQ0YZTG7VB/P_GH3571.jpg Das Beste Filament für Creality 3D-Drucker For ABS, we recommend Hatchbox filament above all other choices. It’s less prone to warping than other filaments we have tried. Check it out on Amazon here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1578003351291-NA9Z44M8UX7O1R0TZC36/P_GH3585.jpg Das Beste Filament für Creality 3D-Drucker Dieses Silk Gold PLA von Sunlu hat ein auffälliges metallisches Aussehen, das sehr glänzend und metallisch wirkt. Es ist eine ausgezeichnete Wahl für dekorative Drucke. Sehen Sie es sich hier auf Amazon an. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626765480026-KP5ENLKGBHKB62GWI8N2/2021-07-19%2B23.28.41.jpg Das Beste Filament für Creality 3D-Drucker - Make it stand out We’ve used a lot of filament, and have found which brands you can trust to deliver consistent quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629003638173-VRJAFOZEIXSXN9Y6U56O/esun.jpg Das Beste Filament für Creality 3D-Drucker - Make it stand out eSun Pro PLA+ bietet eine bescheidene Verbesserung der Bauteilfestigkeit und ist in vielen Farben erhältlich. https://www.crealityexperts.com/de/choosing-a-creality-printer daily 0.75 2021-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1574890535138-S9E1M36SZNH01BJMM9PW/ender3pro.jpg Einen Creality-3D-Drucker auswählen Ender 3 series printer. The Ender 3 has an optional glass bed, not shown here. We prefer the glass bed for ease of removing prints and a nicer bottom surface finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1574890637185-ESIH2BK2N8EY73W0ABI2/ender5.jpg Einen Creality-3D-Drucker auswählen The Ender 5 Pro uses an external frame for added rigidity. This might increase print quality by a small amount, but we don’t feel that this justifies the added cost over the Ender 3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1574891302904-PS4YWKA0UDV3ZYTYEMX0/cr10max.jpg Einen Creality-3D-Drucker auswählen The CR-10 Max greatly improves on the design of the CR-10 S4 and S5 by using the new “unibody” design and adding additional reinforcement to the frame. This printer also resolves the heat bed issues from the S4 and S5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1525744133159-6IF1TDLXKECQBC4LW4RL/CR-10_FinishedAssembly.JPG Einen Creality-3D-Drucker auswählen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1605493262078-DJXIM90SJTEPEDC716DN/CrealityEnder3V2.jpg Einen Creality-3D-Drucker auswählen The Creality Ender 3 V2 is one of our favorite 3D printers of 2021. If you’re just getting started with 3D printing or need a second machine for your workshop, this is probably the machine for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627018972834-8H6XFOZOJOWUG73B0Q24/Screenshot+2021-07-23+004236.jpg Einen Creality-3D-Drucker auswählen - Make it stand out The Ender 3 Max combines the larger size of the CR-10 series with the affordability and body style of the Ender series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1574890903797-FAM7JL9W1WUUYSMZBPXB/cr10v2.jpg Einen Creality-3D-Drucker auswählen The CR-10 V2 improves on the CR-10 in several notable ways. Notice the added frame supports, which provide additional rigidity to improve the quality of taller prints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627019302799-5FK02ZBY23W6HPK8G99N/25bb8292-572b-4ce9-9bf7-81bdc9340a97_1024x1024.jpg Einen Creality-3D-Drucker auswählen The CR-10S Pro uses the newer “unibody” design, which reduces the printer footprint by putting the electronics under the heat bed. The touchscreen and BLTouch auto leveling provides a much nicer user experience than the older designs. https://www.crealityexperts.com/installing-bltouch-cr10-v2-v3 daily 0.75 2021-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628231182201-9703236MX483AF8UNIBR/cr-10+v2+install.jpg Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality CR-10 V2 and V3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628230434013-0L74VW4KH4LDZHRV13DU/CR-10v2_screw2.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality CR-10 V2 and V3 - Make it stand out …and one more on the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628230589183-BPBRG9SUCWGOBD7ZW4KQ/CR-10v2_screw3.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality CR-10 V2 and V3 - Make it stand out The BLTouch port is the unused port closest to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628231862555-CDS0Z863LIVDKIZVY6GU/prusaslicer2.jpg Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality CR-10 V2 and V3 - Make it stand out Configure the tool to connect to your printer and use the correct file. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628231234197-OVQJFWG0Y69D1YLRI6EV/CR-10v2+firmware2.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality CR-10 V2 and V3 - Make it stand out Open the folder for the BLTouch firmware. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628232293476-5EOH95VOFTD9W669GN6F/bltouchPartsCR-10v2.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality CR-10 V2 and V3 - Make it stand out The CR-10 V2/V3 BLTouch kit includes everything you need for the upgrade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628230476386-YUFPJH61C1UYRXJDEB7U/cr10v2_screws1.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality CR-10 V2 and V3 - Make it stand out Remove the two screws on top… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628231852966-87LHM87MTSL18TDCWI8M/prusaslicer1.jpg Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality CR-10 V2 and V3 - Make it stand out Open the firmware flash tool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628231218177-YCGQE92OD91OAQHI9NWS/CR-10v2+firmware1.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality CR-10 V2 and V3 - Make it stand out Download the firmware package from https://www.creality.com/download. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628231445162-8TT5DN3M0AWIY70A26UQ/CR-10V3-Firmware.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality CR-10 V2 and V3 - Make it stand out For the V3, the hex file is a standalone download. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627885592354-5K7HJVCNV5VV1VVDE53Y/bltouch2d.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality CR-10 V2 and V3 - Make it stand out Connecting the BLTouch to the dedicated port on the breakout board. https://www.crealityexperts.com/store/apparel-and-swag daily 0.75 2023-01-26 https://www.crealityexperts.com/installing-bltouch-ender-3-v2 daily 0.75 2021-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628133989522-T9S2PPUJS68XND8WFHWB/ender3V2fw1.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 V2 - Make it stand out Download the firmware package for your mainboard version from https://www.creality.com/download https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629779032310-W48BIK269FOXQU9KEQBO/2021-08-23%2B23.08.51.jpg Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 V2 - Make it stand out Remove the 3 screws on the underside of the printer… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629779522830-TW5G1OYA89D6CQTP4X0Q/Ender3v2_MotherboardPlug_Connected.jpg Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 V2 - Make it stand out The attached BLtouch cable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628134010750-N0YVMZCZRSHAW8YPIM2E/ender3V2fw2.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 V2 - Make it stand out Open the folder for the “Non-Adapter” firmware, since we are using the dedicated port. For Ender 3 Max, instaead use Ender-3 max 4.2.2mainboard bltouchfirmware.zip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628137450443-Z5K1CLMK0UVPLWBUEKS3/bltouchPartsEnder3V2.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 V2 - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 BLTouch kit includes everything you need for the upgrade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629779062466-P69KQ9I9JBRSDG0TCB8I/2021-08-23%2B23.08.51.jpg Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 V2 - Make it stand out …and the single screw under the print bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629779119852-KA0OK8EEZLU4FNI75DEF/2021-08-23%2B23.11.30.jpg Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 V2 - Make it stand out Carefully remove the mainboard enclosure, since the fan will still be connected to the mainboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1627885061783-9392XKDV4D5V81YW2OIF/bltouch2c.png Installing the BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe on the Creality Ender 3 V2 - Make it stand out Connecting the BLTouch to the dedicated port. https://www.crealityexperts.com/tools-for-3d-printing daily 0.75 2022-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1633491304683-9VVL73Q5IJ7EHCRYIQ5R/2021-10-05+22.27.44.jpg Tools for Post Processing 3D Prints and Maintaining Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1633491653211-RGUNGD6U4IXHHOJCIQNT/2021-10-05+22.38.41.jpg Tools for Post Processing 3D Prints and Maintaining Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out The deburring tool is a great way to clean off brims for prints that need extra help with bed adhesion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1633675324118-ZV3Y0584S1OATULAYYKZ/2021-07-17+16.30.44.jpg Tools for Post Processing 3D Prints and Maintaining Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out having wire strippers and screw connectors on hand will make hot end maintenance and repairs much easier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1633675385669-PJM2278GIBKA9AZZC2TR/Screenshot+2021-10-08+014247.png Tools for Post Processing 3D Prints and Maintaining Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1633492236368-VHO8CSJO5YL4XMZ7S4I9/Screenshot+2021-10-05+225020.png Tools for Post Processing 3D Prints and Maintaining Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1634278920017-DI9FSOPD4E7EEP7J7G6Z/2021-07-26+19.09.35.jpg Tools for Post Processing 3D Prints and Maintaining Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1633492690847-BDVTWETOQDQ9CKQR2NGR/2021-10-05+22.53.12.jpg Tools for Post Processing 3D Prints and Maintaining Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Chisels are a great tool for removing support material from your prints https://www.crealityexperts.com/3d-printer-parts daily 0.75 2021-10-13 https://www.crealityexperts.com/getting-started-with-creality-3d-printers daily 0.75 2023-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1634792922692-HLAC7CHCHNAU47RF1Q5O/2021-10-21+00.06.14.jpg Getting Started With Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Assembling the frame with included allen wrenches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6b52411d-0564-4aec-aaa6-939ecce0fef3/2021-11-21+20.14.31.jpg Getting Started With Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Printing a 3DBenchy, a common first print, is a good way to identify issues with the printer or configuration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1634792846133-I6H71RPP6UKK1J13TU97/2021-10-21+00.04.18.jpg Getting Started With Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Adjusting the belt tension using a hand nut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3d85c63d-fe7d-4a0b-b071-f5f09b5e5775/preview-slice.png Getting Started With Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out After importing an STL model, you can preview the printing process layer by layer within Cura before exporting it to your 3D printer (credit ultimaker.com). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1524533160357-15H4Q21E2RHUN7U6QDQT/CR-10_BedLeveling_NozzleCorrectHeight.JPG Getting Started With Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out A correctly levelled nozzle is about a width of a sheet of paper above the print bed when homed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1634791331661-IHK8HPKJEHKIBQJ017X1/04072935-16ae-46b6-a3d8-1ce686031ec8.44d6ca542b756ab70b0bb48440eb11a2.jpeg Getting Started With Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out The Creality Ender 3 Max is almost fully assembled, and takes 15-20 minutes to fully assemble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1634790933403-9PG1O9Z11MI9MOAW9EXW/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit.jpg Getting Started With Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out The Prusa i3 requires extensive assembly which will usually require 5 or more hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/669921c3-245a-40d6-b3c9-94d2419b189b/2021-11-22+11.32.41.jpg Getting Started With Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Loading filament into a Creality Ender 3 Max 3D printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625714827443-VQVENR1DMV2Q1L0NUXFZ/daba57348f31a52a2ec26d4a760627b8.jpg Getting Started With Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out The Creality Ender 3 and Ender 3 V2 are partially assembled, and take about an hour to put together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1634792506290-AHVMCLJUSJHUPGHTPZCT/2021-10-20%2B23.55.38.jpg Getting Started With Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Attaching a labeled cable to a motor on the 3D printer. https://www.crealityexperts.com/ender-3-max-assembly-guide daily 0.75 2022-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2130a209-51f4-4400-a6fd-1203a720b1eb/Screenshot+2021-11-21+004731.png Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Gantry Frame/Base Assembly Diagram (from the Creality Assembly Guide) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/eb477594-66c5-471c-95a3-35485f07d221/2021-10-27+22.58.20.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Mounting the spool holder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2d4584c9-6464-414e-bf0b-e73f9a600eef/2021-10-27+23.05.53.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Attach the ribbon cable to the leftmost port. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5c8ee608-65e7-4c53-90df-80dc50f67940/2021-10-27+22.54.43.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Connecting the extruder motor and filament sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b9f8f325-148e-4136-9976-58a40fd73959/2021-11-22+11.37.31.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/613c19cb-b61f-4408-ba1d-de79ed176e9f/2021-11-21+01.28.57.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The released position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b6a28fa0-21a6-4951-9a48-821990346de3/2021-10-27+22.33.28.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Look for the indentions on either side of the printer base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c3231f28-ff71-4a1a-b1cc-01b5f21f3358/2021-10-27+22.47.26.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Mount the power supply with the two 25mm screws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/cb16fea2-c09a-43d0-8755-5e44fb50e3ff/Screenshot+2021-11-21+012639.png Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Removing the Glass Plate (from the Creality Assembly Guide) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ece4434c-d30c-40b8-960a-92837790022c/2021-11-21+01.00.08.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Ensure the voltage is set based on your local mains voltage (115V for USA). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e6ee3af5-8ae0-4f56-944b-472a58d051e4/2021-10-27+22.51.05.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Mount the screen with the 2 small 10mm screws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/213704e8-d4cc-4b0c-83bd-0e3b71b3325f/2021-11-22+11.36.37.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Once the filament starts coming out of the nozzle and you feel resistance, it is fully loaded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f373ed49-456c-4fb5-b92e-273b5b23a979/2021-11-21+01.28.32.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Use a tool to pull the bed clips out to release the bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/22abdeb6-36b9-4161-a0cd-203e859f29a4/2021-11-21+21.36.57.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/62ab066d-619a-499b-98a4-f04d2833ac48/Screenshot+2021-11-21+014751.png Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Connecting the motor and endstop cables (from the Creality Assembly Guide) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0e286d29-1b13-4a46-a443-e09274bd6588/2021-10-27+22.48.20.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Connect the power cable, ensuring it is routed under the bed frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5a003585-d107-4206-95c3-768a27ddf2cf/A2021-10-27+22.54.15.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Connecting the X motor and endstop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5a96580b-1a25-49fa-bb7d-2b3881283fda/2021-10-27+22.40.35.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Install two black screws on either side to secure the pieces. You may want to prop the printer on something to get more range of motion for the Allen wrench. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b72f7b95-0dbd-453a-ae39-a6b1004511af/2021-11-22+11.32.41.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Load the filament by pressing the extruder arm while feeding with your other hand. Make sure the end of the filament is straight to make it load more smoothly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5df196ed-64cd-47f5-9c44-1e96436eb999/xyz.png Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The three axes of a 3D printer (from the Ceality Assembly Guide) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/856ec39c-9900-4202-a6a0-cb6c085ad904/2021-11-21+19.48.12.png Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Reading the temperatures on the Ender 3 Max screen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f3b62e45-fe75-43c9-b7de-295448c9b35b/2021-10-27+22.55.10.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Connecting the Z motor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/75321669-3313-49b7-8b4f-0d911dfa8ca4/2021-10-27+22.44.53.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Make sure the connecting cable runs under the side of the base, and not in front of the gantry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/96de052c-cacf-4cd7-844f-2a8c947c7937/Screenshot+2021-11-21+005638.png Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Mounting the Power Supply (from the Creality Assembly Guide) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6bae5179-abad-4b88-87bc-c681ac814797/Screenshot+2021-11-21+011813.png Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Mounting the Screen (from the Creality Assembly Guide) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6b52411d-0564-4aec-aaa6-939ecce0fef3/2021-11-21+20.14.31.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3205520d-f0ce-4601-b636-b6e09ce52c44/2021-10-27+22.28.29.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The top insert protects the printer and contains the smaller components. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/56b1030a-e7fa-46a6-8134-28894e38ffbe/A2021-10-27+22.35.06.png Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The components of the Ender 3 Max. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/93e55a72-d4aa-4cc6-8995-cf0d7f3cdd5f/2021-10-27+22.28.54.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The main components of the printer are packaged under the top insert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9956863a-08f7-4aec-9cde-697f61997557/2021-10-27+22.55.26.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Connecting the Z endstop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3205520d-f0ce-4601-b636-b6e09ce52c44/2021-10-27+22.28.29.jpg Creality Ender 3 Max Assembly Guide https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-3d-printer-filament-types daily 0.75 2022-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e216b3cd-a68b-4882-a0b0-05ab327091d7/ShakerCup_1.jpg What Filament Types Can You Use With a Creality 3D Printer? - Make it stand out We use clear PETG in vase mode to print these protein shaker ornaments due to its strength and shiny finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a7de91e0-96f6-4be3-aa65-a3e64de2a9ea/81h0eZ7PegL._SL1500_.jpg What Filament Types Can You Use With a Creality 3D Printer? - Make it stand out We exclusively use Hatchbox ABS since it is less prone to warping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1578003351291-NA9Z44M8UX7O1R0TZC36/P_GH3585.jpg What Filament Types Can You Use With a Creality 3D Printer? - Make it stand out This Silk Gold PLA has a very striking luster, and looks like real metal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626753080106-BKX1XHKOMJ0N60X286EQ/IMG_1558.jpg What Filament Types Can You Use With a Creality 3D Printer? - Make it stand out Using a part cooling fan allows for intricate overhangs when printing with PLA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1626664318331-LC31Y9JA2F35RYFC08YL/Screenshot%2B2021-07-18%2B215721.jpg What Filament Types Can You Use With a Creality 3D Printer? - Make it stand out PETG has a very shiny appearance, and many color PETG filaments are translucent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8572c4a6-19a8-448d-8b24-4a6d35bf2838/2022-02-10+00.30.00.jpg What Filament Types Can You Use With a Creality 3D Printer? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/94f567e7-f2ca-46bc-8300-ed1492a674f5/IMG_0728.jpg What Filament Types Can You Use With a Creality 3D Printer? - Make it stand out This ABS part was sanded to be very smooth, and the layer lines are very difficult to see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1628469984982-4ZZQQEMTZPZYTRRNO4X1/HotendDiagram.png What Filament Types Can You Use With a Creality 3D Printer? - Make it stand out In a standard Creality hot end, the PTFE tube extends all the way to the nozzle, and will start to degrade when printing above 250 C https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1578001343567-RC36BN0YHMU55Q4II9EY/P_GH3583.jpg What Filament Types Can You Use With a Creality 3D Printer? https://www.crealityexperts.com/3d-printing-for-small-business daily 0.75 2022-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/aae4dc70-19bc-492b-97c2-8a762e4e6885/IMG_2081%28Edited%29.jpg Getting Started With 3D Printing For Your Small Business - Make it stand out FDM printers are capable of producing detailed models, like this concept architectural model. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1896aaad-bb30-4993-b533-ad7c50890c60/IMG_1131.jpg Getting Started With 3D Printing For Your Small Business - Make it stand out Pioneer Woman Cookware uses 3D printing to produce early prototypes for look and feel testing to iterate quickly on their products. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/173d2a30-b7ec-4801-9066-9fbe61d7d415/Photo+Mar+20%2C+9+04+05+PM.jpg Getting Started With 3D Printing For Your Small Business - Make it stand out the CR-10s Max is a great 3D printer for larger life size prototypes, such as this full sized wheel rim used for fit testing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1629783531231-BYE0VME7P9WF6VAOJIZ6/Screenshot%2B2021-07-23%2B004236.jpg Getting Started With 3D Printing For Your Small Business - Make it stand out The Creality Ender 3 Max 3D printer balances ease of use and low cost, and can start producing quality parts quickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6b358eb8-6c3e-4fdc-be44-c80b0bbbd675/treatStockSample.png Getting Started With 3D Printing For Your Small Business - Make it stand out Treatstock allows you to instantly compare prices from multiple 3D printing services for a variety of material options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/94f567e7-f2ca-46bc-8300-ed1492a674f5/IMG_0728.jpg Getting Started With 3D Printing For Your Small Business - Make it stand out FDM 3D printing is a great choice for internal-use parts and jigs, such as this electronics enclosure for a custom tool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/173d2a30-b7ec-4801-9066-9fbe61d7d415/Photo+Mar+20%2C+9+04+05+PM.jpg Getting Started With 3D Printing For Your Small Business https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-ender-3-s1-assembly-guide daily 0.75 2022-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a17aeeba-c19a-4d3b-9eba-b02ca252bc7b/2022-02-22+21.02.04.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Remove the sticker to access the power supply voltage switch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d0a83cfb-6571-4c1a-a038-35a048f0127d/2022-02-22+20.28.31.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/be794f71-4d26-468e-b117-361706646241/2022-02-22+20.24.05.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out We’ll use these terms when referring to the various parts in the assembly process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/53621f0d-c9f6-4029-9762-a13100756d56/2022-02-22+20.26.53.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6c057aea-b88d-41e2-b39b-aa6392749264/2022-02-22+20.39.28.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Plug the ribbon cable to the LCD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c63e2b81-f064-4c34-b98e-f4f1d4bbc623/2022-02-22+20.39.35.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Mount the LCD by sliding it downward onto the bracket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7da7bcca-36ad-4b1f-b0db-7f5049d54a2f/2022-02-22+20.37.21.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The LCD mounting bracket mounts to the front left of the printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2d6ba943-c799-4dd1-8c47-8deb642af618/2022-02-22+21.11.36.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Selecting a test print from the provided test files on the SD card. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/078ee583-6f1d-4346-8987-57be34550ea0/2022-02-25+00.10.37.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Connect the nearby X motor as shown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/99252cc9-c143-457c-8f2f-c49e065e444e/2022-02-22+20.48.48.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Install the filament holder as shown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/25a6c44a-fc41-4600-8f67-7353e7d64168/2022-02-22+20.52.24.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Slide the cable into the bracket using the label image as a guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/438ea580-9356-4f7a-87fe-4061006db86f/2022-02-22+20.33.05.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out We found it easiest to lay the printer on its side to attach the gantry frame. Make sure the Z motor wires are pointing toward the rear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/121c63b4-d683-49ec-a3a9-3d2eb29ce2eb/2022-02-22+20.52.33.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Twist the nut counter-clockwise to lower the extruder 1-2 inches to make the cabe easier to install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5287a9dd-ca6f-4766-b0cf-b5dc73a9f641/2022-02-22+20.17.16.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The top insert protects the printer and contains the smaller components. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/009033c9-3a1b-4884-818b-65e5e174a1f1/2022-02-22+20.33.19.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Insert the 4 screws into the holes on the base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/89c96b68-cd3d-4a60-92e8-6fdf2646aca0/2022-02-22+20.55.48.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Remove the tape holding the cable and plug it into the left Z motor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/cc5921af-78ff-440c-b9d7-5baee7ed0e7b/2022-02-23+00.25.09.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Our completed cat test print showed that everything on our Ender 3 S1 was working properly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9f626500-280a-4154-8919-2b5949d9a4d1/2022-02-22+20.30.19.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Insert the cable bracket onto the rear of the left side of the gantry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ab8d3d55-9999-46b7-b786-87dc90cd409c/2022-02-22+20.53.36.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Tuck the edges of the cable into the bracket on top of the extruder. Note that the cable should be running under the top extruder beam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3eabbad5-f3cc-4100-a8eb-b3e14143339e/2022-02-22+20.17.52.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The main components of the printer are packaged under the top insert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e2286f7a-880f-4626-97b5-48652946932f/2022-02-22+20.57.30.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Remove the rubber stopper from the nearby ports, and plug in the Z motor and filament sensor cables as shown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0599995a-cc90-4d12-a3c7-1251e6e13443/Screenshot+2022-02-25+003803.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Configuring the retraction settings in Cura for the Ender 3 S1 for PLA filament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/647c92f3-319c-4038-91ab-3cebdc31aec9/2022-02-22+20.57.07.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The filament runout cable is taped to the right side of the gantry and can be hard to spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b132e6e5-4964-42da-b7b7-276b5ae37d10/2022-02-22+20.35.12.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Use the largest Allen wrench to tighten each screw. We found it helpful to prop the printer up on packaging to access the lowest screws more easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/98d5403d-8da5-4b36-976a-e579f3750632/2022-02-22+20.49.12.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Plug in the filament runout sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/81fb48ad-77ee-4ded-9fab-683cbf9305af/2022-02-24+20.45.56.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Our initial TPU print had some defects, but we were pleased with how easy it was to print. On our other machines with Bowden extruders, TPU is hard to print, often jams, and has significant stringing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/294a5222-18cf-47d0-a9f8-d838cd26ba33/2022-02-22+20.36.23.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Be sure to tighten these screws well! It is important that the gantry be very rigid to ensure good quality prints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/01810ffd-4e6f-4a47-9b0a-4f812487fc02/2022-02-22+20.38.35.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Attach the bracket with the 3 M4 screws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3a78a195-4234-4bd1-ab2b-f4f59e3ac6ed/2022-02-22+21.02.55.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Use an Allen wrench to toggle the switch, if needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7aa98404-d75b-40fa-9478-9aa67d088760/2022-02-22+20.53.08.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Plug in the extruder cable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b3403883-6a31-4238-9ea1-90a767cbf1b3/2022-02-22+20.55.02.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The X endstop cable is on the underside and can be tricky to spot. https://www.crealityexperts.com/ender-3-s1-hot-end-disassembly daily 0.75 2022-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a87f1f20-c554-4297-a54a-b8865b24ca02/2022-03-04+21.06.24.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Hot End Review and Disassembly - Make it stand out To detach the heat sink, remove the two long screws on the breakout board side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f53107fe-7c7b-482a-8824-854747289de1/2022-03-04+21.07.56.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Hot End Review and Disassembly - Make it stand out A second section of PTFE is used between the extruder and the heat sink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/093f4672-1d78-4b5f-b635-8ec411191bdd/2022-03-04+21.06.55.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Hot End Review and Disassembly - Make it stand out The second screw is above the CR-touch sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/4b066f32-0b7c-4f2a-82b3-8ff89e17d2b3/2022-03-04+21.17.53.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Hot End Review and Disassembly - Make it stand out Remove the small fan, then remove the 3 screws shown here to open the extruder assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6d0d205a-83a3-4ed6-86dc-f75e4a6ecbff/2022-02-24+12.07.22.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Hot End Review and Disassembly - Make it stand out This hot end did really well with a difficult test of overhangs and many small features. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/90f5566e-aee2-4b53-8738-c6ecb10d6fbe/2022-03-04+21.07.45.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Hot End Review and Disassembly - Make it stand out The enclosure can now be removed, but be careful not to pull the wires as you remove it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f7fa2de9-0287-4546-8afe-62dbcc03035d/2022-03-05+02.31.04.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Hot End Review and Disassembly - Make it stand out The removed heat sink (and heater block). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/519b9a8e-9aad-4f06-91b3-63bc5ac8a7f8/2022-03-04+21.06.46.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Hot End Review and Disassembly - Make it stand out The first screw holding the enclosure attaches to a small plastic tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7c47f1b2-185c-4733-aaf1-5a7be4954c56/2022-03-04+19.43.51.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Hot End Review and Disassembly - Make it stand out The “Sprite” hot end packs a lot into a pretty compact package, including the extruder, hot end, and CR-touch leveling sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b1f0b184-5c2e-40e7-8017-bece34ea54af/2022-03-05+02.33.11.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Hot End Review and Disassembly - Make it stand out Removing the nozzle exposes the PTFE tube, which may need to be replaced after a lot of printing. Note: the CR-10 Smart Pro version is all-metal, and does not have PTFE here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/744176e5-2529-40bd-a4c1-eb626efa957a/2022-03-04+21.12.03.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Hot End Review and Disassembly - Make it stand out The filament path is on the extruder cover, and does a good job of enclosing the filament path all the way up to the extruder gears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c8a1d5fb-a47b-45af-917a-1182163cbcf5/2022-03-04+21.11.37.jpg Creality Ender 3 S1 Hot End Review and Disassembly - Make it stand out The dual gear extruder assembly pushes the filament from both sides, and uses gearing to achieve more torque and control. https://www.crealityexperts.com/support-us daily 0.75 2022-10-14 https://www.crealityexperts.com/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2024-01-10 https://www.crealityexperts.com/bimetallic-heatbreak-install-hot-end daily 0.75 2022-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/58e85232-6ef6-4557-9d1d-1c5d1c4648f5/2022-03-23+19.08.57.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out 9. Install the two side screws. These screws should not be tight, so stop once you feel resistance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5faa6e7a-c128-436d-87f0-84653ffab2ea/2022-03-23+19.10.28.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out 10. Screw in the PTFE coupler fully, then push the PTFE tube into the heat sink as far as possible (Remove the tube from the PTFE coupler first by pressing the plastic button on the top, then pulling it off of the PTFE). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e024ec28-cdbc-4910-bcec-e52c278e56f5/2022-03-23+18.51.33.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out 1. Remove the enclosure for the hot end. This will differ based on the 3D printer model you have, but will involve removing 1-2 screws to access the hot end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/cc8e7634-d62c-4649-b8d4-b315041acefa/2022-03-23+19.03.33.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out 2. Remove the nozzle. You can use the included metal wrench or a socket (we use a nozzle wrench). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/33841fc4-b734-4c56-8cc5-cfe8977db2d3/2022-03-23+19.04.42.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out 5. Remove the coupler from the top of the heat sink which holds the PTFE tube in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1477d2a5-5efb-4884-b9e5-ab79ae8568ae/2022-03-23+19.07.04.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out 8. Screw in the new bimetallic heat break so that the top of the lower portion is parallel with the top of the heat block. Reattach the nozzle and tighten it as far as you can (we recommend just replacing the nozzle at this point since nozzles are so cheap). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a7c1631a-14df-4ca2-be56-7da3be8fccac/bimetallic_heat_break_diagram.png Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out With a bimetallic heat break, the PTFE does not enter the hot side at all, and is never exposed to the high temperatures required to melt filament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1f8966ef-ccd2-4b07-97a4-fc431181372c/2022-03-23+19.05.31.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out 6. Remove the PTFE tube. You may need to use pliers if the tube is stuck (which can occur as it wears down). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f490bd19-102f-4a6b-a54c-9a1b2bc9aa3d/2022-03-23+19.05.58.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out 7. Remove the heat break from the heat sink by pulling the heat block downward, being careful not to pull on the connected wires. Unscrew the heat break to remove it. Usually, this can be done by hand, but use pliers if necessary. If it is particularly hard, it can help to heat the hot end to 180C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/783494d9-edd4-42eb-a1ef-3d8ecaad2010/2022-03-23+19.04.04.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out 4. Remove the grub screw on the bottom of the heat sink which holds the top of the heat break in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7f0c2091-9916-4678-99cd-77d83b269339/bimetallic_heat_break.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out The Slice Engineering Copperhead heat break (view on Amazon) C-E variant is compatible with most Creality 3D printers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b9f743d9-1c5a-43fe-b76a-bff29a30fdc1/slice-engineering-copperhead-heat-break-337752-en.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out The Slice Engineering bimetallic hot end cross section. The use of two metals ensures that heat transfers freely within the hot side, but cannot move quickly to the cold side (picture credit Slice Engineering). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bb670ec7-70e0-4454-b3a2-a41c6618b85d/HotendDiagram.png Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out On the standard hot end, the PTFE tube extends into the hot zone of the hot end, which causes the tube to wear over time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c29538ea-645a-426f-8ece-5b46732c493a/2022-03-23+18.53.38.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out 3. Loosen the two screws on the left and right sides of the heat block which reinforce the heat block. (Some 3D printers do not have these) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6fd87271-6bd3-4793-9a74-be35d74a2311/bimetallic_heat_break_max.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End - Make it stand out The C-Pro Max variation (View on Amazon) is required for the CR-10s Pro and CR-10 Max since they use a different heat sink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1650821897613-9Y8SO6BYRAFPEDPU4GIZ/bimetallic_heat_break.jpg Installing a Bimetallic Heat Break on a Creality Hot End https://www.crealityexperts.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-02-04 https://www.crealityexperts.com/printing-nylon-with-creality-3d-printers daily 0.75 2023-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/db6c6a8f-bc43-4d4c-b642-36908c47766f/HotendDiagram.png Printing Nylon with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out On the standard hot end, the PTFE tubing extends all the way to the nozzle and is exposed to the hot temperature of the heat block. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/271558dd-140a-4585-a7aa-7a8ff25d4bd8/2022-04-08+21.27.38.jpg Printing Nylon with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/65007790-4140-4fc7-bd6f-936e3b6ca811/2022-04-08+21.28.30.jpg Printing Nylon with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/99f06fba-5159-4493-bf5a-e1401d8dcf20/nylonx.png Printing Nylon with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/4a2aa012-f879-4fdc-a097-cdd060a586e4/taulman+230.png Printing Nylon with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/de22093c-a07a-4076-9123-7f2a923a6927/2022-04-08+21.28.40.jpg Printing Nylon with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/36d55815-4cf4-4f03-a78e-af58a7db31a7/bimetallic_heat_break_diagram.png Printing Nylon with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out With a bimetalli heat break, the PTFE is fully within the cool zone, allowing you to heat the nozzle to far higher temperature without damaging the PTFE tube. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f93c6381-608f-4763-a0f3-4389bfea93d9/2022-04-08+21.28.12.jpg Printing Nylon with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/67abb45c-7c4c-4cce-ab23-89d687100c8b/2022-04-09+00.02.24.jpg Printing Nylon with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out A thin layer of PVA glue (a standard glue stick) on a glass print bed provides the best bed adhesion for nylon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652180620482-SE6IC642HN7B3G8YVZ2U/2022-04-08%2B21.28.30.jpg Printing Nylon with Creality 3D Printers https://www.crealityexperts.com/calibrating-your-creality-3d-printer daily 0.75 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/07e2b62f-6b5e-41c6-865a-bcf5a20278dc/2022-04-11+23.05.29.jpg Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a327998a-a241-40f9-aa47-c24f15677078/curaCalibration1.png Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bb670ec7-70e0-4454-b3a2-a41c6618b85d/HotendDiagram.png Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Printing with lower temperatures ensures that the cool zone of your hot end does not get too hot, which can cause jamming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fe27a7a2-c19f-4b0f-a7f2-ce501ba069f5/curaCalibration7.png Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/02c2db22-da74-4be8-82e9-1d410dc921e7/2022-04-14+23.24.12.jpg Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/eb8bda3c-9142-44c5-94d2-d2ad6397fe56/2022-04-11+23.42.08.jpg Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3fd2693b-ac3f-41fc-88b8-60bc9c80e023/2022-04-11+23.42.17.jpg Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1e60b9ba-a656-4767-ba79-54ba29fe8104/curaCalibration2.png Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/924ec829-26e6-46cc-852f-58d2b46afbf7/2022-04-10+22.57.55.jpg Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/66768be3-f73a-4e2f-b4eb-84e44e8a50eb/2022-04-11+22.58.13.jpg Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/56eeeea5-a930-4993-9f99-d7a23803a894/2022-04-12+00.05.29.jpg Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d466b1dc-36f5-41c9-a15e-37171a00d012/curaCalibration9.png Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8e204a4d-0afd-4ca8-9673-6cb37855fa80/curaCalibration16.png Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3ad99c26-c123-4c97-9df1-0fdd3463cb29/2022-04-11+22.52.49.jpg Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8b05840f-5db1-44e9-8138-9f794b81ff8b/curaCalibration6.png Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c98a539f-c566-4e5a-8b75-add1ee395652/curaCalibration5.png Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ad475251-1906-4df4-a143-82e11b5ea5df/curaCalibration3.png Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2a568a2f-15f3-4262-bad2-ae9bb5103b5a/curaCalibration12.png Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/56116a42-9b67-4ad4-8c27-5941178ee8cd/curaCalibration18.png Calibrating Your Creality 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.crealityexperts.com/getting-started-with-laser-cutting daily 0.75 2023-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2c9cd85b-9f34-4aa6-bcf3-e32558913723/orturLaser2.png Choosing a Laser Cutter - Make it stand out Low cost machines are a great way to try out a laser engraver, but they are not the best option if you are looking to cut wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7a3043e4-0850-408b-a5b0-8e5bfc3c392f/s-l500.jpg Choosing a Laser Cutter - Make it stand out OMTech laser cutters are made in China, but QA and support are provided within the USA. The K40 laser cutter is relatively easy to set up and capable of cutting wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/153925c7-4142-4e15-9b6b-d41cc9f9fde1/glowforge-basic.png Choosing a Laser Cutter - Make it stand out Laser engravers like Glowforge come at a higher price, but are high quality machines which are easy to set up and use very quickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e6aba349-e283-4e4f-93bf-a479d44f13d0/cncMill.png Choosing a Laser Cutter - Make it stand out A CNC mill allows for more control over how deep you cut, but is slower and more messy than a laser cutter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c3eaf6a2-0e2d-4c60-a323-b32de9c7fb3f/glowforgeScale.jpg Choosing a Laser Cutter - Make it stand out A laser cutter like the Glowforge will require a large desk or work surface and should be near a window for proper ventilation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c2c999cc-3ad0-42d6-88d4-42fb624ebe20/laserCutting.jpg Choosing a Laser Cutter - Make it stand out Laser cutters are able to cut very precise designs with little mess and are best for either through cuts or engraving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e0ad9979-93f9-4d9a-a037-72ee596de683/fiberLaser.png Choosing a Laser Cutter - Make it stand out Fiber lasers are the most expensive technology, but offer metal engraving capability. https://www.crealityexperts.com/choosing-a-creality-resin-3d-printer daily 0.75 2022-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a4d5eb3e-08ce-4043-83d0-8fb74317f5d9/completedPrint.png Choosing A Creality Resin 3D Printer - Make it stand out A completed print on the HALOT-ONE Creality resin printer, a popular entry level choice. Image from Creality marketing materials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/586eefaf-bb8a-44b4-abd4-d103edaf8c3e/halotSizeCompare2.png Choosing A Creality Resin 3D Printer - Make it stand out A visual comparison of the relative sizes of the HALOT series build volume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9671c1d4-e9bb-44b9-973c-f22bb11b86f9/ILSTech.png Choosing A Creality Resin 3D Printer - Make it stand out Traditional Parallel Emmision (left) provides a less even light source than Creality’s Integral Light Source technology (right). Images provided by Creality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ca6b94ae-fa23-43a1-83fd-ce754f3d3395/halot-one-samples.jpg Choosing A Creality Resin 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f617a3ff-574d-43e0-9a06-55021cc6caf9/halot-one-samples-2.jpg Choosing A Creality Resin 3D Printer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/82597b83-c909-4cbf-b63d-d0ac98c50a5f/completedPrint.jpg Choosing A Creality Resin 3D Printer https://www.crealityexperts.com/bed-material-comparison daily 0.75 2022-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3cd5477a-54a1-4e14-882b-ca74147e980f/ender3BedRemove1.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Removing the top black surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/de360339-7dc5-4999-825b-313fc6a55f98/IMG_3613.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Before printing, be sure to remove the protective film from the PEI sheet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3db7bc0f-e1cf-43b1-b001-9ec476bb242a/2022-03-07+02.08.42.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Removing a part from the PC steel bed on an Ender 3 S1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/976adf2d-1c53-44ef-b473-69e3e5515c2a/PEI+bed.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ec30eda4-8dac-4eff-b575-1ba8c6b061cb/IMG_3650.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The flexible magnetic bed is much more flexible than more premium steel beds (Ender 2 Pro shown here). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/876efe88-426e-4416-853f-7d27632ca32e/IMG_3611.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Remove the backing of the magnetic surface to reveal the adhesive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5b325752-b309-45d1-addf-cdcd130ce9ec/IMG_3659.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The cheaper thin metal springs should be upgraded, since they do not have as much tension and do not keep the bed leveled as effectively. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/32c122d5-c57d-435f-91d1-732b95ce86d5/IMG_3660.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Upgraded springs are more rigid, and have a flattened profile that prevents them from bending, which keeps the print bed from losing level over time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f9359c08-6fd9-41a8-8cfc-1c29cb898eda/IMG_3661.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out You’ll need pliers to hold the small nut in place when removing the screws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d41c81f5-c35a-4b9b-bf47-f70ac5d1b0dc/2022-03-09+10.28.48.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out We damaged our PC bed removing a part that was printed with the nozzle too low. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/25539e44-3edb-4d79-8b1c-e339d2633686/IMG_3612.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Carefully attach the magnetic surface to the aluminum print bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9e5e0208-0ff8-46e1-b1c2-5145afbbf177/EnderBed2.png Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/48a2a65f-6714-4ad4-849b-89efbe17401b/ender3BedRemove3.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Cleaning remaining residue using acetone and a putty knife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6180d677-bd36-493d-a355-a51a5cdaeb21/magnetic+bed.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f36d5c90-adf0-4316-9a2f-e760e13b8daa/removeBedClips.png Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out If you need to remove the built-in bed clips, locate the screws holding the bed clips at the corners of the bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/407956d0-a586-4d9c-bcc0-bf0ef714893a/IMG_3653.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out An Ender 3 V2 upgraded with a PEI bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/dc73512b-5510-4f71-bcc8-8030562dfa89/PC+Steel.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b39d1852-0450-4068-b68f-95e97cb17b17/glass+bed.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fb7c292b-0418-4270-b3b1-4d7050e3fd86/IMG_3651.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out A standard borosilicate glass bed is fully transparent and reveals the aluminum plate underneath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/4cfd54c0-1107-4f13-a2ec-fb1c34af17e4/ender3BedRemove2.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Removing the adhesive layer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/97cc6288-93cb-441c-b12b-bd11666c7b83/IMG_3654.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Printing parts on a CR-10S Pro with a Carborundum bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c9ceab1a-7320-4271-9142-0c543d0ce318/carborundum.jpg Creality Print Bed Overview & Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-extruder-guide daily 0.75 2023-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/824ad01a-7847-4544-a0c9-59ecac5e4c1d/adee82a0.png Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b5da8bbb-632c-4d8c-87c1-90ba2f4927d9/img_2405.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out A lightly used extruder shows little wear… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/68ba0d47-ac01-4514-814f-9ff435f25326/pasted%2Bimage%2B0.png Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out A worn brass extruder gear will cause under extrusion and eventually a total failure to extrude. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652439464779-BVOC4OBHP1745NEZL6E8/pasted%2Bimage%2B0%2B%281%29.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The results of an extruder coupler failing. We have never experienced this issue with the integrated coupler on newer models. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bdd1ece5-8b74-43f2-ad2b-e2610cd39560/bowdenNeo.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo uses a Bowden extruder, mounted on the left side of the gantry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0b571b6d-3e59-4129-9600-65a92b81098c/titanExtruder.png Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The internals of the E3D Titan, showing the gearing system used to drive the extruder gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/af6ab50b-0954-4760-b017-ba386622abef/IMG_3745.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out But after a lot of use, the free gear will wear down the base of the extruder arm and eventually lose contact with the filament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f0ed5281-6c96-4987-b928-80bdf408e764/SpriteProUpgrade-14.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/176d7ed8-a1ca-4d1e-9fa9-432f73427266/directDriveExtruder.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The Creality Ender 3 S1 uses a direct drive extruder. You can see that the filament is loaded directly into the print head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a6270a60-1ac1-4fcc-ba9c-15ea312d34c5/78235e1c.png Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e1730923-5ba0-449d-ae34-3cb169cc1539/ender-3-v2-upgrades-2.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Newer extruders use an integrated coupler design (left) which we have found to be much more reliable. If you are purchasing an upgrade kit, be sure to choose one with the integrated coupler design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1625628492060-PWKTHYGOERLKYHOJ32WH/unnamed.png Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The plastic extruder arm is a common failure point for the plastic extruders. We have also seen similar cracks on the housing itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b7ec942d-5484-400a-aff1-ddaf090d5c4a/IMG_3746.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The upgrade kit includes washers above and below the free gear to prevent the wear issue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/244ea93b-8058-4f5e-a073-d1f8c9bce090/dualGearMetalExtruder.png Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out On this Bowden extruder, the extruder gear is mounted directly to the motor, making the design very simple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8e268f11-3027-4492-8c7a-cab590d47d28/CR-6SE_extruder.png Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3b0686ea-9d22-4dcf-aa99-3e28b39d8229/c430afb4.jfif Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The Sprite extruder uses a dual drive system for improved grip on the filament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652182080133-ZZ1GBHC0BZ1J6J8RRSSK/2022-03-04%2B21.11.37.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The Ender 3 S1 extruder motor is mounted to the small central gear (under the spring), which drives an offset extrusion shaft. This configuration is borne out of space constraints, but also improves torque. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3c12cdfd-93ad-414c-bdb1-d5a7c7e5bc69/IMG_3814.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Setting E-steps on an Ender 3 style LCD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f3f86293-1c17-412f-8719-70b5cb64e305/dualGearMetalExtruder.png Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5eb6de49-b9c1-406a-a572-b6cc71238d33/spriteKit.png Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The sprite extruder kit is almost fully assembled, and is fairly easy to install https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0adef9b2-fb51-4347-98c2-c74f90de5cb4/SE_extruder_parts.png Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The design has a lot of small parts and seems needlessly complex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a7c4ffc2-cceb-4bab-a618-bf1597328c9e/Screenshot+2022-09-18+221720.png Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/11e1552d-cf4b-4704-a982-0e38ef9a3982/IMG_3813.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Setting E-steps on an Ender 3 V2 style LCD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/221e4c7b-b260-488c-b482-15f80e0d718f/s-l1600.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out An inside view of the enclosed single gear extruder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f599bdb0-9b7f-4124-b4b5-680ee42a825c/2023-10-03+02.45.51.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/721232c3-af51-463c-8f88-7023c6af56b5/IMG_3748.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out The shaft for the gear is also not threaded, which is another welcome improvement in the kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/76e75fa9-990d-49cf-8d4f-05cde1c3cd39/fef79011.jpg Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/10bd5265-81f1-40d8-852e-daf381fa4014/Screenshot+2022-09-18+234350.png Creality Extruder Overview and Upgrade Guide - Make it stand out A cracked housing causes reduction of filament grip, since the idler is held in place by the housing. This is a common issue we have seen reported for this extruder design. https://www.crealityexperts.com/best-creality-3d-printers-of-2022 daily 0.75 2023-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/70416363-5759-49f7-9619-657cd6003230/Ender3V2Assembly.png The Best Creality 3D Printers of 2022 - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V2 Neo is much easier to assemble than its predecessor, the Ender 3 V2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ec30eda4-8dac-4eff-b575-1ba8c6b061cb/IMG_3650.jpg The Best Creality 3D Printers of 2022 - Make it stand out The Ender 2 Pro build surface is magnetic, and can be easily upgraded to PEI Steel, an excellent build surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/03141ab2-466f-46bb-996d-e47587aa7858/2022-02-22+21.16.46.jpg The Best Creality 3D Printers of 2022 - Make it stand out The Ender 3 S1 Pro includes an all-metal direct-drive extruder, which allows you to print with both flexible and high temperature filament. https://www.crealityexperts.com/find daily 0.75 2022-10-08 https://www.crealityexperts.com/write-with-us daily 0.75 2024-01-27 https://www.crealityexperts.com/ender-3-v2-neo-review daily 0.75 2023-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e0223ee3-3943-4d0c-84d5-18909bf3c3ae/image15.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out A little stringing and some distortions here and there, but not too bad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/64fd609e-72ad-4519-a5a3-7f34fa09daa6/PXL_20230114_020959223.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out The redesigned heat sink and new metal PTFE tube coupling are key improvements to the Ender 3 V2 Neo’s hot end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/dac31b86-94f2-4321-b9ca-35eda8f247e1/image10.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out The model preview feature is new to the Ender 3 V2 Neo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9d6d2005-84ba-405e-99fd-31e77f81e7cd/image1.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out The parts printed flawlessly and look very smooth—much better than the Benchy (note that some support material is under the part). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fb9b137d-c047-48ca-ac85-bfa82dbcb050/image3.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out Extruder advance indicator knob, Z axis stepper motor connection and cable ties on extruder and sleeved cable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/25019b03-1593-40b9-8fd7-48ba1d31f327/image14.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out Included Accessories - a nozzle cleaner, micro SD card in a USB adapter, tools, sample filament, and flush cutting nippers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/91a13303-34b4-4290-a454-0face26f70e9/image4.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out Cable connections for the electronics on the gantry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b05d128b-0759-4778-9f61-c0571ed39414/image9.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out Benchy at 56% complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ea1eed7f-052d-451c-a9a4-ecb81120bef6/image5.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out A completed Benchy test print from the included SD card. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/cd83f5e0-6676-4a54-9e9f-15f822aa9612/PXL_20230108_234238791.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out Another test print with less bed contact surface area printed quite well, thanks to the high adhesion of the bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/414128f5-c29c-4767-bd25-d015cf3b1e75/image13.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2d3051e6-3b81-46e8-a6f5-2d6bc0f419ab/image8.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out The display is attached to the rail by 3 screws on a bracket underneath (not visible). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d1648b94-2829-4e06-a818-1e331427bd88/Screenshot+2023-01-20+000325.png Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out The CR-touch sensor probing the bed as part of the mesh leveling procedure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/23a270ea-59de-4bcf-a58b-6979a7b6d805/image7.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Review - Make it stand out Make sure you set the input voltage properly, or the printer will not turn on. https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-ender3v2-neo-assembly-guide daily 0.75 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7b8c65ad-ca73-474e-8a66-8f3e6f736b00/PXL_20221226_180031350.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The main components of the printer are packaged under the top insert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/297288de-92ff-4448-9866-440aeb4a8875/2023-01-23+22.37.27.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Correct cable positioning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c1612fee-15f2-4c1b-bb6f-0b1c415d7c23/2023-01-23+22.38.41.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Connect the X axis motor and endstop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d9997af3-848a-4258-b109-9c9a575f7142/2023-01-23+22.39.35.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Remove the sticker to access the power supply voltage switch on the rear of the printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/4d4f077b-7164-432e-89fb-fbf1c1d5003f/2023-01-23+22.45.16.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The Auto home option in the “Prepare” menu is a good way to test that all the motors and end stops are connected properly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bb6aba3f-7ce9-4143-b6c5-ec4808136607/2023-01-23+22.43.21.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Install the spool holder as shown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2b45f053-5290-424d-ba22-ecef66892414/2023-01-23+22.40.11.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Remove the tape holding the cable and plug it into the left Z motor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a96b42b1-2860-40da-90d3-9c489f81e2a2/2023-01-23+22.35.20.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Ensure each of the lock nuts are oriented as shown before mounting. You may need to loosen them a bit first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/540ae325-0018-47d8-87ce-93f9f768d4e4/PXL_20221225_184620863.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The top insert protects the printer and contains the smaller components. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bfed79f7-3016-4c39-8f5d-af5dfbf9180c/2023-01-23+22.56.15.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Adjust the Z offset until the nozzle is close enough to the bed that a piece of paper can move with resistance under the nozzle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/56c2f488-a675-4504-8594-acf3807029e8/2023-01-23+22.37.15.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Make sure the cable is not twisted around the gantry frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/27e2e14a-6683-4ef1-81a0-84539468fa35/PXL_20221226_182740302.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out If you mount the gantry backwards, the cabling wont reach the motors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/13d81129-fba5-4592-a738-3632debfb53e/2023-01-23+22.32.24.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Ensure that the gantry frame is correctly seated in the groove on the base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a2c1585c-7e44-4560-a4cc-299e34d2d96c/2023-01-23+22.30.52.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Insert the 4 screws into the holes on the base. We found it easiest to lay the printer on its side to attach the gantry frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/18f70d84-44b2-4d12-add8-8ecb4df8a5f3/2023-01-23+22.36.16.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out To ensure the locking nuts attach, loosen each screw about 2 turns, then fully tighten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bf0a2934-235b-46ac-b314-9fe8c3ead9d8/2023-01-23+22.36.43.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Plug the ribbon cable to the LCD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8c9c315f-2e4c-4cd9-a5f4-a1aa49b123d6/2023-01-23+22.39.11.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Plug in the extruder motor cable, labeled E. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1590ed65-00e4-4e6f-b2c5-45507e05e60e/ender3v2neoparts.png Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out We’ll use these terms when referring to the various parts in the assembly process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3e53c531-4bf0-4c2d-80cc-eeacaf01ab04/2023-01-23+22.33.53.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Use the largest Allen wrench to tighten each screw. Its important that these screws are very tight to prevent any wobbling while printing . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/47371132-5836-4199-aab1-ff0a2726e041/2023-01-23+22.29.17.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Make sure the Z motor is facing the rear of the printer, and the hot end is facing the front as shown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/46ad624b-cabc-40fc-8d55-a087b8eb7e3a/PXL_20221230_192357115.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The “boat” test print on the included SD card is the well known Benchy model. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/db34b8e0-eb9c-4dc5-a538-1e4e40b7b873/PXL_20230107_222915645.jpg Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Assembly Guide - Make it stand out We printed these leveling wheel locks as a first test of our own generated gcode on the Ender 3 V2 Neo. https://www.crealityexperts.com/enabling-ender-3-v2-neo-model-preview-with-cura daily 0.75 2023-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ff3d3dbb-fd71-4665-9408-56aea6b21046/Screenshot+2023-01-28+001615.png Enabling Ender 3 V2 Neo Model Preview With Cura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8a1081f9-7e28-4186-9aa0-9317bc421d50/Screenshot+2023-01-27+235615.png Enabling Ender 3 V2 Neo Model Preview With Cura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/69e80c61-ea8a-4e64-9238-944eb4fa6263/IMG_4039.jpg Enabling Ender 3 V2 Neo Model Preview With Cura - Make it stand out On the other hand, models you slice with Cura will show a generic Creality robot image instead of your model. This guide will change that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7ff869c8-ed62-4bfa-98ab-07c13c839f46/IMG_4040.jpg Enabling Ender 3 V2 Neo Model Preview With Cura - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8413eb92-c139-4736-bb67-23806d7dc705/Screenshot+2023-01-28+002435.png Enabling Ender 3 V2 Neo Model Preview With Cura - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/540ac947-1268-40f6-8d4c-a6af07e1f5b6/PXL_20221230_195837982.jpg Enabling Ender 3 V2 Neo Model Preview With Cura - Make it stand out The model preview feature works with the models that come with the printer, showing you a render of the model you’re about to print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/38a849eb-f9c5-46f9-bd4b-dd4ff03c3e0c/Screenshot+2023-01-28+000312.png Enabling Ender 3 V2 Neo Model Preview With Cura https://www.crealityexperts.com/enabling-ender-3-v2-neo-model-preview-with-prusaslicer daily 0.75 2023-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/374c311f-ea3e-4f6d-8578-a7bf12c7e8ad/Screenshot+2023-01-29+143652.png Enabling Ender 3 V2 Neo Model Preview With Prusaslicer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/540ac947-1268-40f6-8d4c-a6af07e1f5b6/PXL_20221230_195837982.jpg Enabling Ender 3 V2 Neo Model Preview With Prusaslicer - Make it stand out The model preview feature works with the models that come with the printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a6734ec8-9230-4d99-8525-ef2cf7527071/Screenshot+2023-01-29+143805.png Enabling Ender 3 V2 Neo Model Preview With Prusaslicer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/71d118b7-1908-4d2a-bcd3-320d70e5c8c8/IMG_4084.jpg Enabling Ender 3 V2 Neo Model Preview With Prusaslicer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/69e80c61-ea8a-4e64-9238-944eb4fa6263/IMG_4039.jpg Enabling Ender 3 V2 Neo Model Preview With Prusaslicer - Make it stand out On the other hand, models you slice with PrusaSlicer will show a generic Creality image instead of your model. This guide will fix that. https://www.crealityexperts.com/spider-hot-end-review-assembly-guide daily 0.75 2023-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5f9d4ef0-45ae-47ae-9cd2-973be803951b/2023-01-29+00.51.33.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ab8bc67e-631a-4405-a324-a6d70a56afec/2023-01-29+00.50.37.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e5eda501-b6b1-47f8-9c28-e66ac03aff35/2023-01-29+01.00.34.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/620d0393-23fa-463a-ba82-5118d1981553/IMG_4062.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/38cc7f6c-f615-44c6-8c68-2c168118aec3/IMG_4065.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/77e1946b-03c6-4018-a13c-e9781e076d0a/2023-01-29+00.55.24.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bafad78d-542f-4ed7-8cb0-0a0b1bf12acc/IMG_4067.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fc5fafae-0b35-4514-82f8-17754c6dd083/IMG_4058.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2c32d69a-9196-471c-a5dd-5e4af501058e/enclosureRemoval.png Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Creality CR-10 (left) and Ender 3 V2 (right) enclosure removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b545913c-8870-4a92-b760-c736841426fb/2023-01-28+15.22.55.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bda880ac-a086-4d6a-be15-664050ddb7ea/2023-01-29+00.58.38.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/68b3325d-eec6-4f56-bd8e-285473bd7aa7/2023-01-28+15.30.21.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3c8aeb98-fcd3-4bcb-83f8-6ed87020aa87/2023-01-29+01.10.33.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7a054004-f0fa-4814-b224-34d5ebb60d54/2023-01-29+00.58.12.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6ce02685-4938-49df-86e4-ec0ef6c80d31/spiderCompare.png Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The Creality Spider hot end has an extended melt zone, which improves its maximum flow rate compared to the standard Creality hot end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8f11a75e-6547-426b-8be7-3e23c8d43c7d/IMG_4060.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652182080540-OWJVVZJTBO55SVF60SU5/Screenshot%2B2021-07-06%2B232414.jpg Creality Spider Hot End Review and Assembly Guide https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-sprite-extruder-pro-upgrade-kit-install-guide daily 0.75 2023-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b9e03ec2-e663-4d01-9f7e-55d5897fb1c6/SpriteProUpgrade-20.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out To remove the X carriage, you’ll likely need to unscrew the X crossbar from the bracket on the right side of the printer. You may need to gently pull the X crossbar away from the printer to make a gap large enough for the X carriage to slide off the crossbar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6dbaa97c-edae-4ad7-8825-b15c0bf15ad3/SpriteProUpgrade-07.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out For wire terminal connections, be sure to insert the wire completely into the screw terminal and tighten the screw to prevent the wire from slipping out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bdd1ece5-8b74-43f2-ad2b-e2610cd39560/bowdenNeo.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out Many Creality 3D printers use a bowden style extruder, with a tube between the extruder and hot-end https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1675904366903-9WXQTSK2IOFRAYTSLPQB/SpriteProUpgrade-11.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Motherboard You’ll need to swap several connections on the motherboard. The manual included with the upgrade kit has a helpful diagram. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1675904379086-9PHFRNYE01P1JIMZA4FA/SpriteProUpgrade-10.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Glue on connectors Be sure to remove the glue securing plug-in connectors to the board, if present. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/17e980fe-bcda-48d2-94cc-10f5e3e4c62e/SpriteProUpgrade-18.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out If the X carriage is loose on the crossbar, you can tighten the eccentric nut (hexagonal shape, in between the wheel and carriage) to move the wheel upward to grip the crossbar more securely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c33d8ba2-4d39-470c-9d9a-bd5d7feb565b/SpriteProUpgrade-24.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out The Sprite Pro upgrade kit comes with everything you need to upgrade the extruder and hot end on your Creality printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e23cd482-9dcd-4caf-855c-364938d41f56/SpriteProUpgrade-22.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out You’ll need to loosen the X belt, which will require loosening the X tensioner (on some models) and removing the idler bracket (all models). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/69cb01a1-8485-4f53-b34d-115d8959e851/SpriteProUpgrade-13.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out From the bottom of the printer, you can access the motherboard by removing the bolts on the cover. Look for the spot where the hot end wire harness and LCD ribbon cable disappear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a0387b9e-b272-4c5f-9a57-ee603a894452/SpriteProUpgrade-17.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out The X carriage contains notches to secure the X belt, similar to the existing carriage on the printer. Note that one side contains two notches, so you can pick the one that fits the length of your X belt best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/176d7ed8-a1ca-4d1e-9fa9-432f73427266/directDriveExtruder.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out The Sprite extruder is direct drive, where both the extruder and hot end are combined into a single assembly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ada43704-363f-47d3-bea0-bce1450e7897/sprite_diagram.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out Motherboard wiring diagram for the Sprite extruder kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8ec5f12f-2b49-411b-9606-c646185e25a6/SpriteProUpgrade-14.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out The Sprite Pro extruder, installed on the X carriage. Note the 4 bolts which secure the extruder to the bracket on the carriage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bffa21ad-312b-4ab4-9855-e0b37c303693/SpriteProUpgrade-16.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out When installed properly, the bracket protruding from the carriage will face toward the front of the printer. Note that the 2 rubber wheels are on the top side of the X crossbar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9a8c1cbb-1010-45a6-a30c-0b62f7aef76f/SpriteProUpgrade-15.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out Make sure to plug the red heater cable in before installing the Sprite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/abe36193-9c99-456b-a6b8-53ae772a9296/SpriteProUpgrade-06.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out The extruder side of the wire harness is much simpler, with only a single ribbon connector to attach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3379e39b-22a6-4e9a-b146-dfc971cf2ebc/SpriteProUpgrade-08.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out The wire harness for the Sprite includes several connectors that need to be attached to the motherboard. Fortunately, they’re all labeled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f03a9890-d8c4-4752-ad43-2fa523b5e6bb/SpriteProUpgrade-03.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f3ff9e4a-a3f9-4cdc-8873-47d3034769cb/SpriteProUpgrade-21.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide - Make it stand out After loosening the X belt, slide the ends of the belt out from the notches on the X carriage to release the carriage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652182080540-OWJVVZJTBO55SVF60SU5/Screenshot%2B2021-07-06%2B232414.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder Pro Upgrade Kit Install Guide https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-sonic-pad-setup-guide daily 0.75 2023-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1268f206-3e2c-4de7-aac6-102cadef3095/SonicPad_2.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1691455471389-KO0LT8I4J3QM5H6E3QXQ/SonicPad_10.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Firmware options For some printer models, there will be multiple firmware options for different mainboard revisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1691455471966-4JK798NGM1LSRBNVBWZS/SonicPad_11.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Mainboard CPU location highlighted You may need to open your printer to see the mainboard version. If it’s not printed on the board, look for text on the chip highlighted in red. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1691458544648-BAA7C617GLBHHNZ0WPUN/SonicPad_16.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Move menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1691458546012-QFI7MTPBDRB8S7IWEEKQ/SonicPad_17.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Preheating menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1691458544988-U6P8TTS4R5COGQ89LVLP/SonicPad_18.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Extrusion menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/10a6b6db-3554-43ba-bd84-6da00410aa7e/SonicPad_3.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/701499fd-fc2a-4c5a-8237-6d524144d992/SonicPad_5.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Make it stand out The Sonic Pad is very specific about which USB port you use for certain tasks. The firmware must be loaded on a card reader plugged into the bottom USB port on the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/7ea7811b-68b1-49b5-9e52-d988433c498c/SonicPad_7.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Make it stand out If you’re only using one 3D printer with the Sonic Pad, that printer must be plugged into the upper USB port on the left side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6dc9ed48-b5a9-4460-a12a-f42d80be6f77/SonicPad_12.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/74c80c22-caa7-4bf8-aeeb-4ec752c15746/SonicPad_9.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1fcc24e9-f5d3-498f-b64d-2b0a5303afb4/SonicPad_13.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/91b6f0a8-a782-489b-8658-ffdecd27ba8f/SonicPad_15.jpg Creality Sonic Pad Setup Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.crealityexperts.com/3d-printing-tpu-with-creality-3d-printers daily 0.75 2023-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1652178319346-3GPFIXXKC76Y3HR72IR6/Ender-3S1%282%29.jpg How to Print TPU with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out The Creality Ender 3 S1 is a great choice for printing TPU, with its direct-drive extruder and overall reliability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1692065288413-TGBU8PISFFYKDZ86KYPN/TPU_Fish_Straight.jpg How to Print TPU with Creality 3D Printers - TPU prints hold their form... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1692065290512-CCG6GX7D4WCDTHV7DCZX/TPU_Fish_Bent.jpg How to Print TPU with Creality 3D Printers - ...but can flex, unlike rigid filament prints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/13ed0c08-b037-411a-857b-f9165b74d94d/TPU_FilamentBrands.jpg How to Print TPU with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out TPU filament comes in a variety of shore hardness levels, which is a measure of how flexible the filament is. A lower shore hardness TPU is more flexible, but also harder to 3D print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/8ec5f12f-2b49-411b-9606-c646185e25a6/SpriteProUpgrade-14.jpg How to Print TPU with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out A direct-drive extruder can print TPU faster and can use retraction, resulting in cleaner prints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e71c300e-1cfd-49ae-810b-6485938c96ac/creality-metal-extruder-upgrade-kit-375107-en.jpg How to Print TPU with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out A Bowden extruder will require much slower printing speeds than a direct-drive extruder to avoid jams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/68dbb866-df02-4bfe-8a57-c62e79709771/TPU_Ender3_S1.jpg How to Print TPU with Creality 3D Printers - Make it stand out A printer with a direct-drive extruder such as this Ender 3 S1, can print TPU at high quality without much reduction in print speed. https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-ender-3-v3-se-review daily 0.75 2023-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/24534329-c476-4d47-ba08-ab642197e7cb/IMG_4346.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out The cat sample was included on the SD card. The Benchy and Dragon model were printed at high speed (175mm/s). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6a470b18-7a4a-452b-b918-97255bd3ea70/2022-03-04+21.11.37.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out Inside the extruder, a dual gear drive system provides good grip on the filament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a02553dd-8088-4cf0-ae07-04115797b56f/IMG_4338.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out The internals are all accessible from the bottom of the printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/14e97bc4-1231-4279-8a47-30bed9d3e66a/IMG_4348.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out We printed this Benchy at high speed in 30 minutes on the Ender 3 V3 SE and were very impressed with the quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c7fa01dc-a618-46dc-8bbe-f530b5db1107/IMG_4339.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out The mainboard of the Ender 3 V3 SE looks very similar to that of other modern Creality machines, such as the Ender 3 S1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/eb6505d9-3a9e-47de-8f5e-0a8686fd2853/Ender3V3SE_screen.png Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out While still not a touch screen, the Ender 3 V3 SE adds many usability improvements to the LCD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3f42214e-7da2-4c93-904f-27266ff66b92/IMG_4307.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out The right side z rod does not have its own motor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1692275791460-R864693G7NKDAQ4CYEOM/Ender3V3SE_square.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e62f17d3-d737-4fe0-9786-32574ea955d4/Ender3V3SE_rails.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE adds linear rails which provide more stability than the pulley system used on the Ender 3 S1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6532cd76-4a2f-4295-af8d-9860c5cec4a0/IMG_4350.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out A strain sensor under one corner of the bed allows the printer to measure the nozzle height and set the Z offset automatically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/340bf60c-3deb-46e3-9ae1-0c99f49d9cb5/IMG_4354.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out These parts were printed with the same settings, but the left print was rotated 180 degrees so that the overhang faced toward the part cooling fan duct. As a result, the overhang is significantly better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d7aa25ab-a88d-4a46-916f-29e4af41d661/ender3V3S1Extruder.png Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out The Ender 3 V3 SE adds a new hot end enclosure, and uses a new variant of the Sprite direct drive extruder. This variant appears to be functionally very similar to the existing Sprite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/29f96ed9-6d0e-4395-a161-f4745e18e9ee/IMG_4312.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out Opening the extruder enclosure reveals the direct-drive Sprite extruder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/4cd8e710-787a-481b-8186-a679de7b5d3e/IMG_4349.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out It is instead driven by a belt across the top of the printer, keeping the motion of the two rods in sync. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/dbec9421-5b2b-4335-8cb9-8f852dfc76c3/IMG_4303.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out The components of the Ender 3 V3 as shipped. The printer is mostly assembled, and is pretty straightforward to assemble. This is a big improvement over older machines, such as the Ender 3 V2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d3ec8612-2c53-414d-8445-d3b644901d68/IMG_4296.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/287428af-4d70-4ee5-8093-043a8968a71c/IMG_4297.jpg Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1646629763566-GVWHUL6FV9BSGXXD2D40/Screenshot+2022-03-06+230207.png Ender 3 V3 SE - Review and Tests https://www.crealityexperts.com/sunlu-filadryer-s4-review daily 0.75 2023-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1692998822857-P3N8H7UZWEIGR50SK0BI/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-11.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Side exit holes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1692998831062-IZBL51R5QQNZA9G1M2PB/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-10.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Bowden couplers for tubing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1692998835988-K1AZ2VOGHAZYIFI881DZ/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-09.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Top exit hole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1d42ef48-a140-4ffa-8d7c-10490de3c43f/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-02.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Make it stand out Comparison of TPU filament before drying (left) and after drying (right). The same slicer settings and gcode were used for both prints. This is an excellent result. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/47495778-01ea-4040-9b3d-3ae21ea330f7/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-01.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Make it stand out The results aren’t always as dramatic. In this example with PLA, drying the filament improved the print on the right, but we probably still need to adjust some slicer settings to make it perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/95dc4e19-51a9-4daa-83d0-576e5a7c3996/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-03.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9446b981-0d9c-41d7-8d98-a6abd20f2a9d/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-05.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Make it stand out The display on the S4 is simple, but shows all of the settings clearly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/27d84d42-c260-4c3b-8cf3-9d8203618004/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-06.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1692999092640-DSB2KN03OXSWEEFGEO4A/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-15.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - A spring-loaded latch makes it easy to open and close the loading doors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1692999070586-3NVDDTH70DJEF1ODT0Z0/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-12.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Two 1kg filament spools fit comfortably on each side of the machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1692999533834-2L0GKCEMGKJ1UKPZB1EA/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-13.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Rollers allow the spools to rotate freely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/856c376c-570a-4b25-aa7f-8fe3779bc546/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-17.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f32a440c-0934-4218-820a-fd182d94bf38/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-19.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Make it stand out The biggest downside to the FilaDryer S4 is its size. Here, you can compare the size to a Creality Ender 3 S1, which is a 220 x 220 x 250mm build volume 3D printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/26f3a744-645e-41d6-9e7f-7b921ab21336/Sunlu_FilaDryer_S4-14.jpg Sunlu FilaDryer S4 Review - Make it stand out In blue on the lower left, you can see one of the fans in the S4. These fans do make noise during the drying process. https://www.crealityexperts.com/ender-3-v3se-assembly-guide daily 0.75 2023-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/6abd5330-bbe7-45df-b6db-1bdcfb7c7878/IMG_4326.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Use a Philips head screwdriver to tighten the bed bolts if the bed rattles. The bed should feel firm and shouldn’t shake up and down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0599995a-cc90-4d12-a3c7-1251e6e13443/Screenshot+2022-02-25+003803.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Configuring the retraction settings in Cura for the Ender 3 V3 SE for PLA filament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3ec68fab-bad2-4ab5-b322-61ef2c65257f/IMG_4309.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out With the printer on its side, screw in the two screws to mount the gantry using the screws shown, tightening as much as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/111c4691-8ad5-4d8b-9a49-49c8717dc234/Ender3V3SeParts.png Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out We’ll use these terms when referring to the various parts in the assembly process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/dab721c5-3e6f-49d4-af1d-3c8959ac1393/IMG_4333.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The X axis has a similar nut to tighten it on the right side of the machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/d3ec8612-2c53-414d-8445-d3b644901d68/IMG_4296.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The top insert protects the printer and contains the smaller components. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/3f42214e-7da2-4c93-904f-27266ff66b92/IMG_4307.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out On top of the printer, attach the two screws on the side without a motor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/081dbf47-f25a-45e3-9cef-8b1df1304092/IMG_4327.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Use the included wrench to adjust the nut on the base of the extruder carriage if it is loose. It should be tight enough that the carriage does not wobble, but loose enough that you can move it across the rail easily while the printer is powered off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/cfda61ac-c369-4029-be65-1fed54c181cb/IMG_4332.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Use an Allen wrench to tighten the Y axis belt. It should be just tight enough to make a low sound when plucked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/aad1da6b-5961-4e62-af8b-7d78a0402113/IMG_4313.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Repeat for the other two screws on the other side of the base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a9739c02-9082-4c28-9c0a-e2417d906b62/IMG_4323.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Run the cable between the extruder and top frame of the gantry. The cable must be below the top of the gantry frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0ce2a517-65ef-4b11-9106-537481d5fde0/IMG_4314.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The LCD mounting bracket mounts to the front left of the printer. Attach the bracket with the three M4 screws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/569bb4ec-66ee-4200-9b8e-713fbadbabbe/IMG_4319.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Insert the cable bracket onto the rear of the left side of the gantry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/aa8b7f71-5e47-42a7-9453-4b42c5dd4fd8/IMG_4336.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Our completed cat test print showed that everything on our Ender 3 V3 SE was working properly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/81fb48ad-77ee-4ded-9fab-683cbf9305af/2022-02-24+20.45.56.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Our initial TPU print had some defects, but we were pleased with how easy it was to print. On our other machines with Bowden extruders, TPU is hard to print, often jams, and has significant stringing. The Ender 3 V3 SE had none of these issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/287428af-4d70-4ee5-8093-043a8968a71c/IMG_4297.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The main components of the printer are packaged under the top insert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/367a821e-955c-45cf-bf4d-790e8f97db0e/IMG_4321.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Slide the cable into the bracket using the label image as a guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/637ceb44-0821-4cbb-a8a0-2ea6c493a3b9/IMG_4322.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Connect the X motor cable. The endstop is on the extruder carriage and is already plugged in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f5016ab8-cdb8-4a09-97b3-b50f21df986b/IMG_4318.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out For the Z motor cable, remove the tape holding the cable and plug it into the single Z motor on the left side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bac6a18a-2c74-4ee4-a470-d7a32e6f1997/IMG_4306.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out The Z inserts are non-symmetrical, ensuring the gantry can only be installed in the correct direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9ab2f5f2-6c84-4c7b-a97d-02ae22b07957/IMG_4329.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Install the filament holder as shown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/84c568a7-885e-4d0e-bf46-61fca953f4d8/2022-02-22+20.52.33.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Twist the Z motor coupler counter-clockwise to lower the extruder 1-2 inches to make the extruder cable easier to install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a962c4d4-c252-4c1b-a8a6-b1927c44a697/IMG_4316.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Plug in the ribbon cable to the LCD. It can only be inserted in one direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/4de9f16c-5e9c-4b16-b3f2-54672e417933/IMG_4317.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out Before plugging in the printer, ensure that the mains voltage is set correctly for your region (for USA, 115V). You’ll need to remove a sticker to access this switch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bacf3f82-d0a8-413f-b083-ca2c92508ef5/IMG_4325.jpg Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide - Make it stand out With the side locking levers open, plug in the extruder cable. The locking levers should automatically swing closed to secure the cable in place. https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-sonic-pad-review daily 0.75 2023-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1268f206-3e2c-4de7-aac6-102cadef3095/SonicPad_2.jpg Is The Creality Sonic Pad Worth It? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1691455471389-KO0LT8I4J3QM5H6E3QXQ/SonicPad_10.jpg Is The Creality Sonic Pad Worth It? - Make it stand out The setup wizard makes it easy to download printer firmware, but in some cases, knowing which exact firmware to choose can be a challenge. The Sonic Pad also doesn’t include a card reader, so you’ll need a USB card reader to load the printer firmware onto an SD card for flashing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1fcc24e9-f5d3-498f-b64d-2b0a5303afb4/SonicPad_13.jpg Is The Creality Sonic Pad Worth It? - Make it stand out In addition to its built-in touchscreen, the Sonic Pad enables you to control your printer remotely over a WiFi network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/701499fd-fc2a-4c5a-8237-6d524144d992/SonicPad_5.jpg Is The Creality Sonic Pad Worth It? - Make it stand out With a total of four USB ports (two on the side, and two in the back), the Sonic Pad can control up to four 3D printers at once. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/10a6b6db-3554-43ba-bd84-6da00410aa7e/SonicPad_3.jpg Is The Creality Sonic Pad Worth It? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/91b6f0a8-a782-489b-8658-ffdecd27ba8f/SonicPad_15.jpg Is The Creality Sonic Pad Worth It? - Make it stand out The Sonic Pad’s touchscreen is much larger and easier to use than the screen built into most Creality 3D printers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e6edd5db-b9c9-4e7b-b373-9bdaf486ec28/SonicPad_WebInterface.png Is The Creality Sonic Pad Worth It? - Make it stand out The web interface is full-featured and gives you access to all of the functionality of the Sonic Pad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/ae7b5968-9032-4966-99a1-6a3e72c65c0d/SonicPad_8.jpg Is The Creality Sonic Pad Worth It? - Make it stand out Once you’ve installed the Sonic Pad firmware on the printer, you’ll need to keep the Sonic Pad connected via USB. The printer’s built-in controller will not function unless you re-flash the printer with its original firmware. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1646629763566-GVWHUL6FV9BSGXXD2D40/Screenshot+2022-03-06+230207.png Is The Creality Sonic Pad Worth It? https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-sprite-extruder-only-install-guide daily 0.75 2023-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/f5a4da89-c61e-4448-bcad-279daeff8b62/2023-10-03+02.36.47.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out The removed coupling and tube. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2328bdb8-41db-4123-b652-dc2637778a48/2023-10-02+23.23.24.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Use the larger side of the wrench to remove the coupling from the hot end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9366b64f-3593-4f2d-a959-185dae3899fc/2023-10-03+02.44.14.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c8aff219-a6a5-49c7-9a95-b8b08e633884/2023-10-03+02.41.09.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/06a875dc-7165-4fc8-bf89-b8f1c287f3e5/2023-10-03+02.40.33.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5ebb0d64-8abc-451e-be64-f1d566556911/2023-10-03+02.45.51.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out The Sprite Extruder-Only kit installed on an Ender 3 V2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/176d7ed8-a1ca-4d1e-9fa9-432f73427266/directDriveExtruder.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out The Sprite extruder is direct drive, where both the extruder and hot end are combined into a single assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/1c63d33e-f8e8-4117-9140-fb3d6834df17/2023-10-03+02.30.07.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out The Sprite extruder-only upgrade kit comes with everything you’ll need to upgrade the extruder on your Creality printer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0b12f88b-6c0f-4f63-9937-80d2347d126f/2023-10-03+02.39.21.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/a7e58159-6776-4636-ac23-8ee313d8f80d/2023-10-03+02.30.49.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/c7bfe213-cbf4-4192-bdc9-5c5b85df1cea/2023-10-02+23.21.14.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/b988b4bc-3883-48f9-9d2e-c9bb277ca7bd/2023-10-03+02.34.51.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/08d7fe4c-e8c7-4cf7-ae12-babf5941eb72/2023-10-03+02.44.06.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/bdd1ece5-8b74-43f2-ad2b-e2610cd39560/bowdenNeo.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Many Creality 3D printers use a Bowden extruder, with a tube between the extruder and hot end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/5d6c418f-d9af-4b89-bf3a-5aa9b7ab451f/2023-10-03+02.31.11.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/fe0e1f52-1c8a-4bc0-b852-65890a39c91f/2023-10-03+02.47.08.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/0f34d42c-2777-46cf-aa8f-c7888fd7d4ba/2023-10-03+02.35.14.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/2c32d69a-9196-471c-a5dd-5e4af501058e/enclosureRemoval.png Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - Make it stand out Enclosure removal for CR-series (left) and Ender 3 V2 (right). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/986183f5-96e9-4964-af45-3b3e24223b8e/61EC2sNoZ9L._SL1500_.jpg Creality Sprite Extruder-Only Install Guide - 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Make it stand out Many Creality 3D printers use a Bowden-style extruder, with a tube between the extruder and hot end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/e4342171-860b-42b8-9f1e-e3dc3e6d8823/61qUcdYXUsL._SL1000_.jpg Sprite Extruder Upgrade Buying Guide - Make it stand out For printers that already have a Sprite extruder, you can purchase a version of the kit that only includes the Sprite Pro extruder/hot end itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/572543aa-f8e4-4e88-8be5-56cbddc9ceb1/61T5bACmbFL._SL1500_.jpg Sprite Extruder Upgrade Buying Guide - Make it stand out The Neo version uses a thicker bracket that is designed to work with the hot end on Neo series printers, such as the Ender 3 V2 Neo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/9a8c1cbb-1010-45a6-a30c-0b62f7aef76f/SpriteProUpgrade-15.jpg Sprite Extruder Upgrade Buying Guide - Make it stand out A breakout board on the extruder makes it easier to repair the heater cartridge or thermistor if needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad7e17a7e3c3a2a26fe0131/abe36193-9c99-456b-a6b8-53ae772a9296/SpriteProUpgrade-06.jpg Sprite Extruder Upgrade Buying Guide - 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