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Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer DIY Kit (220 x 220 x 250mm Printing Size) for €176.48

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,694 ✭✭✭Dingatron


    Lucifer wrote: »

    Anyone who is using octoprint, did you all cover the 5v pin on the USB cable to stop random serial disconnects?

    I had to cover the 5v when I moved to the SKR Mini board as it was causing some issues. When on the original board it was fine. Bit of electrical insulation tape and all good since and it turns the screen off when I power the printer down.


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 bryan06


    I love my Ender3 Pro! I bought it at the beginning of the pandemic to help produce PPE face visors for nursing homes. It was a steep learning curve at the beginning but its worth it.
    Mods I've done so far -
    Bltouch
    Solid bed mounts
    Silent Mainboard
    Raspberry Pi with Octoprint, webcam and led lights
    Wifi controller power cord
    New psu case with silent fan
    Metal extruder with Capricorn tube

    Heres a few of the character/nonfunctional prints I've done:
    https://imgur.com/a/FUoy8yO


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭Zilog


    bryan06 wrote: »
    Heres a few of the character/nonfunctional prints I've done:
    https://imgur.com/a/FUoy8yO
    They look fantastic! Very impressive.


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 bryan06


    Thanks. Enjoy your printer!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,331 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Zilog wrote: »
    Be interested to hear how you connected it up, if you can share?
    I have one installed but not done final connection to motherboard yet whilst I'm getting the 'feel' of the printer!
    Looking on YouTube, there appear to be many ways to do, depending on board version (mines a v4.2.2, so 32 bit) or if you compile your own firmware.

    Separately, a 3D printing forum would be great!

    Mine was the 8bit, I just used the creality firmware from the website, flashed it with the usb adapter that came with the kit, after that it was just unplug the zstop and plug in the bltouch, it's only a few minutes work.
    Can't for the life of me get it to put down an even print though, upgraded to glass bed at the same time, I've to do some more playing around to get it right, it's putting down half the print side perfect the other side is all stingy and lifting off the bed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,331 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    I've posted up a forum request, support if you can would be great to get all the knowledge in the one place..
    Looking forward to painting tips from Bryan..

    Link to request

    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058150454/1/#post115941037


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 bryan06


    I've posted up a forum request, support if you can would be great to get all the knowledge in the one place..
    Looking forward to painting tips from Bryan..

    Link to request

    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058150454/1/#post115941037
    Haha I'm just starting to learn.

    As for your problem with getting an even layer. Do you use Octoprint by any chance? Theres a plugin called Bed Visualizer which is great for seeing whats going on with your bed.
    Screenshot%202021-01-16%20at%2019.35.52.png?dl=1
    I had a problem before where I couldn't get things level and it turned out that my z axis rollers were loose on the right hand side causing the head to be at an angle.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,331 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    That's great haven't set up octoprint yet but have the raspberry and camera, I'll definitely check that out..


  • Registered Users Posts: 180 ✭✭andydurnin


    Can anyone recommend a website or youtube channel for the likes of me who would be a complete beginner. I'd love to get into 3d printing.


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    andydurnin wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend a website or youtube channel for the likes of me who would be a complete beginner. I'd love to get into 3d printing.

    https://old.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/wiki/gettingstarted

    :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    Decided to get one of these today. Should be a nice upgrade from my Monoprice. Thanks for the heads up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭Zilog


    Can't for the life of me get it to put down an even print though, upgraded to glass bed at the same time, I've to do some more playing around to get it right, it's putting down half the print side perfect the other side is all stingy and lifting off the bed.
    Great tip i picked up is to use folded aluminium foil as a spacer under the magnetic bed.
    Seems like no printer bed is entirely flat. Use a ruler with flashlight to find the low spot(s) and pad with foil.
    With mine I had a slight dip in the centre of the bed. Two 3" squares of foil under the magnetic mat reduced the gap enough to get 1st layer to stick (most times!).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,198 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    andydurnin wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend a website or youtube channel for the likes of me who would be a complete beginner. I'd love to get into 3d printing.


    I think Chuck Hellebuyck is really good, not a lot of flash, just simple advice.

    https://www.youtube.com/user/beginnerelectronics (ignore the old channel name!)

    The most important thing about 3d printing (in my opinion) is leveling the bed and his video on it is really good:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EfWVUJjBdA

    It's a couple of example files you can put on your SD card and run anytime you need to relevel the bed.

    Lucifer wrote: »
    Anyone who is using octoprint, did you all cover the 5v pin on the USB cable to stop random serial disconnects?

    I actual made a device for this! A few years ago I was the problem that the pi was keeping my printer screen on. so I made my first PCB which was basically a USB pass through, but without the 5v line connected.

    I'm taking a break from selling stuff at the moment but this is it:
    https://www.tindie.com/products/brianlough/power-blough-r/?pt=ac_prod_search

    It works the exact same as the tape method but its just more plug and play


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 bryan06


    andydurnin wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend a website or youtube channel for the likes of me who would be a complete beginner. I'd love to get into 3d printing.

    Teaching Tech is a very good channel. And lots of videos specifically on the Ender3
    https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachingTech/
    I think Chuck Hellebuyck is really good, not a lot of flash, just simple advice.

    https://www.youtube.com/user/beginnerelectronics (ignore the old channel name!)

    The most important thing about 3d printing (in my opinion) is leveling the bed and his video on it is really good:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EfWVUJjBdA

    It's a couple of example files you can put on your SD card and run anytime you need to relevel the bed.

    I actual made a device for this! A few years ago I was the problem that the pi was keeping my printer screen on. so I made my first PCB which was basically a USB pass through, but without the 5v line connected.

    I'm taking a break from selling stuff at the moment but this is it:
    https://www.tindie.com/products/brianlough/power-blough-r/?pt=ac_prod_search

    It works the exact same as the tape method but its just more plug and play

    Hey Brian! Just came across your videos last week when I was looking into getting a TS80P and playing with USB PD. Keep up the great videos :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,331 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    bryan06 wrote: »
    ]
    I had a problem before where I couldn't get things level and it turned out that my z axis rollers were loose on the right hand side causing the head to be at an angle.

    You set me on the right road there, z axis was way off, got the z all tightened up, levelled correctly, it's printing perfect now and the bltouch is doing its job.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,205 ✭✭✭✭B.A._Baracus


    Well this is tempting to buy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,563 ✭✭✭Wing126




  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    Wing126 wrote: »

    last week at least, that site was not shipping to ireland due to covid restraints. i tried both the UK and the euro warehouses


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,331 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Is that the shop your not meant to buy from as it's not creality official.

    Amazon france is worth a look, quickest delivery from Europe I've noticed and no extra duty etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭userfriendly


    Highly tempted by this, definitely something I'd use every month or so but don't want it taking up space when not in use is it possible to partially disassemble for storage? Obviously there's a bit of set up each time levelling etc I don't mind that.

    Also is there a smell of plastic when printing?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭Zilog


    Wing126 wrote: »
    Make sure to get the 'Pro' rather than the regular version; the pro has:
    • Better power supply (Meanwell branded rather than generic)
    • Removeable magnetic platform - helps remove larger prints from the bad
    • Stiffer Y-axis using larger aluminium profile
    When I bought from Tomtop last year, I added on a glass bed for €10 at time of order. I haven't used the glass bed yet though! Delivery, in December, took about 2 weeks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭Zilog


    Highly tempted by this, definitely something I'd use every month or so but don't want it taking up space when not in use is it possible to partially disassemble for storage? Obviously there's a bit of set up each time levelling etc I don't mind that.

    Also is there a smell of plastic when printing?
    Only tried PLA and there's little or no smell.
    Printing in ABS will give a smell, perhaps others here can tell us how bad!

    I would not advise disassembly once assembled. When you get these yolks dialled in you don't really want to do anything to throw it off. Having to calibrate each time would be, for me anyway, a pain and not encourage use.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,331 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Highly tempted by this, definitely something I'd use every month or so but don't want it taking up space when not in use is it possible to partially disassemble for storage? Obviously there's a bit of set up each time levelling etc I don't mind that.

    Also is there a smell of plastic when printing?

    Prusa mini is a little neater for storage, twice the price and a 3mt waiting list. Meant to be very good support and less fiddling to get a good print.

    https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/994-original-prusa-mini.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAgJWABhArEiwAmNVTB-rIEBeU1fGaAOTOqF-TIH8PPVVKOFNHZwe2t1tFWXyJRLuDVgUXuhoC1YEQAvD_BwE


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    The first 5 jobs I plan on printing will be upgrades for the printer itself. Still amazes me how you can basically make your own parts!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,199 ✭✭✭lau1247


    Is that the shop your not meant to buy from as it's not creality official.

    Amazon france is worth a look, quickest delivery from Europe I've noticed and no extra duty etc.

    Yeah. Creality official is the proper one to use.

    The crowd from the link is a distributor I think (you can tell by the contact email for support is gmail)

    West Dublin, ☀️ 7.83kWp ⚡5.66 kWp South West, ⚡2.18 kWp North East



  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    mine has arrived from the shop linked in the OP. looking forward to getting it set up tonight


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭Zwillinge


    mossym wrote: »
    mine has arrived from the shop linked in the OP. looking forward to getting it set up tonight

    Just wondering how long it took for delivery?
    Enjoy :)


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    ordered on the 12th, arrived today


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    Lucifer wrote: »
    I have done a few upgrades. Have a pi with octoprint and camera. I got the creality silent board. I have upgraded the bed springs which helps keep it level without needing regular adjustment. They were only about 3 euro. I have an all metal extruder but have not got around to fitting it. Have capricorn tubing ordered and a cheap all metal hotend ordered.

    People who upgraded to the bltouch or equivalent, how often were you leveling the bed before getting this? I don't do it too often.

    Anyone who is using octoprint, did you all cover the 5v pin on the USB cable to stop random serial disconnects?

    can you link the springs you got? have a bl touch en route but would like to do the springs too


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    How much difference does the silent board make to the operating noise? I am deciding whether to go with the motor dampers, or the board and would be interested to know if the board alone would be enough to quieten it down.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭Lucifer


    I have the silent board, and I would say it removes about 80/90% of the noise. The only thing I hear now is the fan.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    been printing pretty much non stop since i got this, had been toying with the idea for a long time and was always worried i'd get it and not use it. doubt very much that is going to be the case. using up the white filament which comes with the ender on the recommended printer mods, (i did do the 20mm cube, but not done the boat)

    hugely impressed, i'm an electroinc engineer so this is like the ultimate toy. loving it.

    IBqUirWl.jpg


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 bryan06


    mossym wrote: »
    can you link the springs you got? have a bl touch en route but would like to do the springs too

    Most people use these yellow ones. They're stiffer then the stock ones.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heating-Compression-Compatible-Creality-Connection/dp/B088M1JRRJ/

    I have a good few spare ones. If you DM me your address I can stick some in the post to you free of charge.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    cheers for that, actually ordered the sames ones already but really appreciate the offer.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    this thing may have been a bargain price for the printer, but all the bits and pieces i've bought since have added up to a fortune!!

    best upgrade was the SKR Mini E3 board, zero motor noise now, makes it into a new printer, and is plug and play, although i am going to start compiling my own firmware now, want to get that thermal runaway sorted.

    came with a BL touch, but not a long enough cable to actually install it, but i'm not seeing the need right now, prints are near perfect, have the glass bed to put on and the upgrade springs are arriving today so will install that then

    raspberry pi en route for octoprint, printer is chugging away behind me doing the case for that.

    noctua fan and some buck converters en route, should get the noise levels down low enough i won't do any more tinkering on that aspect (famous last word)

    and then a bunch of wire, dupont crimping set, decent digital calipers...luckily it's all cheap stuff, but you buy enough it adds up!!

    any mandalorian fans, a mate was mad to get his hands on a beskar ingot, printed one, turned out perfect, even the exterior design. sending it to him for final sanding and painting. having great fun :)

    Ik1FMmxl.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Randyleprechaun


    Hi all.

    I'm going to buy the Ender 3 pro.

    Is the site linked by the OP a safe place to buy or what do you guys recommend.

    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,375 ✭✭✭Tefral


    Buy from https://www.creality3dofficial.com/

    The .shop one is a reseller with zero aftersales service with issues. You will get your printer, but once you get it you're on your own.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Randyleprechaun


    Thanks.

    Does the Ender 3 pro sold from that site come with filament


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    enough for a couple of small prints. you'll need to order more almost immediately

    you'll get the same amount in the box no matter who you order from


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    Thanks.

    Does the Ender 3 pro sold from that site come with filament

    The first customer review says

    "The provided filament, though not much, sufficed for a few early prints which were super cool to make sure the extruder and coordinates worked"

    so I assume you get a small amount like the amount of free ink you get with an inkjet printer.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Anyone used the laser "yoke" ?


    https://youtu.be/L2mjFVSvmho


    .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,323 ✭✭✭el Fenomeno


    You get a very small amount. Enough to print a few level checks but you wouldn't be printing much with it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,496 ✭✭✭quarryman


    Lucifer wrote: »
    I have done a few upgrades. Have a pi with octoprint and camera. I got the creality silent board. I have upgraded the bed springs which helps keep it level without needing regular adjustment. They were only about 3 euro. I have an all metal extruder but have not got around to fitting it. Have capricorn tubing ordered and a cheap all metal hotend ordered.

    People who upgraded to the bltouch or equivalent, how often were you leveling the bed before getting this? I don't do it too often.

    Anyone who is using octoprint, did you all cover the 5v pin on the USB cable to stop random serial disconnects?


    Just to echo this, I can't emphasise enough the benefit of replacing the springs does. Before I replaced them I seemed to be levelling the plate between every print. Best bang for buck on upgrade.


    In order of benefit for me on upgrades:


    1. Springs
    2. Octopi
    3. Silent motherboard
    4. Quiet fans
    5. Camera


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭jap gt


    Where is the best place to order filament, i looked on amazon etc loads of different types, what is best


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    i've heard pretty good things about both 3djake and prusa, so have a couple of rolls of each on their way. got some sunlu from amazon and not sure i'd buy again, it's okay but it's all tangled on the roll and a couple of prints have failed as its jammed and the filament snapped at the extruder. have a roll of prima orange and that's better, but took a while to dial it in before it worked well

    am about to start printing some figures and masks so hoping the prusa/3djake are decent. both are ordered direct from them


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,331 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey




  • Registered Users Posts: 48 bryan06


    jap gt wrote: »
    Where is the best place to order filament, i looked on amazon etc loads of different types, what is best

    My favourite from Amazon is AMZ3D https://www.amazon.co.uk/1-75mm-White-PLA-Printer-Filament/dp/B01BZO8O3O/
    It's sometimes on sale for £16.99-£19. Nice winding and never had a problem printing with it.
    I've tried Sunlu pla+ but had a horrible time trying to get the layers to adhere together properly. Also had problems with Eryone filament.

    I've ordered some from 3dJake before. Got a few rolls of Fillamentum which is a bit on the expensive side but it is very high quality and comes in amazing colours. I recently got some Lumberjack wood filament from them but I'm yet to try it.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    quarryman wrote: »
    Just to echo this, I can't emphasise enough the benefit of replacing the springs does. Before I replaced them I seemed to be levelling the plate between every print. Best bang for buck on upgrade.


    In order of benefit for me on upgrades:


    1. Springs
    2. Octopi
    3. Silent motherboard
    4. Quiet fans
    5. Camera


    think i'd put the silent motherboard and quiet fans as top 2, but i'd add a set of feeler guages, no more messing around with sheets of paper, get a guage with a 0.1mm thickness and it makes levelling so much easier, no more judging how tightly paper is gripping.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭jap gt


    mossym wrote: »
    think i'd put the silent motherboard and quiet fans as top 2, but i'd add a set of feeler guages, no more messing around with sheets of paper, get a guage with a 0.1mm thickness and it makes levelling so much easier, no more judging how tightly paper is gripping.

    Where is the best place to buy these ad ons


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    i bought the skr mini v2 from amazon uk bundled with a bl touch i haven't installed yet, and teh fans from amazon de


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