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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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    #122
    bryan06
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭bryan06


    Is there a fuse in the plug you can check?


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    #123
    Zilog
    Registered Users Posts: 332 ✭✭Zilog


    jap gt wrote: »
    I know I don't need the usb but currently it's the only way it powers on, the switch will not power it on everything connected correctly and have double checked everything, I'm leaning towards a faulty power supply to say it worked perfect the first time but would not power up a second time
    Suggest check the easy things first. If I remember, mine came with a euro plug and adapter. I didn't use that however, the power supply has an IEC/kettle style socket. Used the power supply lead from an old PC with a proper UK style plug & earthed.


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    #124
    danoriordan1402
    Registered Users Posts: 693 ✭✭✭danoriordan1402


    Just looking at picking up one of these - does the https://www.creality3dofficial.com ship from EU/UK?


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    #125
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    danoriordan1402 wrote: »
    Just looking at picking up one of these - does the https://www.creality3dofficial.com ship from EU/UK?

    It literally says "Ship from" in the product selector - Choose EU (CZ).


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    #126
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Are there any more discount codes for the 3 V2 about? TIA

    https://www.creality3dofficial.com/products/ender-3-v2-3d-printer

    CREALITY5NEW for $5 off


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    #127
    vanti
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭vanti


    'flash sale' on the ender 3 with 5 meters of filament. 140.99 inc shipping. (choose Gemany warehouse) https://www.tomtop.com/p-os0954eu.html


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    #128
    stevexo
    Registered Users Posts: 893 ✭✭✭stevexo


    Can anyone recommend any slicer settings videos on YouTube that they considered to be essential in turning a print from a mess to something to be proud of?
    I am able to level the bed no problem but there is something else I'm missing out on.
    For example printing some mods for the 3 Pro, sometimes the screw holes fill in or when you go to print again when it gets to a certain point it's no longer as thick as the previous print.


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    #129
    bryan06
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭bryan06


    stevexo wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend any slicer settings videos on YouTube that they considered to be essential in turning a print from a mess to something to be proud of?
    I am able to level the bed no problem but there is something else I'm missing out on.
    For example printing some mods for the 3 Pro, sometimes the screw holes fill in or when you go to print again when it gets to a certain point it's no longer as thick as the previous print.

    It sounds like you may need to calibrate your esteps. Heres a video with a full guide on calibration everything - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp3r921DBGI

    For slicer settings I use a profile based on Chep's profiles. Heres a video and the link for the profiles are in the description. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSKT2WOVG8I


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    #130
    stevexo
    Registered Users Posts: 893 ✭✭✭stevexo


    bryan06 wrote: »
    It sounds like you may need to calibrate your esteps. Heres a video with a full guide on calibration everything - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp3r921DBGI

    For slicer settings I use a profile based on Chep's profiles. Heres a video and the link for the profiles are in the description. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSKT2WOVG8I

    Thank you very much! I'll have a look next week when the rain comes back


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    #131
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    two bigger upgrades i've done:

    extruder/hot end upgrade@ upgraded to the e3 hemera, which is an all in one unit. drect drive is a step up, and i'm currently testing to see how fast i can print without dropping quality. took a while to get it dialed in,but now that i have the prints are by far the best ive had

    dual z drive: given the hemera is a fair chunk of weight to be moving around, and having upgraded to the sky mini e3 v2 so i had a seperate port for a second z motor, took advantage and went to dual drive. would do this even without the hemera, it's pretty simple but makes a huge difference, z axis is rock solid now.

    save for moving to a bigger print area not much else i can upgrade now.


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    #132
    jap gt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭jap gt


    Recently got a glass bed, what are ye using to stick the prints to the bed, tried hairspray found it useless


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    #133
    quarryman
    Registered Users Posts: 7,496 ✭✭✭quarryman


    jap gt wrote: »
    Recently got a glass bed, what are ye using to stick the prints to the bed, tried hairspray found it useless

    I swear by this stuff:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/ML-printer-adhesive-adhesion-lemongrass/dp/B07SJNR95X


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    #134
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Just in case some people here didn't notice, a new 3D printing forum has been created. :)

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1875


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    #135
    bryan06
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭bryan06


    mossym wrote: »
    two bigger upgrades i've done:

    extruder/hot end upgrade@ upgraded to the e3 hemera, which is an all in one unit. drect drive is a step up, and i'm currently testing to see how fast i can print without dropping quality. took a while to get it dialed in,but now that i have the prints are by far the best ive had

    dual z drive: given the hemera is a fair chunk of weight to be moving around, and having upgraded to the sky mini e3 v2 so i had a seperate port for a second z motor, took advantage and went to dual drive. would do this even without the hemera, it's pretty simple but makes a huge difference, z axis is rock solid now.

    save for moving to a bigger print area not much else i can upgrade now.

    Very cool. Can you post some pictures of your printer and some results in the new forum?


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    #136
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    bryan06 wrote: »
    Very cool. Can you post some pictures of your printer and some results in the new forum?

    will do, will get some pics taken and put up


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    #137
    randombar
    Registered Users Posts: 3,361 ✭✭✭randombar


    How are people getting on with this now? Worth a punt or is there a new cheaper alternative?



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    #138
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/114481572#Comment_114481572

    That's a 500gm roll and quite a bit of plastic.



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    #139
    alexander11
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭alexander11


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117682008#Comment_117682008

    I don't have the ender-3 pro. I purchased the ender-5 pro at the beginning of May. It's brilliant, got it for under 300 at the time, there is a deal at the moment for 270 : on the creatility3dshop website. The printer itself is unreal, it's the next step up after ender-3 . The main reason why I purchased it is that the bed only moves up and down, rather than left and right as well, so there is less to go wrong. If you have any particular questions, or if you want to see some of the prints, give me a shout and I'll give you as many details as you want



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    #140
    randombar
    Registered Users Posts: 3,361 ✭✭✭randombar


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117683809#Comment_117683809

    So where's the best place to buy the ender-5?

    I can see it here: https://technologyoutlet.co.uk/collections/creality3d/products/creality-ender-5-pro-printer

    Any additional things to order with it? Filament etc, very new here so any advice appreciated.



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    #141
    podgeandrodge
    Registered Users Posts: 5,748 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    How hot are these things? I saw a reddit post that talked about exhausts out of the room to cool it down??? Is this not something you can put in your office and play around with, without it becoming like a sauna?!



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    #142
    alexander11
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭alexander11


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117704685#Comment_117704685

    I got it from aliexpress from their store. To begin with, I'd only get the machine, maybe a glass bed ( not necessary though) and some filament. For filament I recommend using PLA as it's the easiest to work with. It's very easy to work with to begin with, I only used pla so far, I am looking to get some petg( is stronger) or some tpu ( flexible).


    3d printing is a hobby, do not expect to click a button and for everything to work in the first go, as it won't go, not with the cheap machines anyway. But it's very rewarding



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    #143
    alexander11
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭alexander11


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117715854#Comment_117715854

    Depends what you're printing. Unless you're printing materials which require high Temps(such as abs), then it's file. The most common material for these printers Id say so it's PLA,its as safe a sit can be.

    I used to have the printer in my room, but the noise annoyed me and now it's in the hallway, It's not very loud, but it's not quiet either. I'd describe the noise of the ender 5 being similar to a pc with the fans on medium maybe?



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    #144
    randombar
    Registered Users Posts: 3,361 ✭✭✭randombar


    Ordered from Technology Outlet and they are looking for an EORI number after purchase so I'm guessing I will have to go elsewhere.



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    #145
    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,661 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Don't know anything about these, but in case it's a good deal, Amazon are doing a lightning deal on these about 200 euros.

    3D Pro.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creality-Pro-3D-Printers-Removable/dp/B07PF9ZW4N/ref=gbps_img_m12_e9a5_3c9a9a16?smid=A3VF8TM4R8TB62&pf_rd_p=b9b6bc4f-d791-4609-81d1-e3e9bcd0e9a5&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-12&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=13843352031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=X4DTENAN58NQ1J4K48Y9



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    #146
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Cheaper direct from Creality??

    https://www.creality3dofficial.com/products/creality-ender-3-pro-3d-printer



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