This is where the advantages of extruded aluminum and standardized design are going to start to shine.
@TeachingTech4 жыл бұрын
Agree, I'm sure we will see more concepts like this.
@reidn51854 жыл бұрын
svnbit a cr10 series would be a better start if you’re asking these questions. One thing to consider is that print times do not scale linearly but rather cubically (print VOLUME). As a result, print times are extraordinarily long unless you’re running a volcano and a larger nozzle. For prints that long, you want to be completely sure that your settings are nailed down, and its much easier to do that with a prebuilt. The sidewinder x1 has always been a great starting point for larger prints due to the titan and volcano that it comes with, as well as the ac heated bed. Its also priced slightly cheaper than the cr10 which is a nice bonus.
@svnbit84084 жыл бұрын
@@reidn5185 thanks. Accidentally deleted my post. What are your thoughts on the ender 3 vs ender 3 pro? I'm looking at an ender 3 that's in stock in the u.s to get it fast. Are the upgrades that make the pro easily done within the price difference now that they are closer in price? 50usd to be exact. Thanks just wondering if the regular ender 3 pro is better starting place at that price, since I plan on upgrading things anyways. (Forget this extender kit for now, I may just buy another product later on to get faster prints as you suggested) thanks for reply
@YEETPRIME4 жыл бұрын
@@svnbit8408 I've always chosen to pick up ender 3 pro for the increased rigidity of the chassis and the meanwell power supply. I don't skimp when it comes to PSU reliability, and the more rigid chassis is an added bonus. It's well worth it in my opinion, but I'm sure others have had good experiences with the stock ender 3. You can always save that 50 dollars and get the stock ender 3, and use that money to throw upgrades at it. It's just a matter of where your priorities are at. If you're learning on a new machine, it wouldn't hurt to get the stock ender 3. When it comes to print quality, the pro isn't going to automatically give you better prints. That 50 dollars can go to things like the creality silent board, or a skr 1.3, which offer huge quality of life improvements (nearly silent printer). It is intimidating at first, but teaching tech is a great resource for getting started. You can start with either one and be fine. The ender 3 really is great in that you can keep building off from it. Maybe pick one up and keep looking around youtube to see what others are doing.
@rpnct3 жыл бұрын
In the world of CNCs there are already a few parametric designs for machines you can extend at will (since those use a low Z height, compared to 3D printers, you have less stability issues with bigger machines).
@maddias2914 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what "open source" hardware was meant for. Very nice video.
@henrikholmberg7774 жыл бұрын
Should be called a Ext-Ender kit =)
@sharpnesstherapy5024 жыл бұрын
OR MAYBE EVEN THE ENDER EXTENDER how cool wouldnt THAT name be?
@dennisrenton38974 жыл бұрын
Boom Tish. 😁
@AsikDrone4 жыл бұрын
🤯
@payton12844 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that one Dad
@DrZbo4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow dude... missed opportunity for sure...
@budzillasohoski9858 Жыл бұрын
You are the best. I bought the extender kit but followed your instructions exclusively rather than theirs. You just make it simple and quite frankly, fun. Now, I'm going to offer you some advice on cutting glass. Its the exact opposite of what you'd expect...stop being so gentle. With glass, you need to just get at it and don't be afraid of it. Make "ONE" firm score with your glass cutter.....not 2, not 3, JUST ONE! , slide the glass to an edge and snap it. That's it. As long as you can see your score mark you are good to go.
@tonywharton52204 жыл бұрын
It's brilliant that you do reviews like this and your feedback goes back to the manufacturer for fine tuning.
@dragnet532 жыл бұрын
One year later, They have changed a lot in the kit.
@leonardzawaski15494 жыл бұрын
It is awesome that he reviews the kit and comes up with some improvements that the supplier quickly implements. Shows the respect this reviewer is afforded! Well done!
@xrayaiz744 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great video, Mike. I assembled my Ender 3 Pro last week and I learned a lot in the process. I didn't experience any issues of note. I really like that an upgrade kit for increasing the build volume is available for this product. As you said near the end of the video, this is a great value for the money compared to larger "base" printers above the Ender 3/Pro that cost noticeably more. I will be ordering this upgrade for my printer. Your video hit all the right emphasis on assembly for the new unit. I'll have to ensure I print the new parts for the Y-axis motor and belt-tension. Please continue creating this content for 3D printer enthusiasts like myself.
@lp01014 жыл бұрын
I don't even own an Ender 3 and I still watched the whole video
@Andreunderline64 жыл бұрын
Months ago I was in your position of speech. Maybe it's time for you to get a standard Ender 3. Totally worth it for me.
@TheCowboysdude3 жыл бұрын
That's because he explains so well it's easy to watch!! Because of watching his videos my Ender3 prints like a dream!!!
@lucasgonzalez72514 жыл бұрын
Great Video Michael. I have the 300x300x400 kit and love it. I chose to go this route instead of just getting a bigger printer because I had already invested in a Direct Drive, Micro Swiss Hotend and SKR e3 mini. I'm super happy with it. Thanks Mark!
@Prat-zi1ou Жыл бұрын
I am late but after 3 years how is it worki
@salocin9114 жыл бұрын
Great idea and if your only 179 into your ender 3 like me... $318 total investment is going to get you that give you a sizable build volume and the luxury of not having to leave the ENDER community for support!
@strykervalkyrion4 жыл бұрын
Realistically, ender community support is useless if you're at this point in 3D printing. You'd be better off looking in a custom builds community since majority of the ender community are a bunch of noobs. Speaking as someone who came from the anet groups the level of knowledge and technical knowledge was much greater than in ender groups.
@macgyver91344 жыл бұрын
@@strykervalkyrion That is who this stuff is aimed at. You could realistically do it for cheaper if you source the raw material yourself. My problem with machines like this is that they will never be reliable enough for production. It will always have to be tinkered with and adjusted every few months.
@rentaspoon2194 жыл бұрын
@@macgyver9134 I've been looking at doing this myself, as for the reliability, the Ender 3 makes a good base, you can start with this and build out easily if your clever enough and it works out cheaper than buy a bigger printer
@loveracing19884 жыл бұрын
Right now the ender 3 is 189 and the ender 5 is 349, if I wanted to get a bigger printer I think I'd just get the bigger printer from the start.
@bluegizmo19834 жыл бұрын
And here I thought I had finally finished upgrading my Ender 3 Pro.... Damnit! LOL
@sharpy34534 жыл бұрын
hell i just started and now this thing pops up lol
@JohnnyForehead4 жыл бұрын
The trick to flawlessly cut glass is to score and then break from one end of the score. Intuitively, most people try to break make the break by applying even pressure along the score line using a fulcrum or hanging it off a tables edge. This seldom works. You can still hang one edge off a table but make sure the break starts from one end of the score. A glass snapper, the notched part of the cutter, or padded pliers set to one side of the score line and a deliberate snap is all it takes.
@beanMosheen4 жыл бұрын
If your glass cutter has a ball on the end use it to tap the edge like you say.
@LathanM4 жыл бұрын
This is the kit I have been waiting for. I don't need the extra height but the width and depth are a huge improvement.
@igorschmidlapp69874 жыл бұрын
I was wondering when someone was going to do this. Aluminum extrusion design lends itself to easier frame expansion. Now, we can all print our InMoov robot parts faster overall with multiple part arrangement... ;-) You could also plan ahead, buy the original Ender-3 DIY kit, and the Extender kit, and put it all together at assembly (minimal disassembly/re-assembly).
@kylealexander78934 жыл бұрын
i was considering doing this..or just pick up either a cr10 or chiron for 100 more lol
@midknightmist4 жыл бұрын
So happy you reviewed this... Mark makes the most awesome kits...I love mine!
@mrmaigo3 жыл бұрын
Had this idea when I got my Ender 3. Glad someone went and sourced the parts for me.
@Unrealdanrath3 жыл бұрын
Man I love that you’re the first channel that comes up when I search anything 3D printing related. Originally stumbled on you from your S13 airbox video when I was looking at options for my STI
@johndoggett8084 жыл бұрын
When cutting glass, wet the cutter with a light oil like paraffin, white spirit, or WD40 (so it wets the glass). For some reason it makes a big difference to your success rate.
@Yakena14 жыл бұрын
The Kay3D CoreXY printer conversion kit is a great product! Looking forward to the review.
@CaptainFettCosplay4 жыл бұрын
So I have the 400XL version and as a printer newbie as far as the modding and tech side, I had very few issues...and basically all were my fault. I have been printing with this for a couple of months and the only thing I will say of note is I have fried two SKR miniE3. I theorize it's because it's moving the large bed and mirror and is over heating. So I have changed the cooling and on next print I will change the bed speed to 300 like you said. Otherwise, this mod is awesome. Mark and the fellow Facebook group members are extremely helpfu and nice. I only wish there was a 500x500x500 option!
@neogator263 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I just snagged an Ender 3 Pro on sale for $183 USD shipped to replace my well used Tevo and have been looking at these kits. Great concise video.
@xIsouLcruSHca4 жыл бұрын
Since I got 2 mk3's my ender 3 is just catching dust for the last couple of months. This is a great solution to make my ender 3 useful again!
@drdestructo06314 жыл бұрын
Love the video now I am thinking about getting one of these kits.
@br0k3nilluzion4 жыл бұрын
awesome video.. Mark should add this to his page
@klemmonade4 жыл бұрын
I bought a CR 10 S5 for $400 off ebay before all the tarrifs, sure a BLtouch is a must to work on such a large volume. Sure my heatbed is only 300x300, but its 500x500 is great for my PLA prints. If you are looking at this upgrade you should just get a 2nd printer.
@jtwkrc14 жыл бұрын
You got a crazy good deal doesn't mean everyone will. I already have an Ender 3. If I needed to print something big and my options are ~$150 to get a bigger builder area (and not have a second printer taking up space) or spend the $650 that the CR 10 S5 usually runs, it isn't a hard choice.
@Motovader724 жыл бұрын
I don't use a mesh on my S5 or any of my machines for that matter. BLTouch is not a must for the S5, it's a choice. Software bandaids are no substitute for hardware fixes.
@TeachingTech4 жыл бұрын
The mirror I used was plenty flat. The bottom of the skull was perfect. I'm a big fan of ABL but this is flatter than when the printer was standard.
@kevinm37514 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton for this, was going to pull the plug but think I will wait and see what the KAY3D offers before I decide...;) Stay safe my friend!
@bwo924 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure someone else has also commented it but you have to use specific wires for the thermistor. Every time there's a change in the metal, it creates a voltage (think very basic, weak battery) that affects your readings. It might be possible to tune for that change but it does make a difference
@raven_fpv4 жыл бұрын
I think this was a great idea! An awesome video too, I've watched all of your videos dealing with the Ender 3 pro. I'm very happy with mine and will most likely get the extender kit soon.
@amats33 жыл бұрын
I completed this build after watching this. It do like the kit. Now the extender is one of my most used machines. Along with the larger build volume, I also added other mods to better print PETG, other abrasives and flex. Nice! Thanks for this.
@Viking_Kong4 жыл бұрын
This video is very timely! I've been considering getting another machine with a larger build volume, but this appears to be the best bang for the buck. Another benefit is, it involves more tinkering! Thanks for the video, Michael!
@jon99474 жыл бұрын
I think the price is very reasonable, I was sort of expecting the price to be quite a bit more. Even if you got the biggest kit, that puts the price with the Ender 3 at about $400. That is a big print space for a pretty cheap price. Cant wait to see you convert it to a core xy.
@rodneybosco73764 жыл бұрын
I have a Bob’s E3 CNC machine that allows for a similar type of upgrade path to their larger E4 model. It is simply brilliant and creates a desirable upgrade path should the need arise. I like that Creality has done the same thing here, so that you don’t have to learn a whole new ecosystem. Great instructional!
@rchokelal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Already hit the print limit of the printer and need to go bigger but did not want to have multiple printers.
@George-oh4we4 жыл бұрын
Hi, to be able to cut grass perfectly, you need to do exactly two things: 1. Make a SINGLE cut with the cutting tool; 2. While holding the smaller part with our hand on the opposite edge from the cut made and without the rest of support, type with the small hammer from the bottom of the cut in several different places.
@NZHippie4 жыл бұрын
Standard mirrors are second surface devices meaning the flat surface is actually the back of the mirror as that the is the surface that is in contact with the molten salt... Great video as usual... Keep them coming...
@joshuak45534 жыл бұрын
Aw come on, I just finished an Ikea Lack enclosure for my normal Ender 3...but now I want the thicc Ender 3.
@fab.prodesign87123 жыл бұрын
You can buy the aluminum extrusions on eBay for a fraction of the price and drill the holes in yourself. I made my ender 3 1.2m tall for £46
@737smartin4 жыл бұрын
What an exciting upgrade option! I should receive my Ender 3-P in about two weeks. I'm excited to get started, but was bummed that the print area seemed DOOMED to be just a bit small for my liking. Now I have new hope!
@cragv3 жыл бұрын
Am in Australia; bought directly from their website during Cyber Monday sale (40% off and free international shipping) and it was shipped free of charge by DHL (took 3 days from USA to Oz, typical of DHL). Super easy, excellent value (couldn't have DIY'd this for much less, excluding the time sink it would have been). Nice.
@amats33 жыл бұрын
I bought this based on your review. I installed it about 8 months ago. Works 👍 great on upgrading the ender pro. I added microswiss DD all metal hotend combo, BL touch and recently whambam PEX ...and use it mainly for PETG and flex 💪 Thx! with the larger nozzles it makes some nice large usable parts.
@AllahWarrior4 жыл бұрын
I've been looking at these kits, might get one now. Love ur vids
@ramilvaliev4 жыл бұрын
thank you for detailed explanation ! I was looking for it this week. Good job keep going.
@patnewm59802 жыл бұрын
Quick tip to deal with making a glass bed for the bed. I scored two 400x400 picture frames for $40aud. After abit of disassembly, presto a super thin glass sheets that fit perfect and a spare which as we all know will be needed later. Got it from catch if any Aussies are intrigued
@_FFFFFF_4 жыл бұрын
I was so very tempted to get this! Thank you for te review.
@k.9593 жыл бұрын
Step one take apart 3D printer. Done.... step 6.. buying second 3D printer to print needed parts. Thanks for the ironing out the process
@Berto474 жыл бұрын
As always great video! This is exactly the type of modification I was looking for without having to buy a new printer.
@blackreelentertainment66634 жыл бұрын
That ender 3 upgrade look beautiful. Great video!
@stevenirish61604 жыл бұрын
Ordered this kit I'm excited to receive it and start putting it together.
@rustycrustymakesstuff65283 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very helpful! Just got the 400xl for my Ender3 pro. Looking forward to getting it swapped over in the next couple of weeks. 400x400x500 is going to be quite a dramatic difference from the stock setup! Can’t wait!
@jcfpv34542 жыл бұрын
Fantastic videos you have truly helped me so much going from my first design to a wonderful print
@lliaolsen7283 жыл бұрын
I found it better to tension both Z v-roller sides individually before bolting them them to the x-axis assembly. That way they are unloaded from any weight or torque applied to them. Square the x axis to the screw side rail, remove from the z rail and tighten the two bolts. then install the other set of rollers loosely to the x rail, reinstall the x axis assembly on the rails and tighten the two bolts.
@pauldrake21704 жыл бұрын
will have to do this one for sure!!! 1000 thumbs up
@DennisMurphey4 жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING Great Kit and great demo. I really like the idea and think this is great to help the used Ender market too. Thank You, need a kit for my CR 10s Pro to MAX!
@boballen23504 жыл бұрын
Kit shown comes in at £187 in the UK including shipping and import duties (~$372 Australian). Not cheap. I'll wait to see the corex-y version
@TeachingTech4 жыл бұрын
The parts are big so international shipping is always going to be a killer.
@spiderspace82494 жыл бұрын
Just a tip on cutting glass or mirror. Never cut dry. It will always shatter off line.Always use a lubricant like paraffin.
@jmtx.4 жыл бұрын
Very nice upgrade! Thanks for detailing all the steps. Too bad the original heatbed won’t heat up the entire plate properly. Looking forward to your CoreXY upgrade vid!
@micheledicati4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Now I have to buy it and make a video for my channel, absolutly!Thanks for this video!
@fatih41794 жыл бұрын
converting to core xy is much more interesting for me. waiting it thanx.
@dondawson74094 жыл бұрын
Loved the video, you can easily see that you are a teacher, from another teacher
@doobedoobedo14 жыл бұрын
instead of deep sockets you can use a 'go through' socket set. Incredibly useful for long bolts or threaded rod.
@cowboy124aa34 жыл бұрын
Next time you try cutting glass or a mirror score your glass then run lighter fluid along the score mark then lift and drop in the table edge to break your score. The lighter fluid helps with weakening the score mark making it easier to break.
@TeachingTech4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, will do.
@spokehedz4 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of "Upgrade KIts" to bring new features/functionality to older printers.
@carlos20044 жыл бұрын
this is actually quite a cool upgrade for the ender 3 and would probably pick up myself if i had a need for it. for now, my ender does ok for what i need it to do which is mostly just smaller projects. i'll keep this in mind if ever feel like i need to upgrade.
@reasonablebeing53924 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Good kit if you have an Ender 3 gathering dust or picked one up for a bargain and use this kit to stretch it - it will still need additional parts as outlined by others below. I Would not recommend it as a way to build a 400 x 400 printer - you'd be better off buying a new or used 400 x 400 to start considering the added costs to equal one (larger bed heater, dual axis, glass bed, etc). You'll also have to print slower with a glass bed and larger bed heater if you add it - that is a lot of mass to move back and forth.
@Janovich2 жыл бұрын
Really cool but to be fair I have the Ender 3 Max and having only one Z axis rod across such a wide machine causes the X gantry to sag. This requires precise Z axis roller adjustment but it also tend to get them "stuck" at certain heights causing bulging layer lines(similar to elephants feet) where the gantry had trouble rolling up smoothly. Getting a dual Z motor setup is definitely worth it in my eyes.
@rgsattphone4 жыл бұрын
I wish I had known about this last month when I put linear rails on mine, I got the 400mm rails so I can upgrade as needed, I also put a dual Y rail for support.
@kknopp014 жыл бұрын
I've got one on the way that will be here tomorrow!
@TeachingTech4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your build :)
@CatCommando4 жыл бұрын
I was sad to see this since I just sorta did this myself to build a second printer from all my spare ender parts. this kit seemed like a great deal until I saw it just reused the heated bed and carriage. thats bad because the rest of that kit besides the alum plate you can do yourself for less than half that price. The bed and carriage plate are the expensive parts(about 60usd) of building a cr10. I got all the pre cut extrusions for a CR10 clone for 30 dollars, 5m GT2 belts for 9, the 4 metal X gantry plates for 17 dollars (banggood) that support dual Z motors, and if you are just upgrading a ender you have those gantry plates already. seems like only a deal if you dont have amazon prime and have to do a bunch of orders for all those parts. hell I bought two 1 meter lengths of 2040 extrusion for 12.50usd so that I could expand it further or build a 3rd machine.. this kit is for the lazy or countries without access to amazon.
@brianfisher73854 жыл бұрын
Damn, I just installed a linear rail kit. Maybe with some longer rails I can use this kit.
@macswanton96224 жыл бұрын
First question I thought of
@TeachingTech4 жыл бұрын
I believe with longer rails you could retain the rest of your kit.
@Sacrilikt4 жыл бұрын
@@TeachingTech can you measure how long the rails should be now?
@brianfisher73854 жыл бұрын
@@Sacrilikt I imagine 400mm rails will do the trick
@Sacrilikt4 жыл бұрын
@@brianfisher7385 @Teaching Tech The new build volume x and y is 400mm, so it should be 500mm rail. With the normal Ender 3, the build volume is 235mm and 300mm rails are mounted. The only question is whether there is space for 500mm rail´s. Unfortunately I cannot measure it
@DJlegionuk4 жыл бұрын
I would have brought this over the copymaster 400 that I am having to replace the mainboard on because it lacks separate filament cooling. This makes a lot more sense.
@WayneMcCormick4 жыл бұрын
Well, I guess I don't need to go buy that CR-10 anymore! Thanks for showing us this kit.
@stevenirish61604 жыл бұрын
This is a upgrade I'll be be doin for sure with the upgraded motherboard
@Itouchlove4 жыл бұрын
Omg this is what I been waiting for. I was in the market for a new 3d printer
@stevenshade53584 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to se the core xy one
@gregd3934 жыл бұрын
I would rather see a ender 5 turned into a core X Y.
@rodsnyder60204 жыл бұрын
XD
@LT728844 жыл бұрын
FACTS!
@vesslades4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that sounds a lot more reasonable than using an E3. What happened to the Ender4? It was a CoreXY but it´s hard to find anything about it really, can´t have been that good?
@RedBeard208424 жыл бұрын
@@vesslades ya the ender 4 is basically a tronxy x5sa which is an awful machine stock (I own one) but after significant mods it's a balling machine! And has a 400 mm build volume
@vesslades4 жыл бұрын
@@RedBeard20842 I´ve looked on the X5SA a bit, but I´m not sure if it´ll be worth it for me. How much did you spend on upgrades on the x5sa before it became a great machine? And which mods did you make?
@mathewphillips41854 жыл бұрын
i like this, i'm actually wishing to see more corexy kits and or builds.
@gadjetsvideo4 жыл бұрын
Great video and another mod to think about as well as all the others. Not sure I agree about not soldering the wires, if it gets hot enough to melt the solder joint then you printer is already on fire or the joint goes open circuit and stops the fire from starting.
@TeachingTech4 жыл бұрын
I do agree on that, but generally I think crimping is regarded as the superior for this nonetheless.
@jamesmiller72784 жыл бұрын
All Mil-Spec assembly guides demonstrate a SOLID mechanical connection in point-to-point assembling and they point out that relying on just a solder joint is dangerous in higher current-carrying or AC conditions due to the hazard it presents if the wires (due to a non-fused short) heat the joint to the melting point of the solder, you may now have unrestrained live wires to cause havoc or fires.
@danielabrams5554 жыл бұрын
Do you have any more information on why crimped butt connectors would be superior to soldering? As previously mentioned, I'm not buying the heat argument, because if you're wire gets hot enough to melt solder then all of the insulation would be melted off of the wiring anyway and the connection coming apart is probably the least of your worries at that point. I install electronics in automobile's for a living and in my experience soldered connections are vastly superior because they are much, much, more reliable than crimped connections. I would never ever recommend crimping over soldering in a car, so I'm curious as to why crimping would be better on a 3d printer. If you are not sure of the reasons, do you know where you got that advice from?
@gadjetsvideo4 жыл бұрын
@@danielabrams555 I too am an automotive electronics engineer and I would usually crump and solder and seal with glue lined heatshrink purely to protect the connection in the automotive environment, for 3d printers I don't think it's as important.
@MookieZerang4 жыл бұрын
I made lot of high current / low voltage cables for welding. All crimped. 300 amps/30 volts. Solder was OK for short term, no vibration/movement, or maybe just signal.
@Joe-oo1vf Жыл бұрын
turning your ender 3 into an ender 5, very nice
@charlesbeshaw98434 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael for very informative video. For you DIYers. Kit worth it if you include cost of labor for cutting, drilling, tapping, the extras and other finish work. Kit: $149 - $159. However expect delays in order. I am doing my Geeetech A10M which has a very similar chassis, but different enough that if I did order this kit it would have to be modified anyway. Maybe do my Ender 3 Pro if I need 2 large printers? I Also have chop saw and drill press, however could be done with hand tools as length of extrusions not critical as long as you make sure assembly of frame is square. The 400 x 400 bed fits close to the vertical rails, but it works. Cost for raw materials $116 rounded up. US Dollars for all, as I am in USA. From AliExpress: Add $34.50 For 400 x 400mm A/C mains silicon heat pad and From Amazon: $11 for SSR relay. Details for using these on the small Y axis carriage yet to be worked out. For Chassis. From Amazon: $7 for wiring extensions. $27 2040 V rail extrusions 600mm, had to buy 2 so have 1 extra. Will need to be shortened after I figure Y axis travel. $30 2020 V rail extrusions 500mm, package of 4, cut off 15mm from 3 of them. $8 6mm Timing belt 10meters long. From: www.xometry.com/supplies/materials $22.66 400 x 400mm aluminum sheet for build plate. Add an additional $11.19 shipping to my USA address. May be more for other addresses. $10 400 x 400mm double strength window glass $15 if I wanted mirror. Local glass shop. 3D printed new case for control board. I may try skipping the 400 x 400mm Aluminum Build Plate and attach the Glass with heat pad directly to the smaller original plate with high temp silicon. Have fun, its what its all about. Don't complain about the work, if you think it's too much buy the kit.
@johnm.gerard1718 Жыл бұрын
I would never use a printer without the upgraded screw belt tensioner. I stock tensioner just does not allow me to tighten the belt enough and I keep getting layer shifts. I have found that most layer shifts is do to the belt either x or y being slightly to loose. I being able to dial in the belt tension is a MUST. This is a MUST have upgrade to any printer.
@erasmojuarez17864 жыл бұрын
I thought that because the x axis was so long it would hang on the right side, but I see that it is not, it is a good modification, and it has its certain advantages, but if you are going to spend money, it could be 40x40x50
@vcancer4 жыл бұрын
Love the way it looks and been wanting a bigger printer and the cost is cheaper than the bigger CR-10's.
@699hazard4 жыл бұрын
Im interested in the Ender 3 core xy conversion kit video.
@danmerillat4 жыл бұрын
I'm a lot less interested now that I see the build volume on the core xy conversion is 230x205x400mm. For anything but the z axis it's a downgrade from the stock e3. I'd have been a lot more interested at 300x300 or 350x350.
@174wolf4 жыл бұрын
@@danmerillat Look up the Tronxy X5S (NOT X5SA) and build something based on that.
@HotboiEngineering4 жыл бұрын
Do you mean an Ender 5?
@adameichler4 жыл бұрын
@@HotboiEngineering Ender 5 is not a CoreXY printer.
@crateer4 жыл бұрын
@@adameichler what kind of Printer is the Ender 5?
@keithadams2404 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome. Just finished doing a bunch of upgrades to my Ender 3 and was wondering if anything else could be done. Now I have a new vision....bigger 400 x 400 x 400. Thanks for the excellent detail, really helps to understand what to expect.
@certified-forklifter4 жыл бұрын
interesting. now we need a new rear electronics enclosure ;)
@jtunheimr86574 жыл бұрын
As long as it fits in my Ikea LACK enclosure im happy xD
@JAYTEEAU4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Michael. I have an original Ender 3 in a box ready for installation, this give me ideas. Cheers, JAYTEE
@adonian3 жыл бұрын
16:34. Never thought of hairspray thx 🙏
@jezdimir20074 жыл бұрын
It screams for a dual z.. Wouldn't that be interesting?
@Rsm5834 жыл бұрын
I bought the cr10 Dual z axis upgrade kit for my ender 3 which is working out well.
@AE0MT4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Dual Z seems like a good idea here.
@dennisrenton38974 жыл бұрын
Same thoughts. Just have to relocate the power supply? Then fit dual z kit?
@dombaines4 жыл бұрын
Indeed, once the ebay channel opens again.
@dombaines4 жыл бұрын
@@Rsm583 Which one the one with an extra stepper motor or the pully option?
@jacksoni3494 жыл бұрын
It should be mentioned that if possible the frame should be assembled on a totally flat surface such as a granite/stone counter top. This would create the best chances of having the frame alignment go smoothly.
@TeachingTech4 жыл бұрын
Very true, thanks for mentioning.
@master-gbig11403 жыл бұрын
That was awesome; vary good review. I'm already looking to get an Ender 3, and now this review seals the deal. "Thanks dud" or what ever your name is?
@ThunderPantz014 жыл бұрын
@Teaching Tech Awesome Job as usual Michael!
@austinvickymoore36562 ай бұрын
This... this is what i want! Im gonna keep it standard size for a bit but i want to print big!! 😂 400m³ would be AMAZING and after that is done i wanna tackle a voron build i think...
@thehappyextruder71784 жыл бұрын
Been saying this a long time convert your existing printers make them bigger for a few bucks more, Great video !
@poisondart4 жыл бұрын
looking forward to this being back in stock
@aaronbyrne-colgan1864 жыл бұрын
And just when I thought I had finally finished upgrading!
@avejst4 жыл бұрын
Wow, great extension Thanks for sharing this interesting project :-)
@fiberop6354 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the corexy conversion
@krp10883 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, I was curious if using the stock heated bed works well as a permanent solution for printing. I've been considering this kit for a while now, but the thought of connecting an AC heated bed myself has put me off of it a bit (for reference I am a 16 year old without much experience doing any electrical work). I saw in this video how you opted to use the stock heated bed itself, but the Ender Extender website says that using the stock heated bed is "less than desirable". In any case, I was curious if you've had any issues with only using the stock bed or if it would be fine for me to use it in the event I purchase the kit. Thanks
@AndrewAHayes3 жыл бұрын
Don't do it, using the stock bed heater takes forever to heat up and that's just for PLA, PETG fails on it, I bought an AC bed but if I could go back in time I would never had bought it and got a CR 10 instead
@krp10883 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewAHayes Thanks for the feedback.
@AndrewAHayes3 жыл бұрын
@@krp1088 Have a look at the Ender 3 Max kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jadkaLtq35bOlZs.html
@derrick_builds Жыл бұрын
Vaz mode. LOL love the language. Keek up the good work. Love the videos.
@RCairplanefy4 жыл бұрын
It is easy to cut glass first you need a good quality glass cutter second step you need oil. add the oil in the place you will need to cut ,next use your cutter to cut a line next add a little preacher the glass will cut in two pieces