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[TheHarold]

COR-20 filters guard, that locks in place using the nut that came with the pump.

Having a bit of unreliable extrusion on the ender- after inspecting it, it looks like the extruder gear is VERY off center. That would cause it to extrude faster or slower I believe.

I suppose the solution is to shim the gear or replace it with one that has a smaller diameter, I suppose? It’s not the stock one, that has long since worn out, so maybe I put on the wrong size.

I can’t wait for my MK3s!!

 

[dantimdad]

Off center? Like the hole is not concentric? Or do you mean the height?

 

[TheHarold]

Off center? Like the hole is not concentric? Or do you mean the height?

If you look down at the gear, it’s like... swinging.... like the hole in the gear is too big. So after you tighten set screw, the shaft is pushed against one side of the gear. So at times it has a lot of torque, at times too little, and this also effects the rate of output.

 

[dantimdad]

If you look down at the gear, it’s like... swinging.... like the hole in the gear is too big. So after you tighten set screw, the shaft is pushed against one side of the gear. So at times it has a lot of torque, at times too little, and this also effects the rate of output.

Gotcha. Thanks.

Lemme know if you want to sell the ender after you get your new printer. I want a second one. :)

 

[TheHarold]

Gotcha. Thanks.

Lemme know if you want to sell the ender after you get your new printer. I want a second one. :)

Won’t be the case- sorry. Enders are perfect for production at good quality. Have another coming. The MK3 is more of a present to myself haha, and to see if I can raise prices on multi-color items.

 

[dantimdad]

Don't blame you. When you get the kinks worked out, it's a workhorse.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

When you get the kinks worked out, it's a workhorse.

That's what my lady says about me!

 

[saintsreturn]

LOL, you all are comical! I use welder 13 when attaching my parts to the sump. Works great and didnt have any issues.

 

[TheEngineer]

What are the must have mods for an ender 3 and an all in cost with them? I have access to free materials and use of 3 Lulzbot Minis and a Taz but that’s only when I’m in my make space. Would love to have my own unit at home.

$200 sounds like a steal but not if you need to put another $200 into it :)

 

[dantimdad]

What are the must have mods for an ender 3 and an all in cost with them? I have access to free materials and use of 3 Lulzbot Minis and a Taz but that’s only when I’m in my make space. Would love to have my own unit at home.

$200 sounds like a steal but not if you need to put another $200 into it :)

I would say using upgraded PTFE tubing, the aluminum extruder upgrade. Those together on amazon about $25.

Now, I would print the fan cover, relocate the spool to the lower side and ribbon cable clips. If you plan on using the SD card I would get the extender cable that converts to full size sd and print the mount for it.

don't bother with all the filament guides. They are crap. Especially if you relocate the spool.

I am getting ready to install the EZABLE that is normally about $100 with shipping. It's not necessary at all. I just print a lot and am tired of releveling the bed.

The most important thing to do is make sure you google "Ender 3 extruder calibration" You will not believe the difference it makes.

 

[TheHarold]

LOL, you all are comical! I use welder 13 when attaching my parts to the sump. Works great and didnt have any issues.

Wrong thread? ;Pompus

 

[TheHarold]

What are the must have mods for an ender 3 and an all in cost with them? I have access to free materials and use of 3 Lulzbot Minis and a Taz but that’s only when I’m in my make space. Would love to have my own unit at home.

$200 sounds like a steal but not if you need to put another $200 into it :)

The stock ender 3 is a great unit, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Assembled properly, it produces great results. For my production enders that print in PETG, I have aluminum extruder ($10), glass bed ($10-20), and stiffer bed springs ($3).

 

[saintsreturn]

Wrong thread? ;Pompus

haha i guess i should have quoted the comments from the previous page i was commenting to :D

Right thread, a lot has happened since i was last online :D

 

[TheEngineer]

Is there a list somewhere of these upgrades (preferably with links to buy them)? I'm finding most of these items on Amazon, but I want to be sure they're the right ones.

 

[TheHarold]

Is there a list somewhere of these upgrades (preferably with links to buy them)? I'm finding most of these items on Amazon, but I want to be sure they're the right ones.

They're all knockoffs of eachother, lol. Doesn't matter too much. Amazon will be double the price of getting em from china, but same thing...

https://www.amazon.com/CCTREE-Upgra...id=1550598833&sr=8-3&keywords=ender+glass+bed

https://www.amazon.com/FYSETC-Mothe...&qid=1550598855&sr=8-1&keywords=ender+springs

https://www.amazon.com/CHPOWER-Extr...900&sr=8-7&keywords=ender+3+aluminum+extruder

 

[garbled]

COR-20 filters guard, that locks in place using the nut that came with the pump.

Do you have a thingiverse link or STL for that? Want!

 

[saintsreturn]

I am going to ask for all of your help here soon. I am pretty heavily booked out with our 3D printers, but i want to have some fun in about 6 months. I am going to purchase a 20g, most likely AIO and stock it with nothing but PLA material. I am going to use live sand and most likely a very small piece of live rock.

The plan from there:
1) Instant cycle using Fritz9
2) 3D rock scape
3) 3D frag plus
4) 3D pieces to replace anything i can find that can be printed without me designing everything
5) some mushrooms
6) some zoas
7) a couple damsels
8) pre determined WC's using IO salt
9) Monthly Triton or ICP water tests

So the ask from y'all:

When the time comes, would any of you be interested in donating things printed from PLA so help out? Thinking misc figures and rock scape so i can attach coral plugs to them and see how much, on a lab tested system, we see changes in water quality?

I am going to pay for the stocking and all that. Currently testing my video editing skills as i will track this with a youtube channel and most likely a thread on here. Not asking to sell or buy anything, but prove/disprove PLA concerns on a documented course.

Why:
Well, why not? PLA has some haters and some fans who have not had issues. But its all relative as we only have our opinions. PLA prints quick and looks amazing, so having a controlled environment should be fun to see what happens. My bet, is nothing will. I have had PLA in my system for a while now without issues, but i do not test water on a triton level system.

 

[reelss]

Has anyone used amazon basics pla? Just getting into the hobby.

 

[doughboy]

Is there a list somewhere of these upgrades (preferably with links to buy them)? I'm finding most of these items on Amazon, but I want to be sure they're the right ones.

I use ender 3 bone stock with glass bed upgrade only and it works just fine. just search on amazon for glass bed.

Has anyone used amazon basics pla? Just getting into the hobby.

It is fine. so is like 3 other brands I tried. default generic pla setting on ender 3 works just fine.
Actually, lately I've been printing only with bed heated on first level and bed heat is turned off afterwards and prints just fine.

 

[eggplantparrot]

Didnt want to buy RO/DI filter housing brackets so i made my own.

375ml voss dosing container holder, friction fit with lid with hole for John Guest bulkhead.