Mosaic Palette 3: A simple and expensive option that splices different filaments together without modifying your printer. A retooled and customized version of Cura, Creality Slicer is, to no one’s surprise, Creality’s in-house developed slicer. This simplicity and, let’s face it, luxury, does come at a price though, so may not be a viable solution for those looking for a cheaper solution. For cost-to-convenience, the Ender 3 dominates here, but if you’re comfortable paying more, the pre-assembled Prusa i3 MK3S+ is the easiest option of the three: plug it in, calibrate, and off you go. If you’re looking for an easy way to upgrade your Ender 3 firmware and guarantee stability, the Official Creality Ender 3 firmware is likely your best bet.

You’ll find Petsfang versions for most Ender 3 models, along with variants for different hot ends, ABL probes, and extruder types. While Ender 3 models don’t have auto-leveling features by default, you can cheaply upgrade the Ender 3 to auto-level with the CR Touch upgrade kit. Glass beds are supremely flat, fixing the all-too-common “warped Ender 3 bed” issue that many of us experience. Glass beds also save on prep time, are easy to clean, and offer effortless print removal with a semi-glossy print finish. Choosing a bedHaving all this at your fingertips may stir up worries of it being too daunting, but Fusion 360’s layout and interface won’t overwhelm or confuse you. Depending on what Ender 3 version you have, you’ll need to make sure you have all the right gear to get started. Compatibility: Ender 3, Ender 3 V2, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 Max, Ender 3 V2 Neo, Ender 3 Max Neo, Ender 3 S1, Ender 3 S1 Pro, Ender 3 S1 Plus The all-metal E3D V6 extruder does most of the heavy lifting here, aided by a max nozzle temperature of 300°C, perfect for heat-sensitive materials like Nylon. Before you begin the installation process, it is important to make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for Jyers.

I was curious about the amount of banding present in the model printed with PrusaSlicer, so I decided to re-run another one of the pre-prepared files from the SD card to confirm the problem wasn’t being caused by a hardware issue. I ran the piggy bank test part, and it came out without any of the visible banding that I noticed on the model sliced with PrusaSlicer. The vertical walls were smooth and even, and the model seemed to be clear of any major defects. Although there are several parts and wiring to sort through, the process is painless, thanks to clear instructions. Expect to dedicate an hour or two and learn a bit about how the machine works in the process. Due to the natural limitations of the Ender 3’s frame and design, a true dual extruder setup isn’t possible, but there are workarounds that provide almost the same function. Mosaic Palette 3 / Pro It goes without saying that using a Raspberry Pi alongside the printer itself adds another layer of complexity.An extension kit allows you to expand the printable surface on the Ender 3 suitable for more ambitious and larger projects without having to buy a larger printer.

Direct drive extruder: Improves filament feeding, reduces clogging, and enables flexible filaments.

Installing Jyers on an Ender 3

Creality offers a version for every Ender 3 under the sun, including the 8-bit and 32-bit variants, even bespoke versions for specific upgrades, such as a BLTouch bed leveling probe and a filament runout sensor. The extra 10 mm on the X and Y-axis found on the Ender 3 models is more or less negligible, making it challenging to elevate them above the Prusa i3 MK3S+ in build volume alone.

One user really recommends installing Jyers as he thinks it’s the perfect “noob upgrade” for the Ender 3, which means it is a simple upgrade that even people that are not that familiar with 3D printing will be able to get done. Another aspect corrected in later editions was the part quality being compromised. The Ender 3 was noted to leave fine filament dust scattered across the part and baseplate which required extra care to prevent or remove. The original Ender 3 received complaints about the overall stability of the printer, with a wobbly baseplate and shuddering arms that compromised the quality of the part when produced. The story is different with the Prusa i3 MK3S+ with an estimated lead time of around a month as a best-case scenario. Should you need a printer without delay, the Ender 3 boasts far better availability. But if you’re looking to expand your Ender 3’s functionality with hardware upgrades– such as automatic bed leveling, thermal runaway protection, and PID tuning – you’ll need to install more specialized firmware.

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Doing so introduces more processing power into the mix than you’d get with the Ender 3’s mainboard alone.