# Ender3
Supercharge your Ender3 with Guides, Mods and Addons.
Make your Ender3 work and worth like high end machines.

**Note:** I have spend many hours trying put this together so you can supercharge your Ender-3 for "Free", if my work is important to you or you fell this worth a tip i'm open to donations: https://www.paypal.me/SkillTournament

Discussion Groups:
* https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ender3/


## 1. PrusaSlicer

These profiles are based on a quality/speed balance (Universal).
Good prints without sacrifice the speed.
Make sure you have a good leveled printer and bed.

**NOTE:** Fine tune the start gcode for your printer! This is very important since i can't provide a all case profile for every modification and printer.

Modify at your needs.

### 1.1. Instalation
1. Download PrusaSlicer from: https://github.com/prusa3d/Slic3r/releases
2. Start and configure PrusaSlicer (Wizard)
3. Close PrusaSlicer
4. On different operating systems open:
   * Windows: "%AppData%\PrusaSlicer\", if not exists try: "C:\Users\Public\Documents\Prusa3D\Slic3r settings xxxx"
   * Mac: "/Users/[Username]/Library/Application Support/PrusaSlicer"
   * Linux: 
      * Stable build: "~/.PrusaSlicer/"
      * Alpha build: "~/.PrusaSlicer-alpha/"
5. Copy GitHub PrusaSlicer subfolders ("printer", "filament", "print") to the folder above
7. Open PrusaSlicer and check if profiles are there
8. To clean up interface remove profiles that you will not use: Printers you will not use (OPTIONAL)
9. Go under printer and use your current values for your printer, like max Z, limits, start gcodes or other things you may need to tune
10. Do a simple test print

### 1.2. Ender3 Bed into slicer

1. To add Ender3 bed to slicer preview copy "ender3_bed.stl" to instalation directory, often at "C:\Program Files\Prusa3D\PrusaSlicer"

## 2. Hardware

### 2.1. Best parts store:

* **Trianglelab:** https://trianglelab.aliexpress.com/store/1654223
* **Funssor:** https://www.aliexpress.com/store/115344

### 2.2. Recommended Hardware:

**Note:** Somes parts can override others! Study first what you want or need to buy.

* Cloned Bondtech BMG extruder for direct drive or better bowden: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/trianglelab-Bowden-Extruder-BMG-extruder-Cloned-Btech-Dual-Drive-Extruder-for-3d-printer-High-performance-for/1654223_32917029058.html
* V6+Volcano 1.75mm 24V: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Trianglelab-v6-Volcano-hotend-12V-24V-remote-Bowen-print-J-head-Hotend-and-cooling-fan-bracket/1654223_32844080369.html
* Volcano Nozzles (1.75 Full Size Kit): https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/trianglelab-Top-quality-V6-volcano-Nozzle-for-3D-printers-hotend-5pcs-lot-volcano-upgrade-kit-for/1654223_32839344108.html
* Volcano Sock: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Funssor-1pcs-Volcano-Heater-Block-Silicone-Socks-PT100-cartridge-Type-Silicone-Insulation-Sock-SILICONE-HEATER-BLOCK/32841090475.html
* Extruder gear: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/trianglelab-Drivegear-kit-dual-drive-gear-extruder-kit-Cloned-Btech-upgrade-for-Prusa-i3-3d-printer/1654223_32904209624.html
* MK8 Metal Extruder: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Upgrade-3D-Printer-Parts-MK8-Extruder-Aluminum-Alloy-Block-bowden-extruder-1-75mm-Filament-for-creality/32834380573.html
* 3D Touch: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Trianglelab-2018-NEW-3D-Printer-3D-TOUCH-SENSOR-Free-Shipping-Auto-BED-Leveling-Sensor-for-anet/1654223_32840691571.html
* BLTouch board adaptor: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CR-10-Ender-3-Pin-27-Board-for-BL-Touch-Autobed-Levelling-or-filament-sensor/173475394925?hash=item2863f0756d:g:rpkAAOSwzXxaHscB
* TL Smoother Plus: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Trianglelab-4-pieces-pack-TL-smoother-PLUS-addon-module-for-3D-pinter-motor-drivers-motor-Driver/1654223_32841473812.html
* NEMA 17 Dampers: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Funssor-12pcs-lot-NEMA-17-Steel-Rubber-Stepper-Motor-Vibration-Dampers-Imported-genuine-42-stepper-motor/32825669027.html
* Official Glass Bed Surface: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newest-Creality-3D-Printer-Ender-3-Black-Carbon-Silicon-Crystal-Glass-Platform-Build-Hotbed-Glass-Platform/32890715441.html
* Bed Springs (4x): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4-pcs-CREALITY-3D-Printer-Parts-Spring-For-Heated-bed-CR-10-CR-10Mini-CR-10S/32864621140.html
* Bed Isolator (300x300): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3D-Printer-Part-Heated-Bed-Thermal-Insulator-Cotton-Heat-Insulation-Mat-for-Heatbed-Aluminum-Pad-PCB/32879628172.html
* 5015 24v Fan: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2PCS-Gdstime-2-Pin-Ball-Bearing-DC-24V-Brushless-Cooling-Turbine-Blower-Fan-5015/32841967974.html
* 4010 24v Fan: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2Pcs-DC-24V-40mm-x-40mm-x-10mm-2-Pin-Ball-Bearing-Computer-PC-Case-Silent/32727867521.html
* Fan speed controler: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10pcs-lot-PWM-DC-6V-12V-24V-28V-3A-Motor-Speed-Control-New-Switch-Controller-1203B/32714571858.html
* Extreme v wheels (16x): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-precision-CNC-clear-Polycarbonate-Xtreme-v-wheel-kits-for-Openbuilds-v-slot-linear-rail-system/32849105844.html
* Belt Tensioner: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Funssor-upgrade-Aluminum-alloy-Tornado-CR-10S-X-Axis-Tensioner-kit-For-Creality-cr-10-Ender/115344_32882354827.html
* XT30 Connectors: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10pcs-Amass-XT30-Male-Female-Bullet-Connector-Plug-For-RC-FPV-Lipo-Battery-RC-Quadcopter-5/32784217001.html
* Arduino Uno for Stock motherboard bootloader burn: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/high-quality-One-set-UNO-R3-CH340G-MEGA328P-for-Arduino-UNO-R3-NO-USB-CABLE/32697443734.html
* Raspberry Pi 3+ with Octoprint and PiCamera

## 3. Printed Parts

### 3.1. Colections

* **sn4k3** https://www.thingiverse.com/sn4k3/collections/creality-ender-3
* **Nerys** https://www.thingiverse.com/Nerys/collections/ender-3