Please note: This laser engraving kit has been tested to work on the Creality CR-10 S range of printers with V2.1 motherboards, but may require some extra modifications to work with the Ender, CR-20 and CR-X series of 3D Printers. The laser can't directly use to ender 3, while the Youtuber Garage Makezone modify and use it, below is the reference. Wavelength: 405NM (Blue). Blue Violet Light Laser Engraving Laser. You May Like. CREALITY3D 1.75mm PLA Filament Colorful High.
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As the title says I am thinking of buying my very first printer. (Currently comparing the ender-3 to the ender -4)
After several weeks and over a dozen hours on youtube I think I finally understand enough about the printer market to make a decision. I came in with a budget of $500 and my main contenders were: Jgaurora a5, Creality 10s, Folgertech FT-5 R2, and a Sparkmaker mini desktop. All in all it was a tough decision with the Ender-3 seems to have won out. This decision is mostly because I can not afford an original Prusa and the ender-3 fits the same niche. If I had $2k laying around I'd get a Original Prusa, The Folgertech Ft-5, and Sparkmaker and that would cover pretty much any printing need I'd ever need.
Initial Purchase Options:
On the main subject I am still trying to find the best shop to purchase from. Gearbest has a flash sale but charges shipping, Aliexpress is cheaper and offers free shipping... but seems a bit sketch. I'd like to buy the printer soon so waiting for a good coupon is not ideal but if its a going to save me $30 in cost and shipping I can wait.
Borosilicate Glass bed topper, From what I can tell on the product information there is no glass surface to the heating bed, from what I heard glass surfaces make things a little easier so I was looking to see if I could add it to the ender-3 with ease. Additionally will I need an thermal adhesive pad or will it be fine on its own held in place by clips?
found the proper size pre-cut here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32871046111.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.261.3f4f3c003Cop6V
and here (but sold out): https://tiny-machines-3d.myshopify.com/products/polypropylene-build-plates-for-3d-printers?variant=7291488960547
Adding a laser engraver/cutter: The following link shows the Creality Ender -3 for sale with an optional laser attachment, anyone know what that specifically is? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Global-Ender-3-Creality-3D-printer-V-slot-prusa-I3-Kit-Resume-Power-Failure-Printer-3D/32858931045.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.261.777d3c00jwdU2E
As for the rest the only other mods I know to do are the ones that were mentioned in the following youtube video (I see no reason or need to do the microsd adapter or the LED lights), https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32871046111.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.261.3f4f3c003Cop6V
This link looks useful but I have no idea what any of it is or if it actually is something that is useful or just replacement parts. https://www.th3dstudio.com/product-category/ender-3-upgrades/
Additionally this reddit post seemed to be useful but is all thingiverse items and I can do nothing with them as of yet. https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/8nbnfb/creality_ender_3_new_user_guide/
If anyone can answer any of my questions or give suggestions for things that are useful that I didn't mention please let me know as I am looking to educate myself as much as possible prior to purchase.
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