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Ender 3 v2 and new to 3D printing (lemmy.ca)

submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by discomatic@lemmy.ca to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

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I managed to find the greatest deal ever on a used 3D printer. I've already got a new screen with updated firmware, a new hotend kit on its way today, and I am planning on replacing the bed with tempered glass at some point (I am nervous about ordering it online). I'm also getting the enclosure because my apartment is very small.

All told, I will have spent about $175 CAD for the whole thing and I'm pretty chuffed about it.

Is there anything else I should be doing or getting to make this thing epic?

This is my first time using a 3D printer, and it has taken a little time to learn. I will happily take any advice you have to offer.

I'm editing to add that I appreciate the comments and advice, and I'm following everything all of you are telling me. As a late adopter, enthusiasts like you are a goldmine, and I am super grateful for your help!

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[–] Ulrich@feddit.org 5 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Do the "hot end fix". This only takes a few minutes but will save you so many headaches...

[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

What does that actually do/address?

I've not had any issues without it on my E3v3

[–] Ulrich@feddit.org 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

It's just a washer that goes inside the hotend and secures the PTFE tubing, preventing it from moving back and forth inside it, and prevents leakage inside the hotend.

[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Ah, okay. Mine's direct drive so probably doesn't need that.

[–] Ulrich@feddit.org 2 points 4 days ago

Probably not :)

[–] MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

This fix is absolutley essential - it prevents filament leaks between the bowden tube and nozzle which can cause major clogs and inconsistent extrusion (the bane of every ender owner's existance).

[–] discomatic@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 days ago

I haven't printed anything yet. Just did the hotend replacement and my bed is apparently overheating now. Wheeee.