Hello! I havent printed too much, but have done enough to start looking at upgrades for my Ender 3 V2 with the stock V2.2 board. Mainly I’ve figured out that I want to go with a direct drive extruder and a more convenient hot end but as 3D printing has progressed a bit since I originally got my 3D printer to now I am having mild trouble on figuring out what is outdated information vs current. For example, im looking at something like a Micro Swiss DD with NG Revo hot end for simpler nozzle swaps but im not sure if there is a better solution.

Currently I primarily print with PLA but I have some TPU I want to print with and I may want to dabble in more abrasive filaments and potentially in the future I may want to look into some sort of multi filament system similar to an AMS but that is much down the road.

  • actionjbone@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    6 months ago

    Are you experiencing any issues with your current setup? I ask because, you’re right, things are moving really quickly.

    If you aren’t having any problems, it might be worth watching the marketplace for a while before upgrading your hot end. Especially if you want a multi filament system, you might eventually want to buy an additional printer.

    I also run an Ender 3 V2 v2.2. it prints TPU pretty well without a direct drive upgrade. I’m still running the original hot end. No auto-leveler, no dual-Z kit. I upgraded the main fan, the springs, and the extruder. I added a Z stabilizer.

    I’ve printed quite a bit with it - PLA, TPU, PETG. So, the original hardware can accomplish quite a lot without major upgrades.

    I’m not saying this to dissuade you from upgrading. Upgrading is fun!

    I’m saying this in case you don’t realize how much the printer can accomplish without upgrading. The 3v2 is a beast. Is it perfect? Heck no.

    But you didn’t mention anything about being unhappy with the output. So it may be worth tinkering more with what you’ve got before you start swapping more parts.

    • rug_burn@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      6 months ago

      I agree, if you’re not having issues and are otherwise happy with the output. I went the DD route after my extruder cracked, and at the time the (slight) speed increase I was able to get on my e3v2 was worth it. The NG setup is quite good if you do choose to go that route, however.

  • rug_burn@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    6 months ago

    I have the microswiss NG/DD setup on my ender, works considerably better than stock. It is expensive though. Note that the nozzle that comes with it isn’t hardened (at least mine wasnt), so if you’re going to do filled / abrasive filaments you’ll definitely want to change that out. Also note that once you change to DD your steps will need to be recalibrate, but the microswiss website walks you through all of it