| Build Volume | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Layer Resolution Low | 0.4 |
| Layer Resolution High | 0.1 |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.4 |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Print Speed Min. | 30 mm/s |
| Print Speed Max. | 180 mm/s |
| Brand | Creality |
| Machine type | 3D Printer |
| Technology | FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) |
| Materials | PLA, ABS, Nylon, Wood PLA, ASA, Rubber (TPU), Chameleon plastic, PETG, Carbon Fiber, SBS, PLA+, nGen Amphora AM3300 (PET-G), PLA-CF, colorFabb woodFill, PLA 3D870 (APLA), Marble PLA, PETG-CF, HTPLA, PLA/PHA, Elixir PLA (Extra Shiny), UV Color Сhanging PLA, MoldLay, PolyCast, PLA-Recycled, ecoPLA, Bio-based TPU |
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| Average Price | US$189.00 |
Creality Ender 3 can be called a little version of the Creality CR-10, it provides the same quality, but has a smaller print area - 220 x 220 x 250 mm. The manufacturer claims that it will take only 10 minutes and 20 screws before the first 3D print. Creality also released an improved version of this 3D printer called Ender 3 Pro. It is more expensive but has some improvements like a detachable magnetic heat bed and a sturdier Y-axis.
Features:
The way Creality Ender 3 is designed provides a room for upgrades and modifications without decreasing the print quality. Thanks to the affordable price tag of the machine, there are many Ender 3 owners and a wide range of community-driven mods.
On top of the Pro version, the manufacturer developed a V2 of the original printer. So, what is the difference between two versions? Both of these machines are notable for being an affordable choice for 3D printing enthusiasts equipped with key features needed fpor successful printing. They have the same frame design and overall look quite similar. V2, though, includes a textured glass printing bed (while Ender 3 only has a self-adhesive one), which has a longer lifespan and better performance. V2 also has slight design changes such as toolbox under the print bed and a 4.3” HD color screen along with a more useful XY-belt tensioner. Despite the new touches do add to the machine value, both versions stand pretty close and will print decently. You can also compare Ender 3 with Pro version here.
BLTouch sensor for Auto-Leveling - a handy modification to reduce calibration and bed leveling time. It will also require a microcontroller and some installation but the result is worth it as the printer typically requires re-calibration every 3-5 runs. Check the guide from dannyw281 for more information.
Glass/Mirror/PP/Magnet built plate. Despite Ender-3 features buildtak alike plate, users are still having adhesion issues with some materials. Upgrading to a different build plate can increase the printing quality and material possibilities allowing a better grip for tougher plastics. Glass and mirror plates will also make bottom layers of prints shiny if you are into that.
Different printing bed springs are mentioned by quite a few owners or Ender-3 as well. The original springs work fine but tend to require recalibration more than the tougher third-party springs. Replacements help reduce wobbling of the build plate along with longer life.
Better fan duct for uniform cooling like the one from dpetsel. Reviews of the original cooling system of Ender-3 tend to mention that airflow isn’t always enough to cool down prints, especially from filaments like ABS.
A more comfortable extruder arm to reduce pain during filament replacement. This model from Coolcrawler helps to deal with the tough spring that Ender-3 extruder has.
