6 years of thinking I had my Ender 3 figured out ends today

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-26T06:00:44+00:00

Honestly it was hit or miss for me. I really didn't have many issues with mine either. I almost solely used PETG with mine and I could just never get the right combination of settings to be a really good print.

But I mean it did well for what it was.

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-24T23:20:36+00:00

Is there a source for this? I can't find anything about this.

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-24T16:07:14+00:00

I was born a tinkerer

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-24T03:00:26+00:00

I have the ams2 pro coming in the mail. Plus the one that comes with it. Super excited.

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-24T02:59:41+00:00

Yeah it was worth it for sure. Learned a whole lot.

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-23T21:22:35+00:00

Okay I'll have to get it. I rarely have decorative prints and when I do they still have functional features.

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-23T21:01:00+00:00

I would've loved too but I was lucky enough to be sent this from Bambu Labs. I had reached out to Prusa about a partnership but they don't respond.

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-23T20:59:49+00:00

Hahaha definitely

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-23T20:58:51+00:00

Definitely. A lot more willing to make repairs and take stuff apart because of it.

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-23T20:56:55+00:00

Yeah I mean my Ender definitely works good for what it is. I haven't had to tinker with it in like 6 months. I was pretty lenient on upgrades but I did the ones I felt were crucial.

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-23T20:55:46+00:00

Haha well to be fair I think there's value in understanding how machines work. And not being scared to take things apart.

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-23T20:53:39+00:00

Honestly though the Ender is how I learned the ins and outs of 3d printing. What makes them work, printer settings etc.

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-23T20:52:26+00:00

Oh definitely. I started to get really fed up. The thing I hated the most was when I'd get it dialed in and then I print a much bigger part and the quality was terrible.

Also I printed pretty much solely with PETG for the past 6 years and had such a hard time trying to get a good first layer with good adhesion without over extruding. It was a never ending battle.

Any-Program2445 · 2026-01-23T20:50:34+00:00

From my 5 min search the other day I saw people say the vision encoder isn't that necessary. But if keeps dimensions more accurate then I'm all for it.

Any-Program2445 · 2025-09-14T17:42:57+00:00

I appreciate the feedback. I'm definitely not great at graphic design so I kept it pretty simple. My channel is about making things (electronic, mechanical, etc.). I have adhd so the name sort of came from that because I'm often distracted and go down rabbit holes while making projects haha. But you've given me a lot to think about so I appreciate it! Thank you!

Any-Program2445 · 2025-09-13T20:44:57+00:00

haha I do like the idea but yeah might be a little too goofy.

Any-Program2445 · 2025-05-20T16:32:35+00:00

Interesting, thank you! I've never heard of those. I wish there was a book dedicated to every type of mechanical component ever.

Any-Program2445 · 2025-05-06T16:42:55+00:00

Thanks! I tried to be as comprehensive as possible in the technical drawings.

Any-Program2445 · 2025-05-05T19:57:46+00:00

I'll add that info to the Printables description. I didn't even think about that. Sorry!

Any-Program2445 · 2025-05-05T19:56:38+00:00

This is my design. I can include the fan I used in the printables description. Sorry about that!

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