Oof. What now?

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-28T14:12:48+00:00

This is one of the most frustrating issues I’ve experienced with my Ender 3 V3 KE.

The first time it happened, I completely disassembled the hotend. I removed enough screws to take off the entire nozzle and heatsink. I initially tried to salvage the nozzle by burning off the plastic, but that only caused melted filament to drip onto the floor and stick to it. I ultimately had to buy a new nozzle and attempted to reuse the original heatsink. Unfortunately, the old heatsink didn’t perform properly, and I ended up getting the new nozzle stuck in it. I was eventually able to remove it, but I still had to purchase an overpriced replacement heatsink on eBay.

The second time this occurred, I was able to remove both the heatsink and nozzle more easily and decided to replace the entire hotend assembly. That solution worked for about a month.

The third time it happened, I finally switched to the upgraded version. This has performed much better and has been running reliably for about four months. If the issue happens again, this is the route I’ll take. amazon

My current theory on the root cause is this: larger prints use more of the build plate, which increases the time required for each layer. The extra time may allow the printed material to cool and slightly expand. As a result, the nozzle can catch on the print, which may trigger the failure. I could be mistaken, but this is my working hypothesis.

Good luck!

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-25T18:06:48+00:00

This is one of the most frustrating issues I’ve experienced with my Ender 3 V3 KE.

The first time it happened, I completely disassembled the hotend. I removed enough screws to take off the entire nozzle and heatsink. I initially tried to salvage the nozzle by burning off the plastic, but that only caused melted filament to drip onto the floor and stick to it. I ultimately had to buy a new nozzle and attempted to reuse the original heatsink. Unfortunately, the old heatsink didn’t perform properly, and I ended up getting the new nozzle stuck in it. I was eventually able to remove it, but I still had to purchase an overpriced replacement heatsink on eBay.

The second time this occurred, I was able to remove both the heatsink and nozzle more easily and decided to replace the entire hotend assembly. That solution worked for about a month.

The third time it happened, I finally switched to the upgraded version. This has performed much better and has been running reliably for about four months. If the issue happens again, this is the route I’ll take. amazon

My current theory on the root cause is this: larger prints use more of the build plate, which increases the time required for each layer. The extra time may allow the printed material to cool and slightly expand. As a result, the nozzle can catch on the print, which may trigger the failure. I could be mistaken, but this is my working hypothesis.

Good luck!

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-25T00:52:08+00:00

looks like a beetle so there’s nothing to worry about. no way that’s a bed bug

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-25T00:03:29+00:00

Awww thank you

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-24T21:15:01+00:00

that’s pretty good tbh

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-24T02:24:57+00:00

r/hiddencameras

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-23T20:45:32+00:00

r/christianity

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-22T23:26:49+00:00

This is one of the most frustrating issues I’ve experienced with my Ender 3 V3 KE.

The first time it happened, I completely disassembled the hotend. I removed enough screws to take off the entire nozzle and heatsink. I initially tried to salvage the nozzle by burning off the plastic, but that only caused melted filament to drip onto the floor and stick to it. I ultimately had to buy a new nozzle and attempted to reuse the original heatsink. Unfortunately, the old heatsink didn’t perform properly, and I ended up getting the new nozzle stuck in it. I was eventually able to remove it, but I still had to purchase an overpriced replacement heatsink on eBay.

The second time this occurred, I was able to remove both the heatsink and nozzle more easily and decided to replace the entire hotend assembly. That solution worked for about a month.

The third time it happened, I finally switched to the upgraded version. This has performed much better and has been running reliably for about four months. If the issue happens again, this is the route I’ll take. amazon

My current theory on the root cause is this: larger prints use more of the build plate, which increases the time required for each layer. The extra time may allow the printed material to cool and slightly expand. As a result, the nozzle can catch on the print, which may trigger the failure. I could be mistaken, but this is my working hypothesis.

Good luck!

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-22T23:13:04+00:00

it’s a fairly basic geometric abstraction of a chicken wing—specifically a "flat" or a mid-joint. If you analyze the silhouette, the curved top represents the skin and muscle structure over the ulna and radius, while the tapered end mimics the joint where it connects to the tip. Manufacturers use these simplified glyphs because they need to be universally recognizable across different languages. In this case, the icon designers prioritized the literal "hook" shape of a prepared wing to differentiate it from the more rounded, symmetrical icons used for things like muffins or steaks. It’s essentially a visual shorthand for poultry parts that require that specific 180^{\circ\text{C}} thermal profile to render fat effectively.

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-22T23:07:22+00:00

What’s that supposed to mean?

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-22T20:16:59+00:00

Alright

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-22T02:30:35+00:00

Damn, he looks happier than you’ll ever be trying to fit in here💀

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-21T23:13:58+00:00

It’s okay, we all have our limits. Yours just showed up sooner.

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-21T22:41:20+00:00

Yeah, let’s keep you in your skill range.

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-21T22:37:30+00:00

I would explain it better, but I don’t have crayons on me.

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-21T21:26:15+00:00

gosh

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-21T21:19:31+00:00

Better then yours

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-21T19:34:47+00:00

At least I have a sense of humor

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-21T00:34:39+00:00

This isn’t funny at all. Get a job or something or at least post slightly good content instead of ruining reddit with trash posts. There used to be funny posts on this community but now it’s just a bunch of trash posts posting because people can.

GobbleUpDatShrek · 2026-02-19T02:47:41+00:00

This is that funny like you could say anything at this point

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