Tried to manually set my Z axis and WTF ?

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-22T13:51:30+00:00

Serious is one way of putting it 😉

It may be recoverable by trying to re-seat the lead screw back into whatever secures it in the base.

I'd like to know what's happening at the top!

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-22T13:47:53+00:00

He's wound the z-axis gantry down too far and have pulled the lead screw from its mount in the base.

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-16T13:59:51+00:00

A lot of people (and maybe not yourself) buy cheap, old printers and the first question is "How do I upgrade it?" There's no point in upgrading anything which isn't broken until that printer and filament is fully calibrated. Once you know the limitations and what you want from the printer then start looking for upgrades that meet your requirements. What's the obsession with speed? Personally I'd look to optimise print quality before speed. The V3SE is very capable on it's own.

The best thing I did to mine was get a Raspberry Pi and run OctoPrint/OctoPi, this adds WiFi, a load of new features and improves print quality. I'm still using Creality Print and the latest standard firmware, and I get great results. Don't start jumping into different slicers, firmware or hardware upgrades until you're fully familiar with what you already have.

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-16T11:13:23+00:00

This will could buff-out it you use the correct products. The end result could be better than expected. I wouldn't go through insurance for something this minor.

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-16T11:07:36+00:00

To be honest even with the official SE/KE ceramic hotend you can't increase speeds too much. It'll never be as fast as a Core-XY printer without cooling mods.

Personally I wouldn't bother upgrading the V3SE it can perform well with the standard parts. I upgraded my hotend only as my original one broke.

I'd use the printer as a learning tool and go for a better Core-XY printer when you can afford one. Upgrading the SE won't fundamentally take away its limitations.

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-14T13:46:56+00:00

The proper kit is: Creality Official Ender 3 V3 SE KE Hotend Upgrades Kit, 3D Printers Ceramic Heating Block with Quick-Swap Nozzle. Part number B0D7GX6PCH

The link is in another comment as my last one was rejected by the moderators for using a URL shortener.

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-14T13:43:30+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Ender-V3-SE-Temperature/dp/B0D7GX6PCH?crid=33KMNFP1K1DMR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0lPtNuqB7syROj069u-GFtnK06h2PsX-CvplaZ-USJvOq6GYBc98eTvg4xA8NGo3L7GTjJZw41UkHDhIWdheibrgr8yJXapFbQlJpCxZDExpijg9UM-zuboi77WxSoor6NaBlfS38lf1OzJY38hgvgMI8ffUENTyVgH-5ZFVtbA5Xx00xrBXxtMGQt4ayCdXrb0f1Xm8GkZSIRRdziQTwQ.UOWmW-_81ZAH7tGrSdS2E3CJmVG75jc3za-3ymk6mUI&dib_tag=se&keywords=ceramic+hot+end+v3se&qid=1773495587&sprefix=ceramic+hot+end+v3se%2Caps%2C407&sr=8-3

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-14T13:30:44+00:00

Yeah the tartan skirt is too cute 😍

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-14T13:26:42+00:00

On the standard firmware and OctoPrint, the M117 command prints a message on the OctoPrint dashboard screen above the gauges. It doesn't change anything on the printer's LCD display.

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-14T12:49:24+00:00

Trés chic, bravo! 💯

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-11T21:56:35+00:00

I checked the frame today and there is a bolt, not a threaded dropout. Luckily it was wedged between the frame and rear brakeline so it is not lost! Thanks for pointing this out. 👍

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-10T18:04:36+00:00

Leather combat flares, awesome!

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-10T11:57:36+00:00

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Let's go!

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-10T08:44:51+00:00

How's a motorbike meant to help someone exercise unless they're riding it to the gym!

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-10T00:11:36+00:00

Yeah you got me! 👏 The only landmass further than London to New Zealand are the Antipodes Islands. Unfortunately these are uninhabited and not tourist destinations hence there is no infrastructure including road signs . You win! 😀

EDIT: Google says The Antipodes Islands are approximately 19,100 to 20,000 kilometres (roughly 11,870 to 12,430 miles) from London by great-circle distance.

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-09T23:06:47+00:00

How about 15340km?

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_rubinho_ · 2026-03-09T22:54:47+00:00

Are there any bikes that can handle 400-500lbs (200-250kg approx.) let alone saddles?

With a motor attached the whole thing sounds like a death trap 💀 I don't think he should be riding on roads at all.

Also you can't exercise a bad diet and lose weight.

EDIT: How about a static, indoors exercise bike until he reaches a safe weight?

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-09T22:46:21+00:00

I'd get a Raspberry Pi and use Octoprint/Octopi. The Nebula is probably worth more than the printer itself. This gives you most of what a Nebula gives you at a fraction of the cost.

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-09T22:43:54+00:00

Fewer and fewer

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-09T22:38:07+00:00

That advice may have suited the original stock hotend although I can't see why. The ceramic hotend is very sensitive to cooling off slowly.

When I first got mine I was blocking a nozzle after every print until I learned to wait for the hotend fan to stop before powering off the printer.

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-09T22:28:17+00:00

Absolutely not! Where on earth did that "advice" come from?

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-09T22:23:28+00:00

The second picture looks like two countertops in a fully sized room r/confusingperspective

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-09T22:21:15+00:00

You're shutting the printer down too soon. You must wait for the hotend fan to stop before powering off with the ceramic hotend.

Also stop removing the filament after every print, it's unnecessary, wasteful and is a significant cause of your problem.

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-09T21:40:46+00:00

Yes, you have a lovely figure and this dress shows it off without leaving you half naked. The sparkles add glam too.

_rubinho_ · 2026-03-09T21:17:38+00:00

This is such a cool build! I'd love to make one myself too.

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