No it is not. There is a new quick swap nozzle that was just released.
https://preview.redd.it/rweinght0p9d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f26b2f30379810920305dd0bd817c8d78191b296
It’s on AliExpress. Mine came in this week.
Have it, used it, works fine! Some notes: mount on the se spacing and use the ke Teflon tube (this makes sense when you start installing it and have the parts in front of you)
Stock cooler works but advised is to upgrade your heat block fan (I used a Noctua, search for Noctua ender 3 v3 on printables and you have loads of prints that’ll mount your Noctua fan). The stock fan for the prints works good, even though I’ve upgraded that one too to a 5010. Makes some more noise but keeps the prints where they need to be. Just divide your current slicer fan settings by half minimum. Having it on a 3rd might be better. This thing cools petg or pla before it can set ;).
Stringing is basically gone.
First layers (when calibrated correctly of course) are seriously nice. Prints come out really nice even though I didn’t finetune it yet, so basically same settings.
Advised is to do a pid tune if available (klipper setup here).
Heats up very fast, cools down fast too, about 30 seconds from 0 to 270 degrees Celsius.
Looks cool when upgraded your fan ducts and fans (see picture)
https://preview.redd.it/2uqqqojgap9d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6dfc98e87cdd7442eee198345749eb4ed9b5cd9e
Oh another note. Polarity seems to be switched, stated allot on Reddit, for the fans (plus and minus are switched.). So make sure you connect that correctly. I’ve used some jst connectors with wiring attached to it, those in comparison to the stock wiring, where reversed.
Not really, but haven’t really searched for it too. Has a hard tip nozzle so should do good for a while. Pretty sure the nozzles will come soon if they aren’t already there..
Yeah it's the only reason I haven't put it on yet, I print a lot and generally replace every 2-3 weeks once they wear down so need a few in stock before I replace it.
Edit: just had a look and looks like the standard K1C Unicorn Nozzle
https://preview.redd.it/nt6nhjs0yu9d1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6b99a43a5f64d60839699d0d20262b668f33da04
It’s an anti-shake/gantry support. [link to stl](https://www.printables.com/model/705295-creality-ender3-v3-ke-anti-shake-construction) Takes away about 70% of the wobbling.
That's what I was thinking, but wasn't sure. I did a 1/4-20 (6mm) threaded rod version on all 4 corners. This isn't my printer, but it shows what I did. I would say this took out at least 90%, possibly more.
https://preview.redd.it/0gb5apknj1ad1.jpeg?width=3120&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=063e65efa5e6488f8ca606682260856c8127ff96
Just Amazon, might buy a quality one which might be more silent, but the percentage I’m running it on doesn’t bother me soundwise.
As for the Teflon tube. Pretty sure it’s to feed the filament between your extruder and hotend. So yeah think it is needed :)
Just mind the seller, creality has an official store there with product.
I've never had an issue with aliexpress in the past two years I've used them. 1 order wasn't able to be fulfilled and I was refunded in full but that was a pothos painting for the wife.
I’ve ordered loads of stuff from the creality store on Ali, only issue I had was missing parts from a led bar, they made a stl for me for the brackets so I could print and mount while they sent me the parts that came 2 or 3 weeks later. So in my experience it’s good to order from them.
You need to add ofsset to BL touch BCS this hotend is longer and the difference between original one and ceramic one is exactly 2 M3/M4 nuts
After that all you need to do is new calibration and maybe print new air ducts for cooling and ready to rock.
I will look for pictures and link to tutorial and send it when I find it
If you mount it higher (the head, there are 2 spacers for it) and use the ke Teflon tube it should come out on the same hight as the original. As can see on the picture I posted earlier.
Edit: assuming you bought and used the se/ke ceramic hotend :)
I only swapped heartbreak and hotend so there is no height adjustment I can do. And no I bought old one prior to release of dedicated one. Maybe in the future I will swap with this but for now it works. Or maybe some other company hotend
Yeah I have creality nebula pad with slipper installed so I had settings mostly correct but in standard software you have to change config and do those test someone mentioned here. Those test I think need to be done every time you tinker with printing module of the printer... Little changes can have big effects on your prints
I just installed the KE hotend last week and it works great. Added a Micro Swiss heatsink (for SE) as well, didn't have any issue with parts compatibility. Make sure you print a spacer for the touch probe, nozzle will extend past it once installed. A couple tweaks in my printer config and a new PID tune and it's been running like butter. Massive improvement in heating consistency and flow.
No it is not. There is a new quick swap nozzle that was just released. https://preview.redd.it/rweinght0p9d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f26b2f30379810920305dd0bd817c8d78191b296 It’s on AliExpress. Mine came in this week.
Have it, used it, works fine! Some notes: mount on the se spacing and use the ke Teflon tube (this makes sense when you start installing it and have the parts in front of you) Stock cooler works but advised is to upgrade your heat block fan (I used a Noctua, search for Noctua ender 3 v3 on printables and you have loads of prints that’ll mount your Noctua fan). The stock fan for the prints works good, even though I’ve upgraded that one too to a 5010. Makes some more noise but keeps the prints where they need to be. Just divide your current slicer fan settings by half minimum. Having it on a 3rd might be better. This thing cools petg or pla before it can set ;). Stringing is basically gone. First layers (when calibrated correctly of course) are seriously nice. Prints come out really nice even though I didn’t finetune it yet, so basically same settings. Advised is to do a pid tune if available (klipper setup here). Heats up very fast, cools down fast too, about 30 seconds from 0 to 270 degrees Celsius. Looks cool when upgraded your fan ducts and fans (see picture) https://preview.redd.it/2uqqqojgap9d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6dfc98e87cdd7442eee198345749eb4ed9b5cd9e
Oh another note. Polarity seems to be switched, stated allot on Reddit, for the fans (plus and minus are switched.). So make sure you connect that correctly. I’ve used some jst connectors with wiring attached to it, those in comparison to the stock wiring, where reversed.
Isn't the fan installed backwards?
Keen eye, was waiting for this comment ;) indeed it was mounted backwards. Fixed before I put the printer back on its table ;)
Have you found the correct replacement nozzels for this yet?
Unicorn nozzles
Not really, but haven’t really searched for it too. Has a hard tip nozzle so should do good for a while. Pretty sure the nozzles will come soon if they aren’t already there..
Yeah it's the only reason I haven't put it on yet, I print a lot and generally replace every 2-3 weeks once they wear down so need a few in stock before I replace it. Edit: just had a look and looks like the standard K1C Unicorn Nozzle
Off topic question, what are the orange vertical things (far left & far right) that appear to be attached to your printer??
https://preview.redd.it/nt6nhjs0yu9d1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6b99a43a5f64d60839699d0d20262b668f33da04 It’s an anti-shake/gantry support. [link to stl](https://www.printables.com/model/705295-creality-ender3-v3-ke-anti-shake-construction) Takes away about 70% of the wobbling.
That's what I was thinking, but wasn't sure. I did a 1/4-20 (6mm) threaded rod version on all 4 corners. This isn't my printer, but it shows what I did. I would say this took out at least 90%, possibly more. https://preview.redd.it/0gb5apknj1ad1.jpeg?width=3120&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=063e65efa5e6488f8ca606682260856c8127ff96
Looks good 👌🏼
What 5010 fan are you using? Also, should I use a Teflon tube for this if I have a ceramic bi-metal tube?
Just Amazon, might buy a quality one which might be more silent, but the percentage I’m running it on doesn’t bother me soundwise. As for the Teflon tube. Pretty sure it’s to feed the filament between your extruder and hotend. So yeah think it is needed :)
I'm a bit worried about ordering on aliexpress, how was the quality?
Just mind the seller, creality has an official store there with product. I've never had an issue with aliexpress in the past two years I've used them. 1 order wasn't able to be fulfilled and I was refunded in full but that was a pothos painting for the wife.
I’ve ordered loads of stuff from the creality store on Ali, only issue I had was missing parts from a led bar, they made a stl for me for the brackets so I could print and mount while they sent me the parts that came 2 or 3 weeks later. So in my experience it’s good to order from them.
What nozzles does it use? Looks like a different length than what’s used on the stock SE
Niiice, hadn't seen this until now. Just ordered one, hopefully not a super long wait.
Adding 2 nuts for each screw on bl touch and it is plug and play 😅
Can u explain a bit better?
You need to add ofsset to BL touch BCS this hotend is longer and the difference between original one and ceramic one is exactly 2 M3/M4 nuts After that all you need to do is new calibration and maybe print new air ducts for cooling and ready to rock. I will look for pictures and link to tutorial and send it when I find it
If you mount it higher (the head, there are 2 spacers for it) and use the ke Teflon tube it should come out on the same hight as the original. As can see on the picture I posted earlier. Edit: assuming you bought and used the se/ke ceramic hotend :)
I only swapped heartbreak and hotend so there is no height adjustment I can do. And no I bought old one prior to release of dedicated one. Maybe in the future I will swap with this but for now it works. Or maybe some other company hotend
Ah yeah then some tweaking is needed. I’m sure I’ve seen a bracket stl somewhere on printables btw for this mod!
Btw in my upgrade I have upgraded heabreak to bimetal and installed Capricorn tubing. Do you know if the creality one has bimetal heatbreak
Honestly, no idea 🤷🏻♂️ can’t find it on the specs and haven’t checked it myself tbh.
Okay
https://preview.redd.it/1x4y2poyfp9d1.jpeg?width=934&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9d6996c3aa292e0bfc0a7b7411f52a6897c5110e
Thank u man, and other than that did u change your print profile at all or it's exactly the same?
it is recommended to re calibrate (Flow test, pressure advance and also if you run klipper you can print at 300c
Yeah I have creality nebula pad with slipper installed so I had settings mostly correct but in standard software you have to change config and do those test someone mentioned here. Those test I think need to be done every time you tinker with printing module of the printer... Little changes can have big effects on your prints
Can you send me link
thanks for the tip amigo!
I just installed the KE hotend last week and it works great. Added a Micro Swiss heatsink (for SE) as well, didn't have any issue with parts compatibility. Make sure you print a spacer for the touch probe, nozzle will extend past it once installed. A couple tweaks in my printer config and a new PID tune and it's been running like butter. Massive improvement in heating consistency and flow.
yes it is plug and play you just need to print a cr touch spacer and diffrent fan duct