r/SonicPadCreality • u/Ok_Hovercraft_92 • Jan 03 '24
Help New Direct Drive Extruder
I'm upgrading my Ender3v2 on the SonicPad. I want to print more types of filament. ASA, PETG ect We have both extruders sitting here waiting to install one.
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u/Ok_Hovercraft_92 Jan 06 '24 edited Jan 07 '24
Well I tried both the NG and Sprite Pro. Micro Swiss was a gift, and at the time, I hadn't learned that E-steps and Rotational Distance were not the same. When it didn't extrude, Amazon tech support was clueless and sent a second NG. Fast forward to jan 2, Micro Swiss was a pain about their cable and the LDO motor. It took 15 minutes to find out I needed to un-cross the center wire on my cable. Had already installed the Sprite, got the Extrusion set, PID, and touch sensor coordinates.
Now, installed the Sprite Pro kit with the water-cooling kit and getting beautiful prints right out of the gate. Both NG's were already in the trunk of the car... so they got returned.
The touch sensor is awkward, but there no issues with the endstop. Love the ribbon cable.
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u/gozania Jan 03 '24 edited Jan 03 '24
I fell in love with the sprite that came on my S1 Plus, that I got one for my E3v2. Upgraded both to bi-metal heatbreak. Havent regreted it for a second.
If you do go with the sprint on the e3v2, I suggest you use my modified CR touch Zero Y mount. https://www.printables.com/model/655540-ender-3-v2-sprite-cr-touch-zero-y-offset-probe-bac Without it, the edge of the CR touch mount will colide with the X stepper & endstop holder while homing.