Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Assembly Guide

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[@colinmcleod6623]

Very informative video. My son and daughter have given me an Ender 3 v3 se for my 70th birthday and I'm looking forward to 3ď printing as a new hobby.

[@cranmerc101]

I’m an absolute 3d printing noob as well and this video was excellent for getting everything set up. Thanks and keep them coming!

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

I'm glad it helped you :)

[@BooshikiDikki]

This will be me later on tonight! Just picked mine up! Super excited!

[@TechWithTrey]

@@BooshikiDikkiI just got one refurbished (3rd printer) for $120 and used this to set it up. Great guide!

[@TenochVentura-pd1rd]

I got the ender-3 V3 SE and it worked wonders and I can't wait to make my halo armor

[@brainiac4sayons]

I just got my Creality Ender 3 V3 SE today on March 28 , 2024 .. it was my birthday gift to myself.. after watching Barnacules 3d printing from back in the days , it was finally time to jump on board ... and this video was a great introduction in what to look for when starting out ... 🙏

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

Glad it helped you :)

[@eitanosss6]

Hey I will love to hear how the printer so far did you did some changes, mods, asking cuz I just want to get this printer too

[@brainiac4sayons]

@@eitanosss6 I’m ashamed to admit this .. but it’s still in the box 😭😭😭😭 but with that said, the only thing I was looking into doing is adding a filament runout censor and few others that come to mind when looking at several videos on this printer … but , I say it’s a safe bet getting this printer as your first 3d printer 🖨️ but what do I know , mine is still in the box 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️lol

[@SkipStevens]

this model is my first printer that I will have ever even touched. this video helped me prepare for what to expect when my printer arrives tomorrow. I can't wait to get started in this hobby. thank you for this series.

[@gameaddict6969]

I'm really amazed that Creailty expected me to understand their 4 page instructions included with the printer. Thanks for the video my man. I wish Creailty would just make their own videos on how to assemble and set up their machines. Maybe one day!

[@SciencebgNet_ISE]

They actually include their own video in a ZIP file on the SD card provided with the printer

[@Yamahatwig]

Just picked up and SE as my first 3D printer. Very thorough walk through that helped me unravel some of the mystery and fear behind 3D printers. Thanks for the great video, subbed!

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

Thanks! Another SE video dropping today :)

[@der10000gamer]

So How so you die the Auto z Offset in Klipper Edith mainsail@@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors

[@der10000gamer]

How do you do Auto z Offset in Klipper

[@bnaivar]

I just bought this printer. It's always a help to listen to someone who knows where the "gotchas" are that aren't in the instructions.

[@Lacarait]

Finally had some time to set-up my printer last night and so glad I watched your video, particularly on the eccentric nut adjustment!

[@matthewbarnes5088]

Awsome job as always! I used your help to set up my Ender 3 four years ago and just got your help to set up my new Ender 3 v3 SE!

[@MacBethanie]

just received this 3D printer as part of an online 3D printing class and this video was a lifesaver, TYSM!!

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

I'm glad it helped you :)

[@terraxcell]

V2 was a fun learning experience but I think this will add a lot less stress to the hobby.

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

Agreed 100%!

[@JoeBleeps]

I agree. Replaced my V2 with this and life is less stressful!

[@shadowminor]

Every year that goes by, 3d printers get closer to just being another pc item in the store that anyone can get and use.

[@BongWeasle]

Maybe but not this one. None of the feature like the z-offset work ! You still have to do it manually

[@benemery1644]

They pretty much are at this point, easier to assemble than a small Lego set

[@definitelynotchadfish]

@@BongWeaslemy z offset works great.

[@stevehauser7486]

​@@BongWeaslemy auto z works perfectly.

[@windysynth]

I just bought one of these printers (I'm a total Noob). It arrives tomorrow, so I'm glad I ran across your video that showed the detail I need to set it up properly. Thanks!

[@Andreas.Pfisterer]

I have had my Creatly Ender 3 V3 SE since December 2023 and have printed around 10 kg of filament so far. I previously had an Ender 3 V1 with a 4.2.2 mainboard for years, but it's a huge jump to the SE. I've now moved away from super-fast printing and now print rather slowly with the SE, even though much more would be possible. So far I haven't had any problems, the only thing that was a problem at the beginning is the fact that there were no suitable settings in Cura. But with the V2 settings it worked. I've only had one problem to date, I had small lumps and threads that I could never completely get rid of. Thanks to one of your videos, I changed the values in the firmware and was totally surprised by the result. Mechanically I have not yet been disappointed with Creatly. The double-sided F spindle on the Z axis is one of the best changes compared to my old V1. I almost forgot. I had to balance my print bed. The car level is really great, but with a difference of 0.9 mm between the back and the front I had to intervene. I placed 0.1 mm washers under the screws until it fit. Now I no longer have any deviation under the screws, only a slight curvature of 0.03 mm in the middle of the print bed, but I can live with that 🙂

[@chicospencer]

New to 3d printing and just bought this model. This channel is just perfect for learning how to use fdm printer to print minis

[@sue-ellendunstan6475]

This video made assembly of my first 3D printer, a gift for my 13yo done in secret squirrel mode, a breeeze. Fantastic content for newbies. Keep ‘em coming!

[@garyszabo1768]

I just unpacked mine and not being a fan of instruction manuals I searched for a video and found this one. Excellent !!!!! Thank you.

[@slabbertjohan]

New to 3d printing and just bought this model. This channel is just perfect for learning.

[@linkthelegend01]

So glad someone mentioned the Voltage in the back. It's been awhile since I've set up a 3D Printer so when I got this it completely slipped my mind to change that and I was so confused for like 10min before realizing it lmao. I've had my V3 SE for about 2 weeks now but I've been watching videos on it and no one has ever mentioned that Voltage switch lmao. New 3D Printer owners see them and won't know.

[@JohnSTL68]

I just received this printer as a birthday gift, and this is fantastic for me being brand new to the Creality 3 V3 SE. Excellent resource!

[@johnnguyen4128]

Amazing explanation! You really alleviated the anxiety I’ve been having over unboxing the printer. Thank you for your generosity in sharing those extra tips, in addition to the detailed assembly instructions. Not to mention the extra explanation of the offset nuts.

[@sk18mangaming]

This was way better than reading the instructions! I appreciate the extra tips as well to help with the functionality and longevity of the printer!

[@geoninja8971]

Awesome. We're not newbies, but we were Ender newbies in 2020, and used your equivalent setup video then to set up our current Ender 3 Pro, which has just been updated to a V3 SE today - watching carefully, and we'll open the box soon. I might add that I think it was the tips you gave us 4 years back that made our Ender 3 perform basically perfectly over the past 4 years. Damn Bowden tubes though! :)

[@jenniwhitlock2311]

This video was so clear in helping get everything set up smoothly and easily. Thanks!

[@TheBassMountain]

Wanted to drop by and give you a huge thanks! Concise, straight forward, extra information/tips, and great close-up shots when they're important. Very happy this was the first video I found once I got home with my printer. Thanks again! ✌

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

Thanks!

[@_DROM_]

This printer was by far the easiest to assemble and get going, from unboxing to printing a test, after doing calibration and levelling. 10 min, all the shenanigans included. The only thing I couldn't do was to change the nozzle (I hate brass), because it hadn't arrived. Creality really did a fine job on this one.

[@s0lohans]

Love your video tutorials. The ender 3 v2 is the best thing on KZbin

[@sasuke_33]

I also just got mine and printed out of the box. Came out perfect! And the included filament was even more than enough - used it to print a few camera parts and still have some to spare, still no calibration.

[@kagankost2980]

just got my printer this evening and was set up super quick and easy thanks to your video! beyond excited to start this 3D printing journey!

[@3dexperiments]

My Ender 3 V2 is still going strong thanks to your set up videos. This looks like a great value addition to my print farm. Thanks!

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

I am really happy with this printer. So far my only complaint is no 3rd party nozzles available yet.

[@tedgardiner7649]

Very helpful. Interesting side note....my next door neighbor growing up in East Texas was an engineer named Tom Tullos. Very much a mentor of mine.

[@thegoat4life]

Super informative I’m hoping to get mine tomorrow

[@guff3163]

Haven't built mine yet but this gave me some good pointers and foreknowledge. Thanks for the video.

[@adamscott2706]

Excellent video. Had my new printer up and running extremely quickly.

[@officialWWM]

I just bought this for my son for Christmas. I’ll be back here on Dec 25th to figure out how to build it 😂

[@JoeBleeps]

I already had mine set up before this video turned up on my feed but I'll make a few adjustments based on what's in here. Your OG video for the V2 was an absolute godsend so when i saw this was here, it was essential viewing. One thing i did with mine was to keep the large top piece from the packing foam and cut a sheet of OSB to the same size (plywood would be better but this is what i had laying around) - I put the foam down first then the wood then sat the printer on top and it's reduced printer noise to a noticeable degree. Not that it was super loud to begin with! Absolutely brilliant printer so far, looking forward to Prusa Slicer having a profile added for it soon, not a fan of the creality software. Ill check out your Cura profile though!

[@crooker2]

Right? The creality slicer is painful after using PrusaSlicer for a year. I wonder if the E3V3 will work with V2 settings? I assume it's the same version of Marlin (legacy vs. V2)

[@JoeBleeps]

@@crooker2 for the moment I'm just using it with Creality and waiting for a profile to arrive on PrusaSlicer rather than too much messing around 😅

[@crooker2]

@@JoeBleeps Yeah. Hope it's not too much longer. Given the popularity of this printer, I'm sure they'll release a profile for it soon (I'm surprised it took this long). Thanks for the video!

[@CyberScenicDrone]

Your video saved my bacon today. I couldn't figure out why my extruder cable was so close to my spool feed. I rewatched again and realized I had looped the cable over top of the gantry. D'Oh. I'm pretty happy to have caught that before powering it up the first time. Thanks for posting such a detailed instructional clip!

[@peterlind3847]

This video convinced me to buy an Ender-3 V3 SE as my second printer (after two years of using a Monoprice MP Select Mini V2, which works great but has a relatively small print bed). I followed this video during the setup of the new printer, and all went well. Thanks.

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

Glad it helped you :)

[@ReedBennett-nf7ld]

One of the best setup instructions videos I have ever seen.

[@DonTimmons-kh4dz]

Thank you for an awesome tutorial, I don't have my printer yet so I'm off to watch your next video, very informative.

[@avatar94]

Thanks for the tips on the eccentric nut! My first printer was a V2 I bought during lockdown. Just got the V3 SE and it's looking like a great cheap upgrade. Already impressed with how much faster it runs on just the stock settings!

[@shanegamer4050]

always love the harmony vibe of Creality user community~

[@johnhoogstra8310]

I ordered this printer and I'm glad I found your video :-) Always good to receive tips that make it easier.

[@JonathanEleini]

I received my Ender 3 V3 SE yesterday. Assembly was easy and fast. I turned it on and after selecting English as my preferred language, it automatically went into leveling without me having to select it. Leveling was long, but straight forward. I did my first print on the magnetic removable print bed. I don't like that base. I had great difficulty removing my print, and when it did come off, the underside of my print was very very rough, like 80 grit sandpaper. I have an Ender 3 V2 which came with a tempered glass bed and I love that thing so much. I decided to buy the glass bed for the new V3 SE, but had issues installing it. The clips I use on the V2 does not fit on the V3 SE. There is a additional black layer on top of the metal heating base and that makes it too thick for the clips to fit properly. I bought some binder clips at an office supply store to hold the glass bed on, but that makes the leveling procedure difficult, the binder clips interfere with the hot end as it moves across the bed. Bought some smaller 19mm binder clips, which I hope will work.

[@ButterSpider3]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I used it to set my new unit up. Nicely done!!!

[@tmdcbass]

I just ordered a V3 SE as a 3d printing noob, this is a SUPER useful and clear video. Thanks!!

[@Shiruvan]

the OG ender 3 video helped me and it is still running for 5 years, intermittently used it, probably dying extruder driver on the board but that's it. I felt old for missing out any new improvements money can buy the past 5 years, but they are only incremental to my uses so I didn't. everything is so automated and streamlined now too, except that eccentric nut that still staying the same. These machines might be digital and such, but in terms of common sense in the finer zone, they felt analog and hands-on , being in tropics the bed never warped too, so auto bed leveling is useless for users with finer senses, specially being helped with your video back then where the springs were almost fully compressed by modified default(lowering the Z endstop) :)

[@LeonBix]

just orderd mine for only 160 bucks, so excited

[@Packsffx]

I’m verrrrry intrigued by the V3 SE, looks to be quite the value.

[@hoddogygames9483]

Tysm this was way better then just reading a book

[@thecrownofcommand5830]

Thank you very much for a noobie just about to start out in the 3D printing world and this channel was recommended by a friend

[@stitchwitch70]

Just got this way-too-long-of-a-name printer, and this video was a huge help - thank you!

[@Doktor_Calamari]

Holy cats! That's amazing--it's almost a consumer product, like a toaster or a food processor! My E-3 Pro was more like a homebrew kit than a turnkey solution. 😅 Mind you, now mine's got linear rails, independent Z-axes, and all sorts of foolishness! Dunno how customizable these newer machines are--though it seems there's less to "fix!"

[@Grpyphon]

Always appreciate your assembly videos! I've been recommending the v3 SE to people who want to get into 3D printing and pointing them to this video for the set up.

[@andlukeable]

Although the instructions provided with the printer were clear enough i thought i would watch a video of the assembly to make extra sure i didnt make any silly mistakes. So glad i did, the extra details here really made the process an easy one fornthis complete 3d printing newbie. Subscribed

[@Blodstucken]

Woah, i didnt even know there was a V3! I'd love to see a review/comparison with the V2 and V1 after youve tested it a while.

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

I'm planning on it :)

[@fredlshea]

My first 3D printer. Very instructional and helpful well done video. Thank you!

[@Amalfawaz22]

Ive never thought about that! I think your way can help to improve the efficiency!

[@mikegrevatt8980]

Hopefully my printer arrives tomorrow. I will be referring to your video during assembly every step of the way. Great tips and advice. Great video. You have a new subscriber.

[@dnagpal]

Thanks for the video. I just got my Ender 3 V3 SE (160 before tax thx to an ebay offer by Creality). I am surprised that their instructions don't talk about voltage switch except in a small box. In my case, I had to tighten the X axis nuts as the axis was wobbly. Am doing a Z-axis offset calibration as we speak.

[@hk-yd4xy]

I ran the calibration from the print menu but no other adjustments. And I have to say I’m very impressed so far! It’s a great little budget machine.

[@crooker2]

Agreed. I'm glad I went through the pain of struggling with the E3V2 though. Taught me a lot about 3D printing, and machine calibration in general. But a 'do it for you' device is nice to reduce the headaches.

[@shawnlevesque8897]

Just got mine for Xmas. This was a great video to get me rolling. Printing my first test print now. Thanks for the guidance.

[@austinvickymoore3656]

Can't wait to get mine and set it up!

[@PartridgeFamilyProspecting]

I just received this exact printer for Christmas, I'm stoked!! I find your vids relaxing and informational! Thanks!!

[@foolishmortal42]

I totally missed this! I got a v2 a few months ago. I wish I had waited now, this looks very solid.

[@ItsTheRandomKiwi]

Great video, thanks for sharing all the details to help with getting my new printer all setup!

[@garywatson8602]

I have had mine for about a week and it's run almost nonstop I love it and thinking about getting 2 more

[@thadbates]

This is my first filament printer and I appreciate this video so much for walking me through assembly. Thanks for this!

[@Nick-rs5if]

You've no idea how helpful this has been! Thank you ever so much, friend! 😊

[@skooterbradley8739]

this is my first time trying a 3d printer. your video was very helpful getting it put together. as far as the test print, i did not follow that . im not sure where to find that program. i have not installed the flash drive to see if there was any preloaded test prints. again i found this video very useful. thank you. i will follow youe tutorials

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

Go to my website under the Resources menu and download my custom Cura profiles, they include the test prints. :)

[@gs_invader7364]

Yes it puts z offset little to cloase i rased it by 0.03 and that worked perfectly. And I recomend to rase it just a bit because petg will live marks in bead so just lift it a bit.

[@LittleFionka]

Thanks, greatly appreciated for the detailed video how to setup the printer.

[@panzerschreckpete]

TI've been looking for an affordable medium sized 3D printer locally since the pandemic started, but was confused by the various models of the Ender 3. However this one looks to be exactly what I need to replace my old printers from my time in Australia. And it won't break the bank, even given the conversion to Pacific Pesos

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

Be sure to watch my next video for specific settings to fine tune it once you get the printer. :)

[@photosbywalt7124]

Outstanding video. I have already setup my E3 V3 SE and made the same adjustments suggested in your video. Great info for newbies everywhere.

[@kobedde]

I like this video. As a newbee, this is essential information. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@amazing_fact1210]

keep posting! Thanks for your efforts and Id love to follow your instructions~

[@juliusmabunda6607]

Thank you so much sir, your video helped me assemble the machine. Thank you from South Africa

[@MikeRoss-zv9nm]

Very well done video, I have been watching your video's for years, you helped me set up my first ender years ago. Just got this new one and excited for what all it has. Thanks

[@nurrudienhall365]

Thanks Tom… great unboxing vids… helped me tons🫡

[@dack4545]

Awesome videos man great explanation of how to get it up and running 👍🇦🇺

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

Thanks!

[@ericjackson6006]

Thanks for the great video. Mine arrived today, looking forward to assembly!

[@dalem7742]

Can't wait for the next video! I have the v3se coming so the timing is perfect!

[@primomafioso7679]

Hey man, I just got my V3 SE in and you're doing me wonders with the setup

[@polar_baer]

I can’t wait to get this for Christmas. I’m losing my mind waiting

[@Tutorialgarage]

Thank you sir for this great video. Greatings from an Austrian guy.

[@doggirl2118]

Thanks for this video, my E3 V3 SE is on it's way to me as my first 3D printer. This has been very helpful!

[@DanielPena-nv2nj]

Great video! Loved the extra tips!

[@ND-eo1ij]

Thank you for the assy tutorial. Very good job!

[@jameshunt2577]

I just got mine today may 14, 2024 I e had the ender 3 pro for a year every upgrade known to man my original main board went after not even a year. Dual z axis with belt mod, dual gear extruder, glass bed, upgraded springs then silicone spacers, anti backlash nuts for the z axis rods. Both tensioners on x and y. Upgraded bed carriage stronger wheels new standard wheels. Rebuilt from top to bottom and very few good printd I have a full cardboard box of failed week prints. I've tried every slicer and settings nothing helped. I've leveled the bed every way possible new eccentric nuts spacers you make it. So I'm hopeful that my new printer will not be the same issue or my wife will go through the roof. I've spent probably enough on my ender 3 pro to buy a second ender 3 pro lol

[@kevinb1594]

Folks NOTE: 14:50 that the cable goes BETWEEN the top bar and the bar holding the extruder nozzle thingy, not OVER it.

[@Gamer317.]

Hi I’m currently hopefully getting that printer for Christmas. Can’t wait because it’s my first one.

[@cypress76]

Thanks for the video. I get mine delivered on Monday and this video is gonna help tremendously!

[@Kalanifromda808]

Just bought one last night and I’ll be getting it Saturday

[@kenspaceman3938]

Another great video, thanks! Could you kindly put a link to the next video you suggest looking at next in this video?

[@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors]

It releases at 1pm EST today :)

[@kenspaceman3938]

@@Tombof3DPrintedHorrors Great! I assembled two Ender 3 v1 back in the days following your tutorial, it was great.👍 Greetings from Finland

[@OGCGMAN187]

Awesome info!!!! Glad I watched this first!!

[@ceriachanel3400]

Thanks for your video, I didn’t know that C reality released v3 before. This is really a cost-effective entry-level 3D printer

[@ericpeller3938]

Hey Tom. I just bought this for my son! Hes so excited to print some fun stuff! Your video was very helpful! Def needed to switch the voltage haha. We've attempted to print several things but about halfway up it runs off n prints in mid air! Then back to where it was n out again like it thinks it needs to go somewhere else.

[@jonwilliams3630]

great video. Got me up and running in no time.

[@lquh]

I just assembled it and it says nozzle temp too low

[@alienconcept2389]

Hey thanks for this video and all the amazing tips keep up the good work :) 😊