Ender 3 V2 Review, Assembly and First Print

In 2016 the Ender 3 revolutionized the world of home-based 3d printing. In this review, I evaluate if the Ender 3 V2 is a worthy follow up to the original Ender 3 and the family of Ender printers.
This video contains the following content:
00:00 Introduction
02:38 Specifications
05:30 Unboxing
06:41 Inventory of Parts
13:19 SD Card Content
14:12 Assembly
22:46 Z Limit Switch & Leveling
26:07 Review Conclusions
31:56 Compare to ANET ET4
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Let's continue to learn together.
Irv
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[@CaptainRex619]

Irv's videos are my go-to, very concise and articulate - thank you for introducing me into the 3D printing world!

[@TheSparkysdog]

Thank you for the review and build, really enjoyed it. I may pull the trigger and order one this weekend 🤔😀

[@minorusakama1561]

Thank you so much for your review of ender 3 v2. After a few days, I will get the device because your review will be very helpful for me.

[@FusionSource]

Great video Irv, I am thinking about getting one of these printers as well. Great video, very insightful.

[@bluesmattersband1160]

Thank you Dr. Vax. I ordered one of these last week. I have no idea when it will arrive. It's so fun to LEARN TOGETHER!

[@MakeWithTech]

Hope you enjoy it! P.S. I have started a new discussion forum at forum.drvax.com where we can all have more elaborate discussions and share pictures on our prints and printers. Check it out. Irv

[@thomasaldous9733]

Thanks so much! This video is so clear and well made. I have been looking into getting a 3D printer to use as a prototyping tool for my business, but I wasn’t sure which one to get until now! You sound like you really know what you are saying, which is a rare thing to see on KZbin.

[@MakeWithTech]

You're very welcome! You might also benefit from discussing 3d printing with other DrVax viewers. Check out forum.drvax.com All the best. Irv

[@avejst]

Nice review/test Good points with the assembly. Thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@Bynming]

Thanks for the video, still trying to decide whether I want to buy this one.

[@petesmith3234]

Excellent review many thanks it's helped me a great deal

[@mattomite9097]

Thank you!!!! Excellent video and great narrative.

[@kynetx]

Outstanding video. Thank you.

[@TripodsGarage]

Thanks for the great review!

[@jayhughes6620]

Irving I always love your videos you are so easy to understand and you always have a smile on your face you make learning a joy. My wife and daughter want to get a 3D printer to make cookie cutters, would you recommend this one or perhaps another for a true novice. Thank you and I look forward to watching many more instructional videos from you!

[@cdrysdale1969]

I just bought this machine and set it up last night. One of the most overlooked instructions tend to be with the bed leveling technique. It took me hours to figure it out right even after reading the instructions, watching youtube videos etc. Help yourself out and tighten the bed dials to about halfway the length of the springs (compress them to be about half their length) then you have room to adjust the bed without everything becoming loose. Once the springs are compressed, set z stop and then paper test. (it worked for me this way) Started printing the dog about 40mins ago...only 5 hours left .LOL

[@klave8511]

Very well presented! I assembled mine two days ago, didn’t look on the sd card, pity. Was baffled by the little blue “cable clip” and did put it on properly but only by chance, now I know I was lucky. I did one thing differently, I didn’t fasten the screws for the vertical extrusions all the way until I had fitted the top cross section. This way all the screws went in easily and there was no tension to distort the frame. And yes, it was my first printer and it took an hour. Might have been quicker if I had more space to work with. Bed levelling is poorly explained in the printed manual. Tension setting isn’t clear either. My x axis had to be adjusted because it was wobbly and I had to disassemble the bed to see what has to be done to adjust this, turns out there are two off centre nuts that do this. Not in the manual either. I printed the maze first, very small part so I thought it a good one to start with. Worked ok, lots of strings with the supplied filament. Thanks for explaining the bed levelling, the manual implies that the z axis limit switch sets the bed position. Really wish they only had 3 screws instead of 4. You never did connect to the USB to check the version, did I miss it?

[@timd9430]

3 point leveling bed... I think TH3D?

[@bikemancody2752]

I ordered mine yesterday. 7/26/2020 and also recived a 10 dollar off code. Total, from creality was also $259.99 shipped to TN. Excited to get it, my first printer!!! For drone parts mainly. Thanks for the video.

[@MakeWithTech]

I am working on another video about this printer right now.

[@harcourtmudd]

I got mine about 2 weeks ago and it is very good. Only problems I have had were bad print planning on my part or idiot mistakes. I have only been printing PLA for now on it and it loves the glass build plate. The Cura Ender 3 profile makes every print so far with great results.

[@HATipsByLarry]

Very good video i am new to 3D printing. I didn't see your video until after i had put my V2 together. I did notice how well the prints stuck to the bed and like you had a hard time removing them until (after several prints), i let the bed completely cool down all the way. After letting them cool down found they come off with very little effort. Have installed octoprint on a raspberry pie 4 (most likely overkill) and love being able to print without having to constantly removing and insert the microsd card. Again thanks for the very informative video.

[@MakeWithTech]

Thanks for the comment. I am filming an Octoprint tutorial for the Ender using the new Raspberry Pi imaging sw today.

[@ericlauryssen1518]

Great Video Doc, thks

[@therealputnam]

Got mine this week. First printer. First print failed because I didn't have bed leveled correctly. After leveling bed....had successful prints. Really enjoying it. I don't know all of the minutia yet of 3D printers, but I can say that this is a really solid printer.

[@MakeWithTech]

Enjoy and watch lots of videos.

[@MadAl37]

My Printer arrived today. Finished assembling it. You mentioned under extrusion in your review. I ran out 100mm of filament. Actual length was 87.5. So some quick math 100/87.5 x 93 ( extrusion ratio) = 106.8. Changed extrusion ratio to 106.8 then run another 100mm. Result 100.6mm. Good enough. May help some of your viewers.

[@arnolduk123]

Thanks, most helpful and clear video on assembling one of these printers. Very relaxing to watch too with the light background music. Much a relief from the many other videos out there with fast talking in your face commentry and loud music which is too distracting for me to watch.

[@MakeWithTech]

You are welcome!

[@MikeNugget]

Please make upgrade compilation for this printer

[@techpals]

I have just ordered mine :)

[@btzemat210]

I bought this printer because under $300 and started assembling this ender 3 v2 this morning. I don't need the 32 bit mb, but just want to test the new ender. I have 12 anycubic i3 and run them 24 hrs and the only issues is titan extruder. Changed most of them out to bondtech. Your doing a great job, like your channel.

[@MakeWithTech]

I have been very impressed with the Ender 3 v2 and the ability to easily upgrade the firmware is outstanding. I have another video on tthe channel about adding a BLTouch ABL probe.

[@btzemat210]

@@MakeWithTech yes, saw the video and liked. The ender3 v2 blows my anycubic away. I just ordered more ender3 v2. Thanks for your great videos.

[@amt8851]

I love this guy!

[@AndrewAHayes]

I like that you have access to the X limit switch, on the Ender 3 you don't have access to adjust the switch, on my Ender 3 the filament purge along the left-hand side is printed half on and half off because the switch is not positioned properly and I have to move the build surface further left so it is printed correctly, I could disassemble the x-axis assembly but is a lot of messing about just to adjust the limit switch, thinking about it I could stick something to the switch so it is activated earlier.

[@warrenscorner]

Great video DrVax! I think I’m finally gonna buy a printer. I’ve been thinking about it for a couple of years now. I’m not shy about assembling components so Creality is the way I’m gonna go. This video is 8 months old now so has anything changed? Is there a different model I should consider?

[@ronm6585]

Thanks.

[@600miles]

I'll tell you what.....I saw a few people who liked the Anet ET4 so I ordered one, but they sent the ET4+. After 6 hours trying to get the print head closer than 150 mm and another 14 hours trying to make it print, several hours trying to get Anet Tech Support help, I bought the Ender 3 V2.

[@MakeWithTech]

I own an ANET ET4 and it works fine for me as long as I do not try and use the ABL and instead just manually level the bed.

[@12sam12mr]

Great video! Correct me if I’m wrong, power supply fan’s facing down for this printer. Although I see some room for air flow due to its elevation Please advise if Is it able to keep the power supply cool enough while running for extended hours.

[@greatscott8888]

Great video! I received mine yesterday afternoon, assembled it in two hours, and printed a really nice Benchy before I went to bed. It's a great printer, but its my first, so take my opinions with that in mind! Some notes during assembly. ALL the things DrVax found I saw as well. I did not find the assembly video on the SD card until I was done, so can't comment on that. I was able to muddle through the confusing points, with some back-tracking and repeat attempts. I consider myself mechanically inclined and have a lot of experience with tools and complex assembly, so not too bad. It would be more challenging for someone less skilled. You will get the printer assembled eventually, but will it be optimal? The manual covers all general topics, but there are specific areas where more (any!) additional info would help. For example I took the entire tensioner apart (and it only goes back together one way) without realizing I could have just threaded the belt through it had some ORDER of assembly been listed in each section. I had one bolt of each of the main sizes left over at the end - presumably spares. The paint scraper provided does appear to be damaging the bed - I will not use it anymore and will switch to drvax's razor scaper method. As CHEP's video states, keep most of the screws finger tight until you're ready to lock that section down. With the main gantry and structure do the tightening at the end. I noticed that the printer had a very slight wobble on its feet while sitting on a flat surface. I loosened the 4 bolts on the side (left or right, does not matter - the ones in the horizontal beam near where the vertical supports are mounted), pressed it hard onto the surface to take out the slight twist, and re-tightened the bolts. During assembly I checked the tightness of ALL the major FACTORY bolts. While none were loose, many were inconsistent with their mates in the same group. It's like the factory guy did the first one tight, and then did the next 3 of the 4 in that group as fast as possible. RE-TORQUE all of the factory bolts in the structure.

[@MakeWithTech]

Thanks for the suggestions. By commenting you are help to build a community. P.S. I have started a new discussion forum at forum.drvax.com where we can all have more elaborate discussions and share pictures on our prints and printers. Check it out. Irv

[@StevenBenjamin]

Thank you for your excellent presentation. I don't understand which settings you are referring to regarding the adjustment of the bumps in the print out. Would you please clarify.

[@MakeWithTech]

Yep. In cura under in the "mesh fixes" section there are settings for maximum resolution, maximum travel resolution and maximum deviation. Here is a video where I talk about these settings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3yohnWbmq6Ip68 While I think you would find the whole video interesting the section on maximum resolution is at 14:20 Hope this helps. irv

[@Pantherjonvideos]

Great review! I have had mine for almost 2 weeks now, and it is putting out some really great prints..However, there is one flaw I have discovered, and that there is not a 'Resume' function..I paused a print to correct a jam on the filament reel, and discovered NO resume..Only Pause or Stop..So far that has been the only time I have had to pause a print, but it was frustrating to discover that the 'resume' function wasn't there..Especially 2 hours into a 6hour print...Other then that, I would recommend this 3D Printer, giving it a 9 out of 10..

[@MakeWithTech]

Interesting I will have to test.

[@timd9430]

26:36 on the home screen, what is the bottom left icon (100%) info? I assume feed rate... but it seems to change to higher percentages randomly? (Firmware V0.0.9) I do not think its the fan speed? Haven't printed yet, but maybe its feed rate with knob during printing? No live XYZ coordinate feed either like Ender 3???? A good thing about the new display, it's moved forward more and out of the way in order to easier get to the far right leveling wheel now from the front right side instead of rear! : ) EDIT: I think the lower left icon with a percentage reading is the PRINT SPEED. The same icon which looks like a speedometer under TUNE while printing is also this. The FAN SPEED icon looks like a fan (or actually more like a boat prop) under TUNE also. I guess to turn THE FLOW RATE up or down like the Ender 3, you have to go into TUNE and SPEED... versus the nice and faster old way of doing it at the home screen. EDIT: yes, once printing, you can TUNE the SPEED to 999%. Not sure while NOT printing, when just going through the menu this SPEED rate would go from 100% the 285% or so the something like 750% or so???? Still in Firmware 0.0.9 so may be a glitch... but while printing it now stays consistent 100% unless changed. Once I update later, will report back.

[@timd9430]

29:05 how did your Z dimension measure? Even after calibration, seems always have less or shorter z measurement due to slight elephant foot... prob due to bed too hot, but if not hot enough some prints may come loose.

[@daniellincoln7614]

Darn....Almost made it first...The original Ender 3 is the Volkswagon 3D printers!...Great Vid Doc! I wish you had more time to get into the electronics a little more. Im sure you looked at it because you commented on its readiness for BLTouch and Filament sensor

[@ombrian1484]

A safety warning. I found that my ender3 v2 had no AC earth on the metalwork of the printer. The black powdercoating seems to be insulating the PSU case from the metalwork of the printer. The nearest grounding link I found was the long screws into the 40x40 extrusions which hold the PSU support frame. I linked a wire from the AC ground terminal to one of these screws. The printer now tests ok.

[@niklasbernegger8627]

No need to do that. Its not a safety concern since the PSU is connected to gound wich is the only point that has 230V AC. 24V DC circuids don't need to be grounded. Per law it is required to ground electrical componets upwards from 50V AC or 120V DC. The PSU is grounded so all is good otherwise these Printers couldn't even be sold here in europe. Glad ure thinking about these kinda things tho ;) keep it up

[@pitbullash]

Should i get this or the CR-6 SE , never owned a 3D printer before !

[@rcaviator8408]

Finna steal the control board off the CE3V2 to put on my CE3PRO.

[@timd9430]

Why? You'll need the display too.

[@nikkihargrove7952]

I didn’t realize how hard it is to get filament in. Mine is not lined up so I have to open it slightly and have some else push the filament down. It’s impossible to do it myself.

[@daleredfern4472]

I ordered mine on July 14th in the USA. How long did it take you guys to receive?

[@timd9430]

@DrVax Please keep us informed of any problems, firmware fixes etc. V0.0.9 to date here. Will update firmware later after further testing, but hear latest firmware fixes some important things. GREAT VIDEOS AS USUAL!!!!

[@timd9430]

18:48 before you go to the "next step" and put the gantry on, you need to LEVEL the X Axis assembly so level with frame. 1 of the trickier more important steps to ensure great prints.

[@anonymouse527]

I haven't done that either. How would you level it to the bed?

[@timd9430]

@@anonymouse527 you won't be leveling it to the bed. The bed is variable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5abgqWtnZ5jbbM Goto 18 : 46 of that video.

[@anonymouse527]

@@timd9430 I thought these screws control how tight it sits on the z axis rod? Does it control the horizontal level of the x frame?

[@timd9430]

@@anonymouse527 no, those small z rod screws for adjusting the play (to loosen any bjnding) he was just loosening to make easy to get the X axis to drop down onto the z leadcscrew for that step he is explaining using the filament bracket as a height gauge. Edit: yes, you are correct about those 2 small z lead rod screws control how tight it sits in the z axis.

[@anonymouse527]

@@timd9430 oh now I see. He's saying loosen the z screws, check level, then loosen the m4 screws and adjust x bar if it's not level. Thanks for taking the time to explain!

[@manus409]

I recently got ender 3V2, I have an issue, the Print head or Extruder after completing the print job does not come to the Rest position as shown on your video Center at 50% height. How it's done? I have to manually move x and y-axis to get to that location Please reply. Thanks

[@mentalwellnessmusictherapy5072]

I was going to buy an Ender for my first printer. Bought a Prusa MINI instead.

[@PrecisionCSGO]

Why

[@DireSwift]

With the Ender 3 V2 I noticed my nozzle rests above the bed when auto-homed instead of slightly off the front like the original Ender 3. Is that normal or should it be off the front of the bed slightly?

[@nhmaker2899]

Yes same with my Ender 3 v2.i think that normal. By comparison ender 3 v2 a bit faster than ender 3 but my Ender 3 fan(motherboard) more silent than ender 3 v2

[@timd9430]

I actually like the non-silent sounds of the stepper motors of the Ender 3 and Ender 3 Pro. This V2, all I hear are the fans now. : (

[@MakeWithTech]

Yes it sounds like an air conditioner

[@AndrewAHayes]

I too like the noisy stepper drivers on the Ender 3 as I can hear when the print has completed if I am in a different room to my workspace

[@timd9430]

@@AndrewAHayes yeah... kinda like having R2D2 in the room. ; )

[@Bajicoy]

@@timd9430 an angry R2D2 XD

[@Maaaaaax-07]

I'm new to the 3D printer world but since studying in mechanical engineering buying a budget printer would be nice for me, what are the good budget one ? Atm, I'm interested in the Flashforge Finder, the Monoprice Select Mini (out of stock righ now) and the Ender 3 (pro?)

[@MakeWithTech]

If you are handy and willing to build a printer from a kit the new Ender 3 V2 is excellent.

[@Maaaaaax-07]

@@MakeWithTech The only problem is that it isnt available rn in Canada

[@the_DOS]

I had to redo my setup after building it when I found out my countersunk hole was on the opposite direction. Sucked.

[@timd9430]

Credit to CHEP. Put a 1 mm washer on the back screw (non countersunk) to get the x belt tensioner tight.

[@dicksmith3553]

Hi Do you know what size connector CREALITY uses for their x axis connector (2 prong) Mine broke and I Need to buy one to replace Thanks Dick T

[@timd9430]

Lot of editing. Ha! Edit out all that frustration in between shots! Especially the X axis assembly and x belt tensioner ; ) 22:22 yeah those clips will get lost. Be careful to not ram the nozzle into them. I prefer the magnetic beds with spring steel texture powder coated PEI flex sheet. Only prob with magnetic, cannot heat bed too high for too long for exotic materials like nylon etc. 22:37 DO NOT USE A SCRAPER on the special coated glass bed! You'll scrape it right off! I think it's the same Teflon based coating like in your car that runs across the top viser diffuser area of the windshield.

[@kishorsoni2040]

I actually want to jump into 3D print job,and I seen many of your videos.I’m believe in you and respect your knowledge.because of I’m newbs I’m Li’l confused that which printer I have to buy!!?can you suggest me one for beginner! My budget is around 200 to 500$

[@MakeWithTech]

I published a video today that will help you to select your first 3D printer

[@kishorsoni2040]

I’m really appreciate,thanks for reply

[@AndrewAHayes]

I would have liked to have seen dual Z rods and motors implemented like the Prusa MkIII.

[@MakeWithTech]

You are comparing a $260 printer to a $750 printer. (Mk3).

[@AndrewAHayes]

@@MakeWithTech I would have expected to pay more for dual Z

[@nunopereira6092]

You don't need dual z on a properly tuned Ender 3. I run all of mine with the added weight of direct drive setups and they still don't have any problem handling the extra mass.

[@virgodiaz21]

Is this good for making cookie cutters?

[@GuitarPickn]

Just got this printer, but can’t get prints to stick to the glass bed. I have leveled the bed over and over, cleaned glass bed still not sticking.

[@Torulv]

Use this g-code bit.ly/2XOlxhq as mentioned in this video m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmepi52hjMiKaMk. Also check that your extruder is tight enough, it might not feed enough plastic if its not tight enough!

[@TheMcaninja]

Make sure your hot end is low enough. If that doesn’t work, I heard that switching nozzles to the extra one they send helps.

[@GuitarPickn]

@@TheMcaninja Thanks. The glass bed that came with the printer is textured and i found that flipping it over and using the smooth side of glass works much better.

[@tiagofrankenstein]

I have a question...so imagine being a very very beginner in 3D printers, never had one, and for one side, we have the ender 3 pro, that is out for quite some time now, a lot of reviews, a lot of upgrades possibilities, on the other side we have this new ender 3 V2, that is a little more expensive, and for what I see comes with a few upgrades that people put in the ender 3 pro. So my question is, for someone who doesn't know nothing yet about this machines, which one should I buy? Ender 3 pro, for less money but learn and upgrade with time of learning, or ender 3 V2 with higher price, but already upgraded, and ready to learn with it, and maybe will last more time to buy a new one (because is new) Thanks for the help, because I really don't know what to start with

[@kees6]

Interesting question I have also been thinking about. I just bought the V2 as my second printer (with my first an ANET A8, if you want to talk about learning...). I think the updates that come with the V2 are already worth the "premium" of $100 or so (if you buy a V1 and want to upgrade you will also roughly spend that amount, the heatbed upgrade is already $30-40 or so). So if you can afford it and find the upgrades in the V2 useful I'd go for the V2. As community support around this machine is likely to grow, I think there is still enough to learn and upgrades to come (like BL touch!). Finally (and I'm not 100% sure about this), it seems excisting ender-3 upgrades are still compatible with the V2 version. Hope this helps!

[@tiagofrankenstein]

@@kees6 that kind sir, was the answer I was looking for, that was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for your feedback and opinion. Till now everyone said, "you should buy what you think it's best for you" but no one can explain why. So thank you

[@kees6]

@@tiagofrankenstein No problem! good luck

[@ashwinkumark1400]

Thank you for the review. I am stuck between choosing a Anet ET4(a4988): INR 16400 ($217), Ender 3 V2:INR 2300 ($306), mainly because of the large difference in price, features and availability. Anet ET4 seems to offer more features like filament sensor, auto-levelling. there are people who are trying to port marlin2 to Anet ET4 (github.com/davidtgbe/Marlin). Ender 3 V2 coming at almost 50% costlier to Anet ET4 only has a more silent driver and probably slightly better build. Do you still suggest that I switch to Ender 3 V2?

[@moriarteaa4692]

On Banggood you can get the v2 for 220$

[@ashwinkumark1400]

@@moriarteaa4692 They don't ship to my place :(

[@moriarteaa4692]

@@ashwinkumark1400 oh man that sucks:(

[@lucab1733]

Bl touch tutorial for this 3d lrithner please been waiting 2 months for one

[@Bajicoy]

The Ender 3 is popular and overrated. It did not revolutionize low cost 3D printers or was the first of its kind to sell in the thousands at $200. At best it can be called a popular bare bones hobby printer kit. - I like the iterative progression creality and other companies do with their printers. The ender 3 V2 is a good step forward with fewer compromises to lower costs compared to the ender 3. Great build guide, review, and disclaimer of the challenges of building kits as well!

[@ir.r.t.stellendam8759]

Just ordered my first Ender 3 V2. But now my supplier tells me they discovered a main issue with the Ender 3 V2, and sent the whole lot back to Creality. During a long print job layer shifting occurs. Probably caused by overheating the stepper motor driver. They contacted Creality about this issue, but Creality does not have a solution and can't confirm the cause of the issue. So be careful when buying the Ender 3 V2 right now, wait till the issues are solved !!!

[@cfnaround1585]

I was about to pull the trigger, thanks for the news. Any updates?

[@ir.r.t.stellendam8759]

@@cfnaround1585 No, I'm sorry, no updates. It will take some time I'm affraid.

[@timd9430]

31:09 don't agree... easy to assemble... the trickiest part is the X axis assembly... that's it! But yes, if mechaniclly challenged, watch all the videos first or along with build! Easy breezy! Check out Just Vlad assembly! The best so far along with BV3D... then RuiRaptor soon! ; ) don't forget Tomb of 3D Printed Horrors!

[@MakeWithTech]

For those of us that enjoy mechanical challenges and easily visualize assembling items I agree this should not be a problem. However the average person today has difficulty with IKEA book shelves. Many of these folks would enjoy 3D printing but if their first experience is assembling a 3D printer with poor assembly instructions this hobby will be a challenge. I think the Ender 3 V2 is an excellent printer. It would be even better if the assembly was as easy as an ANET ET4. The ET4 ships is a box that is about the same size as an Ender 3. They have just done a better job preassembling some of the tricky parts like the X gantry.

[@timd9430]

@@MakeWithTech agree DrVax! : ) such GREAT videos! Just a delight watching them, you have great character and such a pleasant way of teaching and explaining things. Thank you!!! ; )

[@mikeobrien9829]

So basicly its a Ender 3 with a SRK E3 Mini installed and screen that does not quiet have the features of of the SKR TFT24 but is close. Would be a brilliant first printer without the minor issues of having to do the upgrade yourself to the SKR Mini E3 which is only a 10 minute job anyway,

[@timd9430]

The board is self-developed by Creality. Better deal than Ender 3 Pro... only $10 difference or same depending on where u get it. Even though cheaper. I wouldnt want the initial Ender 3 these days... the Pro and V2 have superior Mean Well power supply and the beefier Y axis profile. The V2 has 32 bit, color display, and silent drivers... no brainer. As cheap as printers are these days, no reason to sqwable.

[@MakeWithTech]

Agree

[@timd9430]

Be careful if you want use to all the widely available upgrades that may ONLY work on the Ender 3 or Ender 3 PRO. The Ender V2 has some changes that won't work (yet) with certain upgrades. I.e. mounting holes in the print head plate, the new V2 has a different plastic cover, the Gulfcoast Robotics LED light doesn't work directly with V2 (yet) etc etc. The Menu is slow slightly different than what you may be used to with Ender 3. The plastic smaller knob feels cheap and comes off easy... i.e. get lost easily if you have sticky fingers! ; ) the plastic belt tensioners... the jury is still out. Great printer though... and better deal than Ender 3 PRO... but beware of what you may need to do. Also feels like a "finished Ender 3". Probably more so the injected molded plastic covers etc. Funny the so called CR-6 SE doesn't even have a plastic display cover. Always something stupid with Creality like that. I don't t know about the modular head... I think the Ender 3 V2 may be better to stick with long term and options that will be available like the original Ender 3.

[@snugglebuns6969]

I just got mine as well, and the manchild, who claims can put together “anything”, took him1.5 hours, a lot of yelling and frustration! Lol! This is my 1st 3D printer, and I don’t have filament (just what Creality sent) as of yet (1st ?.. what type of filament do u suggest?) and the SD CARD(I kno dumb questions) sound like an idiot, but where does that belong?

[@theflingadingaling2535]

pla is a good start for newbies :D and any sd card will do

[@mitofun6967]

Nice sweet holly mamma

[@desmogod]

I had to stop watching. It’s “Axis”, not access.