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Ender 3/Pro/V2

Compatibility information

  1. Update Firmware: Make sure your firmware is a version of Marlin 2

  2. Remove SD Card: Remove the SD card from the printer. When plugged in, it can interfere with the connection stability.

  3. Set Printer to Automated Mode: Please follow the instructions here to set your printer to automated mode.

1.0 What's in the Kit​

Printed Parts​

  • 5 x Part guidance ramps (E3, E4, E5, E6, E7)
    • Center Ramp (E3)*
    • Front Ramp Left (E4)
    • Front Ramp Right (E5)
    • Side Ramp Left (E6)
    • Side Ramp Right (E7) 1 x Angle Bracket Left (E17) 1 x Angle Bracket Right (E18) 1 x Spool Holder Angle Bracket (E8) 1 x Front Foot (E15) 1 x LCD Mount Bracket (E16)

Hardware​

  • 6 x M5 Small T-nuts
  • 6 x M5 x 8mm Screws (1 spare)
  • 2 x M5 x 25mm Screws
  • 4 x M5 Hex Nuts
  • 4 x Rubber Feet

2.0 What You'll Need​

  • Allen Keys

3.0 Install Tilt Kit​

  1. Remove LCD and spool holder, keep screws and nuts.

  2. Prepare the E17 and E18 tilt brackets by installing the M5x8mm and 2020 T-nuts to prepare them for the printer.

  3. Using the provided rubber feet, peel off and adhere to the bottom of the tilt brackets (E17/E18), front foot (E15), and LCD mount (E16) using the provided slots. E3 tilt prep

  4. On a clean a table, gently rotate your Ender 3 onto its left side.

  5. Slide in the T-nuts of the E18 tilt brackets and slide the tilt brackets until the front of the tilt bracket is 115m from the front of the printer. Tighten the fasteners. E3 slide

  6. Rotate the printer on its right side and repeat step 5 for E17 tilt bracket.

note

For Ender 3 V2: Skip to step 12.

  1. Unscrew M5 screws fastening the electronics box from the front, see below. remove screw

  2. With the E15 front foot, use the provided M5x25mm screws to fasten the E15 to the printer. Keep screws loose for now as there will be a need for space for E4 front ramp later. front foot

  3. With the E16 LCD Mount, insert the 2 square nuts provided into the holes on the aft side of the mount. insert nuts to lcd bracket

  4. Align the holes of the LCD plate with the holes of the LCD mount and fasten using the provided M5x8mm. screw lcd

  5. Similar to the front foot, using the provided M5x25mm screws, fasten the LCD mount. install lcd

  6. Using the E4 left front ramp, slide the flange into the gap as shown below. slide e4

  7. Clip the other end of E4 into the bottom slot of the extrusion as shown. clip e4

  8. Using E5 right front ramp, slide in E5 flange into the gap as shown below. slide e5

  9. Clip the other end of the E5 into the appropriate slot of the extrusion as shown. clip e5

note

Depending on the version of Ender 3 that you have, there may be a gap present on both E15 and E16. This is acceptable.

  1. Using E3 center ramp, clip into the slot as shown. clip e3

  2. Clip on the E6 and E7 Side ramps on the side extrusions. side panels

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(For a stock Ender 3 Install the Spool Holder Adapter, follow instructions below. Otherwise, done!)

  1. Using M5 x 25 cap screws and T-nuts removed earlier, install the spool holder adapter vertically on the left hand side of the printer frame, as shown. spool holder

  2. Attach the original spool holder to the adapter using the nuts and T-nuts that were put aside during removal. Ensure that the flat side of the metal bracket is facing backwards, as pictured. spool holder install

  3. Alternate spool mounting prints are available on the resources page i.e. for use with a direct drive system. spool holder finish

Done!