Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video I will show you two simple and very effective upgrades you can perform on your Creality Ender 3 or similar machine (Voxelab Aquila, Tronxy XY-2, Alfawise U30, Longer LK4, Geeetech A10, BIQU B1, etc).
You can find the 3D printable parts here:
► prusaprinters.org/prints/135476-creality-ender-3-heated-bed-strain-relief-system
► prusaprinters.org/prints/135478-creality-ender-3-filament-guide-may-also-fit
The Creality Ender 3 comes with minimum thought put into the cable management aspect of the machine. This could lead to broken and shorted wires, or cables getting caught on other components of the machine leading to damage or print defects. One of the worst cables for this potential hazard is the heated bed cable. Although the Ender 3 V2 comes with a strain relief bracket, it is not well thought out. It awkwardly sits between the print bed carriage and the bed leveling spring causing the one corner of the bed to be under more force than all other corners. I also found that the Creality bracket can rotate a little bit since it only uses a single screw to secure it to the print carriage.
My redesigned component moves the strain relief below the print bed carriage and has an adjustable landing for the cable to ensure the connections to the print bed are under no stress. You can simply make adjustments to the rectangular insert by scaling the part in the Z axis in your slicer. It also uses the leveling screw to mount, with an additional hole for an M3 screw to ensure no rotation is possible. For this screw you will have to use the strain relief part as a drill guide to drill a 1/8" hole in the print carriage for it to pass through.
For the heated bed strain relief system you will need:
► (3) M3 x 10 socket or button head screws
► (2) M3 T Nuts
► (1) M3 nylon locking nut
The filament guide system is easy to assemble and install and resolves the issue of the filament grinding against the edge of the extruder opening when using the top mount spool holder. The filament will now have a very smooth path into the extruder and reduces friction in the filament path, lessening the chance of under extrusion and inconsistent extrusion on your prints.
Tap the hole in the filament guide bracket for a 10-24 thread and assemble as seen in the video. The V wheel bolt on the Creality gantry can be reused to mount the new filament guide. Very simple!
You will need the following:
► (1) SRM032204BF18 Bearing
► (1) 10-24 x 3/4" socket head screw
This process and system *should* work on a variety of Ender 3 clones such as Voxelab Aquila, Tronxy XY-2, Alfawise U30, Longer LK4, Geeetech A10, BIQU B1, etc.
Thank you to Mech Solutions for providing me with the Ender 3 V2 at a discount. This is the only compensation I received from them. Check out their website here:
► mechestore.com
Also check out their very interesting software... I will be experimenting with this software in future videos:
► cloud3dprint.com
If you guys have any questions, please put them in the comment section down below, I will try and help everyone out!
#MAKER #3DPRINTING #DIY
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In this video I will show you two simple and very effective upgrades you can perform on your Creality Ender 3 or similar machine (Voxelab Aquila, Tronxy XY-2, Alfawise U30, Longer LK4, Geeetech A10, BIQU B1, etc).
You can find the 3D printable parts here:
► prusaprinters.org/prints/135476-creality-ender-3-heated-bed-strain-relief-system
► prusaprinters.org/prints/135478-creality-ender-3-filament-guide-may-also-fit
The Creality Ender 3 comes with minimum thought put into the cable management aspect of the machine. This could lead to broken and shorted wires, or cables getting caught on other components of the machine leading to damage or print defects. One of the worst cables for this potential hazard is the heated bed cable. Although the Ender 3 V2 comes with a strain relief bracket, it is not well thought out. It awkwardly sits between the print bed carriage and the bed leveling spring causing the one corner of the bed to be under more force than all other corners. I also found that the Creality bracket can rotate a little bit since it only uses a single screw to secure it to the print carriage.
My redesigned component moves the strain relief below the print bed carriage and has an adjustable landing for the cable to ensure the connections to the print bed are under no stress. You can simply make adjustments to the rectangular insert by scaling the part in the Z axis in your slicer. It also uses the leveling screw to mount, with an additional hole for an M3 screw to ensure no rotation is possible. For this screw you will have to use the strain relief part as a drill guide to drill a 1/8" hole in the print carriage for it to pass through.
For the heated bed strain relief system you will need:
► (3) M3 x 10 socket or button head screws
► (2) M3 T Nuts
► (1) M3 nylon locking nut
The filament guide system is easy to assemble and install and resolves the issue of the filament grinding against the edge of the extruder opening when using the top mount spool holder. The filament will now have a very smooth path into the extruder and reduces friction in the filament path, lessening the chance of under extrusion and inconsistent extrusion on your prints.
Tap the hole in the filament guide bracket for a 10-24 thread and assemble as seen in the video. The V wheel bolt on the Creality gantry can be reused to mount the new filament guide. Very simple!
You will need the following:
► (1) SRM032204BF18 Bearing
► (1) 10-24 x 3/4" socket head screw
This process and system *should* work on a variety of Ender 3 clones such as Voxelab Aquila, Tronxy XY-2, Alfawise U30, Longer LK4, Geeetech A10, BIQU B1, etc.
Thank you to Mech Solutions for providing me with the Ender 3 V2 at a discount. This is the only compensation I received from them. Check out their website here:
► mechestore.com
Also check out their very interesting software... I will be experimenting with this software in future videos:
► cloud3dprint.com
If you guys have any questions, please put them in the comment section down below, I will try and help everyone out!
#MAKER #3DPRINTING #DIY
****************************************************************
If you enjoy and have benefited from my content and are feeling generous I would love your support! You can "buy me a coffee" here:
► paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=V2T6MEFUGP73Y ☕
By supporting my channel you are encouraging me to continue with this time consuming endeavor. A lot of time goes into design work, building my projects, filming the videos, editing the videos, etc. Plus it all costs money! Your generosity goes a long way in helping me bring you better content as often as I can!
Follow me on Instagram!
► instagram.com/embracemaking 📷
If you liked this video, perhaps you will also enjoy some channels that I personally find inspiring and interesting...
DIY and MAKER:
► The Hacksmith
youtube.com/channel/UCjgpFI5dU-D1-kh9H1muoxQ
► Adam Savage Tested
youtube.com/channel/UCiDJtJKMICpb9B1qf7qjEOA
► Thomas Sanladerer
youtube.com/user/ThomasSanladerer
Car Content:
► Mighty Car Mods
youtube.com/channel/UCgJRL30YS6XFxq9Ga8W2J3A
► Drivetribe
youtube.com/channel/UChiwLDIBJrV5SxqdixMHm
