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Reddit mentions of Creality Ender 3 Glass Bed Upgraded, 235x235x4mm
Sentiment score: 6
Reddit mentions: 8
We found 8 Reddit mentions of Creality Ender 3 Glass Bed Upgraded, 235x235x4mm. Here are the top ones.
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No Edge Curling - 2019 new Creality 3D printer glass bed, molds could stick on bed firmly without glue, avoiding the issue of print edges curling.No-indentation Printing - Upgraded Ender 3 glass plate has a much smaller CREALITY logo than older version, avoiding leaving logo indentations on molds surface during 3D printing.Excellent Flatness - Improved 3D printer tempered glass plate provides more flat and more smooth build surface than magnetic mat or pei sticker, ensuring high flatness for the bottom of model.Super Convenient - Very easy to take off the model, no tools needed; This borosilicate glass bed could be fixed with middle sized clips and cleaned with alcohol or acetone at room temperature.Compatibility - The 3D printer parts is applicable with Creality 3D printer Ender-3, Ender-3 Pro, Ender-3S, Ender-3X, Ender-3 V2, Ender-5, Ender-5 Pro and CR-20, CR-20 Pro, pls confirm if this tempered glass bed compatible with your printer.
Specs:
| Height | 0.15748 Inches |
| Length | 9.25195 Inches |
| Width | 9.25195 Inches |
Buying this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RD6D2ZQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and buying this in order to properly calibrate e-steps: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AQEZ2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These two things took my prints from adequate to pristine. Huge improvement.
So far, comments have focused on the glass bed. FWIW, your bed seems similar to mine:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RD6D2ZQ
I've had at least 1000 successful prints on the "dimpled" side of this bed and have never used any kind of adhesion aid. I clean it with a quick wipe of alcohol (for one or two seconds) between prints and it's good to go again.
My guess is that you still haven't managed to level your bed properly. Can you upload a pic of one of your attempts at a first layer? That would help a lot.
I just ordered one the other day after doing lots of research. This one has great reviews: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07RD6D2ZQ?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image
The build plate on the Ender is made of aluminum and is infamous for warping under heat, or just being slightly bent out of the box. Whereas a glass bed sits on top of the aluminum build plate.
Most people use glass for the smooth surface, but many Ender owners choose one simply because it provides a level printing surface. Often people will even put the print mat that comes stock on top of the glass, giving them the adhesion benefits of the mat, with the level benefits of the glass.
Some will tell you that a mirror or similar piece of hardware store glass will work fine, but it is known to shatter due to the heating and cooling process. For about $20 on Amazon, an actual Creality borosilicate plate is well worth the cost. (on Amazon )
Idk about $180, but you can definitely save a bit of money if you order it from the warehouse in China. It just takes longer to arrive, and I personally feel more comfortable dealing with Amazon, as compared to eBay or Alibaba.
OP, here are a few purchasing option links. Also, I would go with the glass bed option if I were you. The eBay link has the option to choose "Ender 3 + Glass Bed" at what looks like no extra cost. Otherwise, you can buy the glass bed separately for less than $20.
eBay Creality Warehouse store ($205): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Creality-Ender-3-Ender-3-Pro-3D-Printer-220X220X250mm-DC-24V-1-75mm-PLA/223496146513?hash=item3409688e51:m:mCXoexVEaY-yqetXfGJ-tyg
Alibaba Creality Warehouse store ($200): https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Official-Creality-3D-Ender-3-Ender_62047106886.html?spm=a2793.11769229.0.0.49733e5fSDdLkY
Amazon.com ($230): https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=ender+3&qid=1571603563&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVko5TVZIMU5VVzRKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTk4NDkzMkxIQ1ZQRDVRSE1NJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxMjc0MDlFWEc2V1BKT0ZGWjkmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
Ender 3 Glass Bed ($17): https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Ender-Glass-Upgraded-235x235x4mm/dp/B07RD6D2ZQ/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?keywords=ender+3+glass+bed&qid=1571603812&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRjhOSlg2T0ZVRDNLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDY4MzE3MkJJV1ozNk5VSENKUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjY0MzIwWUhHWFJSU0U0V1NBJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
I was going to go with something like this because I don't mind spending a little bit of money: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RD6D2ZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_KRuDDbGMR3EMH
Would a mirror be better, or is it basically the same idea?
Yep, just got this glass bed since the stock bed was lower in the middle on mine. Works great, no more leveling issues. I still have the stock springs though, they seems to work for me but I haven't printed much yet to see how long they hold.
Some other things I'd recommend
TL-Smoothers https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B071WG3SZQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I know you already upgraded the extruder assembly but this duel geared version is nice: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SY745CF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
PEI Bed surface (has to date been the best upgrade): https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GSJSDWR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and if you don't have a glass: https://smile.amazon.com/Creality-Ender-Glass-Upgraded-235x235x4mm/dp/B07RD6D2ZQ/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=creality+glass&qid=1571456745&sr=8-5
I'd recommend applying the pei in the smooth side of the glass that way you can flip it over to have the textured side if you want.