Topic: Pancake Extruder Stepper?
Hey friends!
I'm looking to do some updates to my SD3. After years of printing with only ABS and having issues, then years of letting the printer sit I'm back to printing Switching to PLA and PETG has been super rewarding!
Upgrade list:
Re-printed Lawsy carriages
Replace rods and barrings
buildtak flex plate bed
M5 z-rod replacement
part cooler fan
Questions:
1. Is the case fan on the SD3 required? I bought a replacement, but if I can eliminate a fan I wouldn't mind.
2. Has anyone tried a pancake Nema17 for the extruder motor? I'm wondering if I can gain some accuracy by reducing the carriage weight. The pancake nemas weigh about 200g less than the standard ones. The specs seem very similar.
3. What are your thoughts on upgrading the PCB? I'm interested in upgrading that as well if it will lead to better prints, but the reviews seem mixed on if that will help or not.
Thanks as always for the support