More Printable Upgrades for your Neptune Printer (Part 2)
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- Thats Part 2 of the series where i show modifications and upgrades on my Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro. This time they need some additional Parts, like screws, rods, T-Nuts etc. Most of the parts should also fit the Neptune 4 Plus and 4 Max (not the sabilizers in this video, but the webcam and many others from part 1), as well as for the Neptune 3 series printer.
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The Upgrades video Part 1 is here:
• Best Printable Upgrade...
Mods and Upgrades for the Elegoo Neptune (3) / 4 / Pro printer i found on thingyverse and printables.com
Here are all the Links to the Parts i used in this video:
www.printables.com/de/model/6... - z-axis stabilizer v2 by EntasDisk
www.thingiverse.com/thing:519... - Camera mount base by antarias
www.thingiverse.com/thing:301... - Extendable Links by giacomo30196
(Set it to 95% size in slicer for the last piece to attache directly to the webcam shown in the video)
Additional parts required for the modifications shown:
Webcam Aliexpress 1080p:
a.aliexpress.com/_mOi4MXa
2020 M4 T-slot nuts:
a.aliexpress.com/_mMUWmF2
M4 screws:
i used Flat head screws with a length of 10mm and 16mm
M8 nuts:
from your local hardware store, you need 12 for the 3 stabilizers shown in this video, if you build it with 4 stabilizers, you will need 16, if you only build it with 2 - you will need 8...
2 x 100cm M8 threaded rods:
from your local hardware store, you can even use M10 rods for more stability, the stl-Files for the fitting M10-Prints are also here:
www.printables.com/de/model/6... 
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As an N4P owner, this video has motivated me to make the same modifications to my printer, thank you!
Cool, you are welcome, and thanks for your kind comment 👍
Hey, I'm planning go buy a N4P too! What are you experiences with it so far?
This is a great video. I came across Part 1 last night and I've been printing those for my N4Max all day.
Great to hear, and thanks for your comment 👍
Im curently editing part 5 of the series ;-)
Keep on printing and have a nice day ✌️
Thanks, exacly what i searched for, great 🎉
glad you liked it, thanks for the kind comment
When putting the threaded rods in screw them in the other way before installing them
Nice setup!
Thanks mate ✌️
Nice 1😊
thx mate!
looks suuper stable
und wie, unglaublich!
@@MrKusiwusi thx, you two sweethearts 😚
More upgrades please!
There will be more to come ;-)
wow, well crafted!
this improoves it a lot and just by a machine itself 🙂
Thanks mr. KusiWusi 💚
My webcam is the same as yours, but it doesn't seem to work... what did you do to make it work in Fluidd?
Same here. I really eager to get it working.
I noticed that the camera flexible arm seems a bit loose or floppy. Are you happy with the mounting system?
Yes its not the most stable, but i only need the camera for checking if the print is still running or if something is goiing wrong. And for that its enough. If you want to record videos with it or even making timelapses, i would recomment a better camera and an other mount with a different camera-angle. For my purpose its enough
Some ideas for another one of these if you wish. KUSBA v2 accelerometer for input shaping for hardware has an STL on elegoos official discord. There's also a new fan shroud design that removes the need for the loud part cooling fan.
Could also mess around with obico on the software side. Would also be super interested in seeing how this performs with stock klipper as well.
Hi there and thank you for the good inputs 👍i have to look in to that.
One of my subscribers also did a new design of the fan shroud that looks very promising, and as soon as his design is ready i will try it and show it here. Would be very nice to get rid of this jet turbine sound ;-)
Очень жду! @@Dirt-E-Bikes
The n4p, just like the n3 and n2, needs a clip for the filament runout sensor that has a short section of bowden tube on the input. Even 1cm is enough. The brass ring will wear out when printing certain filament types. It hasn't happened to me but I have seen pictures on facebook.
Interesting, didnt hear of that problem yet. Thanks for the info 👍
Do you have the n4p?
@@Dirt-E-Bikes I have the n4p yeah, and a n3max and several 2S's. Btw those $10 webcams on amazon work just fine with the n4p. I use a pa552 on mine but I wouldn't pay more than $10 for it. Mine was $9 not on sale and it comes with a tripod. Though a custom mount would be nicer. You just have to SSH into your printer with putty and enable/start the webcamd daemon, then in fluidd enable the webcam in settings. The resolution can be set to 1080p inside the webcam.txt configuration file if the default 480p isn't enough.
@@yoyofargo cool, thats good to know, i have to look if i can set my resolution higher as it seems to be something way under 1080p on my setup
хорошее видео!
Здравствуйте, Typowert
Спасибо большое, и извините, что так долго не отвечал, моя работа сейчас немного напряженная, и у меня почти не было возможности делать новые видео. В эти выходные я снова взялся за дело, и скоро выйдет новое видео.
Хорошего начала недели и продолжайте печатать.
I can see how the gantry stiffener bars may work. Have you noticed and performance increase since installing these?
Not really, i mean, it adds more stability for sure, but i didnt had any problems regarding that. For me that was more a profilactic upgrade ✌️
Was the file for the back right rear ever modified to accommodate a full height print?
Hi Woodworking, not sure about that, mine is still the one shown in the video but as i said it doesnt effect me as i dont print that parts that high. I guess it wouldnt be hard to fix that in tinkercad 👍
Is there a charge in print quality, after mounting the rods?
Hi Magicfreak, it is visible on bigger Parts printed in high speed, as the gentry of my printer moved quite a bit without the rods. But i normaly dont print parts that high, only did it for testing. For small parts there is no visible change in print quality, at least not on my printer.
What filament did you use in the video?
Hi Redstoner, i use the marble white from polyterra
@Dirt-E-Bikes, You wouldn't be able to mount the rear stabilizer on the left side because of the power input location anyway, no?
Hi Verbalsin, sorry for the late answer, i somehow missed your comment. Yes you are right, there is the power input and if you want to install it there, you would have to do some modification on the parts.
Hello, can you link the model for the screen holder? all i can find are left side holder but nothing like yours, i need it to keep the scree on the table :(
Hi Daniele, i am currently not at home, but im back on monday. I will release the video of the screenholder right when im back, including the link 👍
@@Dirt-E-Bikes thanks!
I don't think the stabilizers are necessary as the frame is already very stiff. Totally different story for my Ender 3 v3 KE though. That thing is wobbly as hell.
I think i have seen a similar modification for ender printers as well, maybe you can find one for your printer on thingiverse ✌️
@@Dirt-E-Bikes Yes, I already installed one. Thanks!
@@RetroDaddyPH nice 👍
Hi, great videos, thx for them. Where can I find the video regarding connecting the printer to wifi?
Hi markus, in an earlier video I showed very briefly what I think is the easiest way to connect the printer to the wifi without explaining that much. In my case i only followed the description in the manual that comes with the printer... i first connected it with my network by cable and typed in the IP adress of the printer in my browser and it worked. Then i buyed this cheap wifi-extender thing that i show in the video and thats all to do (maybe you have to install something from the USB stick that comes with the printer, but im not sure if that is necesary, its a while ago) if so, it would also tell you in the manual as i only did those few steps that are showed there and it worked. I will search you the video so you have the link to the product i used for it...
That is the video, but like i said, i dont go into details about the wifi-connections...
ruclips.net/video/5Bvow4Sca-4/видео.htmlsi=0cKK5dViSthT-YHm
Would like to know more about how to setup the camera. I have not yet attached my printer to the network so unsure of all steps needed or software to view camera
You can start by connecting the printer to your Internet by pluging in the cable to your router. Start the printer and you find the IP in the menu (about machine(?)). Then you can simply open your browser and typ in that IP. Thats basically it to connect it to the Network. To ad a Webcam you have to plug in one to the printers USB and select it in Fluidd. Different webcams will require different setup. With the one that i use, i simply could add it in fluidd and it worked
@@Dirt-E-Bikesthanks for the reply. What is fluid? Sorry if that's a silly question.
All good, fluidd is the "interface" in wich the klipper softwear is displayed to you. As i remember correctly, you only have to type in the IP adress of your printer in your webbrowser when it is connected to your network, and fluidd will open (or maybe there is the softwear exe on the stick that comes with the printer, i cant remeber exactly, sorry) anyway, its also shown in the manual that comes with your n4, i also just followed that instruction and its really straight forward.
Hope that helps you, have a nice day ✌
@@Dirt-E-Bikesthank you so much for taking the time to reply.
You are welcome ✌
What are the external measurements of the width and length?
Of the build plate?
Its 235x235mm
Do you have to do anything to the firmware to use the camera? Or does it just work upon plugging it in? Great vid!
Hi Liamdstein, thanks for your kind comment. I did not have to do much in the firmware. I only had to select (in fluidd) that i have a webcam pluged in and open the camera-window in fluidd and it worked.
@@Dirt-E-Bikes I have the exact same camera but have not had any luck with it working. What firmware are you on?
@@brendans5179 Hi brendans, sorry to hear that. Does the camera work when you plug it in your laptop or PC? In my case it was plug and play. I can check my Version and will let you know, did you do a firmware update?
And you also use fluidd?
@@Dirt-E-Bikes Thanks for your reply. It's working now so all good.
@@brendans5179 nice, glad to hear that 👍
Keep on printing and have a nice day
Is there a way to get exclude object feature with KIAUH on neptune 4/4 pro klipper?
Hi Abhinaym, i dont know KIAUH yet, is this a slicer aplication?
@@Dirt-E-Bikes it is a way to install plug ins for klipper and Exclude object will enable us to cancel objects in case you have multiple objects on the plate and one of them has gone mid print etc kind of situations
@@abhinaym1017 that sounds really usefull, i have to look into this. Could have use that several times in the past. Thanks for giving me a hint to that, did not know that thats a thing 👍
@@Dirt-E-Bikes yes and and do you know about klicky probe? Its used to get perfect z offset without doing the paper levelling manually. Can you also look at how we can install it on the Neptune 4, it will save tons of time getting the z offset right.
@@abhinaym1017 good point, yes i did see the clicky probe somewhere, have to look where i can get it. do you think that thing is reliable? I have to say that i have tons of other projects and im not sure when i can look into that... even that i belief that would be very good ones to upgrade hmm... 🤔
Hi.
I bought the same camera as yours and I have a problem with the connection. Could you check and provide the entry in the printer file in the fluidd setup (webcam.txt file)?
I mean this line: camera_usb_options="-r 640x480 -f 10"
Hi Marius, sure, will check that and let you know...
Its:
Camera_usb_options="-d /dev/video4 r 640x480 -f 10"
Hope that helps you, have a nice day ✌️
hurray...
Thank you very much. It worked.
Thank you again. :)
@@mariuszgrzeskowiak6223 you are very welcome 🙂👍 glad i can help
Hello, did you still enjoy the printer or you want to change for another brand?
Hello Shady26k, yes i still enjoy it. as a beginner, this was the right joice for me. it was a bummer that the first printer didnt work right, but with this second one im very happy so far.
for the first part... it should be enough to have them on the backside ... the 4 max has this also i think
True, the plus and the max does both have them only on the back side.? I would prefer the stabilizers on the front, but i guess it does not matter that much
Proximity and other bugs in Z-axis stabilizer v2 have been fixed. with new files.
Nice, thanks for the info, is it your design? I like it really much 👍
Yes. I designed it according to the machine.
There was a lot of vibration at the previous speed.
Thank you.@@Dirt-E-Bikes
@@budosdesign so cool 👍
dude i cant find the video to hooking up the wifi i've been looking for frickin ages oof...is it gone?
@@ladyliss5516 its was one of the first videos i did on the N4 upgrades... And i just mentioned to buy a cheap wifi extender with a ethernetcable output, to use the inclided ethernetcable that came with the printer. All you have to do is to connect the wifi extender with your router (as normal) and open your browser to type in the ip adress of the printer (you can see your printers IP on the display of the printer). If you do that, you can run the printer from your network (works with every pc or phone connected to your wifi).
So i hope that helps you, you can find cheap wifi extender on aliexpress or amazon, just take one with a ethernet out.
Is it suitable for neptune 3 pro?
Hi Constantin, im not sure about that, check for the 2 screws on each side where the upper parts are attached, i guess the dimensions of the printer should be similar, and if you have the 2 holes on top and the "rails" on the buttom parts (basically where all the parts connect to the printer) it should work i guess.
For the webcam integration i also dont know, i mean its Marlyn on your printer and klipper on the N4, so setting up the camera will not be the same.
But the mount for the camera should fit as well.
Hope that helped, have a nice day ✌
@@Dirt-E-Bikes Thanks for the detailed answer. I think it fits. I'll let go when I try.
@@constantinfaer5600 you are welcome. Maybe you can print only the first few layers of the upper part to check if the hole-dimensions fit. Good luck, and let me know how it worked
how do you monitor it on your phone via the webcam?
Is there a specific app or tutorial?
Thanks.
@@pubgwithleo5596 hey Leo, you can do it by any browser on your smartphone, at least if you are in the same wifi (printer and phone). Just type in the IP of your printer. Hope that helps you.
Have a nice day ✌️
@@Dirt-E-Bikesthanks alot 👍
@@pubgwithleo5596 you are welcome ✌️
@@Dirt-E-Bikes I'm having some problems leveling the Neptune 4 bed
Any tips?
Juat got mine Neptune 4 a few days ago.
@@pubgwithleo5596 Hi Leo, what exactly is the problem with leveling your printer? In general, you have to first manualy level the bed (do this for so long until you are happy with the leveling), then you can do the automatic leveling (the mesh). If you use fluidd (your PC connected to you printer) you can also look at the mesh after automatic leveling, and can adjust it by the leveling gears again, if there is one side that is more out of level. But after you did this, you should also do the mesh again.
In my nevest video are also clips to lock the leveling gears, if they come loose on your printer while printing. That can help too.
Schöö
merci :-)
@@Dirt-E-Bikes würklich shcön
@@MrKusiwusi😅
If you printed in the same colour as the printer they would not stand out so much
Hi, thats true, but i like it much more with this two tone look it have now
No need wifi router. Buy TP-Link wd725 wifi dongle
I need these parts for my Elegoo Neptune 3 MAX
You mean the stabilizers? Im not sure if they also fit the N3 max, but you can trie.