So yo just ordered your CR-6 SE
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So you just ordered your CR-6 SE... (Geared toward US customers for some of the things to purchase)
This is copied from my original post on Reddit. Updates will be posted there, and probably not updated here. Please consider joining that group.
https://www.reddit.com/r/CR6/comments/k3pelo/so_you_just_ordered_your_cr6_se_geared_toward_us/
Forums to consider:
https://www.reddit.com/r/CR6/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Creality/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/cr6seaftersale/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/839170129942713/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2836659256429462/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/548747415842532/
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCreality3d/
https://teachingtech.discourse.group/ requires supporting the $5 monthly Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/teachingtech/membership ) to access.
https://forum.creality.com/category/10/cr-6-se-cr-6-max-3d-printer
Upgrades to buy before the printer arrives:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/schurter-inc/DD11.0113.1110/1646863 High quality replacement illuminated power switch that exceeds the factory switch in every way. Also recessed within the housing to prevent accidental bumping.
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/schurter-inc/4301-1405/640643 Fuse Holder for the switch (NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SWITCH, MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY)
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/schurter-inc/0034.3127/640142 (Order 2 so you have a spare, they are 34 cents) (NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SWITCH, MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY)
Install video: CR-6 SE power switch replacement https://imgur.com/gallery/BWJcOft
Upon Arrival of your printer:
https://www.reddit.com/r/CR6/comments/ibwvvf/cr6_postunboxing_checklist/ A step by step full guide to prepare your printer for use.
https://www.creality.com/download The most current official firmware and slicer
https://www.thingiverse.com/pandataco/collections/cr-6-se Awesome addons to enhance your printer
Things that are nice to have on hand, right away:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07DC3XFYW stainless steel digital caliper. Very necessary for many of the calibration tests you will run, tweaks, fixes, etc. Highly recommend for assembly day (calibration adjustments).
https://www.amazon.com/Mag-Torch-MT780-Butane-Micro-Soldering/dp/B000646QOO (An awesome butane powered combination heat gun & soldering gun. I use the heat gun feature to get rid of any residual stringing after prints complete, and for heat shrink tubing. The soldering gun/pencil feature is nice too. I also like that it is cordless and hot really quickly).
Things that are nice to have on hand soon-ish:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000449781933.html M3 x 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 Screws & Hex Nuts
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000311115644.html M3x25 screws
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000311176119.html M3X30 screws
https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-PCS-3M-UY2-Butt-Type-Scotchlok-Connector-26-19-AWG-OEM-BOX/324330582032 Awesome wire connectors that make it easy to replace fans, fix connections, etc. if you don't want to solder. All you need is a pliers. Very clean and easy to use for many projects. Completely novice friendly.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001339701377.html Heat shrink, self soldering tubes that just require a heat gun, lighter, or micro torch to use. Completely novice friendly.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32963843207.html Plug kit, in case you want to replace a plug on any of the components. This is the correct JST 2.54 pitch connector for these printers. Can be used with a needle nose pliers for occasional users, Crimping tools are available if you are doing a bunch, or insist on the factory perfect look. No solder work required.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085GLYXZ4/ 5 pack of SanDisk 8gb cards. 8gb is the Creality advised capacity, and it is difficult to find trusted brands of sd/microSD cards in that small a size anymore. I find it a bonus that these are the industrial cards. They work great!
A few tools & things improve life (none are necessary, but all are useful) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089J9L5GJ/ A power cord that angles 90° toward the back of the printer.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9DC575/ a tubing cutter to cut bowden tubes perfectly square and flat. This one also has a tool on the back that fully engages the tube fittings to ensure the teeth fully bite. These are available elsewhere for less $, but Amazon makes it so easy.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C5FH0E/ Hardened precision Allen drivers. Any brand is fine, but getting a quality set will really help you spend less time looking for the right driver. I do suggest choosing a longer shaft, though.
Quiet printing upgrades:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cui-devices/CFM-6015V-239-292-20/7605537 For the motherboard
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cui-devices/CFM-6015V-130-213-20/7605533 For the power supply
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/orion-fans/OD4010-24LB/2621116 (For the hotend to work with this adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4610687 )
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33022261675.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dv7BmSN (I ordered 2, since they are inexpensive and not locally available)
Pages to bookmark:
https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/
https://teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#intro Printer tuning tool
Repositories (designs that are pre-done & ready to bring into your slicer to print):
https://www.thingiverse.com/
https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints
https://sketchfab.com/feed
https://www.myminifactory.com/
https://www.shapeways.com/designer/mz4250/creations
https://www.heroforge.com/
https://thangs.com/
