Anycubic I3 Mega Upgrades

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I'd like to introduce some improvements I've made to my printer. My printer now prints at speeds up to 150 mm/s (normal speed is 95 mm/s) with an acceleration of 1800mm/s^2 and that at a volume of only 40db. The print area is now 218 x 218 mm and 210 mm high. #1. Make it quieter Increase fan openings https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2706092 or check out the STL.s Swap stepper drivers for TMC2208 Replace bearings with ruthex RJ4JR-03-08 (floating bearing) and igus RJ4JP-01-08 (fixed bearing) Use PTFE spray to lubricate the bearings https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3342682 >>Fan replacement You will need 1 x 60/15 axial fan, 2 x 50/10 axial fans, and 1 x 40/10 axial fan with 12V power https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2740298 >>>Part fan Titan TFD-B5015M12B fan, 50 x 50 x 15 mm radial With a 10µF capacitor in parallel https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3553164 #2. Improve print quality/speed >Swap hotend for E3DV6 Check the Y-carriage for smooth movement and realign the bearing holders and rods if necessary. Replace the extruder with one that has a gear drive Align the Z-axis rods, and consider using claw couplers 32-bit motherboard https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3629440 #3. Simplify leveling >Install a 4th bearing on the Y-carriage https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3342682 Replace springs with silicone dampers https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2953731 Swap the base plate for a stiffer one https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2953281 Endstops https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3674784 >>Install BLTouch and update firmware with Meshbedleveling https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3434119 >>Without BLTouch https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3249319 #4. Miscellaneous >Drag chain https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2860786 Bowden guide https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2385184 Belt attachment https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2907768 Hotend sock https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2916967 Filament management rod https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2846443 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3207882 Universal filament spool holder https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3170109 Push-fit spacer ring https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2599869 Tool holder https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2793693 Videos https://youtu.be/wlUfFMJELhs https://youtu.be/nZ6jUDHfvm0