Creality Ender 2 ReBoot - a slight overhaul with 161% buildvolume!

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It seems like the user is detailing their experience with upgrading their Ender 2 3D printer. They've gone through several upgrades, including changing to a Duet board and adding a 24V power supply. They also upgraded the hotend and fan system. The user has broken down their upgrades into two stages: **Stage 1:** * A new heatbed (13€) * A new Y-carriage (12€) * A borosilicate glass bed (12€) Total cost: 57€ **Stage 2:** * A new heatbed (24V, 13€) * A new Y-carriage (12€) * A plasmacut Y-carriage (20€) * A borosilicate glass bed (12€) * A 24V Ender 3 PSU (25€) * An E3D V6 hotend (16€) * A Pengda blower style fan (2€) * Mobius 3 parts (25€) * A Duet Maestro board (70€) * A Sunon 4020 fan (5€) Total cost: 200€ The user has questioned whether the upgrades are worth it, especially considering the cost. They've stated that 3D printing is a hobby and rebuilding or upgrading a printer can be costly. If someone wants to upgrade their Ender 2 with similar components, they could consider using an SKR v1.3 board with TMC 2208/2209s instead of a Duet Maestro board. This would also make the printer more silent and wouldn't cost as much. The user has suggested that if someone is interested in upgrading their Ender 2, they should consider purchasing a different printer model, such as an Ender 3 or 5, which would be cheaper.