Creality Ender 3 Mini Model

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I adore my Creality Ender 3 printers immensely. Deciding to create a printable 3D model of the Ender 3 was a thrilling experience. The printer breaks down into sections and is held together with glue. Although I didn't have an abundance of time to devote to precision, I made sure to keep the representation as accurate as possible. All components are printed, including the micro Benchy (STL file not included since it's easily accessible online). The only parts not printed are the black and white wires, which were simply cut to size and secured with strips of electrical tape before being glued into position. The build plate can be adjusted by inserting a piece of paper between the joint to allow for smooth sliding or fixed in place with glue. In a last-minute decision, I printed only the leadscrew.stl file for the rear motor on the bed and stopped it short. Alternatively, you could print the entire leadscrew and cut off the motor end, which works just fine. The Ender Logo in white should be positioned half below the bed as I left it at full height to allow for adjustments. I chose not to glue my logo, preferring how it sits neatly within the grooves of the bed. Extrusions should be printed upright without supports, possibly with a raft if needed. Layer height was set at 0.16mm, and extrusion widths were reduced to 0.36mm to achieve greater detail. I hope you enjoy this project as much as I did. It looks fantastic sitting on the shelf. If anyone wants to enhance or remix this further, feel free to do so. Thank you.