Upgrade your E3D Hotend with Screw-On Thermistor

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This thing describes how to upgrade E3D V5 & V6 with modular screw-on thermistor. See instruction for guide on how to make E3D M3 stud thermistor, or purchase it here: http://reprapchampion.com/e3d-thermistor. Purchase also available from: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321490496841 and http://www.printedsolid.com/shop/e3d/stud-thermistor/. The regular 4mm long M3 stud version can be found at these locations as well: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321341736569. Note that this version does not fit standard 4mm M3 studs which will not allow you to install a thermistor without making some sort of modification to the printer. A 2.8-3 mm stud is what we need. The reason we prefer a shorter, E3D branded M3 threaded screw in version with an M3x0.5 tap over a standard, M3 tap used on most M3x1 screw drivers in that it provides easy to remove thermistor with less potential damage. E3D version only requires zero force be applied to the part while its threads remain in hole where they belong. We do however provide all tools needed to modify any hotend so this issue can always be remedied later. EPCOS B57560G104F, 2 Pole JST connector & two crimp pins provided in kit which are very good options for those building out there new RepRap printer as well. Crimps and brass screws allow for very tight, water seal with M3 thread when inserted correctly through small opening created after tapping the existing hole of M5 tap. This design features PTFE insulated 0.1" male to male wires that you connect up straight out of kit's female to make all your wiring jobs easier as you will have extra cable on hand for each thermistor used so do not have worry if it happens, and in addition comes included a brass body, mated with hex standoff which ensures this product remains fixed place by providing no potential loss through heat or even physical stress that can occur under intense thermal expansion situations! Maximum temp limit should stay under 260C during any time print takes while using this setup but please take precaution before attempting operation near temperatures much higher. Instructions: Upgrade with modular thermistor installation on E3D V6 without any necessary modification as we simply insert screw through existing tapped hole; for other versions just require minimum tap length to create correct fitting depth as indicated on supplied drawing. Modular thermistor can also be installed onto heater blocks. First locate hole for installing your brand new part before applying proper assembly torque requirements otherwise it'll strip quickly and cause costly issues. Then make sure screwdriver used does fit correctly within hex head's threaded bore so everything lines up nicely; then you simply just slide part down further in the M3 thread created earlier when inserting into place. That should be that with easy job accomplished - thermistor installed! In case of non-standard installations a suitable tapping method to the hole is to get hold and press screw straight up or downwards into correct depth, using the JST male crimp tool if available otherwise proceed directly from the other side - both end of wires having insulation on top for safety. Modular Screw-In Thermistor Upgrade Guide Before performing actual procedure first find suitable material at Home Depot (or your nearest store) and pick out proper stuff like stainless steel based thermal adhesive and get an angle measuring thing too to attach leads while maintaining precision so parts hold steady position after assembly because it cures rather fast. For all other thermistor options listed in instructions please check the relevant locations.