How much can you UPGRADE an Ender 3 with $100?

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

If it ain't broke, keep fixing.

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Mitsubishi Make's Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTUrarRK4a4

Applicable Part Links (some may be affiliates):

Hotend:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oplGYaH

Extruder (Alternate Product)
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEtZhnj

Heatbreak:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFFF30N

Nozzle:
Discontinued. (Better to buy a small nozzle and a volcano adapter with CHT.)

Stepper Motor (Alternate Product)
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opKUg5b

5015 Fans (Alternate Product)
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oD4S8g1

Axial Fans (Alternate Store)
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olrq86d

BL Touch Clone (Cheaper Option)
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okKTqyp

BL Touch Clone (Better Options)
1: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBOBP2t
2: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onW8x09

Mainboard (Afilliate):
https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1890927&u=3649904&m=118144&urllink=&afftrack=

Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W:
https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-zero-2-w/

Printed Part Links:

V-Slot Cover:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3248551/files

Mainboard Fan Duct:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2935204/files

Z-Axis Spacer:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2925230/files

Fan Ducts (Original):
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3594484

Fan Ducts (Remix):
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6939003

Direct Drive Mod (Original):
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3673135

If I forgot anything, please let me know.
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