Stepper motor dampers are appearing more and more on 3D printer upgrade lists, particularly the Ender 3. I thought I would take the plunge and do some back to back testing to see if they quieten the machine in a worthwhile way.

Two models, same filament (X3D), same gcode. One to test print quality and another to provoke overheating. Sound, temperature and quality are compared directly for your benefit.

UPDATE: I wouldn't recommend these anymore. They still work but it's easier to change the mainboard to an SKR mini E3.

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Ender 3 Pro Banggood ($30 off with coupon 1d1c08): http://bit.ly/2OUcEyS
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Ender 3 Pro Amazon: https://amzn.to/2DpkbEs
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Amazon 5 stepper dampers for $13:https://amzn.to/2v5ng63
Banggood $2 each: https://www.banggood.com/ShockAbsorb...

Stepper motor heat sinks (but use better thermal glue): https://amzn.to/2Ov26GA
Laser thermometer: https://amzn.to/2M6j5NP
Sound meter (Jaycar Aus): https://www.jaycar.com.au/microsound...
Sound meter (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2M4NPPr

Fan mount for stepper motor: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:43246

Low poly Pikachu: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:376601

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