3D Printing MK3S+ to MK3.5 Upgrade

[cwbullet]

I am toying with upgrading one of MK3s to an MK3.5. This costs $249 and would replace the electronics board and display.

Any other MK3S owners thinking of this upgrade?

Original Prusa i3 MK3/S/+ to MK3.5 upgrade kit | Original Prusa 3D printers directly from Josef Prusa

MK3.5 upgrade contains the xBuddy board and new LCD, gives your MK3 the new 32-bit electronics, new connectivity options, Prusa Connect support, and also Input Shaper and Pressure Advance for high-speed printing. Nextruder is not included.

www.prusa3d.com

 

[WoShuGui]

If the 32 bit upgrade gets you close to the 3-4 x increase in speed advertised on the MK4, I would go for it.

 

[SmurfTacoSupreme]

Anxiously awaiting a BOM for each of the upgrades so we know for sure what's included. Clearly the 3.5 kit will include the control board and LCD...and presumably the accelerometer for input shaper. $250 is really, really tempting.

 

[cwbullet]

Anxiously awaiting a BOM for each of the upgrades so we know for sure what's included. Clearly the 3.5 kit will include the control board and LCD...and presumably the accelerometer for input shaper. $250 is really, really tempting.

Same here.

 

[Bravo52]

Anxiously awaiting a BOM for each of the upgrades so we know for sure what's included. Clearly the 3.5 kit will include the control board and LCD...and presumably the accelerometer for input shaper. $250 is really, really tempting.

I don't think the Prusa scheme uses an accelerometer. I understand there is a "slot" on the board for one but it currently isn't in the line up for the Mk4.

 

[cwbullet]

I don't think the Prusa scheme uses and accelerometer. I understand there is a "slot" on the board for one but it currently isn't in the line up for the Mk4.

I watched the VLOG / Prusa Live and have followed all the posts and developments. I think the accelerometer is only used for calibration at the Prusa development center or what ever they call it.

 

[Tobor]

Watching with interest.

 

[cwbullet]

Watching with interest.

I am also interested in knowing if I upgrade a clone with the 3.5, will it be able to use Prusa Connect?