Pimp My Snapmaker Original - Mod No. 1: "Modify CNC 2.0 Module for Using With Snapmaker 1.0"

I love my little Snapmaker Original (1.0), I bought at Maker Fair Berlin 2019 for just 500 Euro.

But if you are a maker, you want to make things better.

So I startet to pimp my Snappy. I will share all my modifications here.

Mod No. 1 - CNC 2.0 Module for Snapmaker Original

The Snappy is really a very valuable high quality machine. But the CNC Module for the first Version is absolutely "&%$§$§!" (Trash!) - Sorry dear Snapmaker Guys!

- no precision

- no force

- if the spindle got stuck, the thin 3.14 mm shaft get bent

- maximum 3.14 mm diameter tools

The CNC 2.0 Modul is more precise, uses an ER11 clamp and tool up to 6mm diameter.

So I bought a CNC Module for the Snapmaker 2.0. After exploring the connection of the CNC 1.0 module, I developed a pcb with a RJ45 socket for connection to the Snapmaker Original controller in fitting in the housing of CNC 2.0 Module.

It works really fine!!!

If you are interested, feel free to do my modification for your own Snapmaker. Please notice, that some modifications void the manufacture guarantee. You do all modifications on your own risk!

Parts you need:

- Snapmaker Original of course

- CNC Module for the Snapmaker 2.0

- RJ45 socket for horizontal PCB mount

- prototype PCB or the custom PCB I designed (watch https://aisler.net/p/XQKESJTJ)

- 1x Resistor 100 Ohm

- 1x Resistor 4.7 K

- 1x Mini DC Step-Down Module - 24 V DC to 3.3 V DC (watch the pics)

- 4 pin pcb header

- 2x M3 embedded nuts

- 3D printed mounting parts, I designed with Autodesk Fusion 360

- the 2 jst connectors, I desoldered from the CNC 2.0 board

Tools you need:

- soldering station (desoldering station)

- 3D Printer (your Snappy;-)

How to:

Just watch the photos and my YouTube Video.

If you want to reproduce my pcb klick here: https://aisler.net/p/XQKESJTJ

The STL files, I created with with Autodesk Fusion 360.

Mod No. 2 - Change Position of Filament Holder

Mod No. 3 - Add Light Stripe

Mod No. 4 - Add Auto Power Off

Mod No. 5 - Change Position of Touchscreen 

Mod No. 6 - DIY Controller with Joystick

Mod No. 7 - I don't know. We will see. ;-)