Where to buy
| Picture | Name / Ref / ID | Monoprice | Amazon | eBay 1 | eBay 2 |
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Monoprice Maker Ultimate (Wanhao D6 rebranded) | Check on Monoprice Free Standard US Shipping
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$659.99
Free Shipping to US |
$583.72 | $701.09 |
| Picture | Name / Ref / ID | Aliexpress | Amazon | eBay 1 | eBay 2 |
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Wanhao Duplicator 6 Plus Mark II (2018) | $675 official seller |
Wiki for 3D Printer Wanhao Duplicator 6 and Monoprice Maker Ultimate (rebranded)
This tips and improvements are not necessary to use your printer. They are proposed for the enhancement and for people who like DiY and play with their toy.
SUMMARY
A. IMPROVE THE QUALITY PRINT
B. FOR COMFORT AND DURABILITY
C. FOR NOISE REDUCTION
D. FIRMWARE FOR D6 AND MMU
E. HOW TO FLASH THE FIRMWARE
F. ALL SPARE PARTS FOR MMU & D6
G. IP CAMERA MONITORING
H. BIG THINGIVERSE COLLECTION
I. INSTALL OCTOPRINT ON D6
J. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A. For better quality print
1 / For quality print (mainly with PLA and compatible filaments)
Replacement of fan duct / blower duct. They exist 2 types of designs :
- Dual fans on the left and right of nozzle
(my best choice : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1875511 with [amazon_textlink asin=’B009NQLT0M’ text=’Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX 12V’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’printer3d-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’b2bbf6f8-a419-11e7-92a6-e3a521605052′] (These fans work with 24V connected in series) - Circular duct with double/single fan(s)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2009614
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2118768
| Picture | Name / Ref / ID | US WORLD Link | UK Link | FR Link |
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Best fans 40x40x15mm Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX | US/WORLD Link | UK Link | FR Link |
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Best fans 50x50x15mm 24V DC Brushless Blower 0.15A | US/WORLD Link | UK Link | FR Link |
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Change for an [amazon_textlink asin=’B01JPHLSD6′ text=’all Metal Hotend with SLOTTED Cooling Block for Duplicator 6′ template=’ProductLink’ store=’printer3d-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’7d1942d4-a417-11e7-b395-5f980faf4e77′]
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all Metal Hotend with SLOTTED Cooling Block for Duplicator 6 | Direct Seller | Amazon | eBay | AmazonFR |
Optionally, If you want to print at high temperatures with exotics filaments change your hotend for an kit Micro Swiss (if your print primarily PLA at 220° max you don’t need this kit).
Tutorial for installing Micro Swiss all metal hotend with slotted cooling block for Wanhao Duplicator 6 & Monoprice Maker Ultimate
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Replace stock extruder drive gear by D4 Extruder Drive Gear
Before completely replacing the extruder (by Bondtech). Opt for gear replacement (2 to 8 $) by D4 extruder drive gear like this ultra hardened version. Direct swap for drive gears fitted to the extruders of all Duplicator printers
| Picture | Name / Ref / ID | Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3 | Link 4 |
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D4 Extruder Drive Gear | Amazon US | Amazon UK | 3D Prima | Amazon FR |
or Change for [amazon_textlink asin=’B074P93QYV’ text=’Bondtech BMG extruder – Wanhao Duplicator 6′ template=’ProductLink’ store=’printer3d-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’e90bed48-a419-11e7-a44a-493d641b6bdd’]
| Picture | Name / Ref / ID | Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3 |
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Bondtech BMG extruder – Wanhao Duplicator 6 (more info on official website) | Direct Seller |
Amazon | Ebay |
How to step-by-step: https://www.printer3d.one/en/bondtech-bmg-extruder-upgrade-wanhao-duplicator-6-monoprice-maker-ultimate/
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Magnetic Bed plate (FlexPlate Magnetic Mounting Base and a sheet of heatbed sticker)
| Picture | Name / Ref / ID | Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3 |
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FlexPlate System
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Direct Seller $21.91 |
no | no |
Use a glass plate (panel) tempered glass or borosilicate glass
| Picture | Name / Ref / ID | US WORLD Link | UK Link | FR Link |
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Tempered glass plate panel for 3D printer 215x215x3mm (mine & lower price) | US/WORLD Link | UK Link | FR Link |
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borosilicate glass plate panel for 3D printer 220x220x4mm (perfect fit with bed) | US/WORLD Link | UK Link | FR Link |
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borosilicate glass plate panel for 3D printer 220x220x3mm (perfect fit with bed) | US/WORLD Link | UK Link | FR Link |
A glass plate on the build plate is an easy solution for a perfect first layer. Simply unclip the plate and pass 5min fridge, the piece comes off alone
Work with mini “swiss clips” or standard Q Connect 24mm Foldback Clip (glass height max 4mm to preserve temp conduction with bed and glass)
Link for swiss clips : http://amzn.to/2xLnqQm
Link for Q Connect 24mm Foldback Clip : [amazon_textlink asin=’B001J8G6Q4′ text=’https://www.amazon.com/Connect-24mm-Foldback-Clip-Pack/dp/B001J8G6Q4′ template=’ProductLink’ store=’printer3d-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’a72decf6-a416-11e7-800a-6150577803fb’]
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Add silicon boot on nozzle to reduce and stabilize temp° inside
Make your silicon boot : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1817230
If you can’t do make boot, you can use this High Temperature Flue Tape
[amazon_textlink asin=’B00004Z4DS’ text=’https://www.amazon.com/3M-High-Temperature-Flue-15-Foot/dp/B00004Z4DS/’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’printer3d-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’02c00126-a417-11e7-bc0b-a370fea9de72′]
Or this product : High Temp Silicone Rubber End Caps (up to 600°F/300° C) http://amzn.to/2yaDTNg
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Add a filament holder
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1692477
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1645945
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Add a new spool holder depend of space available on desk
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2055814
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1619675
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1590264
Add PTFE Teflon Tube for 1.75 Filament
[amazon_textlink asin=’B01CUPV90M’ text=’https://www.amazon.com/Teflon-Bowden-Filament-2-0mm-4-0mm/dp/B01CUPV90M’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’printer3d-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’137be856-a417-11e7-817e-1f04cbe0da39′]
Add optionally an induction probe for auto-leveling
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2081168
| Picture | Name / Ref / ID | US WORLD Link | UK Link | FR Link |
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Recommanded 12mm induction probe for D6 & MMU | WORLD Link | UK Link | FR/EU Link |
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18mm induction probe (reduce print surface) for D6 & MMU | WORLD Link | UK Link | FR/EU Link |
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2 / For quality print with ABS and similar filaments
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Add cover and door to stabilize temperature°
| Picture | Name / Ref / ID | US WORLD Link | UK Link | FR Link |
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Full enclosure door side cover for MMU & D6. I ordered mine 72 € on 3D Prima (Europe) but is out of stock. | WORLD Link / US Link | UK Link | FR/EU Link |
Note: Cover/full enclosure it isn’t useful with PLA
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B. For comfort and durability
Add taller feet allowing greater airflow below the printer
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1580480
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2338972
Ribbon holder / cable holder
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1876525
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2134152
C. For noise reduction
Add dampers on motors for or noise reduction “Astrosyn MY17RMDAMP Nema 17 damper” https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2121738
Video tutorial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=law-bexwPQ8
Replace cheep mainboard fan (under the printer)
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D. Firmware for Wanhao Duplicator 6 and Monoprice Maker Ultimate
Updating the firmware for Wanhao Duplicator 6 and Monoprice Maker Ultimate.
I use the first version of Wanhao Duplicator 6 (ordered on May 2016 on Aliexpress). I don’t know if there are a real difference between my printer, new series and Monoprice Maker Ultimate.
There are currently 6 stable firmwares.
E. How to flash the firmware
You can flash the firware directly in Cura (with compiled .hex), or with Xloader (with compiled .hex) or in Arduino software (.ino file)
Read this usefull link : https://www.printer3d.one/en/tutorial-install-firmware-marlin-1-1-3d-printer-wanhao-duplicator-6/
Since creating this website I don’t monetise it. But now I have added affiliate links to Amazon.com. If you need to buy, do it by this links, thanks very much !
[amazon_link asins=’B01JB5GV0W,B01853OBPI,B071R2DMNF,B01C3HEQZC,B01LYR7C51,B01JPHLSD6,B01FM33PEW’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’printer3d-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’1e45eabf-a3a1-11e7-9a6e-8917ce84f145′]
F. All spare parts for Monoprice Maker Ultimate & Wanhao Duplicator 6
G. Free IP Camera with USB webcam for Maker Ultimate & Wanhao D6
Read full guide here : https://www.printer3d.one/en/free-ip-camera-monitoring-3d-printer-usb-webcam/
H. My collection on Thingiverse for Wanhao Duplicator 6 and Monoprice Maker Ultimate
I. Install OctoPrint on Wanhao Duplicator 6 and Monoprice Maker Ultimate
J. FAQ on Wanhao Duplicator 6 and Monoprice Maker Ultimate
Hello, I recently purchased the Monoprice Ultimate. Can you provide me the printer settings for Cura 3.2.1. I have googled a bit but only found bits and pieces. I used your Monoprice Firmware mod to update my device.
Thanks
https://www.thingiverse.com/groups/wanhao-duplicator-6/forums/general/topic:17580
This is what I used, Mr. James. Prints solid, good quality.
Thanks for putting together this great wiki. An additional item that I found was needed on the MP Ultimate/D6 is a locking nut and adjustment knob for the z stop screw. I designed a thumbwheel nut holder and knob for an M3 screw and put it here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3201191
Thanks for this add !
Using your thumbwheel mod as we speak, Asrick. Thank you. Nice work.