How much can you UPGRADE an Ender 3 with $200?

Diminishing returns? Waste of Money? Or a worthwhile journey? Well, it really depends... You can also depend on PCBWay and their services! Metal 3D Printing, CNC Machining and Laser Cutting are effortless for them, and their shipping is lightning fast: https://pcbway.com/g/2EZ6k2 3D Files: Main Remix Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1292305-e3vp2-full-cad-remixes-for-ugly-ender-3-v2-toolhea Main Remix Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7034840 Original Toolhead: https://www.printables.com/model/284242-ugly-ender-3-v2-toolhead-with-sherpa-mini-sherpa-m Toolhead Top Plate Remix: https://www.printables.com/model/1230042-ugly-toolhead-hgx-or-sherpa-mini-top-plate-remix Toolhead BL Touch Remix: https://www.printables.com/model/791774-fixed-bltouch-mount-for-ugly-ender-3-v2-toolhead Sherpa Extra Heavy: https://www.printables.com/model/549890-sherpa-extra-heavy-with-nema17-update-2 Sherpa Extra Heavy (Remixed Part) https://www.printables.com/model/1155608-sherpa-extra-heavy-modified-rear-housing/files Sherpa Heavy Cable Relief: https://www.printables.com/model/1176634-parametric-sherpa-heavy-or-extra-heavy-extruder-ca/files Y Axis Linear Rail Mod: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3064275 X Axis Linear Rail Mod: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3489410/files Ender 3 Belt Tensioner Mod: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2986144/remixes 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 for Ender 3 (NON V6: 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 Axial Fans (Alternate Store) https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olrq86d 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/ Silicone Spacers: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005001391148294.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.66.12bd1802W7s7q5&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm KevinAKASam Belted Z Kit POWGE: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005003933709487.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.73.12bd1802W7s7q5&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm PEI Flexplate: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007376762353.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.78.12bd1802W7s7q5&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm 5015 Fans GDSTIME: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005008047445798.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.93.12bd1802W7s7q5&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm Insulation: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005006888323019.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.128.12bd1802W7s7q5&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm V6 Heatsink (Alternate Store) https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007681994603.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.similar_items.6.9749rkXPrkXPeN&utparam-url=scene%3Aimage_search%7Cquery_from%3Adetail_bigimg&algo_pvid=5f129a35-6911-4700-bd28-542a7644b5d5&algo_exp_id=5f129a35-6911-4700-bd28-542a7644b5d5&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2226%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21NZD%212.97%212.97%21%21%2112.45%2112.45%21%402101c80217470907744038099e5e5d%2112000041801590025%21sea%21NZ%211747206777%21X V6 Heatbreak (Alternate Store) https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/4000773237630.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.similar_items.9.39359u3V9u3VEp&utparam-url=scene%3Aimage_search%7Cquery_from%3Aapp_pdp_sold_out&algo_pvid=893f16dc-d932-4282-acdc-fffca9813db1&algo_exp_id=893f16dc-d932-4282-acdc-fffca9813db1&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2229%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21NZD%2112.74%2111.69%21%21%217.40%216.79%21%402101c80217470909624445429e5e5d%2110000007740319447%21sea%21NZ%211747206777%21X Linear Rails: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005004535281832.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.206.12bd1802W7s7q5&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm Creality SpacePi X4 (Incredible Dryer!) https://store.creality.com/products/creality-spacepi-x4 If I forgot anything, please let me know. Music ►► https://ref.audiio.com/5x3pcbge (Affiliate) Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Upgrades 00:36 - Silicone Spacers 00:49 - KevinAKASam Belted Z 01:04 - PEI Flexplate 01:16 - Turning Point - Fans & Electronics 02:10 - Bed Insulation 02:25 - Heatsink & Heatbreak - Toolhead 03:05 - Heatbreak 03:25 - Linear Rails 3:53 - Installing Upgrades 10:06 - PCBWay 10:36 - Installing Upgrades Continued 32:49 - Creality SpacePi X4 34:57 - Pre-Print Checks 38:23 - Printing 41:37 - Tragedy 42:51 - "Fixed" 44:00 - Context Outro 44:33 - Print Showcase 46:18 - Rough Recommendations 47:23 - The Ender 3 Era Is Long Past 47:50 - Klipper My Beloved 48:04 - Apologies 48:16 - The Plan 48:37 - Outro