# FlashForge Adventurer 3 + BTT SKR Mini E3 **URL:** \ **Category:** Configs\ **Created:** [March 30, 2023, 11:07am UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537 "2023-03-30T11:07:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dJOS\_500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/klipper.discourse.group/djos_500/32/5001_2.png) [@dJOS\_500](https://klipper.discourse.group/u/dJOS_500)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 11:07am UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537/1 "2023-03-30T11:07:47Z")
I got fed up with the limitations of the proprietary hardware in my AD3, so I spent the last few months designing a Klipper based solution. I need to publish the printed parts (tomorrow), but the overall solution is now working so I’ve published the config files and custom PCB’s (KiCad + Gerbers) to my GitHub. > **[GitHub - dJOS1475/FF\_AD3\_Klipper: FlashForge Adventurer 3 - Klipper / BTT SKR...](https://github.com/dJOS1475/FF_AD3_Klipper)** > > FlashForge Adventurer 3 - Klipper / BTT SKR Mini E3 Upgrade - GitHub - dJOS1475/FF\_AD3\_Klipper: FlashForge Adventurer 3 - Klipper / BTT SKR Mini E3 Upgrade FlashForge Adventurer 3 gets a new Brain, Hot-End and Klipper [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/klipper/original/2X/0/0b8844b2fc9a9472a415fd2ba73a39bb68824f2f.jpeg "FlashForge Adventurer 3 gets a new Brain, Hot-End and Klipper") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USZoIhBnA24) ---
**Author:** ![dJOS\_500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/klipper.discourse.group/djos_500/32/5001_2.png) [@dJOS\_500](https://klipper.discourse.group/u/dJOS_500)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2023, 1:44am UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537/2 "2023-03-31T01:44:07Z")
Printed Parts are now Available: [https://www.printables.com/model/437968-flashforge-adventurer-3-klipper-revo-6-bltouch-btt](https://www.printables.com/model/437968-flashforge-adventurer-3-klipper-revo-6-bltouch-btt) ---
**Author:** ![kunday](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/klipper.discourse.group/kunday/32/4973_2.png) [@kunday](https://klipper.discourse.group/u/kunday)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2023, 6:51am UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537/3 "2023-04-11T06:51:38Z")
That’s so awesome. I was considering going down this path as well as some components in my mother board failed(camera and fans) and i was considering going down the BTT route as well. I may give it a try in the coming weeks once the switchwire project is complete. Great work! ---
**Author:** ![dJOS\_500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/klipper.discourse.group/djos_500/32/5001_2.png) [@dJOS\_500](https://klipper.discourse.group/u/dJOS_500)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2023, 7:19am UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537/4 "2023-04-11T07:19:57Z")
Thank you. I’m still fine tuning a few things like the Filament macros. I’ve also just finished developing a solution to use an IR Z-Probe that can probe the entire bed. > **[IR Z Probe (v1.41)](https://aus3d.com.au/products/ir-z-probe)** > > These 3D Printer Z-Probes use modulated infra-red LEDs to accurately detect proximity to the print surface, allowing for automatic bed-levelling while printing. Compared to mechanical probe solutions - such as a servo and microswitch - these boards... Latest Prototype: ![IMG_8259](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/klipper/original/2X/9/9f8ad22b79b136e64dc940e054e0969699330faa.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![fredric100](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/4da419/32.png) [@fredric100](https://klipper.discourse.group/u/fredric100)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537/5 "2023-04-12T13:11:03Z")
Extremely cool. Thanks for posting. ---
**Author:** ![kunday](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/klipper.discourse.group/kunday/32/4973_2.png) [@kunday](https://klipper.discourse.group/u/kunday)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2023, 10:16am UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537/6 "2023-04-19T10:16:18Z")
Starting with the print of the hotend, wish me luck ---
**Author:** ![dJOS\_500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/klipper.discourse.group/djos_500/32/5001_2.png) [@dJOS\_500](https://klipper.discourse.group/u/dJOS_500)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 6:11am UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537/7 "2023-04-20T06:11:30Z")
> [@kunday](#): > > wish me luck I hope it goes well. 👍 I found these Mini Differential IR Height Sensors for $27 on Aliexpress, so I bought a couple to play with. They are more readily available that the Aussie made Z probe. [https://a.aliexpress.com/\_mOULilS](https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOULilS) ![IMG_8312](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/klipper/original/2X/4/498f573d6f9cec4d2be7e42ddf918adbba86ea1b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![LifeOfBrian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/klipper.discourse.group/lifeofbrian/32/2380_2.png) [@LifeOfBrian](https://klipper.discourse.group/u/LifeOfBrian)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 7:29am UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537/8 "2023-04-20T07:29:57Z")
Thanks for the reminder, always asked myself if I should have such sensors. Found one on the Mellow site for only 10 € and two for less than 18€… Ordered two for testing. ---
**Author:** ![kunday](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/klipper.discourse.group/kunday/32/4973_2.png) [@kunday](https://klipper.discourse.group/u/kunday)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537/9 "2023-05-10T23:39:40Z")
With regards to the PCB, it’s a bit harder to do one off pcb’s here in Australia, do you have spares when you made them? If you have spares I would be happy to pay for cost and shipping, the mod is printed, and is functional (tested on my switchwire build, so all good to go). I either have the choice of going down the PCB route or wiring harness, which isn’t the worst thing i suppose 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![kunday](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/klipper.discourse.group/kunday/32/4973_2.png) [@kunday](https://klipper.discourse.group/u/kunday)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537/10 "2023-05-10T23:40:57Z")
I think the IR height sensor is a good idea, i raided my arduino box and found that i have a few of these(when i was helping my niblings with electronic projects). Wondering what the accuracy level is like. ---
**Author:** ![dJOS\_500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/klipper.discourse.group/djos_500/32/5001_2.png) [@dJOS\_500](https://klipper.discourse.group/u/dJOS_500)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 12:01am UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537/11 "2023-05-11T00:01:58Z")
I’m not sure yet, I haven’t gotten around to putting my AD3 back together and testing it (too many projects on the go + Work 🤪 ). In theory the accuracy should be decent as the components used are very capable. ![IMG_8521](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/klipper/original/2X/c/c1d47f857ac0fa7b7f898f6b1b370627bd21566c.jpeg) ![IMG_8522](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/klipper/original/2X/c/c7f8be94134527d26ff8d276f0cd0d5bb5deae7b.jpeg) ![IMG_8523](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/klipper/original/2X/a/a309648e3fc02b35a579a59b2fa06e3625c32ddc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![dJOS\_500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/klipper.discourse.group/djos_500/32/5001_2.png) [@dJOS\_500](https://klipper.discourse.group/u/dJOS_500)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2023, 12:28am UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/flashforge-adventurer-3-btt-skr-mini-e3/7537/12 "2023-06-18T00:28:17Z")
I’ve now published my design files for the optical sensor. However, I haven’t gotten around to publishing my Klipper config files yet.