Welcome to the official community mods folder for the ProForge 5! This is a curated collection of modifications, upgrades, and enhancements contributed by the community. Whether you're looking to improve print quality, expand capabilities, or add quality-of-life features, you'll find it here.
📋 Table of Contents
Getting Started
Mod Categories
How to Submit a Mod
Mod Template
Safety & Disclaimer
Contributing Guidelines
License
Getting Started
Before installing any community mod, please make sure you have:
Backed up your current printer configuration and settings
Verified your firmware version is compatible with the mod
Reviewed the mod's requirements and difficulty rating
⚠️ Note: Community mods are not officially supported by ProForge. Install at your own risk and always follow the safety guidelines below.
Mod Categories
🖨️ Print Quality
Mods focused on improving layer adhesion, surface finish, accuracy, and overall output quality.
⚙️ Mechanical Upgrades
Hardware modifications including motion system improvements, frame bracing, vibration dampening, and component replacements.
🌡️ Thermal & Cooling
Hotend upgrades, part cooling enhancements, enclosure mods, and heated chamber improvements.
📦 Extruder & Feeder
Direct drive conversions, dual extrusion setups, filament sensor mounts, and runout detection mods.
🔌 Electronics & Wiring
Board replacements, cable management solutions, lighting, and power supply modifications.
💻 Software & Firmware
Custom firmware builds, slicer profiles, macros, and configuration files.
🗂️ Organization & Mounts
Tool holders, spool mounts, filament guides, camera mounts, and other utility accessories.
🎨 Cosmetic
Aesthetic mods, custom panels, logos, and visual upgrades.
How to Submit a Mod
Fork this repository
Create a new folder under the relevant category using the naming convention:
/community-mods/<category>/<your-mod-name>/
Include all required files (see Mod Template below)
Open a Pull Request with a clear title and description
Respond to any review feedback from maintainers
Please ensure your mod has been personally tested on a ProForge 5 before submitting.
Mod Template
Each mod submission must include the following structure:
your-mod-name/ ├── README.md # Description, instructions, photos ├── files/ # STL, CAD, config files, etc. │ └── ... ├── images/ # Photos or renders of the mod │ └── ... └── CHANGELOG.md # Version history (optional but encouraged)
Required in your mod's README.md:
Field | Description
Author | Your GitHub username
Version | e.g. v1.0.0
Firmware Compatibility | Tested firmware version(s)
Difficulty | Easy / Medium / Hard
Print Time | Estimated print time (if applicable)
Materials Needed | Hardware, filament type, tools
Description | What the mod does and why it's useful
Installation Instructions | Step-by-step guide
Known Issues | Any caveats or limitations
Safety & Disclaimer
Always power off your printer before making hardware modifications
Community mods are not endorsed or tested by ProForge — use them at your own risk
Electrical modifications may void your warranty — proceed with caution
Never leave a modified printer unattended during its first test print
If a mod requires disabling safety features, consider the risks carefully
The maintainers of this repository are not responsible for any damage to your printer, property, or injury resulting from the use of community mods.
Contributing Guidelines
To keep this repository clean and useful for everyone:
✅ Test your mod before submitting
✅ Use clear, descriptive names for files and folders
✅ Write instructions a beginner can follow
✅ Include photos or renders where possible
✅ Keep files reasonably sized (use releases for large assets)
❌ Do not submit mods that are untested or incomplete
❌ Do not plagiarise others' work without credit
❌ Do not include copyrighted material without permission
License
Unless otherwise stated within an individual mod folder, all community contributions to this repository are shared under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
You are free to share and adapt the material as long as appropriate credit is given.
🙌 Contributors
A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed mods, tested builds, and helped improve the ProForge 5 community!