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Topic: Dual power supply ?

Would getting dual power supply solve speed change problem when termistor kicks the unit into heating mode ?

Also, how many amps can the electronics (not the motor) take ? I want to go as high amps as possible to heat up the nozzle quicker. It takes forever to heat up.


Also: Does anybody know how to better direct heat to the nozzle ? Source is too far from the nozzle and it heats the tube.
I wonder if there is a MOD of some sort to make it heat up the nozzle instead of tube and then hot tube heat up the nozzle.


Thanks !

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Re: Dual power supply ?

Dual power supply would solve that, but it's not really a problem. A few percent change in speed does not significantly affect extrusion properties.

The PID controller can handle 5 amps. The heater currently draws 3.3A. You should not increase heater power, for two reasons.

1.) it is not safe. in the event of user error or controller malfunction, the maximum temperature must be limited to below what would offgass toxic byproducts.
2.) you need to give the slug of plastic in the barrel time to melt. increasing heat would not help with this, as getting hotter faster will only serve to cook (carbonize) the outer layer while the core is still solid.

The source is DEFINITELY not too far from the nozzle. In fact insulating the barrel will increase output rate, as it preheats the pellets.

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Re: Dual power supply ?

If heater draws 3.3a, how much does the motor draw ?

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Re: Dual power supply ?

1-2A.

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Re: Dual power supply ?

Awesome.
Bought 2.5A 12v PS to accommodate for extra LED's and better fan.

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Re: Dual power supply ?

If i get more amps pws supply, how many amps should i get to be in a safe area and have an extra kick if additional hardware is installed ?
Can i go like 8-10 amps ?
I want to have 1 PS but running original is getting too hot so i took some stress off of it by separating motor from the rest.