<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> 2015-08-01T00:08:58Z PunBB https://www.soliforum.com/topic/11927/heated-bed-need-a-new-one/ <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> If you you think you need a new heatbed check out the seller 3dheatbeds on ebay. these guys make them they are an OEM in USA.
They have a good selection of sizes some are designed as high temp boards and some are rated at 24volts. May be worth looking at . thermistor and prewire options extra.

http://3dheatbeds.com/

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTIMATE-MK1-HE … 3cd4f46753

Tin

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/6775/ 2015-08-01T00:08:58Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102624/#p102624 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> josh.aeauto wrote:

Thanks for your help!

Would it benefit me to get something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/approx-thermistor … +200+x+300

If you decide to go this route please take the time to understand the risks.  I would be more than happy to walk you through the process via PM.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2291/ 2015-07-31T15:56:58Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102574/#p102574 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> IronMan wrote:

Looks like someone's got the Modding Fever!!

Without a doubt!! I'm trying to talk my coworker into buying a Prusa i3 so he can let me put it together! lol

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/8708/ 2015-07-31T15:46:28Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102572/#p102572 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> You scooped my reply with your own answer big_smile

Looks like someone's got the Modding Fever!!

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/131/ 2015-07-31T15:44:10Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102571/#p102571 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> josh.aeauto wrote:

Thanks for your help!

Would it benefit me to get something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/approx-thermistor … +200+x+300

You can...but you will need to get a DC/AC SSR to control it...no big deal as long as you're comfortable running 110V into your print area...

First I would try the PID tune as elmoret suggested.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/131/ 2015-07-31T15:40:40Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102570/#p102570 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> elmoret wrote:

Doesn't look like bed failure to me (assuming that screenshot is at 12v), looks like the new firmware has different bed PID settings.

Probably should re-autotune. Also could be more airflow across the bed, if you changed fans.

The screenshot was taken while running 15v. I will do a re-tune at 12v and see if it helps any

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/8708/ 2015-07-31T15:39:47Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102569/#p102569 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> Thanks for your help!

Would it benefit me to get something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/approx-thermistor … +200+x+300

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/8708/ 2015-07-31T15:25:16Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102567/#p102567 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> Doesn't look like bed failure to me (assuming that screenshot is at 12v), looks like the new firmware has different bed PID settings.

Probably should re-autotune. Also could be more airflow across the bed, if you changed fans.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/221/ 2015-07-31T15:23:57Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102566/#p102566 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> That remains to be seen I guess.  Typically I will not hesitate to up the voltage on my bed heaters but 15v seems to be pushing it.  If it used to heat up much faster I would take a look at all connectors to ensure good contact.  heaters draw a lot of current and it only takes one bad or not great connection to seriously slow things down.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2291/ 2015-07-31T15:22:17Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102565/#p102565 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> wardjr wrote:

Makes sense, I'm just trying to learn more.

As am I!

I wish I could get by with only heating it to 110; it would really cut down on my heat-up time.

I'm not going to damage anything by running the bed at 15v, right? It seems to be about 1 ohm, so when cold it draws around 14.5 amps at 15v.

EDIT: Corrected my math

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/8708/ 2015-07-31T15:17:18Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102563/#p102563 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> Makes sense, I'm just trying to learn more.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2291/ 2015-07-31T15:13:53Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102561/#p102561 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> I had issues getting it to stick well before at 140, but I havent really had any issues after upgrading the nozzle. I suppose it might stick around 130. I'll give it a try

140C is Airwolf's recommended bed temperature for polycarbonate

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/8708/ 2015-07-31T14:58:25Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102559/#p102559 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> And it won't stick at 132?

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2291/ 2015-07-31T14:47:24Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102556/#p102556 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> Polycarbonate

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/8708/ 2015-07-31T14:46:20Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102555/#p102555 <![CDATA[Re: Heated Bed - Need a new one?]]> 140??? That's really hot for your bed.  I see no reason or need to run it past 110 and most run 100-105.  Can I ask why you are trying to run it at 140?

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2291/ 2015-07-31T14:45:52Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/102554/#p102554