<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Heater bed not working time for an upgrade!]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/12363/heater-bed-not-working-time-for-an-upgrade/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:14:58 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: Heater bed not working time for an upgrade!]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/106200/#p106200 Ok, so this is weird, bizarre even, I place my meter leads to the output pins on the board with bed heater off: I get what I expected 0v across the pins and a 12V potential between each pin & ground. Next I turned bed heater on in RH. and I measure again. - Guess what?  I get 12V across the pins and my bed is heating! I don't see any difference in RH or my board but I'm up & running again, the best I can figure is a loose connection, But i'm still going to upgrade, I'm just glad I have a working board again.

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:14:58 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/106200/#p106200 <![CDATA[Re: Heater bed not working time for an upgrade!]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/106051/#p106051 You are correct I bought a Rumba! I've got no problem being fearless, so far this year I fought off cancer, a heart scare, and the fact that none of my kids have given me a grand kid yet, But the sun is shining and it's a beautiful day!

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:03:07 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/106051/#p106051 <![CDATA[Re: Heater bed not working time for an upgrade!]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/106049/#p106049 I took the plunge Bought the ramps from Makerfarm

Wait.  Did you get a RAMPS?  I thought you wanted a Rumba?

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 14:06:52 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/106049/#p106049 <![CDATA[Re: Heater bed not working time for an upgrade!]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/106043/#p106043

I really hate doing brain surgery.

LOL - it really isn't all that bad, just a little intimidating to the uninitiated. wink

Do as your signature says: Be fearless! big_smile
and dont hesitate to ask if you need to.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 12:56:37 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/106043/#p106043 <![CDATA[Re: Heater bed not working time for an upgrade!]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/105997/#p105997 Thanks all, I took the plunge Bought the ramps from Makerfarm, I have the auto level kit just never installed it. now I need good instructions! I really hate doing brain surgery.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 23:28:55 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/105997/#p105997 <![CDATA[Re: Heater bed not working time for an upgrade!]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/105993/#p105993 ^what they said.
Auto level will require more than just a firmware change.  You'll need the mechanical parts as well.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 22:46:51 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/105993/#p105993 <![CDATA[Re: Heater bed not working time for an upgrade!]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/105987/#p105987 +1 For the rumba and +1 for makerfarm. I have one running my custom build, and it was bought from makerfarm. It was a piece of cake to set up and works great.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 22:24:41 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/105987/#p105987 <![CDATA[Re: Heater bed not working time for an upgrade!]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/105979/#p105979 Rumba is a very viable alternative - I have one running my #1 SD4 and I do like it.

If you are interested in the Rumba and in the USA, try makerfarm.com - that is where I got mine from. you would have to order stepper drivers to go with it - recommend 4988's for X, Y, & Z, but get an 8825 for E - it is nice and your E3D will work so much better with it!

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 21:52:31 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/105979/#p105979 <![CDATA[Re: Heater bed not working time for an upgrade!]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/105978/#p105978 Thanks for that, I'll be willing to buy a rumba at this point,but  i'm just not sure what vendor I should use and what would be the best options. The only thing I would add is the auto leveling, I would keep everything else as is. My other option is to switch to PLA but I bought a bunch of ABS and would hate to waste it.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 21:42:07 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/105978/#p105978 <![CDATA[Re: Heater bed not working time for an upgrade!]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/105974/#p105974 in all honesty, ramps is going to be your cheapest, and easiest, option.

They are pretty easy to hook up, & easy to flash (easier than the Printrboard SD uses) There are other vendors out there if you are set on having another Printrboard - a google search should turn up several

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 21:03:25 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/105974/#p105974 <![CDATA[Heater bed not working time for an upgrade!]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/105962/#p105962 Well as some of you may know It looks like I lost the bed heater on my SD4. I tracked the problem to the motherboard so I'm pretty sure I'll need a new one soon. I want to keep the upgrade as simple as possible, but I really can't afford the $200.00 price tag SD wants for a replacement. I've read about the ramps but, I'm very happy with my current set up and ramps is overkill for me. I really want a one for one replacement with a simple software flash. any suggestions are welcome.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:57:03 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/105962/#p105962