//Matte

Watch this video  http://vimeo.com/55450537

Tried printing as it was just to see how "off"  it is. But i got problem with no sticking, so i guess i need glass and hairspray or an enclosure to my printer.

//Matte

iowajames wrote:

solidoodlesupport wrote:

As always, if demand is demonstrated to be sufficient, we'll look in to it.

I think that if SD implements a recessed area to fit a 6x6 or 8x8 (depending on the model) piece of glass and provides a nicely fit piece of glass or two (all as an option) it would be a wise business move. Everyone knows about the glass mod, but who markets their printer with the option for a clip-less glass insert on the bed? Then when fresh blood starts in on the 3D printer scene & someone mentions the glass bed mod, they will say, "Oh, like the Solidoodle has?" Basically, you never have to claim to invent the idea, but it will become something associated with SD due to it's "out of the box" incorporation. Does that make sense?
It does to me & that's all that matters!

Step by step kimosabe! We'll take a look at it as we monitor the progress of the new bed design. Not many of our users are using glass (it's more like the elite/hardcore subset thing to do.) so we don't see a glass based bed as being a huge priority. Maybe though.

As you all know, we have a few other projects in the pipe line.

We should have the platform in the store this week.
Those of you who end up with the aluminum platform, let us know:
1) Did you receive it intact? Did it survive shipping well?
2) Did you have an easy time installing it (N/a if you bought a new printer with the feature)
3) Was there a noticeable difference in print quality?

The main point of the change is that the bed survives shipping far better, and frankly looks much nicer.

Not to be argumentative, but installing the glass bed was the first thing I did, and I do not see myself as a hardcore solidoodle modder. I had trouble getting anything to stick without it and I think it would be a wise idea as well. Also I don't know the reasoning behind the nixed heater but I have installed a secondary heater to keep the bed at 99oC It is a small thin heating pad from a candle warmer and it works very well.

I took a 3/8" piece of aluminum bar stock that was 7" wide and cut a series of recesses into the plate.  These recesses are for the QU-BD bed wiring and the extra material for the wire connections on the bottom side.  I milled some finger recesses for the plate on the corners, which also provides the 'square' corners needed for the 6" glass plates I use.

I attached a picture below where I was testing power supply.

Btw: have you ever seen the farside cartoon about the lone ranger

solidoodlesupport wrote:

iowajames wrote:

Sounds like a great idea and another option/variant for SD to market.

As always, if demand is demonstrated to be sufficient, we'll look in to it.

I think that if SD implements a recessed area to fit a 6x6 or 8x8 (depending on the model) piece of glass and provides a nicely fit piece of glass or two (all as an option) it would be a wise business move. Everyone knows about the glass mod, but who markets their printer with the option for a clip-less glass insert on the bed? Then when fresh blood starts in on the 3D printer scene & someone mentions the glass bed mod, they will say, "Oh, like the Solidoodle has?" Basically, you never have to claim to invent the idea, but it will become something associated with SD due to it's "out of the box" incorporation. Does that make sense?
It does to me & that's all that matters!

Step by step kimosabe! We'll take a look at it as we monitor the progress of the new bed design. Not many of our users are using glass (it's more like the elite/hardcore subset thing to do.) so we don't see a glass based bed as being a huge priority. Maybe though.

As you all know, we have a few other projects in the pipe line.

We should have the platform in the store this week.
Those of you who end up with the aluminum platform, let us know:
1) Did you receive it intact? Did it survive shipping well?
2) Did you have an easy time installing it (N/a if you bought a new printer with the feature)
3) Was there a noticeable difference in print quality?

The main point of the change is that the bed survives shipping far better, and frankly looks much nicer.

iowajames wrote:

adrian wrote:

I believe in the first instance, they are suggesting some sort of "lipped" or otherwise recessed main area that enabled glass to be placed without need for clips.

In the second instance (heat bed under glass) they are referring to the pockets that would need to be added to the surface to enable a QU-BD silicone bed with its 'bulges' to fit under the glass.. as well as the glass still having the lipped surround to negate the need for clips (and thus, risk of striking the extruder in rapids etc...)

Sounds like a great idea and another option/variant for SD to market.

As always, if demand is demonstrated to be sufficient, we'll look in to it.

I think that if SD implements a recessed area to fit a 6x6 or 8x8 (depending on the model) piece of glass and provides a nicely fit piece of glass or two (all as an option) it would be a wise business move. Everyone knows about the glass mod, but who markets their printer with the option for a clip-less glass insert on the bed? Then when fresh blood starts in on the 3D printer scene & someone mentions the glass bed mod, they will say, "Oh, like the Solidoodle has?" Basically, you never have to claim to invent the idea, but it will become something associated with SD due to it's "out of the box" incorporation. Does that make sense?
It does to me & that's all that matters!

adrian wrote:

solidoodlesupport wrote:

What do you guys mean by "accommodates glass" ? The current metal bed should be able to have glass clipped to it as usual.

I believe in the first instance, they are suggesting some sort of "lipped" or otherwise recessed main area that enabled glass to be placed without need for clips.

In the second instance (heat bed under glass) they are referring to the pockets that would need to be added to the surface to enable a QU-BD silicone bed with its 'bulges' to fit under the glass.. as well as the glass still having the lipped surround to negate the need for clips (and thus, risk of striking the extruder in rapids etc...)

Sounds like a great idea and another option/variant for SD to market.

As always, if demand is demonstrated to be sufficient, we'll look in to it.

solidoodlesupport wrote:

What do you guys mean by "accommodates glass" ? The current metal bed should be able to have glass clipped to it as usual.

I believe in the first instance, they are suggesting some sort of "lipped" or otherwise recessed main area that enabled glass to be placed without need for clips.

In the second instance (heat bed under glass) they are referring to the pockets that would need to be added to the surface to enable a QU-BD silicone bed with its 'bulges' to fit under the glass.. as well as the glass still having the lipped surround to negate the need for clips (and thus, risk of striking the extruder in rapids etc...)

Sounds like a great idea and another option/variant for SD to market.

What do you guys mean by "accommodates glass" ? The current metal bed should be able to have glass clipped to it as usual.

I believe in the first instance, they are suggesting some sort of "lipped" or otherwise recessed main area that enabled glass to be placed without need for clips.

In the second instance (heat bed under glass) they are referring to the pockets that would need to be added to the surface to enable a QU-BD silicone bed with its 'bulges' to fit under the glass.. as well as the glass still having the lipped surround to negate the need for clips (and thus, risk of striking the extruder in rapids etc...)

pcpoirier wrote:

Someone should make alum platforms designed for glass plates

And make it so it will also accommodate an upgraded heated bed under the glass.

I have a CNC converted minimill, might have to make one.

Smitty

What do you guys mean by "accommodates glass" ? The current metal bed should be able to have glass clipped to it as usual.