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Topic: Solidoodle 3 bed won't heat above 68 degrees

I ordered a new heat pad for my sd3 do to it not getting hotter than 68 degrees but I can’t find a video on how to change it. Can someone help???

Thanks..

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Re: Solidoodle 3 bed won't heat above 68 degrees

1. unplug it from the board 
2. remove the bed leveling screws and remove build plate
3. gently peal old heat pad from build plate
4. apply new heat pad in its place
5. route the wires and plug into the board
6. hope it works better than the old one
7. plan to switch to SSR and AC/500W heat pad because your tired of waiting for the bed to heat up big_smile

Printit Industries Model 8.10 fully enclosed CoreXY, Chamber heat
3-SD3's & a Workbench all fully enclosed, RH-Slic3r Win7pro, E3D V6, Volcano & Cyclops Hot End
SSR/500W AC Heated Glass Bed, Linear bearings on SS rods. Direct Drive Y-axis, BulldogXL
Thanks to all for your contributions

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Re: Solidoodle 3 bed won't heat above 68 degrees

Whats the best adhesive to use to do reattach the pad?

SD3, E3D hotend,linear bearing on x/y axis',pillow block bearing on y conneting rod, ball bearngs on front y axis, fan on y stepper motor.

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Re: Solidoodle 3 bed won't heat above 68 degrees

The new pad didn't come with adhesive backing?

Printit Industries Model 8.10 fully enclosed CoreXY, Chamber heat
3-SD3's & a Workbench all fully enclosed, RH-Slic3r Win7pro, E3D V6, Volcano & Cyclops Hot End
SSR/500W AC Heated Glass Bed, Linear bearings on SS rods. Direct Drive Y-axis, BulldogXL
Thanks to all for your contributions

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Re: Solidoodle 3 bed won't heat above 68 degrees

I got a  used bed  from someone with heatpad attached. He said the bed was wrapped. My old heater failed.I am leary of trying  to pry the working heatpad off the bed for fear of tearing it. If i do get it off, I just need to know  what glue to use to reattach it.

SD3, E3D hotend,linear bearing on x/y axis',pillow block bearing on y conneting rod, ball bearngs on front y axis, fan on y stepper motor.

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Re: Solidoodle 3 bed won't heat above 68 degrees

It shouldn't tear when you pull it off just be carefu.l As far as glue goes I really don't know what you can use.
I just looked at my old heat pad and the adhesive pulled off and I don't remember if the bed was still sticky or not.
I would look at some spray adhesive if it doesn't stick it will just fall off and you'll have to try something different.
Wish I could be more help.

Printit Industries Model 8.10 fully enclosed CoreXY, Chamber heat
3-SD3's & a Workbench all fully enclosed, RH-Slic3r Win7pro, E3D V6, Volcano & Cyclops Hot End
SSR/500W AC Heated Glass Bed, Linear bearings on SS rods. Direct Drive Y-axis, BulldogXL
Thanks to all for your contributions

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Re: Solidoodle 3 bed won't heat above 68 degrees

Silicone based adhesives are generally good to ~450F.

http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-80050-Si … 56251011_2

SD3 w/ mods:
Glass bed with QU-BD heat pad upgrade, threadless ballscrew w/ 8mm smooth rod, spectra line belt replacement, lawsy MK5 extruder, Lawsy replacement carriage, E3D hotend, Ramps 1.4 w/ reprap discount controller, DRV8825 drivers, 12v 30A PS, Acrylic case, Overkill Y-idlers, Filament alarm, Extruder fan + more.

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Re: Solidoodle 3 bed won't heat above 68 degrees

satman49 wrote:

I got a  used bed  from someone with heatpad attached. He said the bed was wrapped. My old heater failed.I am leary of trying  to pry the working heatpad off the bed for fear of tearing it. If i do get it off, I just need to know  what glue to use to reattach it.

Have you hooked this new bed up to make sure it works when connected to the printer?

Also you might check your old one compared to the new one to see if the warping is better or worse.

there are plenty of high temp glues available just make sure you get one that stays flexible when cured, I think even gorilla glue can handle 100C but I have seen quite a few rated past 500F

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wardjr wrote:

1. unplug it from the board 
2. remove the bed leveling screws and remove build plate
3. gently peal old heat pad from build plate
4. apply new heat pad in its place
5. route the wires and plug into the board
6. hope it works better than the old one
7. plan to switch to SSR and AC/500W heat pad because your tired of waiting for the bed to heat up big_smile

thank you.

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WORF22 wrote:
wardjr wrote:

1. unplug it from the board 
2. remove the bed leveling screws and remove build plate
3. gently peal old heat pad from build plate
4. apply new heat pad in its place
5. route the wires and plug into the board
6. hope it works better than the old one
7. plan to switch to SSR and AC/500W heat pad because your tired of waiting for the bed to heat up big_smile

thank you.

You bet....
Did you get it working?

Printit Industries Model 8.10 fully enclosed CoreXY, Chamber heat
3-SD3's & a Workbench all fully enclosed, RH-Slic3r Win7pro, E3D V6, Volcano & Cyclops Hot End
SSR/500W AC Heated Glass Bed, Linear bearings on SS rods. Direct Drive Y-axis, BulldogXL
Thanks to all for your contributions

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Re: Solidoodle 3 bed won't heat above 68 degrees

wardjr wrote:
WORF22 wrote:
wardjr wrote:

1. unplug it from the board 
2. remove the bed leveling screws and remove build plate
3. gently peal old heat pad from build plate
4. apply new heat pad in its place
5. route the wires and plug into the board
6. hope it works better than the old one
7. plan to switch to SSR and AC/500W heat pad because your tired of waiting for the bed to heat up big_smile

thank you.

You bet....
Did you get it working?

i got a new heat pad from solidoodle and was going to put it on last night but i don't know how to remount the white cloth that is over the heat pad. it looks like some kind of double sided tape film i don't have it or know where to get it. do i need the white cloth?

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WORF22 wrote:
wardjr wrote:
WORF22 wrote:

thank you.

You bet....
Did you get it working?

i got a new heat pad from solidoodle and was going to put it on last night but i don't know how to remount the white cloth that is over the heat pad. it looks like some kind of double sided tape film i don't have it or know where to get it. do i need the white cloth?

It's a good idea to have it in place.  If you don't have any other way to stick it to the bed you can use another piece of thin sheet metal to sandwich it in place that is how I have mine set up.  Can get what you need at most local hardware stores. Just cut to size and drill three holes (make sure the holes are not bigger than the springs).

I went this route because my insulation kept falling off.

Printit Industries Model 8.10 fully enclosed CoreXY, Chamber heat
3-SD3's & a Workbench all fully enclosed, RH-Slic3r Win7pro, E3D V6, Volcano & Cyclops Hot End
SSR/500W AC Heated Glass Bed, Linear bearings on SS rods. Direct Drive Y-axis, BulldogXL
Thanks to all for your contributions

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Re: Solidoodle 3 bed won't heat above 68 degrees

wardjr wrote:
WORF22 wrote:
wardjr wrote:

You bet....
Did you get it working?

i got a new heat pad from solidoodle and was going to put it on last night but i don't know how to remount the white cloth that is over the heat pad. it looks like some kind of double sided tape film i don't have it or know where to get it. do i need the white cloth?

It's a good idea to have it in place.  If you don't have any other way to stick it to the bed you can use another piece of thin sheet metal to sandwich it in place that is how I have mine set up.  Can get what you need at most local hardware stores. Just cut to size and drill three holes (make sure the holes are not bigger than the springs).

I went this route because my insulation kept falling off.


you don't think that will over load the motor after some time with the motor is pushing more weight?
can i use a Spray Adhesive?

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Re: Solidoodle 3 bed won't heat above 68 degrees

WORF22 wrote:
wardjr wrote:
WORF22 wrote:

i got a new heat pad from solidoodle and was going to put it on last night but i don't know how to remount the white cloth that is over the heat pad. it looks like some kind of double sided tape film i don't have it or know where to get it. do i need the white cloth?

It's a good idea to have it in place.  If you don't have any other way to stick it to the bed you can use another piece of thin sheet metal to sandwich it in place that is how I have mine set up.  Can get what you need at most local hardware stores. Just cut to size and drill three holes (make sure the holes are not bigger than the springs).

I went this route because my insulation kept falling off.


you don't think that will over load the motor after some time with the motor is pushing more weight?
can i use a Spray Adhesive?

You can use a spray adhesive. As far as the motor goes I have been running mine that way since June.  I think the Z-motor has a lot of extra power.  The small amount of weight from a thin piece of sheet metal is less than the glass most are using.
Not to mention the guys using ceramic tile for the bed.

Printit Industries Model 8.10 fully enclosed CoreXY, Chamber heat
3-SD3's & a Workbench all fully enclosed, RH-Slic3r Win7pro, E3D V6, Volcano & Cyclops Hot End
SSR/500W AC Heated Glass Bed, Linear bearings on SS rods. Direct Drive Y-axis, BulldogXL
Thanks to all for your contributions

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Re: Solidoodle 3 bed won't heat above 68 degrees

wardjr wrote:
WORF22 wrote:
wardjr wrote:

It's a good idea to have it in place.  If you don't have any other way to stick it to the bed you can use another piece of thin sheet metal to sandwich it in place that is how I have mine set up.  Can get what you need at most local hardware stores. Just cut to size and drill three holes (make sure the holes are not bigger than the springs).

I went this route because my insulation kept falling off.


you don't think that will over load the motor after some time with the motor is pushing more weight?
can i use a Spray Adhesive?

You can use a spray adhesive. As far as the motor goes I have been running mine that way since June.  I think the Z-motor has a lot of extra power.  The small amount of weight from a thin piece of sheet metal is less than the glass most are using.
Not to mention the guys using ceramic tile for the bed.

thanks for your help