1 Topic by Skyminer

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Topic: Is 14v going into the Solidoodle 3 safe?

I'm wondering whether I can replace the stock 12v PSU supplied by Solidoodle with a more robust unit.  I have a spare  S-350-15 http://www.meanwell.com/search/s-350/s-350-spec.pdf that I use for my astronomy gear, that I can dial down to 13.96v.  I'm wondering whether this would be a good alternative to the black brick supplied by Solidoodle, and more importantly, whether it would be safe for the electronics.

Thanks in advance,

Shawn

2 Reply by wardjr

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Re: Is 14v going into the Solidoodle 3 safe?

There are others here that can give you a more technical and qualified answer.
That being said I have run a Sang board with 14V and I am temporarily running my Rumba board with 14V.  As far as the printer board I believe you have??? I highly doubt you would have any problems.

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Re: Is 14v going into the Solidoodle 3 safe?

You'll be getting 36% more power out of the heaters which could cook them, but you're probably fine. Steppers won't care, and you should mount a fan on your electronics.

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