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Heaters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eure74A9HNc | Heaters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eure74A9HNc | ||
Heated build plate | ==== Heated build plates ==== | ||
DIY: get a 1/4" aluminum plate, cut to size and check for warp and mill or surface grind if needed? | |||
Allows use of ABS filament and promotes build plate adhesion with all filament types | |||
This one has a glass top attached by magnets to a heated metal plate. | |||
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:884335 | |||
https://www.ide-3d.de/epages/83488941.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/83488941/Products/MKB2hbp | https://www.ide-3d.de/epages/83488941.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/83488941/Products/MKB2hbp | ||
Super deluxe pricey version (moot because it says it's unavailable) https://www.p3-d.com/collections/replacements-parts/products/replicator-2-heated-aluminum-build-plate | |||
Looks like they used a PID temperature controller: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Digital-PID-Temperature-Controller-SSR-Control-output-1-alarm-New/301029311023?epid=710119091&hash=item4616bec22f:rk:1:pf:0 | |||
Here is another similar model under the brand name "Inkbird", same layout but different colors on the front panel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6OCKV9/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_bKkBEp_c_x_4_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=QP2PJ04JXNB1F1RPGDXD&pf_rd_r=QP2PJ04JXNB1F1RPGDXD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=ffa702fe-2d70-5b41-b42f-1db9dda3248f&pf_rd_p=ffa702fe-2d70-5b41-b42f-1db9dda3248f&pf_rd_i=306533011 | |||
Here it is under the name "Extech" from Grainger: https://www.grainger.com/category/temperature-controllers/temperature-controls-and-process-heating/industrial-automation/industrial-controls-automation-and-machine-safety/electrical/ecatalog/N-qg9Z1z0r4q1?okey=extech+temperature+controller&mkey=Temperature+Controllers+EXTECH+Brand+&NLSCM=4&EndecaKeyword=Temperature+Controllers&searchBar=true&searchRedirect=extech+temperature+controller&sst=subset | |||
Here is the matching Inkbird timer: https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Digital-Switch-110-220V-IDT-E2RH/dp/B008KV65MS/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1543184233&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=digital+timer+inkbird | |||
==== Power supplies ==== | |||
You probably want a bigger power supply if you add a heated build plate. Stock is 6.5A | You probably want a bigger power supply if you add a heated build plate. Stock is 6.5A | ||
Or you want a mains heater instead of DC, which makes more sense really. | |||
Some sources for DC supplies | |||
* 16A https://www.3dmakerworld.com/store/parts-accessories/electronics/switching-power-supply-24v-400w | * 16A https://www.3dmakerworld.com/store/parts-accessories/electronics/switching-power-supply-24v-400w | ||
* 13A https://www.mpja.com/24-Volt-Power-Supply-13A-with-PFC-Hengfu/productinfo/31344+PS/ | * 13A https://www.mpja.com/24-Volt-Power-Supply-13A-with-PFC-Hengfu/productinfo/31344+PS/ | ||
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I looked up 24VDC supplies on Digikey and did not see anything promising. Newegg has some but they say "ship from China". | I looked up 24VDC supplies on Digikey and did not see anything promising. Newegg has some but they say "ship from China". | ||
Z-axis upgrade - | === Z-axis upgrade === | ||
Three options, | |||
1 Add stiffeners to the existing plastic arms | |||
https://www.p3-d.com/collections/replacements-parts/products/replicator-2-heated-aluminum-build-plate | |||
2 Replace plastic arms: | |||
3 Replace plastic parts with metal and replace aluminum guides with steel | |||
https://www.ide-3d.de/epages/83488941.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/83488941/Products/MKBz | https://www.ide-3d.de/epages/83488941.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/83488941/Products/MKBz |
Revision as of 22:20, 25 November 2018
Upgrades
https://3dprinting-blog.com/category/makerbot-replicator-2-upgrades/page/6/
Extruder, hot end upgrades
Replace plastic extruder parts with CNC metal parts https://www.fabberworld.com/makerbot-2-2x-extruder-upgrade
E3D v6 hot end
EZstruder
Build plates
Glass build plate should be 3mm thick
Heaters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eure74A9HNc
Heated build plates
DIY: get a 1/4" aluminum plate, cut to size and check for warp and mill or surface grind if needed?
Allows use of ABS filament and promotes build plate adhesion with all filament types
This one has a glass top attached by magnets to a heated metal plate. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:884335
https://www.ide-3d.de/epages/83488941.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/83488941/Products/MKB2hbp
Super deluxe pricey version (moot because it says it's unavailable) https://www.p3-d.com/collections/replacements-parts/products/replicator-2-heated-aluminum-build-plate Looks like they used a PID temperature controller: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Digital-PID-Temperature-Controller-SSR-Control-output-1-alarm-New/301029311023?epid=710119091&hash=item4616bec22f:rk:1:pf:0
Here is another similar model under the brand name "Inkbird", same layout but different colors on the front panel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6OCKV9/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_bKkBEp_c_x_4_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=QP2PJ04JXNB1F1RPGDXD&pf_rd_r=QP2PJ04JXNB1F1RPGDXD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=ffa702fe-2d70-5b41-b42f-1db9dda3248f&pf_rd_p=ffa702fe-2d70-5b41-b42f-1db9dda3248f&pf_rd_i=306533011
Here it is under the name "Extech" from Grainger: https://www.grainger.com/category/temperature-controllers/temperature-controls-and-process-heating/industrial-automation/industrial-controls-automation-and-machine-safety/electrical/ecatalog/N-qg9Z1z0r4q1?okey=extech+temperature+controller&mkey=Temperature+Controllers+EXTECH+Brand+&NLSCM=4&EndecaKeyword=Temperature+Controllers&searchBar=true&searchRedirect=extech+temperature+controller&sst=subset
Here is the matching Inkbird timer: https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Digital-Switch-110-220V-IDT-E2RH/dp/B008KV65MS/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1543184233&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=digital+timer+inkbird
Power supplies
You probably want a bigger power supply if you add a heated build plate. Stock is 6.5A Or you want a mains heater instead of DC, which makes more sense really.
Some sources for DC supplies
- 16A https://www.3dmakerworld.com/store/parts-accessories/electronics/switching-power-supply-24v-400w
- 13A https://www.mpja.com/24-Volt-Power-Supply-13A-with-PFC-Hengfu/productinfo/31344+PS/
- 10A https://www.allelectronics.com/category/480075/power-supplies/24-volts-dc/1.html
I looked up 24VDC supplies on Digikey and did not see anything promising. Newegg has some but they say "ship from China".
Z-axis upgrade
Three options,
1 Add stiffeners to the existing plastic arms https://www.p3-d.com/collections/replacements-parts/products/replicator-2-heated-aluminum-build-plate
2 Replace plastic arms:
3 Replace plastic parts with metal and replace aluminum guides with steel https://www.ide-3d.de/epages/83488941.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/83488941/Products/MKBz