printer died

[frierson22]

Electricity scares me. I've done more with this printer than I ever thought I would. Haven't had much choice - it's not like there is a 3d printer repair shop down the road. I only found this place a couple months ago, and you have already been a lot of help.

Last night I got in touch with Tronxy. I have been chatting and emailing with them and they sent me a pic of how to check the power supply. If I'm not clear on what to do when I get a tester, I'll probably just order a power supply box. I'll let you know what happens.

Not long after I got this machine, one of the wires to the hot bed burned thru. It kept happening and I did some research on it. I found out about Mosfit boards and added one to my machine. I was nervous about doing it, but I finally got it right. I was mostly having problems with overheating when I tried to use ABS and had to crank up the temp of the bed so I put it off for months. I finally got up the nerve. LOL. One thing I kept reading was that the power supply provided with most of these machines is not large enough and that it is a good idea to upgrade. Is that something I should do or is it not a good idea. If I remember right, they said to change the 12V supply to 24V? Does that make sense? The Mosfit helps, but I have had the bed wiring go bad a couple of times since then. It gets hot and is in constant motion. Would a larger power supply help with that or make it worse?

Thanks so much for the replies. Your experience is very helpful. I'm sure you can tell I don't have a clue.

Donna

[Roberts_Clif]

One thing I kept reading was that the power supply provided with most of these machines is not large enough and that it is a good idea to upgrade.

Donna

Yes

I have purchased a larger power supply for one of my 3D Printers, Thought would replace the Next time every time I do work.
I finally decided I will keep the Supply as a Spare, If it is not broke don't fix it.

When I started out in electronics my boss drew a 4 foot arc from a 2000 Wt Armature Radio linear RF Amplifier,
Scared me real good, it also impressed to enough to want to play with this mysteriously powerful electric current my whole life.

When you are ready to start your repairs if you want some morel support or just a friendly gesture that you are prepared for final testing'

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