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03-05-2014, 12:32 PM #1
Making your own heated print platform?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261308540474...84.m1439.l2649
I have a makerbot Replicator II and would like to incorporate a heated bed. Can this platform work with my machine, and what other components do I need to make this work?
I tried searching, but these terms are already in practically every thread...
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04-07-2014, 01:28 PM #2
I haven't been able to find anything yet. anyone have any experience with it at all?
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04-08-2014, 06:18 AM #3
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I imagine you should be able to find something, since MakerBot is based on an open source printer. I'm just not sure what or where though, unfortunately.
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04-08-2014, 07:56 AM #4
Well, I know this is extremely unhelpful...
You could buy a Rep 2X and rip the plate out, then put it in the Rep 2...
In all seriousness, I would like to know if this is possible as well. I know that you can retrofit the 2X to print PLA with just the installation of a few extra fans, but I have never heard of someone putting a heated plate in the 2.
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05-22-2014, 08:09 AM #5
Replicator 2X info: AC Input
100–240 V, ~4 amps, 50–60 Hz Power Requirements
24 V DC @ 9.2 amps
Replicator 2 info:
AC Input
100–240 V, ~2 amps, 50–60 HzPower Requirements
24 V DC @ 6.25 amps
I am trying to find a place that carries power supply boxes that are similar, to run the heated platform. I went to radioshack, called best buy, and looked on ebay, amazon, newegg and tiger direct. I am only seeing computer tower style power supplies. the electrical input is the same, but I can't seem to find if the output cable would be the same style (looks like an older keyboard/mouse cord).
They don't have them shown as a product on the Makerbot site.....I figure that if they have them, they might cost $250 or more.
Does anyone else have a new place to look, or more insight?
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05-22-2014, 08:22 AM #6
http://www.bctechnologicalsolutions.com/
http://shop.raffle.ch/
I bought from these two sites, by recommendation of Colter from Additive Solutions. He is a nice and very helpful guy!
I plan on selling my ebay heated plate. A lot of money, but I hope they work well.
power supply like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FSP-Group-In...3D350801560119 but this is closer to the original Replicator 2 power supply.
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05-23-2014, 10:07 AM #7
The bctech... HBP is also called the Bottleworks plate, I believe because the guy who developed it uses that name on the Makerbot google group. There may be more reviews of it there.
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06-11-2014, 09:18 AM #8
It seems that the Makerbot 2X input is a 4 prong female, and the Makerbot 2 is a four prong male.
I had trouble finding a power supply, but was finally able to purchase one from Makerbot. I had a link for a cheaper, more powerful power supply with the correct output cord, but I can't seem to find the link now.
New member with print issue
06-11-2024, 08:57 AM in Tips, Tricks and Tech Help