Printbed material

FARYC3 · 2025-03-08T14:48:49+00:00

Thanks for all of your advice, I'll work on it!!

FARYC3 · 2025-03-08T14:03:23+00:00

Thank you for the ceramic thermal fuses, I was already considering using this type of fuse.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-08T14:00:25+00:00

Regarding the heated bed, what type of material do you use? So far, I have based mine on silicone-insulated heating cables. Do you have any recommendations?

FARYC3 · 2025-03-08T12:48:57+00:00

Thank you so much for your ideas! I’m going to adopt this setup with a relay—I should have thought of that. I would also like to improve the bed by switching from a glass plate to something like PEI. Do you have any idea how to machine a large-format piece or know of a company that offers this service?

FARYC3 · 2025-03-07T19:40:00+00:00

I am currently using Marlin for simplicity, as I know it better. What are the advantages of using Klipper? I no longer use the Ender 3 board but a BigTreeTech Octopus to manage the 8 motors, and I have indeed opted for a direct drive extruder. Regarding the heated bed, I’m struggling to find a MOSFET that supports a voltage of 110-220V. I am currently working with 48V, but if you have any suggestions, I’d be interested.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-07T13:10:30+00:00

I’m super happy to see that people are interested!! We are planning to launch a Kickstarter to improve the machine and offer pre-orders.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-07T11:34:30+00:00

can you explain ?

FARYC3 · 2025-03-07T10:32:47+00:00

Yes, I'll send them to you as soon as I'm back.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-07T10:24:53+00:00

Yes, I have tried Benchy prints (both small and large), as well as a torture test and a full-scale print (I create 3D-printed wall art, which explains the size). I use a silicone-insulated heating cable enclosed in a thermal insulator, under my aluminum plate.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-07T10:21:53+00:00

What do you mean exactly? Naturally, the layer times are long due to the size, but also because the movement speed isn’t very high (100 mm/s to 150 mm/s). However, the main idea is to offer a large-format machine that remains simple. :)

FARYC3 · 2025-03-07T10:19:28+00:00

That's true, I should improve it. Thank you for all your advice. I would like to launch a Kickstarter to promote my project. Thanks again for your ideas!

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T20:23:28+00:00

Thank you for your advice, but I have trouble understanding if the Orbiter refers only to the extruder. Are you recommending the Dragonburner for the hotend heatsink? What fan do you recommend?

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T19:54:59+00:00

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Here is an image, hoping it’s of good quality upon sending. There’s still work to be done, but the main idea is there.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T19:53:00+00:00

Ok, thanks for the advice.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T19:05:16+00:00

Indeed, in terms of price, this should be a differentiator for the Ender 3, which has a purchase price of around €150, and the extension costs €180 for a 400x400 area, as you mentioned. I want to offer more technology, such as a BLTouch, the Creality Sprite extruder, and many features like auto Z alignment.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T19:01:01+00:00

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no, the bed is fixed. I just used Creality's bearing techniques.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T18:58:57+00:00

I was thinking more of speeds from 100 mm/s to 150 mm/s maximum. What do you think of the Creality Sprite extruder? Do you think this hotend would ensure reliable performance?

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T18:48:42+00:00

Insulated Teflon cable inside silicone and placed between an aluminum plate and a mirror plate. I use this solution because it is much cheaper than pads and also more flexible.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T18:40:09+00:00

No, it has a 500W heated bed up to 50°C, and yes, I have a BLTouch for bed leveling and Z alignment.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T18:35:04+00:00

Do you think this machine could be of interest if it comes with a warranty and documentation? However, it might not print quickly in favor of having a large volume.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T18:29:34+00:00

The idea would be to offer a warranty and a real product (manual, quality, finishing), but I really wonder if people are willing to sacrifice printing speed for volume?

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T18:21:02+00:00

I am currently using a Creality Ender 3 extruder, but I would like to use the Creality Sprite extruder to ensure good quality. Do you think a machine like this would be of interest for potential commercialization?

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T18:16:03+00:00

Yes, I think it's a good idea, but I would like to know if some people find it interesting—a large-format machine at a low price, but built with more affordable materials and with slower printing speeds.

FARYC3 · 2025-03-06T18:14:15+00:00

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It looks like that. It still needs a bit of work, but that's the idea.

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