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Heated Bed

Hello,

I am having an issue with the heated bed adhering to the build plate. The Build Plate seems to be warped a little bit causing the tape to fail. I have ordered some 3M F9473PC to try and add more tape in order to keep this from occurring? Any other suggestions to resolve this issue?

33 comments

33 Comments

Makertech 3D

May 16, 2019

Heated bed update:

https://www.makertech3d.com/forum/announcements-releases/new-heated-print-platform

Makertech 3D

Apr 24, 2019

Quick update on the new heated bed:

We're expecting a samples to arrive this week and are aiming to have a detailed update out by the end of next week.

Maxwell Stringer

May 10, 2019

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Hey is there any update on this, as I am too having this issue.

Daryl Smith

May 12, 2019

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mine looks so twisted i think it broke the heat thingy as it won't heat up passed 50

jonroberts87

Apr 19, 2019

Update on My Heated Bed. So after i was able to get some ok prints my heated bed no longer heats up. The red LED no longer turns on. The thermistor is still working just not the bed heating.

Makertech 3D

Apr 24, 2019

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@jonroberts87 Check the wires, at both the board and the solder connection on the bed.

Try swapping the heated bed wires and hotend wires on the board, then heat up the hotend that was switched, the bed should start heating up, but only leave on for a few seconds just to confirm it's heating because it's reading the hotends thermistor which of course isn't getting hot. If it works then the issue is with the board, if not then it's the bed. Re-flashing the firmware may solve the problem.

jonroberts87

Apr 25, 2019

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@Makertech Thank you. This resolved my issue. it looks like the heated bed cable was a little loose. Fixed the issue and i am back up and running.

deró

Apr 18, 2019

No, I edited the marlin config file so Z home is 0mm, not 3mm as supplier. This is how my other 2 printers as configured, KISS principal. G code is ok with neg offsets if needed. Adjusted Z with thin paper, that distance is considered 0mm. No issues with PLA or PETg first level, if needed fine adjustments, edit Cure as manual states.

My bed very unlevel, disabled G29. And only use middle of bed.

Chris D

Apr 19, 2019

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one other thing you may want to check the gantry is running parallel to the build platform. with the printer off. measure the distance at both edges of the platform up to the gantry cross member. top or bottom shouldn't matter, whichever is easiest. ideally this would be measured with a small square to ensure accuracy. you should be able to turn the Z axis screws easily to adjust the heights till they are equal. the Y axis not parallel with the print platform could be causing issues with leveling the bed as well as printing issues. you may want to quickly check this before your power on the printer each time.