Flexplate Installation Guide MADE EASY!
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- Follow along as i show you how to affix the adhesive magnet to your printer bed properly for DIY flexplate system
Grab your own enegetic flexplate system here (affiliate)
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ProTip™ for aligning the magnet: peel off a strip of the backing, but lay down the other end first while keeping the exposed adhesive strip a bit elevated (the backing usually takes care of that, unless you peeled of too much). Then you have not only 1 edge to properly align it, but 3. Then just brush from e.g. the aligned back/sides towards the exposed front strip, pressing it down perfectly aligned. And then you can continue like shown in the video.
tl;dr: peel of a small strip at the front, but align at the back and sides.
(edit: this may not be optimal for oversized magnets, though. but i guess still better than aligning on the sticky side.)
I just did this, I ordered a 355mm magnet, but my bed came and it was also 355mm.... :) I mounted it the way you described (it seemed like the best way at the time too), exposed about half inch then lined up the other 3 sides and when satisfied pressed down the exposed edge. Then followed Nero's directions from there. Lined up perfect.
I felt so confident I did the magnet right after and now it's sitting with 20 books on it for a day. :)
I used the "ProTip" and a "Bondo spreader" (larger and more flexible than the plastic spatula) and the fit could not be more precise, no bubble and it was applied in no time. Thanks to both Nero and Jan!
Thanks guys, I wasn't feeling very confident getting a perfect lineup when the magnet and bed are exactly the same size (350mm) but I'm going to try this!
This is indeed a ProTip™! I followed this tip and everything went perfectly and quickly with zero bubbles. What I did find worked better for me though vs. the video was working toward my body rather than away from it. I think it gave me better control of peeling the backing away, especially near the end of the job.
Forced to replace my bed due to wear & tear (the heater bed wires on my Ender 3 started to fray, and caused a short!). I was loath to replace the magnetic bed, fearing air bubbles... but after watching your extremely in depth video, I'm going to do it. I love my spring-steel sheet too much to go back to glass.
Thanks for the courage!
Oh man, I wish I found these printers a couple years ago. They are so crisp and clean looking. It's definitely my next printer.
Unfortunately I've spent about $1000 on building a Hypercube Evolution, buying it's parts here and there for just over 2 years.
However, my next project is a filament extruder, mostly do I can recycle my old and failed prints... They add up quickly haha
Thank you so much - this is why the Voron models have such a strong following
Thank you, worked well with a roller mistake that I made the size of toilet roll, originally to hold filament, it pays sometimes to hold onto previous fails.
I use a old creditcard and go from the furthest side to me when applying the magnet. Its alot easier as it is easier to pull towards me. I also dont hold the magnet while applying, as its not that heavy, and the plastic sheet can keep it floating.
an abrasive cleaner with bleach like ajax or comet is a good way to prep a surface for glue or paint, the bleach is far better at getting rid of the last of the residual oils than a solvent is.
Nice Guide, as always :)
9:57 isn't less safe since you're now relying on the new adhesive? I would imagine the heater adhesive would not fall off as easily as the new adhesive
Thanks for Sharing!
13:00 Ouch!!!!!
Thanks!
Great Tutorial ! and i have an wish, is it possible to do an tutorial with the first klipper install ? and how you konfigure it for an Voron v2 ?
will be getting to that in due time with the vzero build
@@CanuckCreator Thank you !
Teaching tech has a video on klipper, and klipper has a written tutorial.
can i use my Pertinax Plate also? or is it to thick for the Probe? Or can i adjust the Probe sensivity so it will not crash into the Pertinax plate?
hi, may you tell me if a smallest hetbed, can heat a bigger aluminium surface? great video btw
At least I'm not the only one in the workshop barefoot.
I have a question? Is this better than having a friend (since probably paying someone to do it is not worth it) mill a few small "gaps" on the aluminium where you can fit strong magnets ?
not really cse the mag field won't be constant along axes and this ain't good.
The sheet is a better way to go
Hey
Could you give me measurements of the holes between each other from middle and outside to the shell? My bed is 300mm I need to drill mine
What magnetic pad and build sheet did you buy? How is the magnet holding up?
I use energetic, work just fine
how hot can this magnet hold? will it keep up at bed temperatures for ABS or PC?
Ive been printing abs (100-110c bed temps) for past 6+ months no issue
@@CanuckCreator excellet then, i was worried the magnet will loose magnitism due to high heat
tall boi got his flex plate, woo!
V0 stream this weekend?
You bet
Hi friend, what is the temperature fuse model you are using under the bed?
Hi, newly subscribed ! What type of connector do you use for the heat bed ?
welcome :)
I use either properly rated molex connectors or simple bullet connectors
@@CanuckCreator Thanks a lot :D
New microphone? Sounds good.
same mic i use for the streams
I wish I would have watched this before I ordered my plates, I ordered only the single sided smooth PEI.
Personally, im not a huge fan of the textured side honestly, its nice to have the option, but i have much less issues with a smooth PEI sheet
@@CanuckCreator oh that's good to hear. Thanks!
What about high temperatures? Is it the 3M resistant to at least 100°C?
If it is 3M 468MP tape then it could go up to 149 C
Does automatic bed leveling still work with a magnetic build plate ?
Yup. I use a spring steel magnetic flex plate
Anybody know why he secures the bed with 4 bolts vs. 3 bolts like in the manual? Or does it not really make a difference
I keep one loose
Does this magnetic buildplate supports 110c (temperature for ABS)?
Been using it for years with abs at 110c no issues
@@CanuckCreator Thank you for the answer. Bought one for my 3d printer.
Did you order from aliexpress? if so did they ship in a box or the usual plastic bag. I'd hate to get a flex plate shipped in a bag that gets warped
It came in a box
Damn, man. It sounds like you're always asking a question when explaining things.
What kind of washers are those between the bed and rails?
i think on stream once he said compressed fiberglass ones.
Those are M4 Knurled Nut (DIN 466-B)
Where did you buy that from?
The flexplate is from energetic on ali
Rubber gloves essential, shoes and socks optional... :-P
glove required but not shoes :)
People who wear shoes in the house are weird...there i said it.
Safety tips??? Put some shoes on dude!!! That bed plate might hurt a little bit if it falls off the table and lands on your big toe