Monolithic Platform for E3Dv6 Hot End

[JFettig]

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[DarrenAnton]

Just got my Monolithic Platform with E3D v6 together and working. Worked right really well right out of the gate, super excited. Printed a test piece to make sure that everything worked right and now back onto a customer job. The thermistor on the stock hotend fell out and snapped a wire. There was lots of smoke, luckily I was there when it happened. That silicone does not hold very well in a straight hole.

With the new setup, I gained about 11mm more height and can print just over 400mm now.

Couple of issues with having the new platform close to the bed. One, it's hardier to see right where the nozzle is printing. Second, watch out for the arms hitting the binder clips when getting close to the perimeter. Going to to have to work on both those issues.

Installed:

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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iBZOQ6m1IU[/youtube]

try these, I love them they work good
http://repables.com/r/423/

My video here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PKQC4_NBCE

[DarrenAnton]

try these, I love them they work good
http://repables.com/r/423/

My video here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PKQC4_NBCE[/quote]


BTW I used #4 1/2 inch sheet metal tapered (countersunk) screws on the clips
I got them at Homedepot

[BONE]

try these, I love them they work good
http://repables.com/r/423/

My video here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PKQC4_NBCE

BTW I used #4 1/2 inch sheet metal tapered (countersunk) screws on the clips
I got them at Homedepot[/quote]

How do those clips mount onto the glass/bed? Screws?

[DarrenAnton]

They go in the holes in the heat bed into the plastic parts, then the glass snaps into place

[predawnsky]

has anyone seen this kickstarter it looks really promising
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wr ... ry_popular

[BONE]

has anyone seen this kickstarter it looks really promising
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wr ... ry_popular

Not the kind of kickstarter that I would want to invest in, but that's an interesting way to package some E3D's. Gives me an idea thou.

[predawnsky]

im sure it could be alter to work with the rostock

[BONE]

My only concern is that plastic might warp from the heat of the hotend. I've decided to design on platform that acts as the fan shroud. Needs a little more work, then I'll share it it here. I'm going to try and print the next platform out of PETG also.