Hoss's 3D Printers

[FannBlade]

My 3D rendering.

[vtx1029]

Looks Racey

[rwestbr]

Hi Hoss,
would these PID controllers work for the hot end?They seem like a really good deal.

Buy.com

Thanks
Rob

[hoss2006]

Hi Hoss,
would these PID controllers work for the hot end?They seem like a really good deal.

Buy.com

Thanks
Rob

Man those are cheap, worth a try at those prices.
Hoss

[LeeWay]

I have one like it that I just started using for the heat bed.
Works great for that, but you will also need a thermocouple and an SSR.
My thermocouple was only about $7 off Amazon.
I paid $40 for the SSR, but Ebay carries them a lot cheaper. Mine came from Automation Direct.

[hoss2006]

Next project for the Prusa, a mini router engraver attachment.
I have to finish making this new better X carriage first, should be more stable than the 3 bearing unit I'm using now.
Reinforced Prusa X Carriage with Slim LM8UU Holder by jonaskuehling - Thingiverse
Thought I got the rotary tool at Harbor Freight but don't really remember.
Hoss



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1a7XnnSI4E&list=UUjoRKEpk7uE5Wzf4b-IFTFg&index=1&feature=plcp]Reprap Prusa Mini Router Engraver - YouTube

[rwestbr]

I have one like it that I just started using for the heat bed.
Works great for that, but you will also need a thermocouple and an SSR.
My thermocouple was only about $7 off Amazon.
I paid $40 for the SSR, but Ebay carries them a lot cheaper. Mine came from Automation Direct.

Hi LEE,
Please look at these features for me and tell me if the SSR is inclusive to this unit or just controls voltage to an SSR.

Buy.com - Dual Digital F/C Display SSR PID Temperature Controller With 2 Built-in Alarm

DUMB QUESTION : after looking on Ebay I have my answer
Thanks
Rob

[Bob Adams]

Dam Hoss you get better every day!!!! What's next?
Bob Adams
CNC Programming Software Tools

[LeeWay]

No. The picture is of the one that I have made by Mypin.
For that model, it needs a model number that starts like TA4E to be able to use the lower voltage to run this. Without the E, you have to connect it to 110 volts or anything from 80 to 260 AC or DC.

It does come with one little relay inside, but that is only an alarm relay. It's fairly small.
It only controls the control voltage for an SSR. My SSR is nearly as big as this Temp control. The control voltage to operate the SSR is like 3 to 32 VDC.
I run my heated bed on 12 VDC @ 15 amps, so my SSR can run something 3 to 200 VDC @ 25 amps. Plenty overkill.
There are better places to get these from than Buy.com I think.
I'll add a few links shortly.

"http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Display-Temperature-Controller-Alarms/dp/B005NGL4KG/ref=pd_sbs_indust_6"]Amazon.com: Dual Digital Display PID Temperature Controller SSR(2 Alarms): Electronics

This is the thermocouple I bought to use with the heat bed.
"http://www.amazon.com/Thermocouple-Sensor-Probe-Temperature-Controller/dp/B005G14R70/ref=pd_cp_e_1"]Amazon.com: 90cm Thermocouple Sensor Probe for Temperature Controller: Home Improvement

Not sure what you would use for the hot end though.

[rwestbr]

No. The picture is of the one that I have made by Mypin.
For that model, it needs a model number that starts like TA4E to be able to use the lower voltage to run this. Without the E, you have to connect it to 110 volts or anything from 80 to 260 AC or DC.

It does come with one little relay inside, but that is only an alarm relay. It's fairly small.
It only controls the control voltage for an SSR. My SSR is nearly as big as this Temp control. The control voltage to operate the SSR is like 3 to 32 VDC.
I run my heated bed on 12 VDC @ 15 amps, so my SSR can run something 3 to 200 VDC @ 25 amps. Plenty overkill.
There are better places to get these from than Buy.com I think.
I'll add a few links shortly.

Amazon.com: Dual Digital Display PID Temperature Controller SSR(2 Alarms): Electronics

This is the thermocouple I bought to use with the heat bed.
Amazon.com: 90cm Thermocouple Sensor Probe for Temperature Controller: Home Improvement

Not sure what you would use for the hot end though.

Thank You LeeWay!!!!!

Rob

[hoss2006]

Dam Hoss you get better every day!!!! What's next?
Bob Adams
CNC Programming Software Tools

Thanks Bob, when are you gonna build one, they are a lot of fun.
Hoss

[Bob Adams]

Thanks Bob, when are you gonna build one, they are a lot of fun.
Hoss

I wished you started the SeeMeCnc first, I bought the parts one like you got, so I could follow along with you. I'm not knocking down SeeMeCnc it a good kit. You are doing a great job and having fun to boot. I may get the Prusa Mendle yet. So i put it on the back burner. I'm like you have to many projects. It looks like this thread can go on for along time, with all the changes you come up with to your printer. Looking forward to see some Milling and Engraving Vids on your printer, I like the bearing setup your printing.
Cheers
Bob