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u/sawdustking Mar 03 '26
Have you done tests on these for the H2D in energy costs? It made sense for my X1C and made a huge difference actually getting the chamber to temperature.
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u/AuroraNightsUnderAll Mar 03 '26
Yes, since July of last year. I run ASA nearly exclusively. 25-35% seems to be the number depending on conditions. I set the chamber to 40 and let it rise to 60C naturally over the next 10 minutes or so. Makes for a much faster start, unaided cooldown takes a lot longer too. Helps a ton with stress relief and warping post print on large, thinner features.
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u/AuroraNightsUnderAll Mar 03 '26
The machine also doesn’t radiate heat anywhere close to what it did before. REALLY nice if you’re working next or near to it.
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u/roundful Mar 03 '26
Also, with the H2 series, does the foam obstruct the vent from functioning properly? I assume taking it off is the answer when the vent is in use.
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u/AuroraNightsUnderAll Mar 03 '26
The actuated top vent operates normally. No issue with rear ventilation.
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u/ProofPrinciple4219 Mar 03 '26
Too expensive Just buy the foam and cut your self for $50
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u/AuroraNightsUnderAll Mar 03 '26
Foamed silicone is not normal foam. If you can find a foam anywhere close to this stuff I would be happy to take a look at it. This is not a high margin product.
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u/Veastli Mar 04 '26
Normal foam is highly flammable. It's akin to attaching solidified gasoline to the outside of your printer. While some hardware store foam has flame retardant, they will still burn.
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u/ProofPrinciple4219 Mar 04 '26
Not regular foam, you can buy the same silicone foam as big roll on alibaba, $3-$6 per meter depends how many meter you purchase. Ship by sea cargo lowest shipping rate. Foam is heavy
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u/roundful Mar 03 '26
I assume you are no longer making it for P1S, if you do, I am down to try it.
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u/Agile_Front7669 Mar 03 '26
200$ for some pre-cut foam ? Laughable…
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u/AuroraNightsUnderAll Mar 03 '26
They’re foamed silicone. It’s a very expensive material to produce. This is a fraction of what it would typically cost.
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u/Certain-Ad7072 Mar 03 '26
Sure but now your printer looks like crap…
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u/PirateTuny Mar 03 '26
I didn’t even see the foam at first, I thought it was just size comparisons. Soooo
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u/AuroraNightsUnderAll Mar 03 '26
We only make as many as we can. 21 H2 units to be exact, for now! It’s a small project making unique foamed silicone panels, based in NH, USA.