From dcab9428b664c45e9cfa9eabaaa7bbd7b4e47418 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ahm_Sup <ahmad.suprotik@tuhh.de> Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2021 17:45:00 +0600 Subject: [PATCH] updating --- docs/electronics/Heated Bed.md | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/electronics/Heated Bed.md b/docs/electronics/Heated Bed.md index c07c970..fd978ab 100644 --- a/docs/electronics/Heated Bed.md +++ b/docs/electronics/Heated Bed.md @@ -37,4 +37,13 @@ When connecting the heatbed in the 12V setting it is important that you connect  +### Electronics Design: +----- +* To power the bed, you should use a PC PSU or universal power supply that can output at least 10A @ 12V. +You may be able to get universal laptop-PSUs with adjustable voltage for a range of [15-24V at 80-180W](https://reprap.org/wiki/Heated_Bed#Electronics_Design_.231). + +* The heating elements can be nichrome wire, power resistors for higher temperatures or ready-made, flat heating-pads for lower temperatures. +* nichrome wire is cheaper and takes less space then power resistors. +* [This design uses a simple analog control circuit and is easy and cheap to build (20$US for the electronics)](https://reprap.org/wiki/Heated_Bed#Electronics_Design_.232). + -- GitLab