Google+ post by John Car on 2015-09-21 15:02:49 UTC

http://printrbot.com/shop/simple-x-axis-upgrade/

Shh keep it a secret. I don’t want it to sell out until I’m ready to buy :wink:

So only central square part of enlarged bed is heated…? And owners of the previous heated bed upgrade can use their heating pad?

@Tomas_Vit The new heating pad looks different but I’m not sure. And the heat might conduct enough.

Yes, I am looking for instructions at http://help.printrbot.com/Guide/Installing+the+Simple+X+Axis+Upgrade/232 and can not resolve, if our existing heating pad will fit or not. It is a waste of money to simply throw it out. @Brook_Drumm , please, can we use it or not for upgraded heated bed? Thank you in advance.

And what about the insulator? Will this not get as hot since there is no insulator?

For $25 bucks its a no brainer for the heated pad.

Good question on the insulator. Maybe the pad is upgraded and has its own insulation

This came up in another post. The new green plate is 240W, the previous red is 160W. It also lacks the molex needed for rev D boards.

so well worth the extra $25.00

@John_Car ​ I agree, just wish there was an option for us rev D users.

@Tom_Georgoulias get rev F for $69

How do you check if you have rev D or rev F?

There should be a letter on the board in the top left (not all the way in the corner though)

got it I have F

I will be selling my heated bed from my simple metal for $55.00 plus shipping if anyone is interested. 6X6X6 Will be available next week.

Ok- the old bed fits right but may not get as hot. I will add a molex connector in the store for cheap. And it doesn’t need the delrin insulator because the at ends are delrin. We will include a radiant barrier though.

Brook

@Brook_Drumm The clarification is much appreciated as well as your quick response :slight_smile:

@Brook_Drumm I just ordered the upgrade. So you are including a radiant barrier with the upgrade? Can you make sure they send the barrier with my order. Thanks.

Just confirmed- radiant barrier will go out with all of these today. Molex plug will be in store today for a couple bucks… Soldering iron needed if you have revD.