Monoprice Delta and Select Mini Glass Bed Upgrade
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ค. 2018
- MP Delta Mini Glass Bed:
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MP Select Mini Glass Bed:
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Last month I made a video showing how to cut and install a glass bed on the Monoprice Maker Select Mini. The installation process is SUPER simple, but the glass cutting can be a bit tricky (I’ve definitely shed some blood…).
After I posted that video, a manufacturer sent me a few samples of glass beds for the Monoprice Delta and Select Minis. This glass is pre-cut to the exact size of the printers’ beds, and is also a bit higher quality overall (the edges are also finished in a way that minimizes the risk of injury/damage).
I REALLY like the simplicity of ordering the pre-cut glass, and even though cutting your own is pretty easy and fun, this is a heck of a lot safer, and might ease some people’s anxiety about installing a glass bed.
Other links mentioned in the video:
Original MP Select Mini Glass Bed Installation Video:
• 3D Printing: Monoprice...
Z Axis Spacer for MP Select Mini:
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Episode 69
I hope this is a helpful tip on adding a glass bed to either of this printers! Let me know if you have any tips, tricks, or favorite printers mods!
The Enthusiasm Project nice vid. Keep on making these amazing videos and don't become involved with the stupid yet funny YT drama
Ha, thanks! I’m pretty happy off in my own little TH-cam world over here, no need to get sucked into the craziness!
Thanks for the videos! I just discovered 3D printing this past Saturday and I purchased the MP Select Mini V2 at a friend's suggestion. I'm loving it so far and have decided to go ahead and upgrade to a glass bed, especially since it's so inexpensive and easy to do and your videos have been incredibly helpful in helping me figure out what items I need and what steps I need to take.
One question for you: You mention cleaning the glass when the glue stick residue builds up - how often do you find you need to remove the glass and clean it? Do you have to do it between each print job or can you do a couple or several prints before having to reapply and/or clean the glass.
Thanks again! Have a great day!
Congrats on your printer! I usually clean the glass bed after every 7 or 8 prints, or whenever the texture starts to feel too rough.
@@tombuck Thanks! That sounds reasonable. I was concerned I've have to remove the glass after each print. And while that's totally doable, it's ideal. :)
Definitely earned my subscription for your tutorials. Great quality videos and explanation too, by far the best I have seen for tutorials on the printer. Thanks lots!
I’m so glad to hear that Grant! Thank you!
Tom, you're a natural! Your videos are awesome and I love how you make smart stuff entertaining.
Thank you sir!
Thanks, man I have watched almost 10 videos and no one has explained the correct way to install the z spacer. P.s you just a subscriber for that.
I’m really glad it was helpful!
Thanks for review. I just bought a MP Mini Delta and have had a lot trouble printing on the stock bed with the use of painters tape and a raft. Looking forward to getting better quality prints.
Beet of luck Chuck! It’s a ton of fun once everything gets working.
Great video Tom! we are on the way to 1000 subs man. keep on rocking👍
Thanks Cho! Always appreciate you! 😎
Thank you for the video!
wow ive been looking for this for my MP mini Delta epic
Thanks! 😎👍
Hi Tom! With your help I was able to get my glass bed finally installed on my Mpsm V2. I need to print some parts made of the flexible filament but the problem I am having is the filament curling up on top of the tower where it looks like it's being fed into a white tube. Have you come across this and found a fix? I can print nice level parts now ;) or purchase from Amazon if need be.
Thanks for your help and excellent videos!
~Darren
Hmm, I’ve never used flexible filament with the Mini before, so I don’t have firsthand experience to speak from...
Is the filament curling before it physically gets into the extruder? I’ve had that issue before with PLA, and sometimes have to use a small tool like a screwdriver or pin to guide the filament.
Glad you’re liking the glass though!
was the glass bed an end to your G29 issues? Or is future tuning needed before/after adding the glass?
Nope, still needed/needs some fine tuning. There’s one side in particular that seems to be uneven compared to the other two.
Of those two printers, which do you like better? :D
The Delta is really fun, but overall I definitely prefer the Mini. It’s just easier to use and produces consistently good results.
Does this effectively shrink the max print size? How do I account for the decreased height in cura? (Nice vid by the way)
Technically it does decrease the height, but unless you’re working with models that max out the dimensions it shouldn’t be an issue. I haven’t made any changes to the printer profile in Cura. Just be sure to install the z axis spacer!
The Enthusiasm Project Also, do you use the heated bed while printing with glass? Or just set it to 0?
I do use it, yes. I don’t have any scientific proof, but I feel like it helps with adhesion.
The Enthusiasm Project Thanks!
liked, shared, and subscribed
Thank you kindly! 😎
ordered my BKM glass, will I need to adjust the size of the Z Axis Spacer?
Do you have the Delta or the original? The Delta should auto level with no issue.You will need the spacer for the original style Mini though
!!!!! PLEASE HELP !!!!!
So, I've had my MonoPrice Mini Delta for a while, and I got the glass bed. When I try to print, (With the default starting and ending gcodes) When it starts printing, the printer jams into the bed during the calibration process. If I let it finish the calibration process, when it starts printing, it prints a couple millimeters off the print bed. I've been researching for hours, and can't find anything.
I don’t have a definitely answer, but if you can poke around, or even contact Monoprice directly, about setting the z axis offset, that should help.
@@tombuck Hm. I'll have to look at that. For now, I just took off the glass bed, and that's a temporary solution that's working for now. :)
Well I’m having another problem of many problems with this printer. Right after I enter a print job, the delta makes a loud noise while staying in the home spot. Then after this, the printer starts to print way mid air. So I tried to print the cat file that came with the micro sd card, and the same problem has happened again. So I then came to the conclusion that there must be a problem with the printer but, I’m not so sure what the problem is. Any tips will help, thanks.
Hmm, it’s good you tested it with the cat file because that does point to it being a mechanical issue. It sounds like maybe one of the motors is stuck?
I hate to say it, but if that’s the case it may be time to call Monoprice support. It’s a bummer to have so many issues, you just want to print!
Thanks for the tip, I’ll be sure to check that.
I bought the glass bed you recommended, but I'm a little puzzled. How did you get the clips to hold the bed on and not ruin the leveling ability? I have the same size clips and i just tried a first print and the arms and bottom of the clip push up on the bed preventing the nozzle from tripping the auto leveling sensor and it ends up running into the bed. I've tried folding the bottom arms underneath the bed then re-securing the bed but the same issue occurs, and I'm not sure its a good idea because the bottom arms when folded under are all in contact with the bed heater underneath. Any suggestions?
Ahh yes, it’s definitely a bit of a struggle. I keep meaning to find smaller clips, but haven’t done it yet.
I’ve had good luck just repositioning the clips until all 3 of the leveling sensors can “click” and things work fine. Sometimes I’ve used only 2 clips with no issues too.
@@tombuck I cant seem to find smaller clips, do they even exist? haha. also i tried the method of removing clips, 2 seemed to make it better but was still too much, about to attempt 1 and see what happens
Good luck! I usually have to readjust them everytime I clean the glass. Once you find the spots that work on your printer it should be pretty easy.
@@tombuck Looks like the magic number for my bed is 1 clip haha go figure. I've had a suspicion lately that my bed is warping and I think the fact that I only need 1 clip confirms that it has to some degree. Thanks for the help tho!
Glad it’s working out!
I’m having a problem with my delta mini. The nozzle is pressing to hard on the glass bed causing the glass to be scratched. Also, due to the nozzle pressing to hard into the bed, it squishes down the plastic causing for a really thin layer, I NEED HELP! Any solutions are welcomed.
This is the same problem I had before using glass. The glass seemed to help out the auto leveling system for me. I’d recommend joining the Delta Mini Facebook group- it’s super active and they can provide specific info really quickly. Let us know what you find!
Thanks for the tips, I’ll be sure to join the Facebook group.
So I guess it was just a one time problem, because I printed again and it seemed to calibrate and finish with a high quality print. So the problem was solved. Thanks for all your tips. :)
Awesome! Happy printing!
I have this same problem with a glass bed installed, and it has not self corrected.
!!! PLEASE HELP !!!
Ok. So my last problem is fixed. it doesn't stop the *THTHTHTHTHT* sound, but it at least starts printing correctly. But, when it's time to take the print off, it's like really stuck, because the gcode doesn't account for the glass. So how would I add, like an offset or something to keep the nozzle from jamming the bed and making a hard to remove print?
It would go back to adjusting the nozzle height, which you could possibly due in the gcode, but would be easier in the printer's calibration settings.
@@tombuck where would I access the calibration settings in cura?
They would be in the menu of the printer itself.
@@tombuck Hm. The Monoprice Mini Delta doesn't have that. :/
It’s been a while since I’ve used the Delta- I tried finding instructions for adjusting the nozzle height, but had no luck. It might be worth reaching out to Monoprice customer support. 🤔
You deserve more subs but you got 1 from me
Thank you! Quality over quantity!
Hey is there a discount code that still works? The one in description is inactive
I don't currently have one that's active.
@@tombuck sounds good I’ll just order. What’s your recommendation for most reliable printer under $1500? Looking to upgrade.
I printed the z axis from description ordered glass and the nozzel slipped without cracking glass. is the z axis link broken?
Now iam stuck with a useless printer that cant print becasue no surface
I took off the black surface thing like in your video
I checked the thickness of the z spacer is smaller than the glass
Sorry tom, I fixed the issue, this video really helped i had to tighten the bed :)
Oh wow, I’m glad you fixed it! There are so many variables that it’s always hard to figure out what the real issue is with a given printer/part/settings
Can u print a wwe daniel bryan hemp wood world championship belt with this printer
I...I- don’t know...
@@tombuck ok thanks anyway but its a good idea for your channel so u can look in to it if u want 👍😊
Thank you
Why is my printer sucking at printing now that I have a glass bed nothing sticks prints have fuzz ghosting and bottom layer and top layer issues I used the same settings I used for prints that were perfect
Hey there, have you used any kind of adhesive on the glass bed? Personally I’ve found that glue sticks work great.
Ya still nothing I'm going to just get rid of the glass cause my build tak plate worked 1000 times better
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
So frustrating it went from printing really sick prints to not even being able to print anything
@@tombuck do you think it could be unlevel
I give up!!! I can NOT make a 3D print because the filament will NOT stick to the bed surface of the Mini Delta! I've tried glue stick, and the print slides like it was printing on teflon. I've tried hair spray, sometimes it works for a few minutes then the whole print comes loose, other times it starts sliding right away. I've tried brims and rafts. Now I bought the round glass plate (would have been happy to pay a bit more to get the clips and some instructions, or a reply to emails) but am unable to get any different results. So I have to disagree with how easy you say it is given the information presented. If you or someone would publish a "how-to" that included a gcode file with settings that are known to work and a machine setup (glass, glue, blue tape, whatever!) that will produce a working print every time it would be fantastic. Instead we are told "this works for me" and left to wonder what the total "this" is. Random fiddling with the gcode isn't going to lead to success. I'm frustrated - I thought learning 3D CAD would be the hard part ;-) I would appreciate any suggestions that will enable me to make decent 3D prints.
Do not use plate glass. It is not safe. Buy the special glass for 3D printers. Edges are seamed.
Yes, after using special glass, I much prefer it.