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Original Prusa MINI 3D printer hardware
https://www.prusa3d.com/original-prusa-mini/
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Magnet Improvement Suggestion #32

Open Porch11 opened 4 years ago

Porch11 commented 4 years ago

I use the Prusa Mini almost daily. The steel plate installation and removal could be made easier if the magnets didn't pull it from a range/distance. I would suggest replacing them with Polymagnets; which are programmed permanent magnets that can be made from any magnet grade.

I believe they will give a better user experience, hold the plate better and be cheaper than the current system as it requires 12 magnets. I think with Polymagnets, you could get away easily with 8.

Here is a link to attachment Polymagnets: https://catalog.polymagnet.com/polymagnet-products/attach.html

JohnnyDeer commented 4 years ago

Hi @Porch11 , thank you for your suggestion, we take note of this possibility.