Has anybody considered swapping their power supply with an equivilent but higher amps version from the same manufactorer? From my understanding the power supply in an X1C is a Mornsun LM100-20B24-C which can provide 4.5a @ 24v output.
So I am thinking, if I want to run things such as LED strips, Chamber heaters and such from the power supply (without having to plug a seperate cable in externally), then I probably need to up the power supply so I don’t interfere with normal power usage.
That would be indeed a real improvement to the X1C if it does work and I’d definitely be interested in replacing the current power supply with a better one. If anyone does it, I’d be glad to learn how it went and if there were any problems. I’ll be keeping this topic under watch for any updates. Thanks for bringing it up @honkongkiwi.
Not sure how that would fit inside … and you’ll also need to make sure it can pull enough cool air. I think you’d be better off using an external supply.
I completely didn’t think about the size, but that seems obvious. So looking around it looks like LM200-22B24R2-CQ could work as it’s the same dimensions. This gives us 200w, which is a 100% increase, so I think this could work for a PTC. Also, the above linked PSU does not require active cooling (just like the original).
Downside on this is that it’s only 240v input that’s not a problem for me as I live in 240v country, but this might be an issue for some. I’ve just ordered it to test it out (found it for $13 USD where I live).
Let me know if I’ve missed anything here in the specs. I’m just a DIY enthusiast rather than an actual electrical engineer.
Although creating an external PSU is easy and possible, I just wanted a one-for-one swap option that gave me more power available to tap into inside the X1C for addons.
I don’t know where in the world you are located, but in the US, you can find Meanwell power supplies locally from Amazon for same-day or 1-2 days. Meanwell are decent power supplies.
If you go with the bento for filtering the VOCs and particulates in the printer, then you can remove the fan and stuff from the back for the chamber fan. Looks like you can get a larger PS in that spot.
Just replying here, this worked like a dream, no problems! An extra 100w to play with and a drop in replacement.
Even better, the printer only uses 1 of 2 screw terminals, which leaves a set free for custom stuff. It’s enough for a 100w heater, or some RGB LEDs etc…
It looks like there’s additional length room in my X1C to mount a longer PSU, but you’ll have to design another power supply bracket (the origional one won’t fit anymore. Also, you’ll need an adapter bracket, but I think both are doable which opens up more models of PSU.
Thank you for sharing, I’m thinking of doing the same mod.
What’s the highest chamber temperature you have reached safely without damaging the printer itself?
And do you observe any printing quality improvements for high temp filaments like ASA/PC/Nylon?
Do you have some photos taken during the replacement, or a video of the process? Also, are there any lessons to be learned from or advices or tips about do’s and don’t’s? Do share.
