MK3 - Heatbed cable management - textile sleeve
The textile sleeve that Prusa are now using for the cable management on the heatbed is not available for separate purchase yet through Prusa, but Support have provided me with the details:
Sleeve is 5-8 mm, length 28 cm for heatbed (type: HellermannTyton Twist-In 08)
https://www.hellermanntyton.com/products/open-woven-sleeves/twist-in-08/170-01001
I can purchase in 5 mtr lengths off Ebay but postage cost to Sydney, Australia is ridiculous.
Perhaps some sort of group buy might be in order for those who want to do the upgrade.
I have also lodged an enquiry with the Australian branch of the manufacturer to see what local purchase options may be.
Re: MK3 - Heatbed cable management - textile sleeve
Conrad sells it per meter in the Netherlands (and rest of Europe). Have not found anything closer to Sydney just yet.
https://www.conrad.nl/nl/helagaine-gevlochten-slang-twist-in-bundelbereik-o-5-8-mm-twist-in-08-hellermanntyton-inhoud-per-meter-541574.html
Re: MK3 - Heatbed cable management - textile sleeve
but postage cost to Sydney, Australia is ridiculous.
considered the drag chain mod? I've been loving it, feels like the best way to really constrain the movement of cables.
Re: MK3 - Heatbed cable management - textile sleeve
For those in the united states, I found this on amazon which i ordered. It looks like it will work, however cannot confirm until i receive the product.
Jorg
Re: MK3 - Heatbed cable management - textile sleeve
I have used https://www.techflex.com/prod_pet.asp
Re: MK3 - Heatbed cable management - textile sleeve
For the MK3 heatbed woven sleeve, I understand that Prusa is using HellermannTyton Twist-In 08. I could not find in reasonable quantities that would ship from and to the USA to keep shipping affordable. However, I found an alternate at www.wirecare.com that is sold in reasonable quantities (10ft). Not the same diameter as the 08 (8mm). But they have a slightly larger 9.5mm(3/8") and slightly smaller 4.8mm (3/16") option. The 4.8mm option seems to work good for the heatbed wires, it holds the wires together nicely. The 9.5mm would probably work as well, but really is too large for those wires.
Its Product F6V0.38TB (3/8") & F6V0.19TB (3/16"). This is also flame retardant, has same heat rating and is self wrapping split tubular woven sleeving, very similar specs to the Hellermann Tyton. And it's very flexible.