[Arm-netbook] first prototype microdesktop casework

[David Niklas]

On Tue, 30 May 2017 03:41:07 +0100
Luke Kenneth Casson Leighton <lkcl at lkcl.net> wrote:

> On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 10:57 PM, David Niklas <doark at mail.com> wrote:
> 
> > Actually, I was thinking of using a lokibuild sheet (another
> > kickstatr? thing (seems I have lost the link...)):
> > here is one of the right size?
> > https://shop3duniverse.com/collections/accessories/products/3d-universe-lokbuild-3d-print-build-surface  
> 
>  looks like it's worthwhile investigating - but it is still new.
> printbite has been around for years and is a known proven quantity.
> 
>  interestingly in the comments of the kickstarter it looks like the
> particular properties of printbite are down to thermal expansion.
> i.e. the surface expands and contracts, having thermal characteristics
> that lead it to contract at well below the glass point of PLA (or
> other material).
> 
>  thus, as it cools it shrinks enough to "pop" the object off the bed.
> 
>  which is kinda cool.
> 
> l.

Well, I might get a little of both and tell you how it works out.

David