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HackRVA has three 3D printers in residence: a Prusa i3 MK2, an [[Ultimaker 3]] and a Form 1+. Form1+ is a different type of 3d printer that uses a liquid photopolymer that is selectively hardened by a UV laser on the bottom of a clear tank. | HackRVA has three 3D printers in residence: a Prusa i3 MK2, an [[Ultimaker 3]] and a Form 1+. Form1+ is a different type of 3d printer that uses a liquid photopolymer that is selectively hardened by a UV laser on the bottom of a clear tank. The makerspace usually has a selection of generic [https://wiki.hackrva.org/index.php/filament filament.] for occasional use. Members should provide their own filament if they are printing a large project or require a specific type. | ||
Here’s a short comparison of the four printers: | Here’s a short comparison of the four printers: | ||
Revision as of 12:21, 25 September 2021
HackRVA has three 3D printers in residence: a Prusa i3 MK2, an Ultimaker 3 and a Form 1+. Form1+ is a different type of 3d printer that uses a liquid photopolymer that is selectively hardened by a UV laser on the bottom of a clear tank. The makerspace usually has a selection of generic filament. for occasional use. Members should provide their own filament if they are printing a large project or require a specific type.
Here’s a short comparison of the four printers:
| Prusa i3 MK2S | Ultimaker 3 | Form 1+ | |
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| Number of Print Heads | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Build Platform Envelope | 250 x 210 x 200 mm | 215 x 215 x 200 mm Single 197 x 215 x 200 mm Dual |
165 x 124 x 124 mm |
| Heated Build Platform | Yes | Yes (20°C to 100°C) | no |
| Filament Normally Loaded | 1.75mm PLA, ABS, PETG | 3mm PLA, ABS, PETG | Photopolymer Resin |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.40mm | 0.40 mm, 0.80 mm | 405 nm |
| Nominal Print Speed | 15 mmᶟ/s | 30 to 300 mm/s | 1-3 cm/hour Z Axis |
| Resolution | 50 microns | 20 microns | 25 microns |
| Typical Print Layer Thickness | Coming Soon! | Coming Soon! | 25 - 100 μm |
| Printing Temperature | Coming Soon! | 180 ˚C to 280 ˚C | 15 ˚C to 30 ˚C |
| Web Site | Prusa | Ultimaker | Form Labs |
| User Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Hack.RVA Wiki | Write Me! | Ultimaker 3 | Form 1+ |
| Firmware Version | 3.0.12 | 3.7.7.20170627 | N/A |
| Serial No. | CZPX2817X003XK26782 | BPP-003840-027155 | Sassy Leveret |
| Software | Cura | Cura | Pre Form |