3D Printing
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The Hack.rva hackerspace has three 3D printers in residence: a Prusa i3 MK2 an Ultimaker 3 and an UP Mini.
Here’s a short comparison of three printers:
| Ultimaker 3 | Replicator | UP Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | File:Replicator.png | File:Replicator.png | File:UPMini.png |
| Number of Print Heads | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Build Platform Envelope | 215 x 215 x 200 mm Single / 197 x 215 x 200 mm Dual | 225 x 145 x 150 mm | 120 x 120 x 120 mm |
| Heated Build Platform | Yes (20 ˚C to 100 ˚C) | Yes (Nominally 110 ºC) | Yes (Nominally 50 ºC) |
| Filament Normally Loaded | 3mm PLA | 1.75 mm ABS | 1.75 mm ABS or PLA |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.40 mm, 0.80 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Nominal Print Speed | 30 to 300 mm/s | 80 mm/s | 10-100 cm3/hr |
| Typical Print Layer Thickness | UNKNOWN | 0.2 – 0.3 mm | 0.20 - 0.35 mm |
| Printing Temperature | 180 ˚C to 280 ˚C | 230 ºC (ABS) | 260-270 ºC ABS or 200 ºC PLA |
| Web Site | Makerbot | UP 3D USA | |
| User Manual | Guide to Your First Print | Manual | |
| Hack.RVA Wiki | Makerbot Replicator | UP Mini | |
| Firmware Version | 7.2 | V3.0.6 | |
| Serial No. | 11148 | 74314 |
