3D Printing
The Hack.rva hackerspace has two 3D printers in residence: a 3DSystems BFB-3000 and a Makerbot Replicator.
Here’s a short comparison of the two printers:
| BFB-3000 | Replicator | Thingomatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | File:Bfb3000.png | File:Replicator.png | File:Thingomatic.jpg |
| Number of Print Heads | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Build Platform Envelope | 275 x 275 x 210 mm | 225 x 145 x 150 mm | 100 x 100 x 100 mm |
| Heated Build Platform | No | Yes (Nominally 110 ºC) | Yes (Nominally 110 ºC) |
| Filament Normally Loaded | 3 mm PLA | 1.75 mm ABS | 3 mm ABS |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.5 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Nominal Print Speed | 16 mm/s | 80 mm/s | 80 mm/s |
| Typical Print Layer Thickness | 0.25 – 0.5 mm | 0.2 – 0.3 mm | 0.2 - 0.3 mm |
| Printing Temperature | 195 ºC (PLA) | 230 ºC (ABS) | 230 ºC (ABS) |
| Web Site | Bits From Bytes | Makerbot | Thing-O-Matic |
| User Manual | Setup and Operations Manual | Guide to Your First Print | Usage Guide |
| Hack.RVA Wiki | BFB-3000 | Makerbot Replicator | Makerbot Thing-O-Matic |
| Firmware Version | 4.2.1s | 7.2 | Pending Sailfish |
| Serial No. | S2031874 | 11148 | ?? |
