3D Printing
The Hack.rva hackerspace has two 3D printers in residence: a Makerbot Replicator and an UP Mini.
Here’s a short comparison of two printers:
| Replicator | UP Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | File:Replicator.png | File:UPMini.png |
| Number of Print Heads | 1 | 1 |
| Build Platform Envelope | 225 x 145 x 150 mm | 120 x 120 x 120 mm |
| Heated Build Platform | Yes (Nominally 110 ºC) | Yes (Nominally 50 ºC) |
| Filament Normally Loaded | 1.75 mm ABS | 1.75 mm ABS or PLA |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Nominal Print Speed | 80 mm/s | 10-100 cm3/hr |
| Typical Print Layer Thickness | 0.2 – 0.3 mm | 0.20 - 0.35 mm |
| Printing Temperature | 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 |
