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Revision as of 16:13, 5 May 2023

HackRVA has four 3D printers in residence: a Prusa i3 MK3, Prusa i3 MK3S+, Ultimaker 3 and an Elegoo Mars Pro. The Elegoo Mars Pro is a resin 3d printer that uses a liquid photopolymer that is selectively hardened by a UV LCD screen on the bottom of a clear tank. HackRVA usually has a limited selection of Jessie (preferred brand) PETG and PLA for small occasional prints. 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 MK3 Prusa i3 MK3S+ Ultimaker 3 Elegoo Mars Pro
Prusai3mk2s small.jpg MK3s+.png Ultimaker3.jpg MarsPro.jpg
Number of Print Heads 1 1 2
Build Volume 250 x 210 x 200 mm 250 x 210 x 210 mm 215 x 215 x 200 mm Single
197 x 215 x 200 mm Dual
120 x 60 x 155 mm
Heated Build Platform Yes (Max 100°C)
Smooth, Textured
Yes (Max 120°C)
Smooth, Textured
Yes (20°C to 100°C)
Glass
Filament Normally Loaded 1.75mm PLA, ABS, PETG 1.75mm PLA, ABS, PETG 2.85mm PLA, ABS, PETG Photopolymer Resin
Nozzle Diameter 0.40mm 0.40mm 0.25mm, 0.40 mm, 0.80 mm
Build Speed up to 15 mmᶟ/s up to 24 mmᶟ/s 22.5 mm/h
Resolution 50 microns 20-200 microns 25 microns
Typical Print Layer Thickness 0.05 - 0.3 mm 0.05 - 0.35 mm 0.01 - 0.2 mm 
Printing Temperature Max 300°C Max 300°C Max 280°C
Web Site Prusa i3 MK3 Prusa i3 MK3S+ Ultimaker 3 Elegoo Mars Pro
User Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual
HackRVA Wiki Ultimaker 3
Firmware Version 3.11.0 3.11.0 5.3.0.0
Serial No. CZPX2817X003XK26782 BPP-003840-027155
Software PrusaSlicer PrusaSlicer Cura Chitubox