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:
| Prusa i3 MK2S | Ultimaker 3 | UP Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
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File:UPMini.png |
| Number of Print Heads | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Build Platform Envelope | 25 x 21 x 20 cm | 215 x 215 x 200 mm Single / 197 x 215 x 200 mm Dual | 120 x 120 x 120 mm |
| Heated Build Platform | Yes | Yes (20 ˚C to 100 ˚C) | Yes (Nominally 50 ºC) |
| Filament Normally Loaded | 1.75 mm ABS or PLA | 3mm PLA | 1.75 mm ABS or PLA |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.40mm | 0.40 mm, 0.80 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Nominal Print Speed | Coming Soon! | 30 to 300 mm/s | 10-100 cm3/hr |
| Typical Print Layer Thickness | Coming Soon! | Coming Soon! | 0.20 - 0.35 mm |
| Printing Temperature | Coming Soon! | 180 ˚C to 280 ˚C | 260-270 ºC ABS or 200 ºC PLA |
| Web Site | Prusa | Ultimaker | UP 3D USA |
| User Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Hack.RVA Wiki | Coming Soon! | Ultimaker 3 | UP Mini |
| Firmware Version | 3.0.12 | 3.7.7.20170627 | V3.0.6 |
| Serial No. | CZPX2817X003XK26782 | BPP-003840-027155 | 74314 |
