3dprinter4lab

This is a discussion page about which 3d printer we should get for the lab, please feel free to edit it!

General Introduction

With the lab reopening and after some cleanup it seems that the two prusa minis need some backup. After the Plenum on 12.05.2022 with the introduction of this idea, this page is created to present the various printers in preparation for the decision making and voting.

Avaliable Spaces (Physical Requirments)

Printing room space avaliability

Dimension under current running Prusa minis: 955mm x 560mm x 700mm Dimension under Ultimaker Unlimited Z: 550mm x 580mm x 710mm

Evaluation criteria

• Easy to maintain and repair
• Known for good repairability/stock parts available from the manufacturer
• Support from the manufacturer

Candidate Printer

Ender 6

The Ender 6 is a Core-XY machine that borrows technical aspects from the popular Ender 5 Pro, adds extra build volume, an enclosure, and several improved components. With its sturdy and semi- enclosed frame and fast printing speed thanks to its motion system that all comes with a very reasonable cost, it seems fitting for the lab.

Ender 6 General Overview Manufacturer Release date Machine size Print Size Type Extrusion System Price Creality3D April 22, 2020 495mm x 495mm x 650mm 250 x 250 x 400 mm FFF CoreXY Semi-Enclosed Bowden 478.00 EUR + 48,99 EUR (BLTouch for Auto Bed Leveling) Technical details Firmware Stepper motor driver Supported Filament Filament Runout Auto bed leveling Printing Speed marlin TMC2208 drivers (Silent) PLA/TPU/ABS/PETG Yes Stock No, Exist official addon up to 150mm/s Printing Platform Control Power Supply Linear Motion PrusaSlicer Support Cura Support Carborundum Glass 4.3" HD Touch Screen 350W CHENLIANG V Rollers X/Y/Z Yes Yes Idiot proofnes: High (semi - enclosed, filament runout, touch control, very sturdy frame) Repairability: Exists Official support and replacement parts, using common component interchangeable with majority of ender printer familiy - External review links: 3dPrintBeginner [External]

Original Prusa i3 MK3S+

The well-known Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ is still the gold standard in FFF printing, attention to detail and technical finesse are its defining characteristics. Using the company’s filaments and filament profiles with the MK3S+ is magnificently foolproof. The print size, high price and outdated control is the only argument against it being brought into the lab.

Prusa i3 mk3s+ General Overview Manufacturer Release date Machine size Print Size Type Extrusion System Price Prusa Research February 2019 (with upgrade 2020) 560(D) x 500(W) x 380(H)mm 250 x 210 x 210 mm FFF Cartesian XZ-head Direct Drive 999 EUR + Shipping Technical details Firmware Stepper motor driver Supported Filament Filament Runout Auto bed leveling Printing Speed Modified marlin TMC2130 drivers PLA/TPU/ABS/PETG Yes Yes up to 120mm/s Printing Platform Control Power Supply Linear Motion PrusaSlicer Support Cura Support Removable magnetic PEI spring steel sheet 1604 LCD Display 240W Delta Smooth Rod Yes Yes Idiot proofnes: High (Smart firmware, filament support, fine tuned PrusaSlicer) Repairability: Exists excellent Official support and replacement parts - External review links: All3dp [External]