Difference between revisions of "Gigabot"

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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
 
===== Scale =====
 
===== Scale =====
600mm x 600mm x 600mm build envelope (24” x 24” x 24”)  
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*600mm x 600mm x 600mm build envelope (24” x 24” x 24”)  
30X the print volume compared to leading desktop 3D printer
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*30X the print volume compared to leading desktop 3D printer
  
 
===== Printing =====
 
===== Printing =====
1.75 or 3mm filament
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*1.75 or 3mm filament
100 micron layer capability
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*100 micron layer capability
  
 
===== Capability =====
 
===== Capability =====
Mechanics optimized for reliability
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*Mechanics optimized for reliability
Utilizes an open source software work flow
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*Utilizes an open source software work flow
  
 
===== Electrical =====
 
===== Electrical =====
Print speed of 100mm/sec and above
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*Print speed of 100mm/sec and above
Rapid travel of 200mm/ sec
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*Rapid travel of 200mm/ sec
Azteeg X3 Printer Controller
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*Azteeg X3 Printer Controller
150 Watt power requirement
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*150 Watt power requirement
  
 
===== Hardware =====
 
===== Hardware =====
Rigid aluminum extrusion frame
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*Rigid aluminum extrusion frame
Open construction provides easy access to prints
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*Open construction provides easy access to prints
Complete printer weight 100lbs
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*Complete printer weight 100lbs
  
  

Revision as of 00:24, 26 November 2013

Overview

Scale
  • 600mm x 600mm x 600mm build envelope (24” x 24” x 24”)
  • 30X the print volume compared to leading desktop 3D printer
Printing
  • 1.75 or 3mm filament
  • 100 micron layer capability
Capability
  • Mechanics optimized for reliability
  • Utilizes an open source software work flow
Electrical
  • Print speed of 100mm/sec and above
  • Rapid travel of 200mm/ sec
  • Azteeg X3 Printer Controller
  • 150 Watt power requirement
Hardware
  • Rigid aluminum extrusion frame
  • Open construction provides easy access to prints
  • Complete printer weight 100lbs


Hardware

See assembly instructions here re3d.dozuki.com

Software

We recommend using Arduino IDE version 22 to load the firmware into gigabot's brain (aka azteeg controller board). This version is necessary to be compatible with some of the library's used to run the lcd screen.