HICTOP Prusa i3

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HICTOP Prusa i3

Release status: Working

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Description
Prusa i3 Mendel variation
License
BSD
Author
Contributors
Based-on
Categories
Prusa i3, Prusa i3 Development, Prusa Mendel Development, Prusa Mendel, Mendel Variations, Cartesian-XZ-head
CAD Models
on Thingiverse
External Link


Infobox info icon.svg.png This page is mainly for HICTOP Prusa i3 configuration and troubleshooting
For more variants, guides, and information, please visit the Prusa i3 page.
Infobox info icon.svg.png This page is still under development
If you would like to add more information to it, please edit appropriately.

About the Models

The HICTOP Prusa i3 is a Prusa i3 variant by HIC Technology, a Chinese 3D printer fabrication company. There are two variants from HICTOP, the Acrylic High Accuracy Aurora and the Aluminum Frame, with the only difference being the frame material and a slightly taller printing area for the former. They both come in fully assembled and encased or complete DIY kits. The acrylic version will be used for reference and specifications.

Specifications

  • Structure: Acrylic (or Aluminum)
  • Extruder quantity: 1
  • Board: Arduino Mega 2560 with Ramps 1.4
  • Printing size: 270*200*170(190)mm
  • Layer sickness: 0.1-0.4mm
  • LCD screen: RepRapDiscount Smart Controller
  • Printing speed: max 120mm/s | recommended 40mm/s
  • Standard extruder diameter: 0.4mm
  • Extruder temperature: 250
  • Hot bed temperature: 110*
  • Hot bed parts material: Acrylic, aluminum, PCB
  • XY axis positioning accuracy: 0.011mm
  • Z axis positioning accuracy: 0.004mm
  • Printing material support: ABS, PLA
  • Printing material diameter: 1.75mm
  • Software language: English
  • Date import format: STL, G-Code
  • Device dimension: 430*505*380mm
  • Device weight: 8kg
  • Packing dimension: 470*470*330mm
  • Packing weight: 11KG
  • Power supply: 12V
  • Working condition Temp: 10-30 degree, Humidity:20-50%

*spec states 110 degrees C is possible, but realistic temperature is around 80-90 degrees max without enclosure.

Known Issues

HICTOP ships preconfigured firmware with the printer. The firmware marks the z-step for 394 steps/mm when it should be 2560 steps/mm. The downloads section has the fixed aftermarket firmware.

IF YOUR PRINTER WORKS FINE DO NOT INSTALL THIS FIRMWARE.

Infobox info icon.svg.png The installation CD is available for sharing upon request
If allowed, the contents will be made available publicly through either the wiki or another filehosting site.

Downloads