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Description | Prusa i3 is a redesign by Prusajr.
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Contents
Introduction
The Prusa i3 (iteration 3) is the newest and current 3D Printer design by RepRap Core Developer Prusajr. The i3 incorporates lessons learned from the previous two Prusa designs, as well as other popular modern RepRap designs.
See also Prusa Mendel (iteration 2).
Specifications
' | Single Sheet Frame | Box Frame |
Plastic Parts (exc. Extruder) | 26 | 29 |
Non Printed Parts approx. | 337 | 293 |
Cost | $300-1000? | $300-$800? |
Controller Electronics | Almost all RepRap | Almost all RepRap |
Printing Size | 200 x 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 x 270 |
Motors | 5 x NEMA 17 Stepper | 5 x NEMA 17 Stepper |
Frame Material | 6mm Aluminium, Wood | 12mm Wood |
Frame Manufacture | Laser Cutter, CNC, Water Jet | Basic Woodwork Tools |
Pro | Easy assembly | Rigid XZ to Y Connection |
Con | Specialised Tools | Looks less professional? |
Main improvements
The following is a list of the main improvements made upon the Prusa Mendel Iteration 2
- Enhanced frame rigidity (prevents x backlash)
- Easy assembly
- Parametric files for multiple sizes/bearings or bushings
Development
History
Printed Parts
The STL files to make the printer can be found at Clone_wars:_Prusa_iteración_3. and here zipped up: File:Clonewars.zip Please note that the zipped files are not compatible with holes for the Z axis brackets in the Prusa3ALU-*.dxf drawings, at least the ones in the old/ folder in github. Also, the models for Y-axis brackets are for M8 rods. Compiling your own and investigating the Prusa github packages is highly recommended!
RP every .scad in this directory (except complete-printer) once.
Aim for 0.3mm layers and 2.2 extrusion width (width over thickness),
for 0.66mm stroke width. Printer is tested at this setting.
Using doc/complete-printer.scad as a visual clue and doc/manual.txt as a guide, build the printer.
Frame type
Single Sheet Frame
This is a frame created from a single sheet of metal, typically Aluminum, but can also be made from various Materials with a thickness greater than 6mm / 0.25 inch
pro:
- Looks professional (subjective)
con:
- Requires specialised tools (e.g. Water flow jet cutter)
- Less rigid connection between XZ-frame and Y-frame part, however this can be somewhat rectified by the TwelvePro variant, which provides additional frame support.
Wood Sheet frame
This is a version of the sheet frame that is designed to be laser cut out of wood or plastic (eg. acrylic) if you don't have access to a waterjet cutter. The only difference is that this version has support gussets on the back side of the vertical frame (the side that doesn't have the z threaded rods).
Construction is the same.
pro:
- Looks professional (subjective)
con:
- Requires specialized tools (e.g.laser cutter)
- Less rigid connection between XZ-frame and Y-frame part (Connects in the same way as the alu sheet frame)