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kb:hardware:prusa_i3_mk3s_plus [2025/04/22] – created robertkuyperkb:hardware:prusa_i3_mk3s_plus [2025/04/22] (current) robertkuyper
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 ^ Model | i3 | ^ Model | i3 |
 ^ Revision | MK3S+ | ^ Revision | MK3S+ |
 +^ Print Volume | ~11L |
 +^ Axis Limits | 250mm(x),210mm(y),210mm(z) |
 +^ Z-Axis Resolution | 0.01mm |
 +^ Layer Height (min) | 0.15mm(first layer), 0.1mm |
  
 +These have been my workhorse printer for a long time, but it is on its way out. The "bed slinger" design has been superseded by core-xy designs that are faster and have relatively simpler.  These are still very reliable printers even after thousands of hours of printing. 
 +
 +As I move to replace these, I am going to be switching to a combination of [[kb:hardware:qidi_xmax_3|QIDI X-Max 3]]
 +and Voron V0.2. Most of the parts are very small, so the Voron printers are stiffer and faster for that application. For engineering materials, the QIDI printers have a massive build volume and built in heated chamber. I have been using a custom solution for the Prusa printers, but the integration of the heated chamber settings into the slicer makes the prep work a lot faster.
 +
 +===== Machines =====
 +
 +==== Printer 1 ====
 +
 +This printer died in an experimental heated chamber. I melted all of the 3D printed components. It could be fixed by re-printing and replacing these components with my other machines, but I prefer to keep it around for spare parts for the other two printers.
 +
 +==== Printer 2 ====
 +
 +^ Firmware | V3.14.1 |
 +
 +This printer is a standard printer. The only upgrade is a Garolite bed to improve bed adhesion and release.
 +
 +==== Printer 3 ====
 +
 +^ Firmware | V3.14.1 |
 +
 +This printer is equipped with a custom heated chamber and upgraded nylon parts. I also moved the electronics (other than the steppers) out of the enclosure. This chamber supports up to 80C, but to prevent the steppers from overheating I do not exceed 60C. This printer is being retired from the chamber and returned to factory configuration. All future high temperature prints will be done on the QIDI.
  
 ===== Manuals ===== ===== Manuals =====
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