====== Prusa i3 MK3S+ ======

===== About =====

^ Make | Prusa |
^ Model | i3 |
^ 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 The "bed slinger" design has been superseded by core-xy designs that are faster and have relatively simpler.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 =====

  * {{ :kb:manuals:prusa_i3_mk3s_plus_manual.pdf | Manual }}
  * {{ :kb:manuals:prusa_i3_mk3s_plus_assembly_guide.pdf | Assembly Guide}}