The Vertex K8400 is the next generation of Velleman 3D printer kits. It is easy, accurate, affordable and has an Open Source architecture. The 3D printer is dual head and heated bed capable. It is supplied with one print nozzle. A second, optional, nozzle can be fitted, permitting two colour printing.
Videos, Building Instructions and User Manual are available on-line at www.vertex3dprinter.eu
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Printing: Print technology: Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) Print materials: PLA Filament or ABS Filament Testing with other materials in progress Layer resolution: standard: 0.1mm (maximum: 0.2mm - minimum: 0.05mm) Build plate: 215 x 240mm (8.46 x 9.45in.) Build volume: 180 x 200 x 190mm (7 x 7.8 x 7.5in.) Print speed: 30mm/s to 120mm/s Travel speed: 30mm/s to 300mm/s Build plate surface: Removable layer of BuildTak™ (consumable; also sold separately) Filament diameter: 1.75mm (accepts all filament spools with a 53mm mounting hole) Open filament policy Nozzle 1 & 2 diameter: 0.35mm Distance between nozzles: 23.7mm Maximum nozzle operating temperature: 270°C Supplied with one nozzle supplied, second nozzle optional Software: Firmware: Modified Open Source Marlin 3D Printer Firmware is user upgradable Software: Repetier - CuraEngine - Slic3r (RepRap compatible) Hardware: Dimensions: 360 x 380 x 395mm X x Y x Z (14 x 15 x 15.5in.) without filament spools Frame: Polycarbonate panels and fibre reinforced molded ABS parts Electrical: Communication: USB 2.0 or SD card Controller board: AVR ATmega2560 based Dual head and heated bed capable Display: 4 x 20 character, blue LCD with white backlight Input: 100 to 240V AC, 50 to 60Hz, 150W max. Velleman type Vertex K8400
Connectivity
USB 2.0 & SD card
Print Volume (X x Y x Z)
180 x 200 x 190mm
Type
3D printer