The Tarantula is based on the Prusa i3. The Prusa i3 is a proven design with tens of thousands of users around the world. You now have a unique opportunity to have your very own Tarantula 3D Prusa i3 (Seventh Generation) 3D printer. All parts of this printer are Open Source and are part of the RepRap project. In the event, you ever require parts these are readily available! The Tarantula uses all metal parts in its frame construction–extruded black anodised aluminium is used for the frame material with laser cut acrylic plates for the assembly and ball bearing V-Groove wheels for smooth and quite operation. The STANDARD aluminium print bed plate is 200x200mm-the travel for the print bed plate is limited by the physical dimensions of the frame itself and is approx 220mm for the X-Axis (side to side) and approx 270mm for the Y-Axis (front to back). The travel for the Z-Axis is approx 200mm (up and down). Distances may vary marginally depending on assembly technique. The STANDARD BED print/build size is 200x200x200mm versus the OPTIONAL LARGE BED version of 200x280x200mm. The Auto-Levelling feature uses a proximity sensor and modified firmware to detect the aluminium print bed where as the standard version uses a micro-switch to detect the end of travel for the Z-Axis movement (vertical limits). The Auto-Levelling feature allows for automatic adjustments between prints. This is so you do not need re-adjust the print bed each time a print is performed. Changes in temperature and removing a print from the print bed may cause a slight change to the Z-Axis on the bed. All you need is included in the kit (even 2 rolls of filament and an 8GB SD memory card). While these kits are simple to assemble, you should have a basic understanding of mechanical assembly techniques, electrical wiring and a healthy respect for electricity. You should understand the importance of wiring correctly. The input mains adaptor is selectable between 110V-220V. This is a DIY KIT.
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