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Original prusa mini 3d printer
Original Prusa MINI+ | Original Prusa 3D printers directly from Josef Prusa
Semi-assembled Printer & Kit Comparison
Semi-assembled 3D Printer |
3D Printer Kit |
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| Warranty | 2 Years in EU, 1 Year ROW - Built, calibrated, tested, and with a full warranty | 2 Years in EU, 1 Year ROW - Warranty on parts only |
| Support | Premium 24/7 support via chat and e-mail + forum | Premium 24/7 support via chat and e-mail + forum |
| Consulting and Documentation | Printed version of 3D Printing Handbook and Free Access to the Prusa Academy - Online Course of 3D Printing and Modeling. |
The best assembly instructions proved by thousands of builders, printed version of 3D Printing Handbook |
| Assembly | Easy 3-piece Assembly (30 minutes) | Full Assembly Experience (6-8 hours), which teaches you how the printer works |
Main Features
Build Volume
Featuring a 7"×7"×7" (18×18×18 cm) build volume, the MINI+ is a fully-equipped 3D printer. Featuring sensorless homing, automatic Mesh Bed Calibration, replaceable nozzles, network connectivity, USB printing and a full-color LCD screen, the MINI+ is a big printer in a small body.
Color LCD Screen
Configure your 3D printer with ease and see previews of sliced models before you start printing! Thanks to the 2.8’’, 240×320 LCD screen with 65.000 colors, every option is just a few clicks away.
Flexible Print Sheets
Removing a print has never been easier! With the magnetic heatbed and removable spring steel sheets, you can remove a printed object merely by bending the steel sheet.
The surface is easy to maintain and comes in two variants: smooth and textured.
SuperPINDA
SuperPINDA is a temperature-independent probe that doesn't suffer from temperature drift and makes the first layer consistent - for example, if you are running one print after another but set the Live Adjust-Z on a cold printer.
Network Connectivity
The MINI+ comes standard with an ethernet RJ45 port and optional future ESP Wi-Fi module upgrade. Send files to the printer wirelessly, or download OTA firmware updates. Thanks to the future updates you will be able to manage a whole print farm easily.
Safety Features
Every part we use is thoroughly tested in-house. This is why our 3D printers are highly reliable and safe to use. The MINI+ is equipped with three thermistors and comes with a high-quality power supply (Delta or Mean Well - depending on region) for safe and reliable information.
One-click printing
Once you insert a USB drive with a sliced object, a new menu with an object preview window appears.
Confirm the selection with a single click of the control wheel and watch the printer do the rest for you.
Slice with PrusaSlicer
Our internally developed multiplatform slicer comes with in-house made and fully tested profiles for all of our 3D printers and a wide range of filaments. With built-in tools, such as advanced support generation, cutting, automated object distribution, ironing and many others, you will turn your 3D models into print files in no time!
32-Bit Controller SMT32
More power, more options. Our brand new custom-made 32-bit “Buddy” motherboard with Trinamic 2209 drivers brings more bang for your bucks. It’s capable of nearly everything OctoPrint can do, including farm management software (future firmware update).
Open-source Hardware & Firmware
We develop firmware for all of our 3D printers and test every new version thoroughly before release. Ongoing development and regular updates ensure that our machines are packed with useful features, such as print sheet profiles, automated calibration, Mesh bed leveling, advanced diagnostics, remaining print time estimation, Octoprint support and more!
Awards
Our printers continue to collect great reviews and awards all around the world.
Original Prusa i3 MK3/S is the best 3D Printer in the Ultimate Guide to Digital Fabrication by MAKE: Magazine and our printers also received several editor's choices and awards from respected media outlets like All3DP, PC Mag, Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, Forbes, WireCutter, Windows Central and many more!
Reviews
6 reasons to buy the MINI+
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Fantastic Price/Performance Ratio
We designed the MINI+ to be a true 3D printing workhorse. Thanks to its compact dimensions, you can build an entire print farm to produce mechanical parts at a rapid pace. And the affordable price makes the MINI+ a great first 3D printer for everyone.
2
Great 24/7 Support
We are working hard to help you start 3D printing as soon as possible. We are providing full 24/7 customer support with live chat and e-mail in seven languages. You can also use our community forum and knowledge base.
3
Ready to Print Settings
Original Prusa MINI+ is fully supported in our own open-source slicing software, PrusaSlicer.
It is a feature-rich, frequently updated tool that contains everything you need to export perfect print files. We provide fine-tuned profiles for all supported materials.
4
Open-source and Community Friendly
All parts of our printer are open-source, which means we publish all source codes and blueprints online. The community around our products is huge and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive - don't believe us? Check out Facebook groups and YouTube videos! There's so much to do with your 3D printer - buying it is just the beginning!
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Upgradability
One of the most popular features of the Original Prusa i3 concept is upgradability. When you buy our 3D printer, you can upgrade it later to a newer version, so you don't need to buy a whole new model every two years like, for example, your phone or laptop. We also keep supporting our 3D printers with regular firmware updates that bring new features!
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Quality Guaranteed by Josef Prusa & Prusa Research
Prusa Research is a 3D printing manufacturer located in Prague, Czech Republic.
The company was founded by Josef Prusa, one of the core members of the open-source RepRap community, in 2012. Prusa Research develops and produces 3D printers exclusively in its Prague's HQ. Since 2012, more than 250.000 Original Prusa 3D printers has been sold worldwide, receiving praise from both the media and 3D printing enthusiasts.
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Pryushin Mini - for everyone?
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X191012: Mini Prusa mini review for all makers old and young...
Greetings!
Josef's translation:
We're excited to announce our new Original Prusa MINI, a smart and compact 3D printing workhorse with all the bells and whistles you're used to when you buy an Original Prusa 3D Printer.
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MINI features a 18 cm (7”) print volume cubed, removable spring steel bed covers, an Ethernet LAN port and optional Wi-Fi, all controlled by our new 32-bit "Buddy" motherboard with silent 2209 drivers from Trinamic.
And as "icing-on-the-cake", we actually managed to do this (and much more) for 349 USD / 379 EUR! Shipping will start at the end of November.
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I invite you to lay out Pryusha's two-minute announcement "by the bones".
Regards,
Ski.
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P.S.
Original Prusa MINI is here: Smart and compact 3D printer for everyone!•12 Oct. 2019 Prusa 3D by Josef Prusa
https://youtu.be/ipulB4_Xdm8
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Original or copy of Prusa i3. What to choose?
The Prusa i3 is not only a Josef Prusa branded 3D printer, it is also the standard layout for many budget 3D printers.
The original Prusa i3 evolved from the RepRap project, which eventually led to the creation of Prusa Research, a popular manufacturer of high quality open source 3D printers.
Since the release of the original i3 in 2012, Prusa Research has released several updated versions of the 3D printer, including the Prusa i3 MK2, MK3, MK3S and finally MK3S+. Meanwhile, apart from the official Prusa i3 releases, many other companies have been making clones of the original Prusa i3.
These clones follow the Prusa i3 design and even use the term "Prusa i3" to describe the layout. i3 clones usually look like the original Prusa i3 but use cheaper parts to lower the overall price and attract more buyers. Clone manufacturers make 3D printers as cheap as possible, which is why they are often sold under open source licenses.
It's worth noting that while 3D printers like the Ender 3 or Anet A8 were inspired by the original Prusa i3 design and are technically i3 clones, they now essentially exist in their own categories.
Many of them now have their own development history and are not related to Prusa printers. What this all means is that when we use the word "clone" we are referring to the similar Prusa i3 styling that some 3D printers use, including the Ender 3 and Anet A8.
Although the original and the clones may seem similar, there are significant differences between them. So which is better? The main differences are quality and cost, but there are other factors as well. In this article, we will try to understand these differences.
Original Prusa i3
Original Prusa i3 is one of the most famous open source 3D printers. Its widespread success has led Prusa Research and other manufacturers to create many official and unofficial versions. For this reason, we will be using the official Prusa i3 MK3S+ as our reference Prusa i3 printer.
Currently, when the MK3S is being retired, only the MK3S+ is available for purchase. While the ~$1,200 price tag for a pre-assembled MK3S+ (~$900 per kit) might seem intimidating, you get what you pay for.
The MK3S+ is a great deal thanks to the attention to detail and quality assurance.
The main factors that determine the benefits of MK3S + can be divided into three groups: the 3D printer itself, the firmware and the ecosystem.
Original Prusa i3: mechanics and design
The MK3S+ is assembled from high quality parts and assemblies that you can rely on for your 3D printing work day in and day out.
To begin with, it comes with the official E3D V6 all-metal hot end, a high quality and branded hot end. The MK3S+ also uses a 32-bit motherboard with dynamic stepper motor drivers, making this 3D printer both quiet and powerful. In addition, in the electronics, the MK3S+ uses multiple sensors to improve print reliability.
Unlike the alternate Bowden style many printers use, the MK3S+ has a direct drive system that allows printing on flexible plastics. There are even dual motors in the Z-axis, allowing for higher quality 3D printing. The printer is equipped with a full color display and a quiet Noctua fan, unlike many other copies that use a single color LCD display and noisier fans.
And one of the most important advantages of the original Prusa i3 is the PEI spring steel desktop and automatic table leveling features not found in comparable desktop 3D printers.
Overall, the MK3S+ uses higher quality parts that together deliver consistently high quality 3D prints.
Original Prusa i3: Firmware
Firmware is another key aspect of the MK3S+. First, you can easily change the firmware using the PrusaSlicer (attached to the printer's Rambo motherboard). This is partly because Prusa Research uses Marlin-based firmware for all of its FDM printers, including the MK3S+.
In terms of firmware, what sets the MK3S+ apart from other printers in its class is the frequent firmware updates that Prusa releases. Unlike many other 3D printer manufacturers, Prusa has released very stable firmware without sacrificing some of the latest and greatest features such as linear advancement that improves 3D print quality.
Original Prusa i3 User Support
When you purchase a 3D printer from Prusa Research, you get guaranteed company support, documentation, product support and more.
You know that you can count on Prusa to help you if you run into problems with your 3D printer.
Since the Prusa MK3S+ is the main printer for Prusa, they also offer a number of upgrades. For example, MMU2S will give you access to multi-color printing. You can also purchase spare parts and assemblies without worrying about their compatibility.
In addition to this, Prusa offers its own 3D file repository known as PrusaPrinters. There you can find 3D models and specific suggestions for setting up 3D printing. Prusa is also very active in the maker community, with a great blog where you can ask questions and learn how to fix, upgrade and set up your 3D printer.
Prusa i3 copies
After the success of the Prusa i3, other manufacturers also looked into 3D printing and created i3 clones. Generally speaking, such manufacturers try to keep the cost of a 3D printer as low as possible while retaining key features.
Below we will use Creality Ender 3 and Anet A8 as examples of Prusa i3 clones. Anet A8 can be considered a "closer" clone as the frame and some features are very similar. On the other hand, Ender 3 is not so much a clone as it is the result of development that was originally inspired by the Prusa i3.
As in the previous section, the important factors influencing the decision to buy a Prusa i3 clone can be divided into three groups: the 3D printer itself, the firmware, and the ecosystem.
Prusa i3 replicas: mechanics and construction
Most clones lack many of the small features that make all the difference when it comes to 3D print quality and usability. For example, the Anet A8 usually comes with unbranded parts and even important parts like the hot end are often less reliable. The Ender 3, for example, uses a Bowden 3D printing plastic feed system because it's a simpler design than the direct drive system on the MK3S+.
Virtually all clones lack automatic table leveling. This means that you will have to manually calibrate the 3D printer bed.
Prusa i3 clones usually use lower quality electronics. For example, using a more budget-friendly motherboard results in fewer features and noisy drive drivers. Both the Ender 3 and the Anet A8 use poor quality fans, and although they are not the most important part of the design, they affect the noise level of the 3D printer. The Anet A8 uses two z-drives, but this is more of an exception to the rule and most copies only use one, resulting in more 3D print quality issues.
Prusa i3 copies: firmware
Prusa i3 clones are usually open source, but changing firmware can cause problems. For example, both the original Ender 3 and Anet A8 require a bootloader (which is often used as an Arduino Uno) to update the firmware. However, most clones can run several different types of firmware such as regular Marlin, Vanilla Marlin and Th4D Marlin.
No matter how similar the clone is to the original Prusa i3, most of them use similar outdated Marlin-based firmware.
Unlike Prusa, clone makers rarely release updates to their firmware, and even updates don't include the latest features. Cloned software is known to lack security features and disable many of Marlin's great features, such as "Linear Advance" (a setting that stabilizes filament pressure in the nozzle), because motherboards cannot provide the necessary processing power.
Prusa i3 Copies: User Support
Finally, don't count on good user support, as clone makers usually don't provide good documentation. In the case of copies of Prusa i3 3D printers, there may be problems with the return of goods. Manufacturers usually don't provide model-specific updates like Prusa Research does for their 3D printers.
However, successful copies sometimes form a strong DIY community and you can find a lot of information about modifications and improvements to your 3D printer. Good examples of 3D printers with a large community and a wealth of information on the internet are the Ender 3 and Anet A8.
However, it should be borne in mind that it is worth being able to filter information, and you will make all modifications at your own risk.
So what to buy - original or clone Prusa i3?
The original Prusa i3 is a great 3D printer, but the clones have an attractive lower price. However, quality matters a lot. The small individual parts of a 3D printer, such as fans, motherboard, and sensors, may seem unimportant, but they all contribute to a better 3D print.
Although real Prusa i3 printers are much more expensive than clones, they provide more useful features and quality. Copies include only the necessary basis for 3D printing and it is the price that reflects this fact. Prusa i3 clones contain unbranded parts, usually of lower quality. On the one hand, this is a minus, but on the other hand, replacing them will also be cheaper.
Perhaps the biggest difference between an original transaction and a clone is quality control. A genuine Prusa i3 printer with its high quality parts makes 3D printing easy, while a clone will require you to fiddle around to get a good 3D print result.
