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MendelMaxPRO 3D printer

MendelMaxPRO is our product based on the open source project RepRap. In addition to the support that we are giving to our customers, through the RepRap project you may reach valuable information related to the technology, share information with other users and get access to large base of software for 3D design and printing. Significantly improved design over the original MendelMax 1.5 provides better accuracy, higher printing speed and durability. 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Redesigned Z-axis home position sensor ❶ allows precise adjustment.
  • Threaded rods used to drive the Z-axis replaced by trapezoidal threaded spindles ❷.

Design 1 LR

Design 2 LR
  • Z-axis threaded rods bearings secured at the top side.  
Design 3 LR
  • Plastic parts are completely redesigned from the original MendelMax 1.5 to increase rigidity. Result is increased accuracy and higher printing speed.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Technology:
Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Build volume:
20 x 20 x 16 cm
Layer height:
0.1 - 0.4 mm
Heated table:
Yes, up to 115 °C
Materials:
ABS, PLA, Polystyrene, PET, Nylon, Bendlay, LAYWOO-D3 wood filament, Sandstone LAYBRICK, ...
Filament diameter:
3 mm
Nozzle diameter:
0.5 mm
Cooling:
Active (120 mm controlled fan)
Printer control software:
Pronterface
Slicing software:
Slic3r
3D model input format:
STL
Firmware:
Marlin
Printer control language:
G-code
Supported OS:
Windows (XP or newer), Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian), MAC OS X (10.7 or newer)
Computer connection:
USB
PC requirements:

3D design and slicing: multiple core processor, 4GB RAM, 100 GB HDD, 24" monitor

Printer control: laptop having functional battery, USB, Wi-Fi

Technology:
Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Body:
Extruded Al profiles
Table:
Glass coated with Kapton tape
Positioning resolution:
XY: 12.5 microns; Z: 0.6 microns
Axis drive:

XY: stepper motor (1.8°, 16 microsteps), timing belt

Z: stepper motor (1.8°, 16 microsteps), threaded spindle) 

Axis bearing:
Linear bearings
Speed:

XY: 500 m/s positioning, 150 mm/s extruding

Z: 5 mm/s

Power supply:
microATX, 240V AC, 400W
Power consumption:

Heated bed: 12V / 15 A max; Extruder: 12V / 2A max

Motor drives: 12V / 6A max.; Maximal power: 267W

Typical: 80W (PLA), 120W (ABS)

Temperature:
Operating: 0 - 30°C; Storage: -20 - +40°C 
Humidity:
Operating: 0 - 70% non condensing; Storage: 0 - 90% non condensing
Dimensions:
57 x 51 x 48 cm (with filament); 57 x 51 x 65 cm (with filament) [ l x w x h ]
Package dimensions:

Assembled printer: 63 x 57 x 54 cm

Kit: 63 x 57 x 16 cm:

Weight:

Assembled printer: 15 kg

Kit: 14 kg