ゾボフ3Dプリンタモデル1

The hotend & technology

Zobov 3D-Printer model 1 is based on FDM technology. The detail is initially formed on the printer’s flat moving pad. One calls it a heated bed. We designed our own one with built-in thermal sensors. So, the heated bed provides strong adhesion and prevents warping of the detail. The printer creates a part layer by layer with extruding melted plastic rod form the hotend’s nozzle on the heated bed. We tested and chose one of the most compact and convenient extruders and added an auxiliary fan for perfect cooling. The heated bed and the hotend with an insulated exterior deliver accurate temperature regime to achieve the best quality of the print.

The remarkable bits

Also, there is a small tech nugget of our printing technology. Zobov 3D-Printer model 1 balances the temperature of newly printed layers by adjusting the thermal regime of the cooling to act synergetically with the printed bed to prevent the destruction of the detail due to inner stresses. In addition, we covered the glass of the heated bed with renewable Kapton tape for a smooth experience and the great first layer.

Hardware

The axis were constructed to achieve the highest printing precision via rugged design. All the axis are smoothly driven by stepper motors. The X and Y axes are equipped with belt-driven drive and stainless steel rods which allow them to move as fast as needed to throw out over a dozen prints a day. The Z axis was built on precision machined leadscrew for a reliable layer height and a delicate hotend motion. The machine’s frame is made out of durable steel alloy with the space-grey finish. It’s compact and robust design lets you solve complex prototyping anywhere you can find an AC-Outlet.

Processor

Introducing the Zobov 3D-Printer controller board model 1– very own control ARM microcontroller-based module, designed specially for our machines. It helps to provide high-resolution print via advanced motor control and to ensure optimal thermal regimes for both nozzle and the heated bed. The board is based on STM32F407 ARM Cortex-M4 MCU and can interact with optical and mechanical end stops, handle bipolar stepper motors with encoder feedback, operate high-power loads, such as heated bed and hotend and tweak cooling fans.

Software

Thanks to open source slicing and print preparation software, you can tune the printing process according to your very workflow. Supported on macOS, Windows and Linux.

Materials

Our range of materials is formulated to achieve superior results. Optimized software profiles offer the best printing settings per material and can be easily tuned to the material you’re using. PLA (polylactic acid) – a reliable material made from renewable organic sources. It offers fantastic surface quality and serves a wide range of applications for both novice and advanced users.