Of course, you need some other components to ensure a good 3D printing quality. “It occupies a small space but provide a rather big build volume,” its manufacturer Tiertime rightly say. As far as desktop 3D printers go, the Cetus3D printer thus offers an excellent print volume to machine volume ratio. This also makes it one of the lightest metal-bodied 3D printers out there, weighing just 3.2 kg (or 7lb) – light enough to be very portable.īut despite that low weight, the Cetus3D still has an respectable build volume of 180 x 180 x 180mm (7 x7 x 7 inches), out of a total machine dimension of 260 x 260 x 280 mm (10.2 x 10.2 x 11inches). The Cetus3D features an aluminum body that has been brought down to just six separate modules: three axis modules, one electronic module, one print bed module, and one extruder module. This also pushes down costs, with the Cetus3D printer starting as low as $199 on Kickstarter.Īnd when we say minimalist, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Best described as minimalist, this 3D printer doesn’t feature any unnecessary extras and simply focuses on the essentials – providing an open, high quality 3D printing experience.
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That question has just been highlighted by a brand-new desktop 3D printer called the Cetus3D, by the Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Tiertime Technology (makers of the Up! series of 3D printers) from Beijing. As a result, destop 3D printers are increasingly starting to look alike, aside from a few little extras.
In response to growing competition, many desktop 3D printer developers tend to incorporate many cool features and gadgets, while others focus entirely on plug-and-play abilities or software. For those who are on the fence due to this reason, it is available on their website as a separate purchase and reasonably priced at $39.90.The market for desktop 3D printing is getting a bit crazy, and it can be very hard to find exactly what you want. With that said, common materials such as PLA seem to have absolute perfect adhesion to the coated build surface. I deducted one star on the Features rating solely for this reason, where it is something that many do consider to be an absolute requirement. The only notable drawback in my opinion is the lack of a heated bed. When you factor in the extras such as WiFi connectivity, Blackout Recovery and the Smartphone app, you have one of the most complete packages available under $400. It has a massive build volume compared to its compact dimensions, built using high quality components, and the results are among the best available in similarly priced machines. This is a fantastic 3D printer offered at a budget friendly price point. While I would have preferred the inclusion of a heated bed within the package, this can be purchased separately from their website.
Unfortunately the build plate does not include a heated bed, only a factory coated surface to improve adhesion. By utilizing these in the design, the aluminum build plate is attached directly to the x-axis guide rail, ensuring it remains level at all times. The high quality linear rails are the basic motion system in which the printer moves. Mounting these to a frame built from aluminum extrusion, it is extremely durable while being only a fraction of the weight and size of its competitors. It is compact by design, comprised of 6 core modules that it requires to operate. They have placed great emphasis on quality construction using only the essential components. The minimalist approach is the foundation of the Cetus3D and by far my favorite aspect of this printer.
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