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3D Potter Scara Mini v1 3D Clay Printer 1

3D PotterBot Scara Mini v1 3D Clay Printer

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The 3D Potterbot Scara Mini v1 ceramic 3D printer is the smallest model in the Scara lineup. It is designed to have the full functionality of our Scara printers, but able to work in confined spaces.

User interface (WiFi)

Duet Web Control is a fully developed UI for the Scara. Opened in a web browser, it can be used on your laptop, tablet, phone, or other WiFi capable device.

Print Status

Once a print is started, it shows information about the model being printed. Layer times, estimated time remaining, file information, and more are available for view. It also allows for print and extrusion speed control to be adjusted in real time.

The Scara Mini V1 is capable of large-scale ceramic 3D printing using real clay. The advanced design and substantial construction can handle on board loads like the 3D Potter 3600ml clay extruder or a hose assembly.

G-Code Files

The G-Code Files page allows g-code files for printing to be uploaded, edited, or downloaded. A summary of the file is given such as size, layer height, and what the file was generated by.

Software requirements

None! The only requirement is a web browser interface.

For object generation, the Scara Mini V1 is similar to the rest of the 3D Potter line ceramic printers. It's is just like any other 3D printer which requires an STL file to be sliced by a third-party program. We recommend Simplify3D or Cura, and then loading the file to the SD card in the printer, which can be done over WiFi.

Build envelope

The build envelope diagrams represent the 20in Z height.

The Scara Mini V1 ceramic 3D printer build envelope is quite unique because it's capable of printing 360 degrees with continuous rotation. This means you can create a huge vessel with the printer initially residing inside the vessel or structure. This opens up a whole another opportunity to print small habitat structures (houses). Larger printers are available for this potential habitat project.

Another unique ability is printing multiple objects within the specified envelope in a sequential mode. For instance you could print a particular vessel starting on the far left side and continue to print these vessels until there is no more space left.

Speed and noise

The Scara Mini V1 is capable of extreme speeds however speed is relative when it comes to ceramic 3D printing. Realistically you probably don't want to exceed 130 mm/s. There are many factors which determine the speed like nozzle size, layer height, and achieving a good adhesion on interlayer of the clay.

The Scara Mini V1 is very quiet, so it can be operated in any area without disturbing the surrounding environment.

Construction and design

We were able to achieve high precision and accuracy with this large Scara arm robot only through diligent design and robust construction techniques. The majority of this structure is out of heavy aircraft grade 6061 aluminum utilizing CNC and welded components for maximum strength and rigidity. The main rail components are from IGUS* which is one of the leading German manufacturers of precision guide rails. The drive motors consist of very sophisticated hybrid closed-loop stepper motors. These have on-board computers with telemetry that continually update their position for zero error positioning. 

Drive mechanisms

This is no souped-up 3D printer, this is a dedicated heavy duty purpose-built robot. The main drives are sophisticated harmonic drive units**. These are the same drives used on large industrial robots similar to the ones that are now in most of the large manufacturing facilities. These drives are extremely heavy duty and capable of precision movement down into the fractions of a second of a degree. This means very precise prints with no backlash or jittery movements at realistic speeds. These drives are designed for maximum rigidity with extreme accuracy.

Space needed for setup

The real advantage is this machine can be positioned on a substantial table top and you can start printing right away within a limited envelope area. Or you can give it its own dedicated space for partial or full envelope.
The space needed is really determined by the end-user and how much of the print envelope they choose to use. Whether on the table top or on the floor, the Scara Mini V1 will require direct mounting for maximum stability. This is achieved with multiple screws to secure the printer to the surface it is on. If you choose to use a tabletop it must be of substantial construction, the minimum is 1.5" thick heavy plywood or wood construction. If a inadequate table is used, the results from the printer will be diminished depending on the build envelope and speed at which the prints are created with.

What's included:

1. Scara Mini v1

2. Closed loop stepper on X, Y, Z, extruder

3. Extruder size of your choice.

4. 5 anodized aluminum nozzles (standard sizes: 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8mm when extruder is purchased)

5. Parts Box: Alan key set, grease, Acme driver tool, tie wraps, extra screws

6. Power Supply

Specifications

Printing Envelope:
X/Y- 72" Diameter Circle (1829mm)
Z- 24” (610mm)

Minimum Printing Envelope:
X/Y- 22" Diameter Circle (558mm)

Printer size:
W-34” L-18” H-44”
Normal operational space needed: W-40” L-36” H-~70”
Maximum operational space needed: W-88” L-88” H-~84”
Height to the top of the extruder fully extended is H~84” (2134mm)
Weight with extruder: 90 lbs. (41kg)

Average speed: 1.2’’ to 3.9’’/s (30 to 100 mm/s)
Power Supply: Output - 24V ~15 amps, Input - 110-220V, 50-60 Hertz.
Power consumption: 24V ~8 amps, ~192 Watt
Main controller board running Duet3D with Atmel SAM4E8E: 120MHz ARM Cortex-M4

Full control through web interface, no apps or software installation. Non-WiFi versions are available, please contact us if you would like this type of connection (Ethernet connection).

For a side-by-side comparison of 3D Clay Printer options, click HERE.

* http://www.igus.com
Some components may be re-manufactured
** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonic_drive

The 3D Potterbot Scara Mini v1 ceramic 3D printer is the smallest model in the Scara lineup. It is designed to have the full functionality of our Scara printers, but able to work in confined spaces.

User interface (WiFi)

Duet Web Control is a fully developed UI for the Scara. Opened in a web browser, it can be used on your laptop, tablet, phone, or other WiFi capable device.

Print Status

Once a print is started, it shows information about the model being printed. Layer times, estimated time remaining, file information, and more are available for view. It also allows for print and extrusion speed control to be adjusted in real time.

The Scara Mini V1 is capable of large-scale ceramic 3D printing using real clay. The advanced design and substantial construction can handle on board loads like the 3D Potter 3600ml clay extruder or a hose assembly.

G-Code Files

The G-Code Files page allows g-code files for printing to be uploaded, edited, or downloaded. A summary of the file is given such as size, layer height, and what the file was generated by.

Software requirements

None! The only requirement is a web browser interface.

For object generation, the Scara Mini V1 is similar to the rest of the 3D Potter line ceramic printers. It's is just like any other 3D printer which requires an STL file to be sliced by a third-party program. We recommend Simplify3D or Cura, and then loading the file to the SD card in the printer, which can be done over WiFi.

Build envelope

The build envelope diagrams represent the 20in Z height.

The Scara Mini V1 ceramic 3D printer build envelope is quite unique because it's capable of printing 360 degrees with continuous rotation. This means you can create a huge vessel with the printer initially residing inside the vessel or structure. This opens up a whole another opportunity to print small habitat structures (houses). Larger printers are available for this potential habitat project.

Another unique ability is printing multiple objects within the specified envelope in a sequential mode. For instance you could print a particular vessel starting on the far left side and continue to print these vessels until there is no more space left.

Speed and noise

The Scara Mini V1 is capable of extreme speeds however speed is relative when it comes to ceramic 3D printing. Realistically you probably don't want to exceed 130 mm/s. There are many factors which determine the speed like nozzle size, layer height, and achieving a good adhesion on interlayer of the clay.

The Scara Mini V1 is very quiet, so it can be operated in any area without disturbing the surrounding environment.

Construction and design

We were able to achieve high precision and accuracy with this large Scara arm robot only through diligent design and robust construction techniques. The majority of this structure is out of heavy aircraft grade 6061 aluminum utilizing CNC and welded components for maximum strength and rigidity. The main rail components are from IGUS* which is one of the leading German manufacturers of precision guide rails. The drive motors consist of very sophisticated hybrid closed-loop stepper motors. These have on-board computers with telemetry that continually update their position for zero error positioning. 

Drive mechanisms

This is no souped-up 3D printer, this is a dedicated heavy duty purpose-built robot. The main drives are sophisticated harmonic drive units**. These are the same drives used on large industrial robots similar to the ones that are now in most of the large manufacturing facilities. These drives are extremely heavy duty and capable of precision movement down into the fractions of a second of a degree. This means very precise prints with no backlash or jittery movements at realistic speeds. These drives are designed for maximum rigidity with extreme accuracy.

Space needed for setup

The real advantage is this machine can be positioned on a substantial table top and you can start printing right away within a limited envelope area. Or you can give it its own dedicated space for partial or full envelope.
The space needed is really determined by the end-user and how much of the print envelope they choose to use. Whether on the table top or on the floor, the Scara Mini V1 will require direct mounting for maximum stability. This is achieved with multiple screws to secure the printer to the surface it is on. If you choose to use a tabletop it must be of substantial construction, the minimum is 1.5" thick heavy plywood or wood construction. If a inadequate table is used, the results from the printer will be diminished depending on the build envelope and speed at which the prints are created with.

What's included:

1. Scara Mini v1

2. Closed loop stepper on X, Y, Z, extruder

3. Extruder size of your choice.

4. 5 anodized aluminum nozzles (standard sizes: 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8mm when extruder is purchased)

5. Parts Box: Alan key set, grease, Acme driver tool, tie wraps, extra screws

6. Power Supply

Specifications

Printing Envelope:
X/Y- 72" Diameter Circle (1829mm)
Z- 24” (610mm)

Minimum Printing Envelope:
X/Y- 22" Diameter Circle (558mm)

Printer size:
W-34” L-18” H-44”
Normal operational space needed: W-40” L-36” H-~70”
Maximum operational space needed: W-88” L-88” H-~84”
Height to the top of the extruder fully extended is H~84” (2134mm)
Weight with extruder: 90 lbs. (41kg)

Average speed: 1.2’’ to 3.9’’/s (30 to 100 mm/s)
Power Supply: Output - 24V ~15 amps, Input - 110-220V, 50-60 Hertz.
Power consumption: 24V ~8 amps, ~192 Watt
Main controller board running Duet3D with Atmel SAM4E8E: 120MHz ARM Cortex-M4

Full control through web interface, no apps or software installation. Non-WiFi versions are available, please contact us if you would like this type of connection (Ethernet connection).

For a side-by-side comparison of 3D Clay Printer options, click HERE.

 * http://www.igus.com
Some components may be re-manufactured
** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonic_drive

Shipping is FREE on all orders to customers within the contiguous USA.

Order Confirmation

As soon as you place your order you will receive an order confirmation e-mail.  This means that we have received your order in our system and will begin working on pre-authorizing your credit card or other form of payment for the purchase.  

As soon as we receive your order, we check to confirm that your order is in stock or able to be put into the production queue.  If your item is backordered or unavailable we will reach out to you via e-mail to see if alternate arrangements can be made.  Please note that most of the kiln models that we sell are built to order and, therefore, have projected lead times ranging from 8 to 12 weeks.

If your items are available to ship or be put into the production queue within 10 business days, we will process the charges and get to work on fulfilling and getting your order shipped as soon as possible.

Order Shipment

If we process the charges to your credit card, your order will ship or be put into the production queue within 10 business days from the date of your order.  

We will send you shipping confirmation within 1 business day of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out.  

If you do not receive any communication from us within 3 business days of placing your order, please follow up with us at sales@sculptfirepottery.com.

International Orders

Please be aware that, unless otherwise specified, our products are made specifically for the USA market.  This means that they require a standard 120V or 240V electrical system to function safely and properly.  Our products have generally not been certified for use with other countries' electrical safety standards, but all of our products are certified to USA standards.

We will happily ship our fantastic products to international customers. Due to the extremely wide variety of product dimensions we will provide an up-to-date shipping price quote for you on request.  If you are happy with our shipping quote we will prepare an order and payment though our ultra secure online payment gateway.

Damages

Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage you should make note of it when signing for delivery or do not agree to accept the delivery.

If you do accept delivery you are required to immediately take photos of the damaged packaging or products inside the packaging. 

If your item(s) arrive(s) damaged, please send photos to sales@sculptfirepottery.com, then visit our Returns page and lodge your return claim online.

WE GET IT.

You have many choices when it comes to online retailers.  Here's why we think you should shop with us at Sculptfire Pottery:

  • Free Shipping within the contiguous USA.  No extra charges.  Ever.
  • Price Match Guarantee.  Best prices online guaranteed.
  • 30-Day Easy Returns.  If you're not happy with your product, we'll take it back.
  • Great Service.  We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service.

YOUR SATISFACTION GUARANTEED  

We handpick our products based on quality and value so that we know our customers will love them.  But if there is ever something wrong with a product you receive from us, contact us and we will fix the situation immediately.

The 3D Potterbot Scara Mini v1 ceramic 3D printer is the smallest model in the Scara lineup. It is designed to have the full functionality of our Scara printers, but able to work in confined spaces.

User interface (WiFi)

Duet Web Control is a fully developed UI for the Scara. Opened in a web browser, it can be used on your laptop, tablet, phone, or other WiFi capable device.

Print Status

Once a print is started, it shows information about the model being printed. Layer times, estimated time remaining, file information, and more are available for view. It also allows for print and extrusion speed control to be adjusted in real time.

The Scara Mini V1 is capable of large-scale ceramic 3D printing using real clay. The advanced design and substantial construction can handle on board loads like the 3D Potter 3600ml clay extruder or a hose assembly.

G-Code Files

The G-Code Files page allows g-code files for printing to be uploaded, edited, or downloaded. A summary of the file is given such as size, layer height, and what the file was generated by.

Software requirements

None! The only requirement is a web browser interface.

For object generation, the Scara Mini V1 is similar to the rest of the 3D Potter line ceramic printers. It's is just like any other 3D printer which requires an STL file to be sliced by a third-party program. We recommend Simplify3D or Cura, and then loading the file to the SD card in the printer, which can be done over WiFi.

Build envelope

The build envelope diagrams represent the 20in Z height.

The Scara Mini V1 ceramic 3D printer build envelope is quite unique because it's capable of printing 360 degrees with continuous rotation. This means you can create a huge vessel with the printer initially residing inside the vessel or structure. This opens up a whole another opportunity to print small habitat structures (houses). Larger printers are available for this potential habitat project.

Another unique ability is printing multiple objects within the specified envelope in a sequential mode. For instance you could print a particular vessel starting on the far left side and continue to print these vessels until there is no more space left.

Speed and noise

The Scara Mini V1 is capable of extreme speeds however speed is relative when it comes to ceramic 3D printing. Realistically you probably don't want to exceed 130 mm/s. There are many factors which determine the speed like nozzle size, layer height, and achieving a good adhesion on interlayer of the clay.

The Scara Mini V1 is very quiet, so it can be operated in any area without disturbing the surrounding environment.

Construction and design

We were able to achieve high precision and accuracy with this large Scara arm robot only through diligent design and robust construction techniques. The majority of this structure is out of heavy aircraft grade 6061 aluminum utilizing CNC and welded components for maximum strength and rigidity. The main rail components are from IGUS* which is one of the leading German manufacturers of precision guide rails. The drive motors consist of very sophisticated hybrid closed-loop stepper motors. These have on-board computers with telemetry that continually update their position for zero error positioning. 

Drive mechanisms

This is no souped-up 3D printer, this is a dedicated heavy duty purpose-built robot. The main drives are sophisticated harmonic drive units**. These are the same drives used on large industrial robots similar to the ones that are now in most of the large manufacturing facilities. These drives are extremely heavy duty and capable of precision movement down into the fractions of a second of a degree. This means very precise prints with no backlash or jittery movements at realistic speeds. These drives are designed for maximum rigidity with extreme accuracy.

Space needed for setup

The real advantage is this machine can be positioned on a substantial table top and you can start printing right away within a limited envelope area. Or you can give it its own dedicated space for partial or full envelope.
The space needed is really determined by the end-user and how much of the print envelope they choose to use. Whether on the table top or on the floor, the Scara Mini V1 will require direct mounting for maximum stability. This is achieved with multiple screws to secure the printer to the surface it is on. If you choose to use a tabletop it must be of substantial construction, the minimum is 1.5" thick heavy plywood or wood construction. If a inadequate table is used, the results from the printer will be diminished depending on the build envelope and speed at which the prints are created with.

What's included:

1. Scara Mini v1

2. Closed loop stepper on X, Y, Z, extruder

3. Extruder size of your choice.

4. 5 anodized aluminum nozzles (standard sizes: 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8mm when extruder is purchased)

5. Parts Box: Alan key set, grease, Acme driver tool, tie wraps, extra screws

6. Power Supply

Specifications

Printing Envelope:
X/Y- 72" Diameter Circle (1829mm)
Z- 24” (610mm)

Minimum Printing Envelope:
X/Y- 22" Diameter Circle (558mm)

Printer size:
W-34” L-18” H-44”
Normal operational space needed: W-40” L-36” H-~70”
Maximum operational space needed: W-88” L-88” H-~84”
Height to the top of the extruder fully extended is H~84” (2134mm)
Weight with extruder: 90 lbs. (41kg)

Average speed: 1.2’’ to 3.9’’/s (30 to 100 mm/s)
Power Supply: Output - 24V ~15 amps, Input - 110-220V, 50-60 Hertz.
Power consumption: 24V ~8 amps, ~192 Watt
Main controller board running Duet3D with Atmel SAM4E8E: 120MHz ARM Cortex-M4

Full control through web interface, no apps or software installation. Non-WiFi versions are available, please contact us if you would like this type of connection (Ethernet connection).

For a side-by-side comparison of 3D Clay Printer options, click HERE.

 * http://www.igus.com
Some components may be re-manufactured
** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonic_drive

Shipping is FREE on all orders to customers within the contiguous USA.

Order Confirmation

As soon as you place your order you will receive an order confirmation e-mail.  This means that we have received your order in our system and will begin working on pre-authorizing your credit card or other form of payment for the purchase.  

As soon as we receive your order, we check to confirm that your order is in stock or able to be put into the production queue.  If your item is backordered or unavailable we will reach out to you via e-mail to see if alternate arrangements can be made.  Please note that most of the kiln models that we sell are built to order and, therefore, have projected lead times ranging from 8 to 12 weeks.

If your items are available to ship or be put into the production queue within 10 business days, we will process the charges and get to work on fulfilling and getting your order shipped as soon as possible.

Order Shipment

If we process the charges to your credit card, your order will ship or be put into the production queue within 10 business days from the date of your order.  

We will send you shipping confirmation within 1 business day of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out.  

If you do not receive any communication from us within 3 business days of placing your order, please follow up with us at sales@sculptfirepottery.com.

International Orders

Please be aware that, unless otherwise specified, our products are made specifically for the USA market.  This means that they require a standard 120V or 240V electrical system to function safely and properly.  Our products have generally not been certified for use with other countries' electrical safety standards, but all of our products are certified to USA standards.

We will happily ship our fantastic products to international customers. Due to the extremely wide variety of product dimensions we will provide an up-to-date shipping price quote for you on request.  If you are happy with our shipping quote we will prepare an order and payment though our ultra secure online payment gateway.

Damages

Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage you should make note of it when signing for delivery or do not agree to accept the delivery.

If you do accept delivery you are required to immediately take photos of the damaged packaging or products inside the packaging. 

If your item(s) arrive(s) damaged, please send photos to sales@sculptfirepottery.com, then visit our Returns page and lodge your return claim online.

WE GET IT.

You have many choices when it comes to online retailers.  Here's why we think you should shop with us at Sculptfire Pottery:

  • Free Shipping within the contiguous USA.  No extra charges.  Ever.
  • Price Match Guarantee.  Best prices online guaranteed.
  • 30-Day Easy Returns.  If you're not happy with your product, we'll take it back.
  • Great Service.  We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service.

YOUR SATISFACTION GUARANTEED  

We handpick our products based on quality and value so that we know our customers will love them.  But if there is ever something wrong with a product you receive from us, contact us and we will fix the situation immediately.