BQ Hephestos 2

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Properties

Build Volume 210 x 297 x 220 mm (8.3 x 11.7 x 8.7 in.)
Layer Resolution Low 300 micron (0.011 in.)
Layer Resolution High 50 micron (0.002 in.)
BrandBQ
Machine type 3D Printer
Technology FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)
Materials PLA, Bronze PLA, Wood PLA, Copper PLA
Websitehttps://www.bq.com/en/hephestos-2
Average Price US$1,285.00

About Hephestos 2

Assembly in under 2 hours
A DIY printer with professional results
In-house designed extruder with a Double Drive Gear traction system
Self-levelling via an inductive sensor
BQ Heated bed kit for Hephestos 2

Specifications:

PRINTING SPEED

Maximum: up to 200 mm/s*
*Subject to materials, profiles and software used.

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Optimum operating temperature range 15 ºC to 25 ºC.

RESOLUTION

  • Very high - 50 microns
  • High - 100 microns
  • Medium - 200 microns
  • Low - 300 microns

DIMENSIONS

  • Product without PLA spool: 
  • (x)450 x (y)516 x (z)571 mm (static) 
  • (x)450 x (y)605 x (z)571 mm (dynamic)
  • Product with PLA spool: 
  • (x)450 x (y)516 x (z)661 mm (static)
  • (x)450 x (y)605 x (z)661 mm (dynamic)
  • Enclosure: (x)627 x (y)465 x (z)207 mm
  • Printable area: (x)210 x (y)297 x (z)220 mm

MATERIALS

1.75 mm diameter filament: PLA, wood, bronze, cooper and FilaFlex

EXTRUDER MECHANICS

  • Own design extruder with Double Drive Gear traction setting and filament guide to maintain compatibility with flexible or soft filaments.
  • 0.4 mm nozzle for 1.75 mm filament
  • Finned dissipator with axial fan controlled by firmware (low noise)
  • Cooling blower
  • Sensor specifically designed for 3D printing (auto-levelling)

GENERAL MECHANICS

  • Powder-coated aluminium base and frame
  • Hard chromed bars for the Y axis
  • Lineal ball bearing for the Y axis
  • Recirculating ball bearing guides with flat runner for the X and Z axes
  • Cable chain
  • Flexible couplings for the screwed rods of the Z axis
  • 3-point print bed levelling system with shock absorber
  • Rapid system for changing print bed

ELECTRONICS

  • BQ Zum Mega 3D controller
  • BQ Zum Inductive Sensor to aid levelling of the bed
  • BQ Zum LCD Smart Controller graphical interface
  • 100K thermistor on the hot-end
  • Heater cartridge: 40 W, 12 V

SOFTWARE

  • Marlin-derived firmware
  • New features: auto-levelling, manual levelling using inductive sensor exclusively designed for 3D printing, power-saver system
  • Improved user interface
  • Recommended environment: Cura Software, slic3r, Repetier, Kisslicer
  • Files accepted: .gcode
  • Compatible operating systems: Windows XP or later, Linux and Mac OS X or later

COMMUNICATIONS

SD card reader
Type B micro-USB port

BOX CONTENTS

  • Assembly guide 
  • Warranty and FAQ 
  • Structural elements 
  • 4 GB SD card (with preloaded 3D example models) 
  • 5 spare PTFE tubes 
  • 2 cleaning needles 
  • Spatula 
  • Gloves

WEIGHT

Product plus box - ~16 kg

LICENCE

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HEATED BED KIT

  • Dimensions
  • 347x281x58 mm
  • Box Contents
  • 1x Power supply 24V 160W
  • 1x 5 pin right angle connector
  • 1x EU AC cable 1m
  • 4x Acrylic spacer
  • 1x Control board
  • 2x Screw M2.5x12 DIN912 zink
  • 1xHeatbed PCB 220x305mm
  • 8x Black bridle 
  • 1x Power cable 609mm
  • 2x Clip to guide cables
  • 1x Signal cable 650mm
  • 15x Round bumper foot
  • Characteristics
  • Power: 160W 
  • Warmup time (50ºC): ~2min.
  • Warmup time (100ºC): ~11min.
  • Warmup time (110ºC): ~20min.
  • Maximum temperature: 110ºC
  • Weight
  • 1600 g