CETUS3D X AXIS PORTABLE
CETUS3D X AXIS SOFTWARE

CETUS3D X AXIS SOFTWARE

“The software is able to automatically generate support structures to print models with overhanging structures. Compatibility with Windows, Mac, and iOS (with fully supported GCode soon).The accompanying Cetus software is straightforward yet offers a great deal to the user, including features such as: Again, when you consider the price, it’s pretty amazing that you can also even experiment in 3D printing with materials like metal, wood, and flexible filaments-and that’s just a start!Ĭonvenience is not sacrificed either as you can control operations wirelessly, as well as enjoying the iPhone app for both slicing and starting and stopping operations through wifi. The Cetus 3D is both hackable and upgradeable, as well as allowing for the use of a number of alternative materials in addition to PLA. A special coating is added to the print bed as well, meaning that you can look forward to 3D printing without any issues in adhesion or print removal. The flat build surface runs parallel along the X-axis, with the Y-axis ‘carefully calibrated’ before it leaves the factory.

No leveling is required for the 3mm aluminum build plate, which is fixed directly onto the linear guide.

CETUS3D X AXIS PORTABLE

Not only is the ability to print in high detail promised, but the Cetus 3D team even goes so far as to state that users will find that their compact, portable 3D printer has better resolution than “most other FDM printers” on the market. This reduces the amount of fume emissions and increases the longevity of the nozzles.” “The nozzle modules use a peek cap to prevent any plastic residue from sticking to the nozzle surface. “The print head is designed for easy maintenance, allowing the user to change the nozzle quickly without it heating up,” states the Cetus team on Kickstarter. Prices ascend from there to offer combo packs, discounted according to how early you order.Īnd while simplicity may be a focus with the Cetus 3D, in no way will innovators find themselves lacking as they look forward to a user-friendly design that runs nearly silently, including features such as an extruder that offers three nozzle options. If you miss the Super Early Bird, you can still order the printer at $249, receiving 17% off of the regular price, with shipping commencing in December of this year. This is the standard version, which is easily upgraded to the extended model (taking you from 180 x 180 x 180 mm to 180 x 300 x 180 mm), offered as an add-on, along with several really cool printables the company has created as great examples of what this little 3D printer can do. If you are backing the campaign as a Super Early Bird, you can get in on the low $199 price, which also includes an early shipping date of November 2016 (shipping costs/VAT not included in the backing price). Now, the Cetus 3D printer, offering a mix of high minimalism with high quality, has just been launched on the popular crowdfunding site in the hopes of raising $100K for beginning mass production, as well as finishing development and testing of Cetus software. We reported on this team of developers and their new 3D printer less than a month ago as they announced they would be offering the machine on Kickstarter soon.

Simplicity is key in all facets of life when operating on a budget, and when you are able to get down to business for $199 in 3D printing today, there’s little care for unnecessary dressing up or bells and whistles that you can live without.Ĭetus 3D, headquartered in Beijing, is dedicated to putting 3D printers into the hands of those who like compact technology combined with a very reasonable print volume of 180 x 180 x 180 mm. Because of this we are seeing enthusiasts from nearly everywhere able bring their designs to fruition in a self-sustained fashion, whether as individuals creating mini-factories in their living rooms and workshops, as students and teachers in the classroom, or architects and engineers at the office desktop.Īnd while it’s nice to consider an expensive, elegant machine sometimes almost doubling as a work of art in your midst, what’s most important are the results emerging from your 3D printer. Initially criticized by some due to what was thought to be a lack of accessibility and affordability that would be a long time in coming, 3D printing has accelerated far beyond what many expected in such a short amount of time, thanks to many motivated makers and manufacturers around the world. The technology of 3D printing certainly appeals to the rebellious spirit found in many creative types who have the bravery that is often necessary when taking artistic and innovative risk, whether coming from the designer, engineer, or budding student.

Cetus3d x axis