Modix BIG Meter Large Scale 3D Printer

• Print volume of 1,010 x 1,010 x 1,010 mm
• Printer dimensions: 1,300 x 1,470 x 1,830 mm
• Shipping weight: 160kg
• Delivery method: Self assembly kit with optional assembly, calibration and testing by AMS3D
• Print head: dual E3D Aero & E3D Volcano 1.75mm
• Duet3D Wifi 32 bit controller & Duex5 Expansion board
• 4 X Z axis motors are controlled individually providing automatic bed tilt calibration.
• 100 probing point for automatic bed leveling
• Minimal Electricity requirements: 32A, single phase, 208-240V:
  • North America customers: NEMA L6-30P outlet
  • EU/AU/UK customers: IEC 309 32A Blue (2P+E) outlet
• Price includes 12 months of warranty and lifetime support. Warranty does not include degradable (PEI sheet and nozzles) and consumables. For a longer warranty period, please contact the sales team at info@ams3d.co.za

This item needs to be shipped from abroad. Although we strive to expedite delivery as fast as possible, please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.

BIG-Meter Sequence printing

BIG-Meter assembly in 3 days

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Enjoy life size 3D printing

Easy access to your printed models

Standard Benchy for print volume reference.

Feed spools into the filament runout sensor

Dual print head as default

7 inch touch screen

Efficient full automatic bed leveling.
Auto print bed tilt calibration & 100 points bed probing points. The photo shows a print made by two layers covering the entire bed.

Three independent bed heaters, each is capable of 120°C

Professional Power Distribution Unit (PDU) connects all bed heaters to one AC source.

Top lid opening

Easy access to print head maintenance.

Do your print operations via the touchscreen or via the remote web access directly from your PC or phone (WiFi)

Technical Specification (all models):

General Information

• Printing Technology – FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)


• Delivery – Self assembly kit. Assembly guide includes easy to follow videos and online 3D models that can be rotated and zoomed.


• Pre-Assembly, Calibration and Testing by AMS3D optional


• Similar Core concept- All our printers share the same design (electronics, print head, motion etc..) and are based on Modix BIG-60 V3.0.


• Version 3.0 – Version 3.0 was introduced at early 2020. For more information about version 3.0 features, please click here


• Upgrade – New versions are designed with backward compatibility in mind. Owners of Modix’s printers enjoy upgrades from time to time in both configurations and hardware

Printers Comparison Table:

	BIG-60	BIG-120X	BIG-120Z	BIG-180X	BIG-METER	BIG-40
Print Volume (XYZ)	600x600x660	1200x600x640	600x600x1,200	1,800x600x600	1,010x1,010x1,010	400x400x800
Machine Size (WxDxH)	906x1060x1,356	1,556x1,060x1,356	906x1060x2,000	2,170x1,060x1,430	1,300x1,470x1,830	870x720x1,520
Shipping Weight	120 KG	165 KG	140 KG	200 KG	200 KG	100 KG
Enclosure	Optional	Optional	Incuded	Included	Included	Included
Secondary Print head	Optional	Optional	Included	Included	Included	Optional
Z Axis Guides	Smooth Rods, HIWIN - Optional	Smooth Rods, HIWIN - Optional	Hiwin Rails as default	Hiwin Rails as default	Hiwin Rails as default	Hiwin Rails as default
Casters	Optional	Optional	Included	Included	Included	Included

In-depth Technical Specifications

Chassis & Enclosure

• Solid 40X40 T-slot aluminum profiles


• Powder coated laser cut aluminum brackets and joints


• Enclosure – Closed enclosure made of 3mm black Aluminum Composite Panels (ACP). Enclosure is an optional add-on for BIG-60 & BIG-120X and a default option for the rest of the models.

3D Printer Controller

Duet 2 WiFi, a powerful 3D Printer controller made in the UK

• Powerful 32 Bit Processor


• Dedicated Wifi module with external antenna


• Super quiet TMC2660 stepper drivers, up to 256 microstepping.


• High speed uSD card and support for a second external SD card if required.


• Dual extruders on the main board, up to 5 more extruders on the expansion board.


• High Power rating: Each stepper driver is capable of 2.8A motor current, currently limited in software to 2.4A.


• Connect via PC, tablet or smartphone on the same network to the on board web interface.


• Set up your printer and update the firmware through the web interface.

Interface

• 7-inch Duet3d touchscreen – integrated with the controller


• WiFi web access for remote control from either mobile or PC allowing users to upload print files directly from their workstation


• SD card slot and USB

Motion System

• Hiwin MGW9H linear guide rails


• Four Z ball screws for Z axis 12mm diameter, 4mm pitch


• 9 mm width Gates GT2 timing belt, reinforced with fiberglass


• Axis Motors: Motech Nema 17 60mm length MT-1705HS200A
  | Holding Torque: 114oz.in (8.2kg.cm) | Current / Phase: 2.00A |


• Position accuracy: X-10 Micron, Y-10 Micron, Z-0.5 Micron


• Print speed – Normal quality 60 mm/sec, Draft 100 mm/sec, Calculated for 0.4 nozzle. Larger nozzles normally print slower but provide parts much faster due to a reduced number of layers (thicker layer = lower resolution = faster results).

Power

• Support both 110V and 230V


• For electronics: Meanwell 24V 280W Power Supply
  
  
  
  • Protections: Short / Over-load / Over-voltage / Over-heating.
  
  
  • No load power consumption<0.5W
  
  
  • LED indicator for power on
  
  
  • Aviation grade switches and connectors
  
  


• Heat Bed AC powered heater 1370 Watt


• PID bed heater controller by Autonic

Print Bed

• 6.35mm thick, Alcoa Mic6 milled cast aluminum plate, made in the USA.


• AC powered bed heater 1370 Watt. Requires additional independent 15A AC source.


• Dual heating zones. Inner 200X200mm size for small objects and lower power consumption.


• Max temperature – 120oc


• Print surface – PEI film with 3M high temp adhesive sheet.

Auto Bed Leveling

• BL touch probe as standard


• Probing of bed shape is kept in controller memory and activated before each print.


• Probing mesh: Big60 – 100 points, 120X – 200 points.

* The photo below shows the interface of the calibration process. This results shows that a slight move upwards of the rear left bed mount is needed.

Software

• Open source Duet RepRap firmware. The leading firmware for 3D printing allowing numerous configurations and easy customization using the macro system.


• One can choose from any available slicer and 3D printer controller including: Slic3r, Cura, and Simplify3d (recommended).
  Specific printer configurations are supplied in the customer zone.

Extruder

• E3D Aero extruder for both primary and secondary extruders.


• Configuration: Main – direct drive, secondary – direct drive.


• Extruder drive gear ratio 3:1 for power and accuracy.


• Nema17 40mm for high power extrusion.


• Adjustable tension idler .

Dual Print Head

Secondary print head allows printing complex models that requires easy for removal support. i.e. models with internal geometry. For such printing jobs it would be better to use a secondary print head that can print with a soluble filaments that would be later removed by water.

Hot End

• E3D V6 Volcano high-flow heat block – standard.
  Optional E3D V6 for very small items with high details or Super Volcano for high-speed high flow prints, and for printing bulky objects (shown at the photo on the right).


• The 1.75 mm filament diameter is the default, but the end-customer can change it to 3mm filament.


• 0.4, 0.6 & 0.8 mm brass Volcano nozzles.


• Smaller nozzle diameters are available for the standard V6


• Heater cartridge is 24V 40W, max temperature is 285oc by default. Can be converted to a higher temperature of up to 500oc
  by end-customer by changing thermistor, if needed.


• Part cooling fan – 5015 blower fan

Filament

Our printing head supports almost any existing filament including :
PLA, ABS, composites: Carbon fiber, Wood, Copper, Brass, Magnetic, PHA, PVA , Hips, Nylon, TPE & TPU (flexible) Co-Polyester, PETG

Open Filament – Any filament from any vendor can be used.

Works Great with SA Filament 7Kg Spools

Filament Run-Out Sensor – The filament run-out detection sensor will pause the print job when the filament has been used up.