Overview
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The Prusa i3 MK3S is a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer for producing parts layer-by-layer with large overall sizes and a textured surface finish. Both standard and flexible filaments are available with this tool.
Capabilities
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- Print size and resolution:
- Print volume size: 250×210×210 mm
- Layer heights: 0.05-0.3 mm
- Nozzle size: 0.4 mm
- Smallest lateral feature size obtained experimentally: 0.2 mm channels
- Tunable file settings to alter print speed and printed object resolution
- Supported 1.75 mm diameter filament materials:
- PLA
- ABS
- PETG
- Ninjaflex
- FlexFill
- Additional i3 MK3S with a multi material upgrade 2S (MMU2S) to print up to 5 colors at once with automated filament swapping available upon request
- Filament sensor in extruder
- Automatic print bed level compensation
- Removable print sheet for ease of print removal
- External computer with Prusa Slicer software compatible with stl, obj, 3mf, and amf file types for slicing and file conversion
- Connectivity: USB
![3D Printed Object](http://www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2024/03/3dpic.png)
Contact
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Dr. Christina McGahan
VINSE 3D Printing Lab
- 020 Engineering Science Building