The LulzBot Mini 2 is an amazing high - performance desktop 3D printer. Despite its small size, it packs a powerful punch! It offers the same extensive features as the Taz series printers, ensuring consistently high - quality prints. With a 20% larger print area of 160mm x 160mm x 180mm (6.3in x 6.3in x 7.09in) and a controllable heat bed, it can handle small to medium - sized items with ease. LulzBot users have a vast range of filament choices. Beyond common plastics like PLA, ABS, HIPS, and INOVA - 1800, you can use exotic filaments such as flexible, PC - Max, and Metal PLA blend materials. The printer now features a belt - driven Z - axis for better print quality and faster cycles, a GLCD Controller for untethered 3D printing, and it's much quieter than its previous version. All LulzBot products follow the Libre/Open Source Hardware concept. This allows you to embrace the latest 3D printing technology, use your preferred modeling software, and experiment with new accessories. Enjoy the freedom to download/print upgrades and replacement parts and make custom modifications. Note: The LulzBot Mini 2 only comes with a 1 - meter HIPS sample filament.
Using the LulzBot Mini 2 is quite straightforward. First, choose your filament. You have a lot of options, from common plastics to some really cool exotic ones. Make sure to load the filament correctly into the printer. Then, use the GLCD Controller to set up your 3D printing job. You can do this without having to be tethered to a computer. When it comes to printing, the controllable heat bed helps in getting good results for small to medium - sized items. Remember, the printer only comes with a 1 - meter HIPS sample filament, so you'll need to get more if you want to print more. As for maintenance, keep an eye on the belt - driven Z - axis. It helps with better print quality and faster cycles, so make sure it's in good condition. And since the printer is open - source, you can download and print replacement parts if something goes wrong. Just follow the instructions and you'll be able to keep your printer running smoothly and enjoy high - quality 3D prints.
