Ultimaker specs and features

Apart from being easier to put together than most (if not all) other DIY 3D printer designs, performance-wise, the Ultimaker Protobox has really exciting specifications!

Specifications

Ultimaker Protobox v1.0 Specifications Technology FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)/ Thermoplastic extrusion Frame size (Width x Depth x Height) ~ 34 x 35.5 x 39 cm / ~ 14" x 14" x 15.3" Weight ~ 9 kg Build materials PLA and ABS (supported) PCL, HDPE, PP, PMMA (known to work, YMMV) Materials used Chrome plated hardened steel precision rods, brass bushings and linear ball bearings Speed Max. head travel speed ~ 400mm/s. Read how... Electronics RepRap based. Up to 5 stepper drivers. 4 axis by default. Accuracy Positioning better than < 0.05 mm (1/16th micro stepping) Build volume (X,Y,Z) ~ 210 x 210 x 220 mm, almost 10 liters (single tool mode) / 8.27" x 8.27" x 8.67"

Note that images and specifications are subject to changes.

The Ultimaker has a special print head design that minimizes weight and allows for radically faster controlled motion.

Important advantages

• Ultimately portable
  This compact and sturdy machine can easily be carried by one person. No fragile parts are exposed on the outside, so you don't need to be so careful to show it off!
• Is Ultimately small, prints ultimately large!
  The Ultimaker gives you the most space on your desk while printing the largest objects! The build volume to frame volume ratio: 20% (9.7/47.1 liters). The two other highly popular printers have 3.2% and 1.4%.
• Innovative motion control
  Common printing speeds achieved by many printers are about 33 mm/s. We've printed at record breaking speeds of 150mm/s, while not even reaching the limit of the motors or mechanical setup!
• Innovative material input
  In case you run out of material during a large print job, you can replace the material easily, even during printing! It also allows you to use up those short lengths of feedstock that you still have or switch to a different color.
• Freedoms
  You have the freedom to experiment as much as you like! Are you thinking of improving a certain part? Do you have a good idea? All of the plans will be released online when we start selling! This includes the mechanical design, all software and the electronics files! Physical upgrades of the parts will be released for free, for downloading and for further improvement and experimentation by you!
  The Ultimaker will never be limited to use a certain material that is offered at a premium price nor will it contain DRM technology that limit your freedoms. If you're not happy with the materials on offer, feel free to adjust it to work with other materials. So far, people have experimented quite successfully with printing in ceramics, metal, chocolate and cookie dough, to name just a few things!

Click here for more images of the machine and some of its 3D prints.

Credits

The Ultimaker protobox was developed by:

• Martijn Elserman - designer of many things made with lasers and extruders!
• Siert Wijnia - FabLab manager Protospace, mechanical engineer, open source enthusiast
• Erik de Bruijn - Long time RepRap supporter and (core) developer, open source evangelist, open innovation researcher (bio)
• With the help of many other people...

What can the Ultimaker make?

Please see this page with examples and many resources for 3D prints!