Build volume
250 x 210 x 210 mm
Optimised Materials
PLA, ABS, PET, HIPS, Flex PP, Ninjaflex, Laywood, Laybrick, Nylon, Bamboofill, Bronzefill, ASA, T-Glase
Layer resolution
600 micron to 50 micron
Files Required
STL, OBJ, STEP
Software
Prusa Slicer
Price
£2/hr + 70p/meter of filament (may vary for materials other than PLA)
How can I make a file for the 3D printer?
Files can be created in a CAD program and the export as an STL, 3D scanned from an existing object, or downloaded off the web. To find out more about the different methods of creating a STL file for 3D printing please book onto our 3D printing workshop.
I cant use CAD, how can I print something?
You could either ask us to make you a CAD file, download it from the web from a site such as Thingiverse, or use our 3D scanner
I have a file, how can I send it to you to print?
If you want us to print something for you, please send the file to hello@fablabcardiff.com giving details of what exactly you want and we will be in touch
Do you stock different coloured filament?
We mainly stock white and black filament, but you can request that we buy in a colour if you have specific requirements
Do you stick different types of filament?
We mainly stock PLA and ABS, but you can either buy in your own as long as you have run it past us, or you can request it