Get the Printrbot Simple Metal and Print Big on a Low Budget

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Start your 3D printing journey today with the new and improved Printrbot Simple Metal! This beast of a printer features automatic bed leveling and an efficient GT2 belt pulley system which will meet your 3D printing needs. This machine is hands down the best value you can find for a high quality yet affordable 3D printer. Remember everything ships free from Printer Playground!

This printer is perfect for anyone wanting to delve into the exciting world of 3D printing. Join the Printrbot community today and begin printing anything you can imagine. Printrbot's Simple Kit has been upgraded in a major way - from weak wood to rock solid and sleek metal, this printer is great for beginners who want to learn the process of 3D printing.

The Simple Metal Assembled printer is armed with Automatic Calibration, which means that a lot of the work is done for you. This also ensures accurate, level, and consistant prints, so you'll be an expert right off the bat!

Printrbot's Simple Metal printer has your back with the GT2 Belt and Pulley system - it is designed for linear motion. It uses a rounded tooth profile that fits smoothly and accurately in the pulley groove, so when you reverse the pulley direction, there is no room for the belt to move in the groove. This makes the continuous motion of the printer work more efficiently and comfortably while producing your spot-on prints.

The Printrbot can be heavily modified, giving it limitless potential. In fact, the money you'll save buying this printer over more expensive brands, will allow for a multitude of upgrades, making it even more powerful and effective. "Simply" put (ahem), the print quality can be comparable to the output of 3d printers that cost thousands more.

Check out the Yoda prints below which were made using the Printrbot simple metal. The print on the right was created using an upgraded, smaller nozzle, which gave it a smaller layer height.

Why Buy a Printrbot 3d Printer?

Simply put, the Printrbot family are masters when it comes to producing high quality, ready-to-use, affordable 3D printers. Since 2011, Printrbot has taken pride in providing 3D printers to makers, DIYers, and educators throughout the world. Through its expertise in rapid product development, the company has continued to iterate its products to dispense increasing value and functionality to its customers.

Tech Specs:

• Model: 1403
• Build Volume: 6 ?_ x 6 ?_ x 6 ?_ / 150mm x 150mm x 150mm / 215 cubic inches
• Print Resolution: 100 Microns
• Print Speed: 80mm/sec max recommended
• Filament: 1.75mm PLA (sample included)
• Extruder: Alu.Extruder (direct drive). 1.57mm Ubis Hot End with 0.4mm nozzle
• Maximum resolution of 100 microns
• Automatic Bed Leveling: Auto-Leveling Probe works with software to calibrate Z axis height
• Print Bed: Not heated
• Construction: Powder coated steel and aluminum body with 8mm and 12mm diameter linear shaft
• Belt: GT2
• Pulleys: 20 tooth, dual flange GT2 aluminum
• Electronics: Printrbot Rev D Printrboard with micro-USB connection (cable included) and
• Micro SD card slot for untethered printing (actual SD card not included)
• Cooling fan
• Power Requirements: 12V (6 amp) laptop power supply (included)
• Motors: NEMA 17 stepper
• Overall Footprint: 18 ?_ x 17 ?_ x 13 ?_ (L x W x H) - full range of of motion for the printer to operate
• No Assembly Required!
• Weight: 16 lbs
• Dimensions: 14 ?_ x 10 ?_ x 16 ?_ (L x W x H)

Includes:

• GT2 belt pulley system
• Automatic bed leveling
• 1.75 PLA filament sample
• 12V (6 amp) laptop power supply
• Mini USB cord

Check out this timelapse of the Printrbot Simple Metal printing a cute little octopus with a top hat:

Want to print with NinjaFlex Filament? You'll need to make this quick adjustment: