bq Hephestos 2 3D Printer

BQ Hephestos 2

• BQ Hephestos 2 is our second DIY printer based on the Prusa i3, one of the most popular models in the RepRap community. We have evolved this version with a new metallic design, making it more stable and more stylish, and offering professional results while maintaining the maker spirit.
• A large print volume reaching (X) 210 mm x (Y) 297 mm x (Z) 220 mm.
• Assembled in under 2 hours.
  

• DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

  • Product

    Printer without PLA reel:
    (x)450 x (y)516 x (z)571 mm (static)
    (x)450 x (y)605 x (z)571 mm (dynamic)
    Product with PLA reel:
    (x)450 x (y)516 x (z)661 mm (static)
    (x)450 x (y)605 x (z)661 mm (dynamic)

    Product plus box~16 Kg

• PRINTING FEATURES

  • Print speed

    Maximum: up to 200 mm/s (Subject to the materials, profiles and software used).

    Layer resolutionMaximum: 50 micron

• MECHANICS

  • General mechanics

    A4-sized tempered glass base, Cable chain, Flexible couplings for the screwed rods of the Z axis, Hard chromed bars for the Y axis, Lineal ball bearing for the Y axis, Powder-coated aluminium base and frame, Rapid system for changing print bed, Recirculating ball bearing guides with flat runner for the X and Z axes, Three-point printer base levelling system with damping

    Extruder measurements0.4 mm nozzle, for 1.75 mm filamentExtruder mechanicsOwn design extruder with Double Drive Gear traction setting and filament guide to maintain compatibility with flexible or soft filaments, Printed cooling blower, Hot-end designed for easy maintenanceExtruderSingle

• ELECTRONICS

  • Electronics

    100K thermistor on the hot-end, BQ Zum Inductive Sensor to aid levelling of the bed, BQ Zum LCD Smart Controller graphical interface, BQ Zum Mega 3D controller, Heater cartridge: 40 W, 12 V

    Electrical SystemPower supply 12V 100W

• SOFTWARE

  • Software

    Compatible operating systems: Windows XP or later, Linux and Mac OS X or later, Improved user interface, Marlin-derived firmware designed by BQ, New features: auto-levelling, manual levelling using inductive sensor exclusively designed for 3D printing, power-saver system, Recommended software environment: Cura Software, Slic3r

    Permitted files.gcode

• COMMUNICATIONS

  • Connections

    SD card reader, Type B Micro-USB port

• COLOUR

  • Colours

    Grey

• BOX CONTENTS

  • Box contents

    Assembly guide
    Warranty and FAQ
    Structural elements
    4 GB SD card (with preloaded 3D example models)
    5 spare PTFE tubes
    2 cleaning needles
    Spatula
    Gloves