RapMan Single Head 3D Printer Kit

Bring your 3D models and CAD drawings to life with the RapMan 3.1 3D printer kit. Build this machine yourself and start creating prototypes, models, RC parts, toys…the list is endless!

BFB 3D printers are based on additive layer manufacturing (ALM) methods. Using thermoplastics, a BFB 3D printer heats the material through the extruder (or print head). The extruder then pushes out a very fine plastic thread which is applied layer by layer according to x and y co-ordinates, building a solid, 3D object.

A perfect machine for students, educators and hobbyists alike

• The first cost-effective 3D printer kit on the market
• Desktop sized with large print area (up to 270 x 205 x 210mm) 
• Affordable materials for uninterrupted production. 
• Reads files directly from SD card - no PC connectivity required 
• No maintenance contract required

Universal assembly

Save time and avoid frustration – the RapMan 3.1 Universal 3D printer kit includes:

• A pre-built hot end
• A 25-way D-sub connector with a screw terminal that eliminates the need for a soldering iron

Complemented by BFB Axon 2 software

• Purpose-written software to easily convert your STL files so they’re ready for printing
• Friendly and familiar user interface

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Basic Specs

• Weight: 18 kg
• Dimensions (mm): 600 × 400 × 180
• Availability: Up to 5 weeks from receipt of payment

Getting Started

Enjoy building and learning about basic engineering and assembly skills with the RapMan 3.1 3D Printer Kit. It can take between two to three days from opening the box to printing your first parts. The build process is a gentle and enjoyable learning experience on its own, where you learn about many different aspects of engineering without realizing it! The best part is that once you’ve built your RapMan 3.1 3D printer kit, you maintain it, so you don’t have to pay someone else to!
Printing, exploring, designing and developing
Once built and calibrated, the printing fun begins! It’s as easy as one, two, three…

1. Draw your model in your 3D CAD package and export your file to STL format
2. Import it into BFB Axon software, process to G Code and save to SD card
3. Insert the SD card into the RapMan 3.1 machine, turn it on and print.

You now have a cost-effective solution which allows you to explore initial design concepts, develop them, and from your findings, turn them into finished objects. It can also be used as a low volume manufacturing tool - the possibilities are endless!

MAXIMUM BUILD SIZE	RAPMAN 3.1 SINGLE HEAD
X Axis	270mm (10 ⅝ inches)
Y Axis	205mm (8 inches)
Z Axis	210mm (8 ¼ inches)
Please note print size will vary from build size and is dependent on print material specifications
Z Axis Resolution	0.125mm (0.005 inches / 125 microns)
Print Tolerance	x and y axis +/- 1% of object dimension or +/-0.2mm (0.008”/200 microns) whichever is greater
	z axis +/- half the processed z resolution
	Shrinkage and warping can occur on models and is material and geometry dependent.
Print Speed Extruded Volume	Maximum 15mm3 (⁹⁄₁₆th”3) per second print and polymer dependent.
Power Requirements	60 Watts (5A @ 12V)
Approx. Weight	17kg (37.5 Lbs)
Overall Dimensions Exc. - Extruder	490mm (w) x 500mm (l) x 510mm (h)
Overall Dimensions Inc. - Extruder	490mm (w) x 500mm (l) x 820mm (h)
Maximum Extruder Operating Temperature	280oC (536oF)

Included Software

When you order the RapMan 3.1 3D Printer Kit from IMSI/Design, we include a copy of TurboCAD Deluxe, the #1 best selling CAD software in retail. This powerful and complete 2D/3D CAD software for drafting, design, and modeling includes everything you need to design and render your 3D models.

• Hundreds of 2D/3D drawing, modifying, dimensioning and annotation tools
• Setup wizard, snaps, and alignment aids to quickly layout your design
• Customizable interface with beginner, intermediate and advanced menu settings
• Context sensitive help you locate what you need to get results fast
• Advanced, handle-based editing simplifies scaling, rotating, moving and aligning objects
• Lightworks® photorealistic rendering with realistic lighting and materials
• Advanced mechanical and architectural design tools
• Support for dozens of industry-standard file formats including AutoCAD .DWG/.DXF, Google SketchUp .SKP, and .STL for communicating with your RapMan 3.1 3D Printer

All BFB 3D printers include complimentary Axon 2 conversion software for Windows. This application converts your 3D model into layered slices (G-code), ready for printing on your machine. Software upgrades can be downloaded from the BFB Technical Resources hub. Other features and uses of Axon 2 include:

• Clear, familiar and easy to use interface
• Scaling, rotation and movement of parts on a simulated print bed
• Proven default settings for all BFB 3D printers
• Ability to create custom profiles as needed
• Imperial / metric conversion available
• Combined part and toolpath viewer
• Built-in STL file verification
• Profiles for multiple material / support material

What’s in the box

The RapMan 3.1 Universal 3D printer kit, including the following components:

• 5mm panel pack
• 8mm panel pack
• Steel pack
• Bolt tray
• Packed PCB
• PCB transformer
• Stepper motor tray
• Short steel (bagged)
• Extruder (bagged)
• Non-solder electronics kit
• Pre-built hot-end
• Switches and belts (bagged)
• UPVC conduit
• PP conduit
• Test filament sample
• Motor wire set
• Scraper
• Power supply lead