Tech Spec

Technical Specification (all models):

General Information

Printing Technology – FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)
Delivery – Self assembly kit. Assembly guide includes easy to follow videos and online 3D models that can be rotated and zoomed.
Similar Core concept- All our printers share the same design (electronics, print head, motion etc..) and are based on Modix BIG-60 V3.0.
Version 3.0 – Version 3.0 was introduced at early 2020. For more information about version 3.0 features, please click here
Upgrade – New versions are designed with backward compatibility in mind. Owners of Modix’s printers enjoy upgrades from time to time in both configurations and hardware. For upgrading old versions, please check this page.

Printers Comparison Table:

	BIG-60	BIG-120X	BIG-120Z	BIG-180X	BIG-METER	BIG-40
Print Volume (XYZ)	600x600x660 mm	1200x600x640 mm	600x600x1,200 mm	1,800x600x600 mm	1,010x1,010x1,010 mm	400x400x800 mm
Machine Size (WxDxH)	906x1060x1,356 mm	1,556x1,060x1,356 mm	906x1060x2,000 mm	2,170x1,060x1,430 mm	1,300x1,470x1,830 mm	870x720x1,520 mm
Shipping Weight	120 KG	165 KG	140 KG	200 KG	200 KG	100 KG
Enclosure	Optional	Optional	Incuded	Included	Included	Included
Secondary Print head	Optional	Optional	Included	Included	Included	Optional
Z Axis Guides	Smooth Rods, HIWIN - Optional	Smooth Rods, HIWIN - Optional	Hiwin Rails as default	Hiwin Rails as default	Hiwin Rails as default	Hiwin Rails as default
Casters	Optional	Optional	Included	Included	Included	Included
Base Price	3,700 USD	6,500 USD	7,500 USD	12,000 USD	10,500 USD	4,500 USD

In-depth Technical Specifications

Chassis & Enclosure

Solid 40X40 T-slot aluminum profiles
Powder coated laser cut aluminum brackets and joints
Enclosure – Closed enclosure made of 3mm black Aluminum Composite Panels (ACP). Enclosure is an optional add-on for BIG-60 & BIG-120X and a default option for the rest of the models.

3D Printer Controller

Duet 2 WiFi, a powerful 3D Printer controller made in the UK

Powerful 32 Bit Processor
Dedicated Wifi module with external antenna
Super quiet TMC2660 stepper drivers, up to 256 microstepping.
High speed uSD card and support for a second external SD card if required.
Dual extruders on the main board, up to 5 more extruders on the expansion board.
High Power rating: Each stepper driver is capable of 2.8A motor current, currently limited in software to 2.4A.
Connect via PC, tablet or smartphone on the same network to the on board web interface.
Set up your printer and update the firmware through the web interface.
Expandable up to 7 extruders (requires DUET expansion Board named DUEX 5)with Firmware support for mixing nozzles and remapping axes to use high power external drivers.

Interface

7-inch Duet3d touchscreen – integrated with the controller
WiFi web access for remote control from either mobile or PC allowing users to upload print files directly from their workstation
SD card slot and USB

Motion System

Hiwin MGW9H linear guide rails
Four Z ball screws for Z axis 12mm diameter, 4mm pitch
9 mm width Gates GT2 timing belt, reinforced with fiberglass
Axis Motors: Motech Nema 17 60mm length MT-1705HS200A
| Holding Torque: 114oz.in (8.2kg.cm) | Current / Phase: 2.00A |
Position accuracy: X-10 Micron, Y-10 Micron, Z-0.5 Micron
Print speed – Normal quality 60 mm/sec, Draft 100 mm/sec, Calculated for 0.4 nozzle. Larger nozzles normally print slower but provide parts much faster due to a reduced number of layers (thicker layer = lower resolution = faster results).

Power

Support both 110V and 230V
For electronics: Meanwell 24V 280W Power Supply
- Protections: Short / Over-load / Over-voltage / Over-heating.
- No load power consumption<0.5W
- LED indicator for power on
- Aviation grade switches and connectors
Heat Bed AC powered heater 1370 Watt
PID bed heater controller by Autonic

Print Bed

6.35mm thick, Alcoa Mic6 milled cast aluminum plate, made in the USA.
AC powered bed heater 1370 Watt. Requires additional independent 15A AC source.
Dual heating zones. Inner 200X200mm size for small objects and lower power consumption.
Max temperature – 120^oc
Print surface – PEI film with 3M high temp adhesive sheet.

Auto Bed Leveling

BL touch probe as standard
Probing of bed shape is kept in controller memory and activated before each print.
Probing mesh: Big60 – 100 points, 120X – 200 points.

* The photo on the right shows the interface of the calibration process. This results shows that a slight move upwards of the rear left bed mount is needed.

Software

Open source Duet RepRap firmware. The leading firmware for 3D printing allowing numerous configurations and easy customization using the macro system.
One can choose from any available slicer and 3D printer controller including: Slic3r, Cura, and Simplify3d (recommended).
Specific printer configurations are supplied in the customer zone.

Extruder

E3D Aero extruder for both primary and secondary extruders.
Configuration: Main – direct drive, secondary – direct drive.
Extruder drive gear ratio 3:1 for power and accuracy.
Nema17 40mm for high power extrusion.
Adjustable tension idler .

Dual Print Head

Secondary print head allows printing complex models that requires easy for removal support. i.e. models with internal geometry. For such printing jobs it would be better to use a secondary print head that can print with a soluble filaments that would be later removed by water.

Hot End

E3D V6 Volcano high-flow heat block – standard.
Optional E3D V6 for very small items with high details or Super Volcano for high-speed high flow prints, and for printing bulky objects (shown at the photo on the right).
The 1.75 mm filament diameter is the default, but the end-customer can change it to 3mm filament.
0.4, 0.6 & 0.8 mm brass Volcano nozzles.
Smaller nozzle diameters are available for the standard V6
Heater cartridge is 24V 40W, max temperature is 285oc by default. Can be converted to a higher temperature of up to 500oc
by end-customer by changing thermistor, if needed.
Part cooling fan – 5015 blower fan

Filament

Our printing head supports almost any existing filament including :
PLA, ABS, composites: Carbon fiber, Wood, Copper, Brass, Magnetic, PHA, PVA , Hips, Nylon, TPE & TPU (flexible) Co-Polyester, PETG

Open Filament – Any filament from any vendor can be used.

Filament Run-Out Sensor – The filament run-out detection sensor will pause the print job when the filament has been used up.