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* The System was introduced during our 2012 Kickstarter campaign, and came with a 23" tall enclosure. | * The System was introduced during our 2012 Kickstarter campaign, and came with a 23" tall enclosure. | ||
| + | ** After introduction of the System 30, the retronym of System 23 was applied to the original System model. | ||
* The System 30 was an improvement made while fulfilling our Kickstarter obligations, and came with a larger (30" tall) enclosure. | * The System 30 was an improvement made while fulfilling our Kickstarter obligations, and came with a larger (30" tall) enclosure. | ||
* The System 30M was introduced in 2013, and came with a change to all metric fasteners and custom extrusions, and a single (vs double) front door. | * The System 30M was introduced in 2013, and came with a change to all metric fasteners and custom extrusions, and a single (vs double) front door. | ||
| − | * The System 30M | + | * The System 30M v2 began shipping in January 2021, equipped with CANBUS motors with closed-loop feedback and quieter operation. |
* As of June 2021, all units are CE marked. | * As of June 2021, all units are CE marked. | ||
| + | * As of 2023, all units ship with MKS motor drivers. | ||
== Internals == | == Internals == | ||
| − | Here is an explanation of the internal electronics of the | + | Here is an explanation of the internal electronics of the Hydra 21. '''Click any images for larger versions.''' |
| − | === Tablet Interface Board | + | {| border="1" class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" |
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| − | + | ! Internal Circuitry | |
| − | + | ! Tablet Interface Board<br>DC and Controls | |
| − | + | ! Spine Board<br>DC and Controls on Older Models | |
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| − | + | ! Current, 2023+ | |
| − | + | | <gallery>File:30m_tib_2024.jpg</gallery> | |
| − | + | | <gallery>File:Spine_2024.jpg</gallery> | |
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| − | The | + | ! Current, Detailed |
| − | + | | <gallery>File:TIB_noted_2024.jpg</gallery> | |
| − | + | | ''The current spine board only passes <br> current and signals between the <br> TIB and the Yoke and X-Arm.'' | |
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| − | + | ! Older, Detailed | |
| − | + | | <gallery>File:30M_ESR_TIB_2021.png</gallery> | |
| − | + | | <gallery>File:Spine_orig.jpg</gallery> | |
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| + | |} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:18, 14 February 2025
Contents |
The System 30M v2 is our leading enclosed, benchtop model.
Technical Data
Technical specifications and accessory compatibility for printers currently shipping are detailed in the comparison chart on the Printer Overview page.
History
All improvements introduced were implemented to the existing line, obsoleting previous versions (with no price increases):
- The System was introduced during our 2012 Kickstarter campaign, and came with a 23" tall enclosure.
- After introduction of the System 30, the retronym of System 23 was applied to the original System model.
- The System 30 was an improvement made while fulfilling our Kickstarter obligations, and came with a larger (30" tall) enclosure.
- The System 30M was introduced in 2013, and came with a change to all metric fasteners and custom extrusions, and a single (vs double) front door.
- The System 30M v2 began shipping in January 2021, equipped with CANBUS motors with closed-loop feedback and quieter operation.
- As of June 2021, all units are CE marked.
- As of 2023, all units ship with MKS motor drivers.
Internals
Here is an explanation of the internal electronics of the Hydra 21. Click any images for larger versions.
| Internal Circuitry | Tablet Interface Board DC and Controls |
Spine Board DC and Controls on Older Models | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current, 2023+ | |
| |
| Current, Detailed | |
The current spine board only passes current and signals between the TIB and the Yoke and X-Arm. | |
| Older, Detailed | |
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