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The '''Prusa Mini''', sometimes stylized as the '''Original Prusa MINI''', is an [[Open-source model|open-source]] [[fused deposition modeling]] [[3D printer]] that is manufactured by the [[Czech Republic|Czech]] company [[Prusa Research]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tctmagazine.com/api/content/f30f08ea-f669-11e9-9e86-1244d5f7c7c6/|title=Prusa introduces new $350 MINI 3D printer|last=Griffiths|first=Laura|date=2019-10-24|website=TCT Magazine|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-12-26}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://all3dp.com/4/prusa-announces-original-prusa-mini-3d-printer-prusa-xl/|title=Prusa Unveils Original Prusa Mini 3D Printer and Announces Prusa XL|date=2019-10-12|website=All3DP|language=en|access-date=2019-12-26}}</ref> The printer is the lowest cost machine produced by Prusa Research and is designed as a first printer or as part of a 'print farm'.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/products/emech-enclosures/prusa-cuts-cost-production-prototype-3d-printing-2019-10/|title=Prusa cuts the cost of production and prototype 3D printing|last=Bush|first=Steve|date=2019-10-14|website=Electronics Weekly|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-12-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://all3dp.com/4/mini-prusa-mk3-appears-at-tct-birmingham-2019/|title=Mini Prusa MK3 Appears at TCT Birmingham 2019|date=2019-09-25|website=All3DP|language=en|access-date=2019-12-26}}</ref>
The '''Prusa Mini''', stylized as the '''Original Prusa MINI''', is an [[Open-source model|open-source]] [[fused deposition modeling]] [[3D printer]] that is manufactured by the [[Czech Republic|Czech]] company [[Prusa Research]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tctmagazine.com/api/content/f30f08ea-f669-11e9-9e86-1244d5f7c7c6/|title=Prusa introduces new $350 MINI 3D printer|last=Griffiths|first=Laura|date=2019-10-24|website=TCT Magazine|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-12-26}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://all3dp.com/4/prusa-announces-original-prusa-mini-3d-printer-prusa-xl/|title=Prusa Unveils Original Prusa Mini 3D Printer and Announces Prusa XL|date=2019-10-12|website=All3DP|language=en|access-date=2019-12-26}}</ref> The printer is the lowest cost machine produced by Prusa Research and is designed as a first printer or as part of a 'print farm'.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/products/emech-enclosures/prusa-cuts-cost-production-prototype-3d-printing-2019-10/|title=Prusa cuts the cost of production and prototype 3D printing|last=Bush|first=Steve|date=2019-10-14|website=Electronics Weekly|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-12-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://all3dp.com/4/mini-prusa-mk3-appears-at-tct-birmingham-2019/|title=Mini Prusa MK3 Appears at TCT Birmingham 2019|date=2019-09-25|website=All3DP|language=en|access-date=2019-12-26}}</ref>


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
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=== Upgrades ===
=== Upgrades ===
In September 2023, Prusa Research announced that upcoming Mini and Mini+ firmware would include network remote management using the PrusaConnect service, and [[input shaping]] for much faster printing with no physical changes to the printer needed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kohut |first=Adam |date=2023-09-20 |title=Original Prusa MK4 Input Shaping Is Here, and the Mini Gets in on the Fun Too |url=https://all3dp.com/4/original-prusa-mk4-input-shaping-is-here-and-the-mini-gets-in-on-the-fun-too/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=All3dp}}</ref>
In September 2023, Prusa Research announced that upcoming Mini and Mini+ firmware would include network remote management using the PrusaConnect service, and [[input shaping]] for faster printing with no physical changes to the printer needed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kohut |first=Adam |date=2023-09-20 |title=Original Prusa MK4 Input Shaping Is Here, and the Mini Gets in on the Fun Too |url=https://all3dp.com/4/original-prusa-mk4-input-shaping-is-here-and-the-mini-gets-in-on-the-fun-too/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=All3dp}}</ref>


The printer is the first open source hardware product to require a user wishing to use unsigned firmware to physically break off a piece of the [[Printed circuit board|PCB]], voiding the printer's warranty, before it can be flashed onto the board.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last= |date=2019-12-16 |title=Prusa Dares You To Break Their Latest Printer |url=https://hackaday.com/2019/12/16/prusa-dares-you-to-break-their-latest-printer/ |access-date=2019-12-26 |website=Hackaday |language=en-US}}</ref> This is intended to reduce Prusa's liability should someone create custom firmware with potential to cause harm (such as disabling thermal runaway protections or other safety features).<ref name=":2" />
The printer is the first open source hardware product to require a user wishing to use unsigned firmware to physically break off a piece of the [[Printed circuit board|PCB]], voiding the printer's warranty, before it can be flashed onto the board.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last= |date=2019-12-16 |title=Prusa Dares You To Break Their Latest Printer |url=https://hackaday.com/2019/12/16/prusa-dares-you-to-break-their-latest-printer/ |access-date=2019-12-26 |website=Hackaday |language=en-US}}</ref> This is intended to reduce Prusa's liability should someone create custom firmware with potential to cause harm (such as disabling thermal runaway protections or other safety features).<ref name=":2" />
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== Reception ==
== Reception ==
Prusa Mini was selected as The Best 3D Printer by [[Wirecutter (website)|The Wirecutter]] in 2021, and continued to feature until 2023.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210816155620/https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-3d-printer/][https://web.archive.org/web/20230330210346/https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-3d-printer/]
Prusa Mini was selected as The Best 3D Printer by [[Wirecutter (website)|The Wirecutter]] in 2021, and continued to feature until 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Brewster |first1=Signe |title=The 3 Best 3D Printers 2021 |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816155620/https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-3d-printer/ |website=web.archive.org |publisher=New York Times |access-date=25 June 2024 |date=16 August 2021}}</ref>

== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 22:52, 25 June 2024

Original Prusa MINI
Prusa Mini+ Black Edition
ClassificationFused deposition modeling 3D printer
InventorJosef Průša
ManufacturerPrusa Research

The Prusa Mini, stylized as the Original Prusa MINI, is an open-source fused deposition modeling 3D printer that is manufactured by the Czech company Prusa Research.[1][2] The printer is the lowest cost machine produced by Prusa Research and is designed as a first printer or as part of a 'print farm'.[1][3][4]

Specifications

Mini

Image of a Prusa Mini Clone
Prusa Mini Clone

The Prusa Mini was officially launched in October 2019.[5] The printer is available either assembled or as a kit. The build volume is 180 x 180 x 180 mm, and the print is performed on a spring steel sheet which meant to be easy to remove.[2] Minimum layer resolution is 50 micrometers, and the maximum travel speed is 200 millimeters per second. The printer has an LCD color display (non-touch), is able to print via USB drives. It has a custom 32-bit mainboard and a built-in online firmware updater. The printer has sensorless homing using Trinamic 2209 drivers and has a custom hot end which supports E3D nozzles.[6][7]

It has several safety features including three thermistors to detect thermal runaway.

Mini+

In November 2020, the Prusa Mini was replaced by the Mini+, which had a few small updates meant to ease assembly and maintenance.[8] One of the changes was a new mesh bed levelling sensor called "SuperPINDA" which replaced the previous "MINDA" sensor, and it is claimed by the manufacturer that this should result in a more consistent calibration of the first print layer in particular.[citation needed] The Mini+ filament sensor is an optional extra.

Upgrades

In September 2023, Prusa Research announced that upcoming Mini and Mini+ firmware would include network remote management using the PrusaConnect service, and input shaping for faster printing with no physical changes to the printer needed.[9]

The printer is the first open source hardware product to require a user wishing to use unsigned firmware to physically break off a piece of the PCB, voiding the printer's warranty, before it can be flashed onto the board.[10] This is intended to reduce Prusa's liability should someone create custom firmware with potential to cause harm (such as disabling thermal runaway protections or other safety features).[10]

See also

Reception

Prusa Mini was selected as The Best 3D Printer by The Wirecutter in 2021, and continued to feature until 2023.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b Griffiths, Laura (24 October 2019). "Prusa introduces new $350 MINI 3D printer". TCT Magazine. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Prusa Unveils Original Prusa Mini 3D Printer and Announces Prusa XL". All3DP. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  3. ^ Bush, Steve (14 October 2019). "Prusa cuts the cost of production and prototype 3D printing". Electronics Weekly. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Mini Prusa MK3 Appears at TCT Birmingham 2019". All3DP. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  5. ^ Prusa, Josef (12 October 2019). "Original Prusa MINI is here: Smart and compact 3D printer for everyone!".
  6. ^ "2019 Original Prusa Mini 3D Printer: Review the Specs". All3DP. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  7. ^ "Prusa Research Releases Prusa Mini for $349". 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  8. ^ Prusa, Josef (24 November 2020). "November 2020 Update: Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ and MINI+ now shipping, MINI+ kit in the works, new steel sheet available".
  9. ^ Kohut, Adam (20 September 2023). "Original Prusa MK4 Input Shaping Is Here, and the Mini Gets in on the Fun Too". All3dp. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  10. ^ a b "Prusa Dares You To Break Their Latest Printer". Hackaday. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  11. ^ Brewster, Signe (16 August 2021). "The 3 Best 3D Printers 2021". web.archive.org. New York Times. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
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