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== Features ==
 
== Features ==
Due to it's ease of use and ability to produce high Quality prints, the Ultimaker 2 is the most popular 3D printer at MakeICT.  A couple of modifications have been made to allow it to use 1.75mm filament with minimal re-configuration.  
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Due to its ease of use and ability to produce high Quality prints, the Ultimaker 2 is the most popular 3D printer at MakeICT.  A couple of modifications have been made to allow it to use 1.75mm filament with minimal re-configuration.  
  
 
== Use ==
 
== Use ==
 
STL files can be sliced using [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software Cura].  The resulting gcode file is saved on an SD card and prints are run through the built in interface without needing to be connected to a computer.
 
STL files can be sliced using [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software Cura].  The resulting gcode file is saved on an SD card and prints are run through the built in interface without needing to be connected to a computer.

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Technical Details

Build volume 230 x 225 x 205 mm
Filament types PLA, ABS, CPE
Filament diameter 2.85 mm, 1.75mm*
X/Y resolution 0.125 mm
Z resolution 0.02 mm
Nozzle diameter 0.4 mm
Heated bed Yes
Nozzle Temperature 260 C Max.
Bed Temperature 100 C Max.




Features

Due to its ease of use and ability to produce high Quality prints, the Ultimaker 2 is the most popular 3D printer at MakeICT. A couple of modifications have been made to allow it to use 1.75mm filament with minimal re-configuration.

Use

STL files can be sliced using Cura. The resulting gcode file is saved on an SD card and prints are run through the built in interface without needing to be connected to a computer.