Modix BIG-60V4

Generation 4 - Technical Specification (all models):

Generation 4 - What's new

Generation 4 widens Modix’s offering by introducing new capabilities such as printing models with internal geometries, faster printing speed, reduced post process time and higher reliability.

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.
Unified Core concept- All our printers share the same core design based on Modix BIG-60 V4.0.
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.

Models Comparison

	BIG-60	BIG-120X	BIG-120Z	BIG-180X	BIG-METER
Print Volume (XYZ)	600x600x660 mm	1200x600x640 mm	600x600x1,200 mm	1,800x600x600 mm	1,010×1,010×1,010 mm
Print Volume (XYZ)	~23.6×23.6×26 inch	~47.2×23.6×25.2 inch	~23.6×23.6×47.2 inch	~70.8×23.6×23.6 inch	~39.7×39.7×39.7 inch
Machine Size (WxDxH)	906x1060x1,356 mm	1,556×1,060×1,506 mm	906x1060x1916 mm	2,630×1,060×1,573 mm	1,739×1,424×1,808 mm
Machine Size (WxDxH)	~35.6×41.7×53.4 inch	~61.2×41.7×59.2 inch	~35.6×41.7×75.4 inch	~85.4×41.7×62 inch	~68.4x56x71.1 inch
Shipping Weight	120 KG	170 KG	140 KG	210 KG	200 KG
Shipping Weight	~265 lbs	~325 Ibs	~265 Ibs	~465 Ibs	~440 Ibs
Enclosure	Optional	Optional	Optional	Included	Included
IDEX	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Z Axis Guides	Hiwin Rails Optional	Hiwin Rails Optional	Included	Included	Included
DUEX Expansion board	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included
Tilt screen & emergency button	Optional	Optional	Included	Optional	Included
Casters	Optional	Optional	Optional	Included	Included
Base Price	4,900 USD	7,500 USD	7,500 USD	15,500 USD	13,500 USD
Packing lists:	Big-60	Big-120X	Big-120Z	Big-180X	Big-Meter

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 & BIG-120Z and a default option for BIG-Meter and BIG-180X.

Electronic Controller

Duet 2 WiFi, a powerful 3D Printer controller made in the UK. Duet is a well known and widely supported electronic platform for professional 3D printers. It is made by a respectful company and it is a major factor in our ability to provide ongoing high level of quality and reliability.

Powerful 32 Bit Processor
Dedicated WiFi module with external antenna
Quiet TMC2660 stepper drivers, up to 256 micro-stepping.
High speed uSD card and support for a second external SD card if required.
Dual extruders controlled on the main board, up to 5 additional stepper motor drivers are controlled on the DUEX expansion board.
High Power rating: Each stepper driver is capable of 2.8A motor current, currently limited in software to 2.4A.
Access the printer via a PC, tablet or smartphone on a local network.
Set up and control your printer through the web interface.

Fully Automated Calibration

All our printers’ models are delivered with the electronic expansion board named Duex. This allows allocating a dedicated driver per each motor for both Z axis and X axis. As a result, Modix is now offering a full set of automated calibrations routines including:

Bed tilting calibration
Bed leveling
Gantry alignment
Z offset calibration

Interfaces

Touch Screen- 7-inch Duet3D touchscreen – integrated with the controller

Web Interface – WiFi web access for remote control from either mobile or PC allowing users to upload print files directly from their workstation

Griffin Print Head

Previously and optional upgrade and now is the default print head on all our printers, the new Griffin print-head is a major improvement to our offering. It consists of a custom extruder made by Bondtech (based on the BMG model) and of a new hotend designed by Modix. The new design comes default with every Modix printer and includes the following improvements:

High flow rate & high printing temperatures: The Bondtech extruder provides a double drive-gear system that grabs the filament from both sides. The heat-block is made of nickel-coated copper, for an increased rate of heat transfer and compatibility with higher printing temperatures. The design includes the advanced Slice Engineering Bi-Metal heat-break that extends the melting zone inside the heat-block by being mostly made of copper as well. In addition, an upgraded PT-1000 temperature sensor enables printing in higher temperatures of up to 500°c. The hotend components are rated for 500°c and so far have been verified with printing of up to 340°c.

Higher reliability: Large scale 3D printing usually involves the risk of the print-head scratching or crashing into the thick layer models resulting in bent or broken heat-breaks. The new print-head provides a rigid mounting of the heat-block, so it’s naturally more reliable and reduces these situations. The main reason for this is that the heat-block is now mounted on three faces instead of only one. It can withstand a much stronger impact thanks to this additional bracing. The longer-type E3D Super Volcano can also be attached to the rigid mounting as well, using a dedicated adapter (Late summer 2022)

Improved User Experience: The new print-head design makes nozzle replacements easier. The rigid mounting of the heat-block allows one handed nozzle replacement, making it even easier to change to different nozzle diameters.

Easy Swap: The design of the mounting bracket and the D shaft style of the Slice Engineering heat-break gives users the ability to replace the entire filament melting subsystem with ease. This will allow users to dedicate a complete setup for a specific filament type. i.e., keeping one setup for abrasive carbon filled filament and another for prototyping with PLA.

Compact Design: The new design maintains the previous design benefits of compact design that preserves the generous Z-axis travel and is compatible with the vast offering of E3D Volcano nozzles coming in numerous sizes and materials.

Smart: The new print-head allows automatic Z off-set calibration between the nozzle and the BL Touch probe. This is easier and more precise than the manual procedure. A dedicated sensor allows the BL-Touch and the nozzle to touch the surface, consequently. The precise relative distance between the probe and the nozzle (“Z-offset”) is saved automatically to the printer.

*The brass nozzle needs to be replaced with a higher-temperature capable nozzle as well for temperatures above 300c

Z off-set calibration tool

IDEX dual printing add-on

“IDEX” stands for independent dual extruder, where each extruder is capable of moving independently from each other. As a result, while the active extruder is printing, the second extruder is “parked” outside the printing area. Therefore, dual material printing made with IDEX technology comes out cleaner and with higher success ratios in comparison to other configurations as such the two print heads are installed side by side on the same carriage.

IDEX allows printing of advanced models that have internal geometries by using water-soluble filament. In addition, printing the dense support layers (interface layers between the model and the solid support structure) with a breakaway support filament, saves a lot of manual labor for support removal. In addition, since there is no need to keep air gap between the dense support and the model itself as normally happened when using the same material for support, the supported bottom surface of the models comes out clean and smooth. This saves a lot of time needed usually for sanding during the post process.

The IDEX is sold as an optional add-on for all generation 4 printers. includes:

Secondary printing subsystem: Griffin print head, clog detector, PTFE, spool mount.
Motion system: secondary Y axis motor with the required components (belts, pulleys etc.).
Metal brackets for both Y axis and print heads
Wires, drag chains and optical end-stops.

IDEX setup

Support in the interface layers only

Modix Advanced Soluble Filament

Automatic Filament Changer

Modix’s IDEX can also be used as an automatic filament changer. When using the same filament on both print heads, the printer will be able to switch between the print heads automatically once one the printer detects a filament run-out.
Here are the benefits:

Get prints faster – One of the biggest challenges of 3D printing is the need to constantly monitor and maintain the printer. This can be especially frustrating when the machine has to sit idle overnight while waiting to be fed with a new filament spool. That’s where the Modix IDEX Filament Changer comes in. This clever technology allows the printer to switch out filament spools on its own, without having to pause its operation and wait. That means you can keep your printer running around the clock, without losing time on waiting for someone to service it.

Improved print quality – Not only does the Modix IDEX Filament Changer save you time, but it also helps to improve the quality of your prints. By not having to open the enclosure for service, the printer is able to maintain its chamber’s temperature, preventing the partly printed model from shrinking. This allows you to produce higher quality prints with fewer defects. If you want to take your 3D printing to the next level, be sure to check out the Modix IDEX add-on.

Demonstration of the automatic
filament changer

Super High Flow Hotend

Super volcano hotend high flow is an optional add-on designed for customers who print large bulky objects and need to print fast. It is also an excellent choice for printing thick vase mode style objects since the single walled objects are stronger.

This add-on is based on the E3D super volcano heat-block and nozzles. It is provided with 80W heater and a thermistor. The new addition is now delivered with a mounting CNC made bracket. This mounting protects and stabilizes the long heatblock during printing. As a result it provides high print quality as vibrations are minimized during accelerations.

Includes:

- E3D SuperVolcano heater block
- 1mm nozzle brass nozzle
- Slice Engineering bi-metal heat-break
- 80W heater
- CNC adapter
- Blower Fan & duct

Tilt Screen & Emergency Button & Frontal Power switch

This trio feature combo is available as standard for BIG-Meter and BIG-120Z and offered as an add-on for the rest of the printers.

Tilt Screen – Mounted on an articulated arm, the tilt screen is a convenience feature. It is very useful during print head calibration process and other maintenance routines as you can always turn the face towards you. Left right, upwards or downwards.

Emergency Reset Button – Together with the tilt screen update, an emergency reset (software reset) button is now located on the front of the machine. This control and safety feature will allow you to immediately stop prints whenever needed.

Frontal Power Switch –easy to reach power on/off button. Useful when the printer is installed in a tight corner.

Motion System

HIWIN MGW9H linear guide rails
Four Z ball screws for Z axis movement. 12mm diameter, 4mm pitch
9 mm width Gates GT2 timing belt, reinforced with fiberglass
Motors: X & Z Axis: NEMA-23, Y Axis: NEMA-17
Mechanical position accuracy: X-10 Micron, Y-10 Micron, Z-0.5 Micron
Print speed (based on 0.4mm nozzle):
Up to 100 mm/sec – normal quality
Up to 250 mm/sec – draft / non functional infill
Up to 350 mm/sec – travel
Larger nozzles normally are required to print slower but provide parts much faster due to a reduced number of layers.

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
BIG METER and 180x require 208-240V, 32A connections
- North America customers: NEMA L6 30P 30A outlet
- EU/AU/UK customers: IEC 309 32A Blue (2P+E) outlet
Tripp Lite PDU for meter and 180x
- North American customers: https://www.tripplite.com/support/PDUH30HV
- EU/AU/UK customers: https://www.tripplite.com/support/PDUH32HV

Modix BIG-60V4

Modix BIG-60 V4

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