The Pirx One doesn't need any calibration

Jan 28, 2015 13:36 GMT  ·  By

Many 3D printers have been released by now, but there is always room for more, especially when new ones bring with them improvements. The Pirx One is one of the classiest models so far, if we do say so ourselves.

Created with the express purpose of producing objects from PLA, that very glamorous plastic substitute that also happens to be biodegradable, the newcomer can, nonetheless, make objects from ABS as well.

You will have to replace the print bed in order for it to work, with an optional heated bed, but the price will probably be small compared to the full tag.

To be specific, the Pirx One 3D printer bears a price tag of $1,199 / €1,056. Not the smallest price seen on consumer printers, but not the largest either.

In fact, considering the good looks and the low weight of the printer (10 kilos / 22 pounds), which means reduced vibrations and, thus, cleaner prints, the price isn't that bad at all.

The specifications of the Pirx One 3D printer

With or without a heated print bed, the newcomer boasts the Q Sensor print bed leveling system, which allows the nozzle to automatically sense the position of the bed by touching a number of small electrical points on it.

Once it knows exactly how the bed is positioned, the nozzle can start on its job to raise objects drop by drop, streak by streak.

Coincidentally, this means that the printer can start its work as soon as it's pulled out of the box, instead of it needing to be tested and calibrated.

True, there are other consumer printers that can start work immediately, but it's always good to know for certain when another one can do the same. And even then, properly calibrating the print bed personally can yield better quality if done right.

To allow you to input commands, you are provided with a built-in LCD screen and an SD card slot. That way you don't need a PC either.

Availability

The Pirx One 3D printer should be up for order already, for the aforementioned price of $1,199 / €1,056. Now we just need to see if it will sell well against all the sub-$1K alternatives running around. Considering that most people already use solvents for post-print polishing, it can go either way.