Big in volume, small in effort.
Daedalus i3 is a 3D printer inspired by the name and achievements of Daedalus, a mythical Greek inventor, architect, and craftsman. Daedalus was renowned for his skill and creativity and he was also a pioneer of innovation, as he invented the saw, the compass, and the screw. Just like Daedalus, we aim to create 3D printers that are skillfully wrought, versatile, and reliable.
Daedalus i3 is based on the basic design principles of Prusa i3 and P3Steel designs, which are widely used and trusted by the 3D printing communities worldwide. We have adapted these designs to suit our own production volume needs and budget.
Daedalus i3 has two versions of working prototypes with 40cm3 build volume, made from both 3mm and 5mm laser cut ST37 steel sheets. It is also one of the first variants of Prusa design of this size made with all metal chassis and rail structure (in 2016). This gives Daedalus i3 a sturdy and durable frame, as well as a sleek and elegant appearance.
Simple but effective.
It has standalone TMC2208 drivers with RAMPS 1.4 + Arduino Mega combo board and latest version of Marlin firmware.
For the extruder, I modified Wade’s Reloaded Extruder to use domestic production Sigma3D hotend for problem-free use of flex & unusual materials.
Also installed 1000W silicone heater with SSR relay to laser cut 6061-T6 aluminum heat bed and an inductive sensor connected to X-axis for 25-point auto mesh bed leveling function. It can easily reach and maintain ~270 °C on hotend and ~120 °C on heated bed in open environment.
We are proud to present Daedalus i3 as a tribute to the legendary Daedalus, whose name and legacy have inspired us to pursue excellence and innovation in 3D printing.
