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3D print in your RV? I am a full timer and really want to do 3D printing but, I boondock most of the time and am wondering if they use a lot of power? I have 2 - 100ah lithium batteries and run on...
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We do not print in our RV but we do print at home.
My Prusa i3-MK2 has a E3D-6v 40W hotend, 120W heated build plate and a low current 'Silent Mode'.
If I'm printing PLA or PETG and not needing to heat the plate, it uses ~60W.
If I'm printing ABS at 250C with a 90C plate temp it will use ~170W to heat up and then ~120W on average to print.
You can place the printer in an enclosure to retain the heat and the build plate heater, which is the power hog, will not turn on so often to maintain temp.
My Prusa i3-MK2 has a E3D-6v 40W hotend, 120W heated build plate and a low current 'Silent Mode'.
If I'm printing PLA or PETG and not needing to heat the plate, it uses ~60W.
If I'm printing ABS at 250C with a 90C plate temp it will use ~170W to heat up and then ~120W on average to print.
You can place the printer in an enclosure to retain the heat and the build plate heater, which is the power hog, will not turn on so often to maintain temp.
