Introduction[edit | edit source]
The Prusa i3 MK3S is an open-source 3D printer using the Marlin firmware. It is a fantastic choice for both beginners and expert users -- begin easy to build and easy to hack. The Prusa i3 MK3S is avaible as a kit from both the official Prusa Research Group, from various third party vendors, or as DIY project is you have access o the hardware and a 3D printer.
Building a Prusa i3 MK3S can be very straight forward and should take most people around 4-6 hours. If you have bought a third party printer or are gathering the parts on your own, then the build time will increase. To build your Prusa printer all you have to do is follow the steps in the official Prusa build guide. However, if you did not buy the official Prusa kit, then you will want to follow both the manual and the instructions found here in this guide. Each section of this guide follows the Prusa manual, making additional notes or changes on various steps.
Printer capabilities/statistics[edit | edit source]
Listed on their website here.
Building[edit | edit source]
The AthenaII can typically be built in a day and requires soldering (which can be problematic for some builders). AthenaII The official Prusa i3 MK3S takes at most an afternoon, having a detailed guild guide and no need to solder any parts. Prusa 13 MK3S On the other hand, if you are trying to use a third party kit or supply he components yourself, then the Prusa build can prove more challenging than the AthenaII build because of the use of nonstandard parts.
Assembly[edit | edit source]
Assembly is organized to match the official Prusa build guide. You will want to have both the official manual and this guide when building your printer Note that all of the pictures in the process can be enlarged by clicking on them.
| Prusa i3 MK3S Home Page |
| Assembly |
| Before You Start |
| Y-Axis Assembly |
| X-Axis Assembly |
| Z-Axis Assembly |
| E-Axis Assembly |
| LCD Assembly |
| Heated Bed & PSU Assembly |
| Electronics Assembly |
