LulzBot Mini User Manual

Glossary
.gcode The file extension for G-Code files
3D Printer Also referred to as additive manufacturing, is the process
of fabricating objects from 3D model data, through the deposition of a
material in accumulative layers.
Acetone A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH3)2CO, used as
a solvent for ABS. Acetone is not included or required with the Mini 3D
printer.
Baud Rate Refers to the speed at which the host controller communicates
with the 3d Printer electronics.
CAD Computer Aided Design
free/libre Free/Libre hardware and software can be thought of as free as in
free speech, not just free as in free beer, although most free/libre software
is available for no cost. Libre hardware designs can be copied, modified
and are usually available for download. Free/Libre software can be used in
a similar fashion.
GCODE The common name for the most widely used CNC programming
language.
Heater block Machined from aluminum, the heater block generates heat
with a heater resistor and uses a thermistor to measure the temperature.
Heater resistor A special type of resistor that is used to apply heat in a
small area.
Hot end The hot end is the whole part where the plastic melts, including
the nozzle, heater block, thermistor, and heat sink. The Budaschnozzle is
LulzBot’s
™
hot end.
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LulzBot Mini Specifications

General

Tweezers	Yes
Certification	CE, FCC, WEEE
Product color	Black, Green
Viewing window	No
Maximum print platform temperature	120 °C
Package weight	11330 g
AC input voltage	100/240 V
Power consumption (typical)	150 W
Print technology	-
Printing material	ABS, HIPS, Nylon, PVA, Polycarbonate (PC), Polylactic acid (PLA)
Layer thickness (max)	0.5 mm
Layer thickness (min)	0.05 mm
Maximum build size (WxDxH)	152 x 152 x 158 mm
Filament thickness supported	3 mm
Maximum vertical build speed	275 mm/sec
Printing compartment volume	3.65 L

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	435 mm
Width	340 mm
Height	385 mm
Weight	8550 g