SebastianConran Vector 3 - Page 3

Vector 3 at-a-glance
NOZZLE
The heated nozzle extrudes the softened filament
BUILD PLATE
The heated build plate area (or print bed) moves in two
planes – the horizontal X- and Y-axes and the vertical
Z-axis – as the filament is extruded from the nozzle and
builds into an object. Heated beds give a higher quality
finish with PLA
PRINT HEAD
At the ‘business end’ of the V3 is the head, with its
filament extruder, cooling fan, and nozzle – all
protected behind the head guard
FILAMENT GUIDE
The 1.75mm filament guide tube feeds
the PLA or ABS from the roll holder to
the print nozzle
SAFETY HOOD
A flexible but strong Lexan polycarbonate window
protects the moving parts from fingers – and vice versa
HOOD TABS
Sturdy woven hood tabs add a splash of colour
and help you raise and lower the hood with ease
POWER BUTTON
Features a coloured LED light that glows white, green,
blue or red, depending on your printer’s status
HOOD LIFTING MECHANISM
The cantilevered hood lifting mechanism lets you slide
the hood smoothly up and down, while a safety catch
holds it in place when raised
FILAMENT
The PLA or ABS filament is fed to the
guide tube and printer nozzle from a
free-rotating spool supported on a
cradle on the Vector 3
INTIALISE SWITCH
(See top right for details)
MAIN FRAME
The printer’s frame is made of durable
powder-coated steel plate and is attached
directly to the metal base plate
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sebastian conran
the Vector 3
printer was
designed by
Sebastian Conran,
multi-award-
winning product
designer and
director of
Sebastian Conran
Associates (SCA)
www.sebastianconran.com
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