re:3D’s Research and Development team never stands still, and while we’re developing the next generation of your Gigabot® and Gigabot® X 3D Printers, we’re continually looking for ways to refine the current iteration’s user experience, precision, and quality. As of July 1, 2020, all new Gigabot® 3+, Terabot and Gigabot® X 3D printers ship with the below enhancements. Current Gigabot® owners can order these as replacement parts that are fully compatible with previous versions.

New 3D Printed Parts (Polycarbonate unless otherwise indicated)

Gigabot® X

  • [11925] GBX Hopper Hose Clip: To make changing out feedstock less messy.
  • [11948] GBX Motor Coupler Insert (Taulman Nylon 910): more durable than the previous iteration.
GBX Hopper Hose Clip
GBX Hopper Hose Clip
GBX Motor Coupler Insert
GBX Motor Coupler Insert

Terabot

  • [11914], [11915] Terabot Light Rail End Cap: angled cap for positioning the LED light correctly.
  • Viki Enclosure: Terabot specific VIKI enclosure which takes its size into account.
Terabot Light Rail Endcap
Terabot Light Rail Endcap
Terabot Light Rail Endcap (Alt. View)
Terabot Light Rail Endcap (Alt. View)

New Metal Parts

Gigabot® X

  • [11955] GBX Radial Bearing (updated): more durable than previous version

Gigabot® 3+

  • [11953], [11954] GB3+ Hot End 0.25mm nozzle (Optional Part): for those who want finer details while printing big.

Fit and Strength Part Adjustments:

The below parts have had geometry changes or other additions to make them stronger or fit more precisely.

Gigabot® X

  • [11339] GBX Y Slide Bracket
  • [11344], [11342] GBX Belt Mounts
  • [11338] GBX Motor Spacer
  • [11952] GBX Enclosure Bottom Panel
Former GBX Belt Mount
Former GBX Belt Mount
New GBX Belt Mount
New GBX Belt Mount
Former GBX Motor Spacer
Former GBX Motor Spacer
New GBX Motor Spacer
New GBX Motor Spacer

Gigabot® 3+

  • [10880] Viki Mount
  • [Various] Z-axis Threaded Rods now coated for improved corrosion resistance
  • [10257] X Motor Mount
  • [11081], [11136] Left and Right GB3+ Extruder Tensioner
  • [11518] GB3+ Unibody Extruder
  • [10113] GB3+ Dual Extruder Cover
Former GB3+ Motor Mount
Former GB3+ Motor Mount
New GB3+ Motor Mount
New GB3+ Motor Mount
New Extruder Tensioner
New Extruder Tensioner
New Vicki Mount
New Vicki Mount

Terabot

  • [11662] Terabot Y Axis Belt Mount
  • [11658] Terabot Y Slide Bracket
  • [11697], [11690] X and Y Motor Mounts
  • [11664] Y Limit Switch Mount
  • [11736] 40×40 Rail End Cap
  • Bed Leveling Knobs Removed and Replaced With Bolts
  • [11504] Full Enclosure
New TB X Motor Mount
New TB X Motor Mount
New TB Y Motor Mount
New TB Y Motor Mount
New TB 40X40 Rail End Cap
New TB 40X40 Rail End Cap
New TB Y Slide Bracket
New TB Y Slide Bracket

Electrical Updates

  • Improved Viki grounding for all units
  • Electrical Box layout redesigned for Gigabot® 3+

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