The Beast V2 - Second Generation Large Format 3D Printer

A project in Sydney, AU by cultivate3d
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The Beast V2 is the result of 3 years R&D and is based on our previous successful printer the Beast V1 and V1.2
Backers: 47
Average Pledge Per Backer: $2670 AUD

Funded: $125,469 AUD of $12,000 AUD
Dates: Mar 27th -> Apr 26th (30 days)
Project By: cultivate3d
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Latest News

On with the Job!

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Folks, We just wanted to give a big thanks to those who've supported our project The Beast V2.   We'll spend the next few months further improving our design to ensure our backers receive the best 3D Printer possible.    We're not wasting any... (Read More)

The Beast V2 - Flexible hotend options

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Just quick video update. Josh has assembled a video illustrating real world factors that can affect print speed and the flexibility of our design to quickly and easily use the right hotend for the right print.    (Read More)

Eye Candy for Architectural Modellers

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for all the support folks.  We'll be posting a new video early next week.  In the mean time, here's another untouched picture on an unfinished architectural model featured in our The Beast V2 Kickstarter promotion as per request.     This... (Read More)

Wifi Printing. - Hot Topic

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Folks, WiFi Printing?  I've spoken to many of you over the past few days via email and over the phone about the possibility of wifi printing.  Just letting ya'll know that Josh and I have decided to make this feature available as an optional... (Read More)

cultivate3D introduces bigger and better Beast V2 3D printer on Kickstarter

March 30th - via: 3ders.org
Australia-based startup cultivate3D has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its large-format 3D printer: the Beast V2. The 3D printer, which is the second generation of the startup's 2015 release, has already raised over $34,000, far exceeding its crowdfunding goal. (Read More)

Something to consider. Layer resolution.

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
So the question of layer resolution has come up a number of times, positional accuracy vs quoted layer resolution.   Why do we quote a finer Z positional accuracy than layer size?  The answer is practicality.  The untouched picture taken with my... (Read More)

Thanks for the support!

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We just wanted to thank our supporters from campaigns past and present. We've been asked why we went back to Kickstarter, why it was necessary.  This product has been designed and ready for over 6 months.  While producing and shipping v1.2 units,... (Read More)

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