Xplorer – Modular 3D Printer Kit

The Xplorer is a modular 3D printer kit designed for makers, engineers, and enthusiasts who demand precision, modularity, and expandability from their machines.

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🔧 Specifications

• Build Volume:

  • 400 × 400 × 400 mm SINGLE Extruder version
  • 330 × 400 × 400 mm IDEX version / Single Extruder print
  • 260 × 400 × 400 mm IDEX version / Dual Extruder print
  • 200 × 400 × 400 mm IDEX version / COPY Mode print
  • 160 × 400 × 400 mm IDEX version / MIRROR Mode print

  Large enough for ambitious prints and multi-part projects.

• Rigid Frame:
  Constructed with 30x30 mm aluminum extrusions for excellent structural stability.

• Metal Core:
  All motion system and load-bearing components are crafted from CNC-machined aluminum or precision sheet metal – no 3D printed parts in critical areas.

• Standard Components:
  Built using widely available, off-the-shelf 3D printer parts for easy maintenance and upgrades.

• Firmware:
  Runs the official, unmodified Klipper firmware.

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🧩 Modular Architecture

Configure the Xplorer to suit your needs:

• Single Extruder
• IDEX (Independent Dual Extruder)
• Dual Gantry
• IQEX (Independent Quad Extruder)

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🛠 Maker-Friendly

A platform built for modders – easy to adapt, extend, and experiment with your own ideas.

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⚙️ Automated Calibration

• Automatic bed probe offset calibration
• Automatic XYZ nozzle offset calibration
  Ensures consistent and accurate printing results.

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📺 Interface & Connectivity

• Integrated chamber camera
• HDMI touchscreen display
• Easy access to USB, LAN, and HDMI ports
• WiFi support

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📁 Project Files & Resources

Explore detailed documentation and assets for building and configuring your Xplorer printer:
🔗 GitHub Repository: FORMBOT/Xplorer_UpdateManager

Most relevant folders:

• 📘 Assembly Manual
• 🧩 Slicer Profiles (OrcaSlicer)
• 🛠️ STEP files for 3D printed parts
• 🧰 MODs – Community and Custom Add-ons
• 💾 System Image (Releases)

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📐 CAD Models

Download or view the full 3D models of the Xplorer in various configurations:

V1.0 - 01.08.2025:

• Single Extruder
• IDEX (Independent Dual Extruder)
• Dual Gantry (outdated)
• IQEX (Independent Quad Extruder) (outdated)

V1.0 - 01.09.2025:

• Dual Gantry
• IQEX (Independent Quad Extruder)

V1.1 - 15.15.2025:

• Single Extruder
• IDEX (Independent Dual Extruder)
• Dual Gantry
• IQEX (Independent Quad Extruder)

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🚀 Innovation-Ready

The Xplorer is more than a printer – it’s a foundation for innovation. Whether you're a DIY tinkerer or running a print farm, Xplorer delivers the versatility and precision you need.

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🚫 License and Usage Notice

The design files and associated data in this repository are provided strictly for personal and non-commercial use under the terms of the
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.

⚠️ Commercial use is not permitted without prior written consent from Dr. Dan Andrei Marinescu and Jinhua Xinke 3D Technology Co., Ltd. (Formbot)
formbot3d.com · vivedino.com
This includes (but is not limited to) reproduction, distribution, or integration into commercial products or services.

Unauthorized commercial exploitation may result in legal action.

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