Felix TEC-4.1 3D printer

Introduction

Felix Pro 1 acquired by DKS, TECFA, University of Geneva, delivered in Dec 2015

The Felix TEC4.1 is a 3D printer made by FELIXprinters and that started shipping in 2018. It features semi-automatec calibration of the print bed, an optional dual head, etc. and strong, reliable steel extruders. This article shortly describes some of my experience and (if possible) some tips

This model is an evolution of the Felix 1.0 3D printer we bought in 2010, the Felix 2.0 3D printer we got in 2013 and the Felix 3.0 we did not buy.

- Daniel K. Schneider 26 nov 2018-

See also:

• RapMan (our first 3D printer assembled in Jan 2010, not used any more, but no modern printer will beat its look)
• Fabbster 3D printer‎ (given away)
• Felix 1.0 3D printer (bought in 2012 and still working)
• Felix 2.0 3D printer (bought in 2013 and still working)
• Felix Pro 1 3D printer (bought in 2015)

Technical specifications

Layer resolution

Minimum layer height: 0.05 mm,

Maximum layer height: 0.25 mm

Extruder / nozzles

Dual detachable full metal hotends (one is retractable)

0.35mm (0.25, 0.5mm, 0,7 options)

Max 275 C

Print volume

255 x 205 x 225mm

Print bed

heated, up to 105 C ?

Detachable and flexible (quick removal of prints !)

Semi-Automatic calibration (For leveling, a Z-Sensor will probe and then tell which of the two buttons to turn and how much. For z-probe, this is done through the control)

Print materials

Many (PLA, TPE, ABS, PVA, Wood, Glass, PET(G)

Software

In principle, one could use any controller/slicer software. As of Nov 2018 there are profiles for the following slicers: Repetierhost (Cura), K Simplify3D (commercial). Repetierhost is configured and distributed through Felix.

Connectivity

USB Cable

SD Card

Unpacking, assembly, configuration, calibration

Assembly

I takes about 15 minutes to unpack and assemble the printer. - 5 strips that hold elements have to be cut - the handle on top has to be fixed

PC Configuration

Download Repetierhost as distributed by Felix. The installation also will propose to install a serial driver.