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Home  /  All   /  Leapfrog Creatr XL 3D Printer

Leapfrog Creatr XL 3D Printer

Product Summary

With prints up to 23.6″ tall & a total print volume exceeding 37 Liters, the Creatr XL is ideal for large scale prints in both standard and exotic filaments.

    • Huge Print Volume of 37.2 Liters!
    • Sturdy and Durable Build for Long Service Life
    • Dual Extruders and Included Simplify 3D Software
    • Easy to Level Heated Glass Print Bed
    • Perfect for Tall or Similarly Large Printed Objects
    • Print in Standard and Exotic Filaments

Read the full description below

 

SKU: A0175
Vendor: Leapfrog

About Leapfrog Creatr XL 3D Printer

Even at first glance, it’s immediately clear that the Leapfrog Creatr XL stands alone in terms of possible print size. With available build volume exceeding 37 liters, it is more than doubles the available build volume of Leapfrog’s other (already generously sized) printers. It does so while maintaining impressive precision and layer resolution, owed largely to the durable design and construction of the machine.

As with the rest of the Leapfrog line to date, the Creatr XL is constructed of a very sturdy aluminum frame. Metal XY and Z axis rods ensure long term reliability and consistency, standing up to the physical demands of extensive printing. The heated print bed is a thick plate of glass mounted on aluminum, ensuring a stable and warp-free print surface of a lifetime of the machine. As expected, stability is critical when printing vertically to the degree that this printer’s build volume allows. Leapfrog’s sturdy construction certainly does the job here, maintaining proper position & tolerances throughout a given print.

Leapfrog’s dual extruder setup is a perfect fit for this machine, allowing for the use of two different filaments over the course of printing. The dual extruder setup is well suited to printing easily dissolved support material, so you can take advantage of the maximum available print volume with properly supported overhangs.

As with the Creatr HS, the Creatr XL maintains a manageable desktop footprint by making the most of its vertical design. Filament sits protected below the print bed, and is fed to the extruders through enclosed protective plastic tubing. The durability of the hot ends and nozzles (along with the variety in available temperature options) mean many opportunities for experimentation with different filaments. Not limited to just ABS and PLA, the Creatr XL can take advantage of filaments like Nylon, PVA, Laybrick, and more.

Additional Tech Specs

The Creatr XL’s build area is 7.9″ x 10.6″ x 23.6″ (200mm x 270mm x 600mm), and features a minimum layer height of 50 microns (.05mm). In contrast to the high speed Creatr HS, the Creatr XL trades height for speed. While the Creatr HS tops out at 300mm per second, the XL more than doubles your available build volume – but tops out at 60mm per second. Given the larger margin for error over the course of a large print, this reduction in speed is less a limiting factor & more of a quality control to ensure consistent precision.

As with the Creatr HS, the Creatr XL features a versatile heated glass print bed. Some users have reported success printing directly onto the glass bed. However, we recommend the use of a Leapfrog print sticker for optimal adhesion, or as we prefer, carefully applied Kapton Tape.

About Leapfrog

Founded in 2012, Leapfrog 3D Printers designs machines with the intention of adding value to a number of target industries. Leapfrog was actually first developed to fulfill the rapid prototyping needs of Dutch manufacturer AV Flexlogic – a company that recognized (at the time) a price & quality gap in the 3D printing industry. This led to the development of the initial “Creatr”, and eventually the subsequent 3D Printers that have followed. The printers developed by Leapfrog have all been based on the same three principles: Ease of use, sturdiness, and versatility. Based on a deep understanding of 3D printing, Leapfrog continues to evaluate and innovate new technology that fits the needs of its varied user base.

View the Creatr XL 3D Printer in this video from Leapfrog

Design Specifications

Technique Additive Manufacturing
Printer Type FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)
Filament Compatibility 1.75mm
Construction Aluminum Frame
Printer Weight 81.5 lbs
External Dimensions 23.6″ x 19.7″ x 35.4″ (600mm x 500mm x 900mm)

Hardware Specs

Print Bed Heated
Print Bed Max Temp 95 Degrees Celsius (203 Degrees Fahrenheit)
Extruder Configuration Dual
Extruder Max Temp 275 Degrees Celsius (527 Degrees Fahrenheit)
Motor 1.8° Step angle with 1/16 Micro-stepping

Print Specs

Build Area 7.9″ x 10.6″ x 23.6″ (200mm x 270mm x 600mm)
Build Volume (Approximate) 37.2 Liters
Print Speed Low Range 10mm per Second (Variable)
Print Speed High Range 60mm per Second (Variable)
Travel Speed (Low Range) 10mm per Second (Variable)
Travel Speed (High Range) 350mm per Second (Variable)
Z Axis Precision 20 Microns (.02mm)
X Axis Precision 17 Microns (.017mm)
Y Axis Precision 17 Microns (.017mm)
Layer Thickness Minimum 50 Microns (.05mm) (Variable)
Layer Thickness Maximum 350 microns (.35mm) (Variable)

Software

Input File Type gcode, STL
System Compatibility Linux, OSX (Mac), Windows
Software Compatibility Simplify 3D

Additional Information

Power Requirements 220 Watts
Power Compatibility 100 Volts – 240 Volts, 50 / 60 Hertz
Manufactured In The Netherlands

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