Meteor 285 Tool Head
Take your 3D prints into orbit with the Meteor 285!
A Galaxy Series Tool Head with industry-leading flexible filament capabilities. Our Meteor Tool Head has reimagined reliability with ease of use in mind during its engineering. This genius marriage of a custom 2.85mm Slice™ Hot End and Bondtech™ Extruder, teleports you to uncharted territories in the 3D printing cosmos. Anticipate celestial 3D printed details and rock-solid end products.
Unleash your creativity, prototype with precision, and reshape the universe with flexible filaments. Encounter interstellar reliability, repeatability, and performance with the Meteor 285— where 3D printing soars to new galaxies!🚀
| Tool Head Specifications | |
| Extruder Type | Single Extruder 🔗(Galaxy) |
| Filament Diameter | 2.85mm 🔗(See 1.75mm version) |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 18.1 mm3/s (77 g/hr) |
| Flow Testing | PLA at 220°C, CNC Kitchen Benchmark |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.5mm Nickel Plated Brass |
| Nozzle Layer Height Range | 0.1 (100 microns) to 0.4mm (400 microns) |
| Nozzle Swapping | Supported (0.3mm to 0.8mm Nozzle Kit Available) |
| Swappable Layer Height Range | 0.05mm (50 microns) to 0.6mm (600 microns) |
| Maximum Hot End Temperature | 290°C (554°F) - Firmware Limited |
| Compatible Filaments | 🔗 PLA, TPU, ABS, PETg, PVB, Nylon, PC, and others below 290°C |
| Filament Tension Method | Adjustable Lever (5 Fixed Positions) |
| Extruder Tension Method | Direct-Drive, Dual Drive Gears |
| Extruder E-Steps | 439 steps/mm |
| Leveling System Compatibility | Automatic 5V Circuit, Automatic BLTouch |
| PTFE Guide Tube Attachment | Push-to-Connect |
| Tool Head Weight | 465g (16.4oz) |
| Tool Head Warranty | 90-Days |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Construction Materials | |
| Nozzle Material | 🔗360 Brass with TwinClad XT Nickel Composite plating |
| Heater Block Material | Hardened Copper Alloy with Nickel plating |
| Heat Break Material | Bimetallic - Copper Alloy and Strain-hardened Steel |
| Fan Shroud and Mount Material | 🔗Polymaker ABS |
| Cold Block and Heat Sink Material | Black Anodized Aluminum |
| Drive Gear Material | PBT 20% GF and Steel |
| Extruder Motor Size | 25mm, 1.8° NEMA 17 Stepper |
| Heater Cartridge | 24V, 50W |
| Temperature Sensor | 🔗100k Semitec NTC Thermistor |
| Part Cooling Fan | 24V DC Centrifugal Blower |
| Heat Sink Fan | 5V DC Axial Fan |
| Compatible 3D Printers | |
| TAZ 8 | TAZ 8 |
| Workhorse | Workhorse, Workhorse+ |
| Mini Platform | Mini 2, Mini 3 |
| SideKick | SideKick 289, SideKick 747 |
| TAZ Pro Platform | Pro, Pro S, Pro XT, Pro XT+, Pro Long Bed |
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Repeatable Tension Setups
Experience consistency with this innovative ratcheting lever design. 5 pre-set tensions for rigid and flexible materials (as soft as 60A).
360° Part Cooling
Powerful fan duct has been designed for maximum efficiency using airflow analysis to ensure even 360° part cooling and improved visibility.
First-rate Flexibles
With the added rigidity of 2.85mm filament and the dual drive gears of the LGX extruder, the Meteor 285 is the best option for printing flexible materials.
Introducing: The Galaxy Series
Embark on an intergalactic journey of 3D printing with our revolutionary new Galaxy Series. We propel you into new frontiers of creation, where innovation orbits around functionality, and precision gravitates towards simplicity. Prepare to launch your 3D prints into realms of unimaginable possibilities where performance crosses the cosmos of perfection.
- Easier and Quicker Filament Loading: Propel your efficiency into hyperdrive. With the ability to completely open the filament path and shortened throat for rapid loading, our Galaxy Tool Heads ensure that your projects launch without delay, accelerating your journey through the 3D printing cosmos.
- Repeatable Tension Setups: Experience consistency with the innovative ratcheting lever design, meticulously crafted to deliver repeatable tensioning, voyage after voyage. This pivotal feature guarantees that each layer materializes with top notch precision.
- Quiet Printer Operation: These Tool Heads operate almost like the silence of space, ensuring that your making process remains undisturbed. Fans whisper like distant stars, starting only when necessary and allowing the tranquility of the universe to envelop your workspace.
- Stable Printing Temperatures: Navigate the thermals of the printing universe with our astronautical extrusion components, ensuring that your creations are sculpted under stable temperatures. In this controlled atmosphere, reliability becomes your copilot, guiding each detail of your print towards interstellar excellence.
- Better Form Factor: Upgrade the Z-capabilities of your LulzBot with improved form factor. This vertical optimization allows your creativity to soar into new dimensions, exploring higher peaks of 3D printing potential.
- Easy Nozzle Swapping: Adapt to the multiverse of your printing needs with astonishing ease. Our system allows for nozzle swapping with just a one-handed torque tool maneuver, enabling your printer to morph and adapt to the various celestial bodies of creation requirements. (Nozzle Pack + Torque Tool coming soon!)
Journey beyond the ordinary and soar through the stars of creativity with the Galaxy Series Tool Heads. Experience a universe where interstellar reliability, repeatability, and performance create a constellation of endless possibilities in your 3D printing odyssey!