{"product_id":"ldo-positron-kit-v3-2-compact-printer-diy-kit-by-positron3d","title":"LDO Positron Kit V3.2 Compact Printer DIY Kit by Positron3D","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePositron 3D Printer Kit — Foldable Portable CoreXY, Klipper, 180×180×170mm Build Volume\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Positron is a compact, foldable CoreXY 3D printer that fits inside a standard filament box, deploys in under a minute, and prints upside down to maximize build volume in the smallest possible folded footprint. Built on Klipper with a Raspberry Pi CM4 and a custom LDO mainboard, it's a full-featured printer that happens to go wherever you go — office, job site, boat, van, or airport. This is a DIY kit requiring assembly and 3D printed parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed printed parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e We stock them — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/west3d.com\/products\/positron-printed-parts-in-stock-ready-to-ship\"\u003egrab them here\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering your kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UD0VmViuoQg?si=zVuQ0G5nu7wo8GTx\" title=\"Positron Foldable Portable 3D Printer Overview\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen style=\"display:block;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Design — Prints Upside Down, Folds Flat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Positron's defining feature is its inverted kinematics: it prints with the nozzle moving below the build plate rather than above it. This lets the entire mechanism fold into a 200×200×70mm package — thin enough to slip into a carry-on — while still delivering a 180×180×170mm build volume when deployed. The glass bed sits on top, parts print downward, and the whole system unfolds and is ready to print in roughly one minute. At approximately 3kg without a case and 5.5kg with a Pelican case, it's genuinely portable in a way no other printer is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTravel-Tested \u0026amp; Low Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Positron runs on a 24V 200W desktop power supply — low enough consumption to run off a power inverter in a van, on a boat, or via ship power on a cruise. It has passed through major U.S. airports without issue when TSA guidelines are followed. USB and Ethernet connectivity ensure you can load prints regardless of Wi-Fi reliability at the venue. It's the only 3D printer that can realistically go with you on a job site or travel assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKlipper — Fully Customizable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Positron runs Klipper on a Raspberry Pi CM4 with a custom LDO Positron mainboard. All RGB lights are fully addressable. The expandable mainboard supports add-ons including a filament runout sensor, integrated PSU, and additional cooling. Load prints via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or USB — whichever is available. Customization is unrestricted: macros, Input Shaping, remote monitoring via Mainsail or Fluidd — it all works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 × 180 × 170 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolded Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 × 200 × 70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfolded Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 × 200 × 270 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight with Pelican Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~5.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcceleration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,000 mm\/s²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotend Max Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBed Max Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV6 type — 0.4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilament Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Filaments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePLA, PETG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeveling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5\" LCD capacitive touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKlipper — Raspberry Pi CM4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eController Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom LDO Positron mainboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V 200W desktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlicing Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrcaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included \u0026amp; What You Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a DIY hardware kit — assembly is required, and 3D printed parts are not included in the kit. Printed parts are available separately from West3D, or you can print your own using the STL files on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Positron3D\/Positron\/tree\/main\/Printed%20Parts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePositron GitHub\u003c\/a\u003e. Assembly documentation is available on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ldomotion.com\/p\/assembly\/Positron-V32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLDO Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommunity \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Positron has an active community at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/positron3d.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epositron3d.com\u003c\/a\u003e with a Wiki, Discord, and ongoing development. 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