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Modix V3 BIG-40

The Modix V3 BIG-40 is an FDM 3D printer from Modix with a 400 x 400 x 800 mm build volume.

The Modix V3 BIG-40 is an FDM 3D printer from Modix with a 400 x 400 x 800 mm build volume.

Calibration

  • Unbox, inventory, and mechanically square the frame before any power-on

Action: Assemble the BIG-40 on a flat, rigid floor with enough room to walk around all sides. Tighten the aluminum extrusion joints in a cross pattern, verify the gantry rails are seated evenly, and confirm that the frame does not rack when pushed lightly from opposite corners. Check that the Z system, bed support, wiring looms, and motion belts are routed without twists or pinch points.

Common defects

  • Limited BIG-40-specific documentation in the supplied sources: The provided materials verify the model, build volume, price, and core Modix platform features, but they do not include a full BIG-40 service manual, detailed bed-surface specification, or noise measurement. This creates a documentation gap for operators who need exact maintenance intervals or acoustic compliance data.
ManufacturerModix
TechnologyFDM
Classhobby
Build volume400 x 400 x 800 mm
Auto levellingno
Compatible materialspla, petg, tpu, matte-pla, silk-pla, glow-pla, pva, wood

Specifications

ManufacturerModix
TechnologyFDM
Classhobby
Build volume400 x 400 x 800 mm
Auto levellingno

Compared with 3 similar

same class and kinematics, close in price within 30 percent

ModelClassBuild volume
Modix V3 BIG-40 (this)hobby400 x 400 x 800 mm
DUAL600hobby600 x 420 x 500 mm
Blocks RD50hobby500 x 500 x 500 mm
Creality CR-10S5hobby500 x 500 x 500 mm

Compatible materials and print settings

MaterialNozzle temperatureBed temperature
PLA210-230 °C55-65 °C
PETG230-265 °C70-85 °C
TPU220-240 °C35-55 °C
PVA220-240 °C45-65 °C
Matte PLASilk PLAGlow PLAWood Composite