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Tevo Tarantula Pro

The Tevo Tarantula Pro is an FDM 3D printer from Tevo with a 235 x 235 x 250 mm build volume.

The Tevo Tarantula Pro is an FDM 3D printer from Tevo with a 235 x 235 x 250 mm build volume.

Calibration

The Tevo Tarantula Pro, being a DIY kit and a budget-friendly FDM printer, benefits significantly from thorough calibration to achieve optimal print quality. This detailed guide covers essential calibration steps, addressing common quirks and providing actionable advice.

  • Initial Assembly Verification and Frame Squareness Check
  • Action: Before any electronic calibration, ensure the physical assembly is robust and square.

Common defects

The Tevo Tarantula Pro, while offering a compelling budget-friendly entry into 3D printing, is not without its share of common defects and quirks, typical of DIY kits in its price range. Understanding these issues, their causes, and potential solutions is crucial for a smooth user experience.

  • Frustrating Build Instructions and Assembly Challenges.

What it is used for

The Tevo Tarantula Pro, despite being a budget-conscious DIY kit, carves out a significant niche for itself through its versatility, upgradability, and decent print quality for its price point. It excels in several areas, making it a strong contender for specific user profiles and applications.

What it prints well and why:.

ManufacturerTevo
TechnologyFDM
Classhobby
Build volume235 x 235 x 250 mm
Auto levellingno
Compatible materialspla, petg, tpu, matte-pla, silk-pla, glow-pla, pva, wood

Specifications

ManufacturerTevo
TechnologyFDM
Classhobby
Build volume235 x 235 x 250 mm
Auto levellingno

Compared with 3 similar

same class and kinematics, close in price within 30 percent

ModelClassBuild volumePrice (EUR)
Tevo Tarantula Pro (this)hobby235 x 235 x 250 mm
AnkerMake M5hobby235 x 235 x 250 mm699
Cambrian Pro E175hobby235 x 235 x 250 mm
Cambrian Pro E285hobby235 x 235 x 250 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