Hydra 16A - Revision history

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	The Hydra 16A ~~wass~~ our first large format machine, and came in two flavors:		The Hydra 16A was our first large format machine, and came in two flavors:

	* 16AS, Standard Height (250 mm build height)		* 16AS, Standard Height (250 mm build height)

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History

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	* The CO2 laser and 4th axis options were introduced in 2016		* The CO2 laser and 4th axis options were introduced in 2016
	* The 4th/5th axis combo was introduced in 2018		* The 4th/5th axis combo was introduced in 2018
	* As of June 2021, this model has been retired in favor of the [[Hydra 21]].		* As of June 2021, this model has been retired in favor of the '''[[Hydra 21]]'''.

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History

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	* The CO2 laser and 4th axis options were introduced in 2016		* The CO2 laser and 4th axis options were introduced in 2016
	* The 4th/5th axis combo was introduced in 2018		* The 4th/5th axis combo was introduced in 2018
	* As of June 2021, this model has been retired in favor of the [Hydra 21].		* As of June 2021, this model has been retired in favor of the [[Hydra 21]].

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	The Hydra 16A is our large format machine.		The Hydra 16A wass our first large format machine, and came in two flavors:

			* 16AS, Standard Height (250 mm build height)
			* 16AT, Tall Height (500 mm build height)

	[[File:Hydra_16A.png\|600px]]		[[File:Hydra_16A.png\|600px]]

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History

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	* The CO2 laser and 4th axis options were introduced in 2016		* The CO2 laser and 4th axis options were introduced in 2016
	* The 4th/5th axis combo was introduced in 2018		* The 4th/5th axis combo was introduced in 2018
			* As of June 2021, this model has been retired in favor of the [Hydra 21].

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	[[File:Hydra_16A.png\|600px]]		[[File:Hydra_16A.png\|600px]]

	~~== History ==~~

	* The Hydra 16A was introduced in 2015, with a 200C bed option
	* The CO2 laser and 4th axis options were introduced in 2016
	* The 4th/5th axis combo was introduced in 2018

	== Technical Data ==		== Technical Data ==
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	[[File:16A_TIB_2021_L.jpg\|400px]]		[[File:16A_TIB_2021_L.jpg\|400px]]

			== History ==

			* The Hydra 16A was introduced in 2015, with a 200C bed option
			* The CO2 laser and 4th axis options were introduced in 2016
			* The 4th/5th axis combo was introduced in 2018

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Main Panel

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	[[File:16A_MAIN_2021_s.jpg\|600px]]		[[File:16A_MAIN_2021_s.jpg\|600px]]

	* The Left Side:
	** The ATX Power Supply provides 3.3, 5, and 12 VDC power to the processor, lights, and most heads loaded on the yoke.
	** The 24 VDC Power Supply provides 24 VDC power to the motion motors - X, Y, Z, A, and B.
	** The 48 VDC Power Supply provides 48 VDC power to the 3-phase spindle tool.
	* The Center:
	** The X Axis Encoder controls motion and monitors for errors in this axis.
	** The Y Axis Encoder controls motion and monitors for errors in this axis.
	** The Z Axis Encoder controls motion and monitors for errors in this axis.
	** The optional CO2 Laser Driver controls the CO2 Laser.
	** The optional 3-Phase Spindle Driver controls the 3-Phase Spindle Tool.
	** The optional A Axis Encoder controls motion and monitors for errors in this axis.
	** The optional B Axis Encoder controls motion and monitors for errors in this axis. <br>
	* The Right Side:
	** The Hotbed Controller controls the heated or chilled build platform and the emergency stop.
	** The Relays control power to:
	*** The Hotbed (or Coldbed)
	*** The Emergency Stop
	*** The Chamber Heater
	*** (spare)
	*** (spare)

	=== Front Panel ===		=== Front Panel ===

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Internals

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	== Internals ==		== Internals ==

	Here is an explanation of the internal electronics of the Hydra 16A; click any ~~image to enlarge~~:		Here is an explanation of the internal electronics of the Hydra 16A; click any images for larger versions:

	=== Main Panel ===		=== Main Panel ===

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Main Panel

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	The Main Panel has the Power Supplies, Controllers, Encoders, and Relays.		The Main Panel has the Power Supplies, Controllers, Encoders, and Relays.

	[[File:16A_MAIN_2021_s.jpg\|~~800px~~]]		[[File:16A_MAIN_2021_s.jpg\|600px]]

	* The Left Side:		* The Left Side:

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Controls

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	Technical specifications and accessory compatibility for printers currently shipping are detailed in the comparison chart on the '''[[Printer Overview]]''' page.		Technical specifications and accessory compatibility for printers currently shipping are detailed in the comparison chart on the '''[[Printer Overview]]''' page.

	== ~~Controls~~ ==		== Internals ==

	Here is an explanation of the electronics of the 16A; click any image to enlarge:		Here is an explanation of the internal electronics of the Hydra 16A; click any image to enlarge:

	=== Main Panel ===		=== Main Panel ===