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The Hydra 16A is our large format machine. Introduced in 2016, it features hard resolution (with encoder feedback) of 20 microns in the X and Y, and 0.8 microns in the Z in standard mode. In microstepping mode, we can achieve soft resolution of 4 microns in the X and Y. It comes standard with two tool positions, but can take additional yokes to handle more.
The Hydra 16A was 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]]


The base model has a range of 250mm in the Z, and can be equipped with the following (one is required):
== Technical Data ==
 
* Bed, Standard, Warm: 400x300mm, 120C
* Bed, Standard, Hot: 400x300mm, 200C
* Bed, Large, Warm: 600x400mm, 120C
* Bed, Large, Hot: 600x444mm, 200C
 
In addition to the options available on most Hyrel printers, the Hydra 16A can also be equipped with:
 
* The 40 Watt CO2 laser (~10,000nm wavelength)
* The Pick-and-Place head with component tray
* The Three-Phase Spindle Tool for light machining operations
 
Most technical specifications are detailed in the comparison chart on the main page.
 
=== Adjustments ===   
* Speed of travel (at slicing or in g-code editor)
* Layer thickness (at slicing)
* Volume of flow per unit distance (at slicing or in g-code editor)
* Extruder temperature (at slicing, in g-code editor, or manually during build) (MK-1, VOL-25)
* Cooling Fan speed (at slicing, in g-code editor, or manually during build (MK-1, QS-1)
* HotBed Temperature (at slicing, in g-code editor, or manually during build)


''Or, is tabular better?''
Technical specifications and accessory compatibility for printers currently shipping are detailed in the comparison chart on the '''[[Printer Overview]]''' page.


{| border="1" class="wikitable"
== Internals ==
|+ Adjustments
! Metric
! Units
! During Slicing
! In G-Code Editor
! GUI During Build
|-
! Speed of Travel
| mm/min || yes || yes || no
|-
! Layer Thickness
| mm || yes || no || no
|-
! Flow Rate
| nL/sec || yes || yes || yes
|-
! Extruder Temperature
| °C || yes || yes || yes
|-
! Fan Speed
| % of max || yes || yes || yes
|-
! HotBed
| °C || yes || yes || yes
|-
|}


=== Controls ===
Here is an explanation of the internal electronics of the Hydra 16A; click any images for larger versions:


Here is an explanation of the electronics of the 16A; click any image to enlarge:
=== Main Panel ===
 
==== Main Panel ====


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:
=== Front Panel ===
** 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 ====


The Front Panel has the Tablet Interface Board (with STM429 Motion Controller) and External Ports.
The Front Panel has the Tablet Interface Board (with STM429 Motion Controller) and External Ports.


[[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
* As of June 2021, this model has been retired in favor of the '''[[Hydra 21]]'''.

Latest revision as of 14:10, 24 June 2021

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

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

Hydra 16A.png

Technical Data

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

Internals

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

Main Panel

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

16A MAIN 2021 s.jpg

Front Panel

The Front Panel has the Tablet Interface Board (with STM429 Motion Controller) and External Ports.

16A TIB 2021 L.jpg

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
  • As of June 2021, this model has been retired in favor of the Hydra 21.
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