When the Garage Competes with Industry: Inova MK1 Arrives
The Czech team from SLS4All has decided enough of playful FDM printers and presents the Inova MK1: a real SLS printer for serious makers 💪. With a 10W laser, professional thermal control, and ability to work with powders like PA12, this open-source beast proves that laser sintering is no longer just for labs with astronomical budgets 🔥.
"It's not a project for beginners, but if you know what you're doing, you'll have a professional SLS for a fraction of the industrial price," warn its creators.
Specifications that Take Your Breath Away
This machine doesn't play at being professional - it is:
- 10W Blue Laser at 450nm with Galvo Scanner
- 350 Micron Resolution - enough for functional parts
- 5MP Camera to monitor without risking your eyesight
- Full Control from browser or touch screen
Safety First (Because the Laser Doesn't Forgive)
The Czech engineers didn't skimp on protections:
- Automatic Cutoff System in Case of Failures
- Physical Watchdog as Last Resort
- Includes Laser Safety Glasses
- Only Works with Polymers (No Metals)
Two Ways to Suffer... I Mean, Build It
You can choose:
- Complete Kit: For those who want everything served
- Hardcore Mode: Just the essentials, you make the rest
The software based on Klipper and controlled by Raspberry Pi 5 allows adjusting every last parameter, because in the maker world, freedom hurts... but it's worth it. That said, if something fails, you can't complain to technical support - you'll have to roll up your sleeves and fix it like a true maker 🛠️.
So now you know: if you've always wanted an SLS but your bank account disagrees, the Inova MK1 might be your solution. Just remember - with great sintering power comes great responsibility... and probably many weekends lost adjusting galvos 😅.