The "101 Hero" is the cheapest and easiest-to-operate compact 3D printer in the world. There are two types, "Consumer Version (CV)" for those who want to output ready-made 3D data and enjoy it, and "Designer & Developer Version (DV)" for those who want to create their own 3D data. ..

"CV" is a perfect product for 3D printer beginners. It specializes in outputting 3D data downloaded from websites. Use is 3 steps. Just turn on the power, insert the SD card with 3D data saved into "101 Hero", and press the button. After that, you can enjoy watching the output of "work (?)".





"DV" is for people who created their own original 3D data and created something that did not exist in the world before. PC software such as Slic3r and Cura can be used to generate the data. PC and "DV" version "101 Hero" can be connected with a USB cable. Direct output is possible.


Whether it's the "CV" or "DV" version, "101 Hero" is suitable for creating toys, small accessories, and miscellaneous goods such as smartphone cases.



The filament to be output is compatible with commercially available 1.75 mm PLA, HIPS, and ABS products. Not only the main body but also consumables are considered to be relatively inexpensive and easily available.


It measures 32.7 cm high x 25.3 wide x 21.9 cm deep and weighs 1.8 kg. Because it is compact, it can be installed even in a small room.


The developer, 101 Hero, is currently conducting a campaign to recruit investors on the crowdfunding site kickstarter for the commercialization of "101 Hero". The early bird version ($ 49 for "CV" and $ 54 for "DV") is already sold out. At the time of this writing, "CV" is available for $ 74 and "DV" for $ 79. Shipment is October 2016.