Micron Plus 180 Self-Source Configurator Kit (Printers for Ants) | West3D

There should be no other Micron like YOUR Micron, so stop buying standard boxed kits to build someone else's machine. Welcome to West3D's signature Configurator for the Micron 180 (Printers for Ants ecosystem).

Exclusive West3D Bonus: We are including a free custom nameplate for every kit you complete and get serial'd!

What is a Configurator Kit?

To truly build a personalized, high-performance machine, you traditionally had two options:

1. Buy a standard kit: You end up throwing away and replacing a bunch of parts you don't like (wrong hotend, lower quality rails, weak fans). This is incredibly costly, wasteful, and leaves you with a graveyard of spare components.
2. Self-sourcing everything: This route gives you the exact quality you want, but managing a massive Bill of Materials (BOM) across dozens of vendors is an expensive, logistical nightmare.

West3D’s signature configurator is the ultimate "easy button." We have curated the highest quality and most complete base kit on the market by a wide margin, while leaving the core benefits of self-sourcing intact so you can select the exact motion, extrusion, and hotend components that fit your goals. You get the benefit of bulk-order discounts and zero sourcing headache, all backed by immediate, premium support from a US-based team.

What's Included (And What's Not)

Unlike standard generic bundles, this base kit is highly comprehensive. It includes a custom-designed, fully tested West3D Micron Wiring Harness, a Raspberry Pi, your choice of Hotend, and complete primary electronics. You receive everything necessary to build a functional machine except for the tools and the 3D-printed structural parts themselves.

Note: Because this is a flexible configurator, deviating heavily from standard component paths may occasionally require additional custom length wiring or fasteners on your end. This kit is tailored for makers with working knowledge of 3D printer mechanics, electronics assembly, crimping, and Klipper/firmware coding.

Pre-Sale & Shipping Information

• Pre-Sale Orders: We are currently in a pre-sale phase while custom edge-to-edge bed heaters are finalized. Please expect roughly 4 weeks for shipment from order placement. Pre-sale selections are fully refundable up until shipment, minus a 3.5% transaction fee.
• Standard Fulfillment: When not in a pre-sale phase, configurator kits typically fulfill and ship within 1 week. If any specific configurable item experiences a warehouse backorder, our team will proactively reach out within 1 week of your order to discuss immediate, high-performance alternatives.
• Slicers & Files: For specific STL modifications, wiring schematics, and update logs, visit the official West3D Micron GitHub Repository.

Base Configuration Bill of Materials (BOM)

The table below highlights the foundational configuration components included in your base build (fully compatible with the updated Micron R1 specification, utilizing heavy-duty MGN9H/MGN7H rail structures):

• Core Motion: 6x Linear Rail MGN7H, 1x Linear Rail MGN9C (with premium upgrades), 32x F623-2RS Bearings, 8x 625-2RS Bearings, IGUS KGLM-03 Bearings, and a high-torque Berserker Motion Drive update featuring genuine Gates EPDM open looping and pulleys.
• Electronics Suite: BigTreeTech Octopus controller board, 7x TMC2209 Stepper Drivers, Raspberry Pi 3B+ (or better), Micro SD card, and premium Panasonic/Crydom Solid State Relays (SSR).
• Thermal & Power: Meanwell UHP-200 enclosed power supply unit, West3D Universal Silicone Bed Heater (120V/300W), and a premium Rapido HF Hotend assembly (configurable to Revo, UHF, or Dragonfly arrays).
• Frame & Structural Bed: DLL PDF Custom Color Extrusion Frame, precision MIC6 Aluminum Build Plate, and a West3D single-sided smooth black magnetic build surface.
• Extruder Internals: High-precision BMG Internal Drive Gears (configurable to RNC, Orbiter 2.0, or Galileo G2E systems).
• Cooling & Enclosure: High-airflow 3010 24V Axial fan, dual 4010 Blowers, dual 4010 Axial fans, a full Acrylic/ACM Enclosure Panel Set, and a dedicated PiTFT 43 touchscreen display.