How long does it take to 3D print a complete pib robot?
Printing all 3D-printable parts for a complete pib humanoid robot on a single printer takes approximately 150 to 250 hours of total print time.
In total, the full robot requires around 10 to 11 kg of PETG filament.
Typical Print Time by Component:
- Head & Neck: ~25 to 35 hours
- Torso & Chest Structure: ~60 to 80 hours
- Both Arms & Shoulders: ~70 to 90 hours
- Both Hands & Fingers: ~25 to 35 hours
What influences the total printing time?
- 3D Printer Speed: Modern high-speed printers (e.g., Bambu Lab, Voron) can complete the entire robot in 100 to 140 hours, while standard printers (e.g., Ender-3, original Prusa) take closer to 200 to 250 hours.
- Printing in Parallel: Many schools, universities, and makerspaces distribute the print jobs across 2 to 4 printers simultaneously. This reduces the calendar time from several weeks down to just a few days.
- Layer Height: We recommend a standard layer height of 0.2 mm. This setting provides the best balance between mechanical part strength, clean tolerances, and printing speed.
