BEACON
EDDY CURRENT SURFACE SCANNER
The world’s first 3D printer surface scanner for a sub-micron bed mesh in seconds.
Nervous about your first layer?
Beacon is so fast, it scans right before the first layer, measuring exactly what you’re printing on.
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Fast Surface Mesh
Beacon directly measures distance for rapid mesh construction at up to 500mm/s, without ever moving the z axis.
Uncompromising Precision
Meticulously optimized to achieve 0.5um resolution at 1k samples per second with <350nm typical standard deviation.
High Temperature
Rated up to 115°C ambient and designed for minimal thermal drift and equipped with active temperature compensation.
On-Board Accelerometer
Klipper’s first high temperature rated accelerometer for simplifying resonance measurement and compensation.
2nd Generation Design
Optimized materials and design achieve +15% sensitivity, -40% thermal drift, and improved durability against minor abrasions.
Beacon Comparison
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Beacon D |
Beacon H |
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Dimensions |
38mm x 32mm |
38mm x 27.5mm |
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Form Factor |
Stacked |
Planar |
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Temp Rating |
115°C |
115°C |
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Sensitivity |
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+15% |
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Pre-Compensation Thermal Drift |
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-40% |
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Accelerometer |
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Fully Rated (100°C/115°C) |
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Coil Material |
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Improved performance |
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Connection |
USB (cable included) |
USB (cable included) |
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Price |
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Purchase |
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Beacon Technology
Beacon uses eddy current to scan your print surface at the sub-micron level for consistent results and high repeatability.
