Does the Modix BIG-180X 3D printer work with SimplyPrint, OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd?
Each way of connecting it, what it needs, and how to set it up.
Duet (RepRapFirmware)
Compatible
Ships with a Duet 3 6HC board and open-source RepRapFirmware, controlled from Duet Web Control.
Source
What you need: A computer or Raspberry Pi on the same network that stays on, running the SimplyPrint Client
Ships RepRapFirmware on a Duet 3. Klipper only if you replace the firmware yourself.
Source
Doesn't ship with Klipper: it runs Klipper after you install it in place of its own firmware, a modification
What works with SimplyPrint
Connected through Duet (RepRapFirmware), SimplyPrint supports everything the Modix BIG-180X lets other software do: the camera and AI failure detection, remote printing, skipping objects, temperature and movement control and AutoPrint.
Every SimplyPrint feature, for each way of connecting it to SimplyPrint
Connected to SimplyPrint through
SimplyPrint feature
Duet (RepRapFirmware)
Compatible
Monitoring
Live status and progress
Yes
Webcam
Yes1
AI failure detection
Yes1
Time left
Yes
Layer progress
Yes
Temperatures
Yes
Printing
Starting a print
Yes
Pause, resume and cancel
Yes
Skip objects
Yes
Printer control
Change temperatures
Yes
Moving with the controls
Yes
Homing
Yes
Extrude and retract
Yes
Change print speed
Yes
Fan speed
Yes
Baby stepping
Yes
Send G-code
Yes
Calibration
Change filament
Yes
Bed leveling
Yes
Z-Offset Calibration
Yes
Automation
AutoPrint
Pro
Yes
Download the file before the print starts
Yes
Connected to SimplyPrint through Duet (RepRapFirmware)
Compatible
Monitoring
Live status and progressYes
WebcamYes1
AI failure detectionYes1
Time leftYes
Layer progressYes
TemperaturesYes
Printing
Starting a printYes
Pause, resume and cancelYes
Skip objectsYes
Printer control
Change temperaturesYes
Moving with the controlsYes
HomingYes
Extrude and retractYes
Change print speedYes
Fan speedYes
Baby steppingYes
Send G-codeYes
Calibration
Change filamentYes
Bed levelingYes
Z-Offset CalibrationYes
Automation
AutoPrint ProYes
Download the file before the print startsYes
Works
Depends
Not supported
Needs a camera
What slicer to use for the Modix BIG-180X
None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud has a ready-made profile for the Modix BIG-180X, but it takes standard G-code: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Modix BIG-180X.
Cloud-Based Slicer for Modix BIG-180X
All supported slicers - directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your Modix BIG-180X models from any device, anywhere in the world!
Automatic Profile Updates: Profiles are automatically checked and fetched from the slicer GitHub repositories every day, as well as from our own open-source community-driven slicer profile database. This ensures you always have access to the latest profiles.
Note: Other slicers, such as Simplify3D, ideaMaker, SuperSlicer and KISSlicer, aren't in our cloud, so we don't track their profiles. They may still work well with your Modix BIG-180X: check the slicer's own documentation or forums for a profile. You can also contribute profiles to our open-source slicer profile database on GitHub.
The app for the Modix BIG-180X
Modix doesn't make an app for the Modix BIG-180X. SimplyPrint works as its app: on your phone and in any browser, with a slicer in the cloud.
There's no plate swapper or auto-ejection kit for the Modix BIG-180X in SimplyPrint yet, but AutoPrint can still keep it printing: once the plate is clear, it starts the next job from your queue.
Ways to automate it
Your own ejection G-codeWrite the routine that clears your plate, and AutoPrint runs it after every print.
Modix BIG-180X specifications: bed size, print height and more
Its size, temperatures, multi-material and how it connects, from the maker and our own research.
Read more by the manufacturer
Size
Build volume
1800 x 600 x 660 mm
Bed type
Rectangle
Bed size
1800 x 600 mm
Max print height
660 mm
Printing
Enclosure
Fully enclosed
Motion system
Other kinematics
Max print speed
100 mm/s
Max extruder temperature
340 °C
Has heated bed
Yes
Max bed temperature
120 °C
Number of nozzles
1
Toolheads
1
Direct drive
Yes
Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling
Yes
Filament width
1.75 mm
Multi-material
Toolchanger or hotend changer
No
IDEX (independent dual extruders)
No
Connecting
Connectivity
Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, SD card
Supports serial printing
Unknown
Shipped firmware
RepRapFirmware (Duet)
Files and slicing
Supported file formats
G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)
The printer
Printer manufacturer / brand
Modix
Printer model name
BIG-180X
Made by a company from
Israel
Launched
2020
Still made
Yes
Disclaimer:
We strive to keep this information as current and accurate as possible, but cannot guarantee its completeness or reliability. Our data is based on user submissions and manufacturer references.
What filament can the Modix BIG-180X print?
Filament compatibility for the Modix BIG-180X: the materials Modix lists for it.
Filament
Suitability
Notes
PLA
Great
On the maker's list of materials for this printer.
PETG
Great
On the maker's list of materials for this printer.
TPU & flexibles
Great
On the maker's list of materials for this printer.
ABS & ASA
Great
On the maker's list of materials for this printer.
Nylon (PA)
Great
On the maker's list of materials for this printer.
Polycarbonate (PC)
Great
On the maker's list of materials for this printer.
Carbon-fiber & glass-filled
Great
On the maker's list of materials for this printer.
Tip: this is a general guide from the printer's specs - always check your filament's recommended settings. With SimplyPrint you can save a profile for each spool and track exactly what filament you have in stock.
Best filament for the Modix BIG-180X
Filaments the Modix BIG-180X prints well, Modix's own first, then the best known.
Printers from the same maker, of a similar size, printing the same engineering materials or multi-material like it, that you can buy today. Compare up to four side by side, with their specs and how each connects.
Who makes the Modix BIG-180X, and how open Modix leaves you: whether its printers run without its cloud, take any filament and slicer, and can be repaired. Each area is rated from public sources.
Openness: Open (4.8 of 5)
Open
Walled gardenOpen
Modix (Modix Modular Technologies Ltd.) is an Israeli maker of large-format FFF printers, from the 600 mm BIG-60 to the two-metre-tall Everest, plus the MAMA pellet printers. It began with desktop printers in 2015 and moved to large format in 2017; its customers are engineering, production and prototyping teams in automotive, aerospace, education and similar fields.
Headquarters:
Israel ·
Ownership:
Modix Modular Technologies Ltd. ·
Website:www.modix3d.com
Open: open-source Duet firmware, fully offline operation, any filament and any slicer, and upgrade paths for older machines. Only the print heads and some documentation are Modix's own.
Firmware and custom firmware ●●●●●
Modix printers run open-source RepRapFirmware on an off-the-shelf Duet 3 board, which Modix says owners can replace; its Duet configuration and macro files are on GitHub, and upstream Klipper also has a BIG-60 config.
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Local control and integrations ●●●●●
Modix states its printers run fully offline with no cloud account or internet connection, controlled through Duet Web Control from any browser on the network; Ethernet is standard and Wi-Fi is a removable dongle. RepRapFirmware's HTTP interface is documented, with OpenAPI files, and Duet3D says third-party applications may use it.
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Third-party filament, slicers and parts ●●●●●
Any 1.75 mm filament and any slicer that exports G-code, with tested PrusaSlicer and Cura profiles. The Griffin print heads are Modix's own design.
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Repairs and spare parts ●●●●●
Modix sells spare print-head, electronics and motion parts and maintenance kits, and ships each new generation as upgrades for machines already in use (GEN5 parts fit earlier Modix printers).
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Data and privacy ●●●●●
No account, cloud or internet connection is needed to run the printers, and Modix offers air-gapped and closed access-point setups for restricted sites; data stays on your network.
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Community and documentation ●●●●●
Configuration files on GitHub and a public specs and news site, but slicer profiles are distributed through a Customer Zone and the user base is small and professional.
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Pros
Runs fully offline on open-source RepRapFirmware, with no account needed.
Very large build volumes; the BIG-60 starts at 5,700 USD.
New generations are offered as upgrades for printers already owned.
Any 1.75 mm filament, and a pellet option on the MAMA line.
Cons
The V4-generation models in our catalogue are no longer sold; current machines are GEN5.
Slicer profiles come through a Customer Zone rather than publicly.
Small, professional user community.
Print heads (Griffin) are Modix's own design.
Track record
September 2026: Modix launched Generation 5, a Duet 3 platform with CAN-bus print-head electronics, Ethernet as standard and removable Wi-Fi, offered both on new printers and as an upgrade for machines already in the field.
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September 2025: Modix began delivering the MAMA-1700 pellet printer, announced in June 2024.
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November 2022: Modix announced Generation 4 of its BIG line, with IDEX dual extruders and automated calibration.
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Researched from 9 sources, last checked October 18, 2026. Show sources
Is the Modix BIG-180X compatible with SimplyPrint?
Yes. You can connect the Modix BIG-180X to SimplyPrint via Duet (RepRapFirmware), then slice, queue, start and monitor prints from your browser or the mobile app.
How do I connect the Modix BIG-180X to SimplyPrint?
Follow our step-by-step setup guide for the Modix BIG-180X. It shows how to connect it via Duet (RepRapFirmware), what you need for each, and which to pick.
What slicer should I use for the Modix BIG-180X?
Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer all work with the Modix BIG-180X, and you can run any of them in SimplyPrint's online browser slicer - no install needed, on any device.
Can I use OrcaSlicer with the Modix BIG-180X?
Yes, but OrcaSlicer has no built-in profile for the Modix BIG-180X that we know of: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
What filament can the Modix BIG-180X print?
Modix lists PLA, PETG, TPU & flexibles, ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC) and Carbon-fiber & glass-filled for the BIG-180X.
Does the Modix BIG-180X work with OctoPrint or Klipper?
Not that we know of, but you don't need either: SimplyPrint connects to the Modix BIG-180X via Duet (RepRapFirmware).
What is the Modix BIG-180X's bed size and build volume?
The Modix BIG-180X has a 1800 x 600 mm print bed and prints up to 660 mm tall, a build volume of about 1800 x 600 x 660 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.
When did the Modix BIG-180X come out?
Modix launched the BIG-180X in 2020.
Can the Modix BIG-180X eject prints automatically?
There's no kit for it that we support yet, but SimplyPrint's AutoPrint can run your own ejection G-code, work with a robot arm through the API, or wait for you to clear the plate, and then start the next job from your queue.
Where can I buy the Modix BIG-180X?
From Modix's own store, which has shops for everywhere else. The links on this page go to those stores; some are affiliate links, so we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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