# Modix BIG-180X: specs, SimplyPrint compatibility and setup

> **Compatible** (We're sure). It's known to work with SimplyPrint, from documentation, the protocol or owners' prints.

- By Modix, Israel
- Launched 2020
- Canonical page: https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/modix-big-180x

## Modix BIG-180X at a glance

The Modix BIG-180X is a 3D printer by Modix with a 1800 x 600 x 660 mm build volume.

- Build volume: 1800 x 600 x 660 mm
- Enclosure: Fully enclosed
- Max print speed: 100 mm/s
- Motion system: Other kinematics
- Prints well: PLA, PETG, TPU & flexibles, ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Carbon-fiber & glass-filled
- Connectivity: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, SD card

## Connect the Modix BIG-180X to SimplyPrint

| Way of connecting | Status | What you need | Notes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Duet (RepRapFirmware) | Compatible | A computer or Raspberry Pi on the same network that stays on, running the SimplyPrint Client | Ships with a Duet 3 6HC board and open-source RepRapFirmware, controlled from Duet Web Control. ([Source](https://www.modix3d.com/tech-specs/)) |
| OctoPrint (Directly, over USB) | Not confirmed yet - help us find out |  | The Duet 3 has a USB port, but Modix doesn't document OctoPrint; Duet Web Control over the network is the maker's route. ([Source](https://www.modix3d.com/tech-specs/)) |
| Klipper (Moonraker) | Not compatible |  | Ships RepRapFirmware on a Duet 3. Klipper only if you replace the firmware yourself. ([Source](https://www.modix3d.com/tech-specs/)); Doesn't ship with Klipper: it runs Klipper after you install it in place of its own firmware, a modification |

- [How to set up SimplyPrint on Modix BIG-180X](https://simplyprint.io/setup-guide/modix/big-180x.md)

### 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.

## 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.

- [PrusaSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/prusaslicer): No profile for the Modix BIG-180X · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [OrcaSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/orcaslicer): No profile for the Modix BIG-180X · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [BambuStudio](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/bambustudio): No profile for the Modix BIG-180X · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [ElegooSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/elegooslicer): No profile for the Modix BIG-180X · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [CrealityPrint](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/crealityprint): No profile for the Modix BIG-180X · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [Cura](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/cura): No profile for the Modix BIG-180X · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [Kiri:Moto](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/kirimoto): No profile for the Modix BIG-180X · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud

We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Modix BIG-180X.

## 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.

- An app for iPhone and Android, the same in any browser, and a slicer in the cloud.
- More than monitoring: a print queue, AI failure detection, AutoPrint and accounts for a team.
- Printers from many brands in one place, side by side.
- Hosted in Frankfurt, Germany, under the GDPR.

[Connect the Modix BIG-180X to SimplyPrint, free](https://simplyprint.io/setup-guide/modix/big-180x) · [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/simplyprint-3d/id1519749400) · [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplyprint.appdev)

## Automate the Modix BIG-180X

### Ways to automate it

- [Your own ejection G-code](https://simplyprint.io/features/autoprint/custom): Write the routine that clears your plate, and AutoPrint runs it after every print.
- [A robot arm, or anything with an API](https://simplyprint.io/features/autoprint/api): Tell SimplyPrint the plate is clear through the API or a webhook, from a robot arm or your own system.
- [Clear it by hand, keep the queue](https://simplyprint.io/features/autoprint/manual-mode): AutoPrint waits for you to mark the plate clear, then starts the next job.

[How AutoPrint works](https://simplyprint.io/features/autoprint). AutoPrint comes with the Pro plan and up.

## Modix BIG-180X specifications: bed size, print height and more

### 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

[Read more by the manufacturer](https://www.modix3d.com/big-180x/)

## 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. |

### Best filament for the Modix BIG-180X

Filaments the Modix BIG-180X prints well, Modix's own first, then the best known.

- [Bambu Lab PLA Basic](https://simplyprint.io/filaments/bambu-lab/pla-basic): PLA, 190-230 °C
- [Bambu Lab PLA Matte](https://simplyprint.io/filaments/bambu-lab/pla-matte): PLA, 190-230 °C
- [SUNLU PLA](https://simplyprint.io/filaments/sunlu/pla): PLA, 190-230 °C
- [Anycubic PETG](https://simplyprint.io/filaments/anycubic/petg): PETG, 230-250 °C
- [Anycubic PLA Basic](https://simplyprint.io/filaments/anycubic/pla-basic): PLA, 190-230 °C
- [Anycubic PLA Plus](https://simplyprint.io/filaments/anycubic/pla-plus): PLA, 190-230 °C
- [Bambu Lab PETG Basic](https://simplyprint.io/filaments/bambu-lab/petg-basic): PETG, 230-260 °C
- [Bambu Lab PETG HF](https://simplyprint.io/filaments/bambu-lab/petg-hf): PETG, 230-260 °C

## Compare the Modix BIG-180X with similar printers

- [Modix BIG-Meter](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/modix-big-meter): Compatible, 980 x 1000 x 1000 mm, Also by Modix · Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Carbon-fiber & glass-filled
- [WASP 3MT HDP](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/wasp-3mt-hdp): Compatible, 1000 x 1000 x 1000 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC)
- [MINGDA MD-1000D](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/mingda-md-1000d): Compatible, 1000 x 1000 x 1000 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Carbon-fiber & glass-filled
- [MINGDA MD-1000 Pro+](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/mingda-md-1000-pro-plus): Expected to work, 1000 x 1000 x 1000 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Carbon-fiber & glass-filled
- [Compare the Modix BIG-180X with other printers](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/compare?compare=modix-big-180x#choose)

## Where to buy the Modix BIG-180X

- [Modix's global store](https://simplyprint.io/buy/8409) (Official store)

## About Modix

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: https://www.modix3d.com

Openness: Open (4.8 of 5)

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 (5 of 5): 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. <https://www.modix3d.com/tech-specs/> <https://github.com/Modix3D/Modix-V3-configuration-and-Macro-files> <https://github.com/Klipper3d/klipper/blob/master/config/printer-modix-big60-2020.cfg>
- Local control and integrations (5 of 5): 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. <https://www.modix3d.com/tech-specs/> <https://github.com/Duet3D/RepRapFirmware/wiki/HTTP-requests>
- Third-party filament, slicers and parts (4 of 5): 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. <https://www.modix3d.com/tech-specs/> <https://www.modix3d.com/>
- Repairs and spare parts (5 of 5): 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). <https://www.modix3d.com/upgrades/> <https://www.modix3d.com/> <https://www.modix3d.com/news/>
- Data and privacy (5 of 5): 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. <https://www.modix3d.com/tech-specs/> <https://www.modix3d.com/>
- Community and documentation (3 of 5): 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. <https://github.com/Modix3D/Modix-V3-configuration-and-Macro-files> <https://www.modix3d.com/tech-specs/>

### 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. <https://www.modix3d.com/news/> <https://www.modix3d.com/>
- September 2025: Modix began delivering the MAMA-1700 pellet printer, announced in June 2024. <https://www.modix3d.com/news/>
- November 2022: Modix announced Generation 4 of its BIG line, with IDEX dual extruders and automated calibration. <https://www.modix3d.com/news/>

How Modix compares with every other brand: https://simplyprint.io/articles/best-3d-printer

Affiliate disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

---

© 2026 SimplyPrint. All rights reserved. This page and the compatibility, specification and review data on it are compiled by SimplyPrint and may not be copied, scraped, reproduced or republished, in whole or in part, without prior written permission. Printer images are the property of their respective manufacturers and are shown for identification purposes only; SimplyPrint claims no ownership of them. Quoted reviews belong to their authors.