| Feature | 2 | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top drawing speed (mm/s) | 23 | 100 | 100 |
| Maximum speed (mm/s) | 23 | 180 | 180 |
| Can run disconnected from PC? | no | yes | yes |
| Draw on a slanted surface (easel)? | yes | yes | yes |
| Draw on a vertical surface (window, whiteboard)? | maybe | yes | yes |
| Can be recycled into a 3d printer | no | yes | yes |
| Average setup time | 20+ minutes | 30+ minutes | 5 minutes |
| Maximum drawing size | A1 | >A1* | A1 |
| Includes a US power supply | no | no | yes |
| Includes a pen | no | no | yes |
| Can calibrate itself | no | no | yes |
* with additional parts
Which Makelangelo is right for you?
The Makelangelo 5 is the best value and easiest machine to use. Follow our setup instructions and you can be drawing in about 5 minutes. This is the machine we recommend for nearly everyone.
The Makelangelo 3 is can be extended for largest pictures. We’ve done 3′ x 6′ (1m x 2m) drawings on a 4′ x 8′ machine. Some have done larger.
The Makelangelo 2 is a best price machine. It is much slower and has fewer features but it still works. We no longer make the 2.