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It has a build volume of 225 x 230 x 205 mm (final value is height). | It has a build volume of 225 x 230 x 205 mm (final value is height). | ||
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+ | Non-standard parts: | ||
+ | * Olsson block | ||
+ | * Bondtech QR 3mm extruder kit | ||
+ | * Requires updated firmware from https:// | ||
+ | * {{ : | ||
===== Costs ===== | ===== Costs ===== | ||
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===== Materials ===== | ===== Materials ===== | ||
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+ | See [[3dprinters# | ||
The printer can operate using PLA or ABS filament, with a 2.85mm diameter (sometimes sold as 3mm). PLA is preferred as it is cleaner to work with. If you wish to print with ABS then additional ventilation will be required to deal with styrene fumes. | The printer can operate using PLA or ABS filament, with a 2.85mm diameter (sometimes sold as 3mm). PLA is preferred as it is cleaner to work with. If you wish to print with ABS then additional ventilation will be required to deal with styrene fumes. | ||
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Download the Cura software from: http:// | Download the Cura software from: http:// | ||
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+ | **Try not to let Cura update the firmware on the printer to the official one, as the upgraded extruder requires TinkerGnome.** See below if this happens. | ||
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+ | ===== Firmware ===== | ||
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+ | Due to the improved extruder, this printer has been upgraded to TinkerGnome Marlin. If cura has updated the firmware to the official UM2 release, you'll have to reinstall TinkerGnome from https:// | ||
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===== Quick-start guide ===== | ===== Quick-start guide ===== | ||
- Obtain your model(s) in STL format. | - Obtain your model(s) in STL format. | ||
- | - Open Cura, and load your model(s) via '' | + | - Install cura. The .AppImage file you get for linux is an executable. |
+ | - Select Olsson block option. Select nozzle setting 0.4mm, which is the default. | ||
+ | - Load your model(s) via '' | ||
- Click and drag on a model to place it where you want on the build plate. Multiple models will need a certain amount of clearance around them, as shown by a light grey area when the model is selected. Rotate, scale and mirror tools are in the bottom left of the 3D view when a model is selected. | - Click and drag on a model to place it where you want on the build plate. Multiple models will need a certain amount of clearance around them, as shown by a light grey area when the model is selected. Rotate, scale and mirror tools are in the bottom left of the 3D view when a model is selected. | ||
- Select a quality setting in the top left. ' | - Select a quality setting in the top left. ' | ||
- Once you're happy with the positioning and settings, save the GCode using '' | - Once you're happy with the positioning and settings, save the GCode using '' | ||
- [[https:// | - [[https:// | ||
+ | - Measure the diameter of the filament you are using and set this in the printer. The filament may not be exactly what it is labelled as. | ||
- Coat the build plate with a thin layer of glue using a glue stick, under where the part(s) will be printed. | - Coat the build plate with a thin layer of glue using a glue stick, under where the part(s) will be printed. | ||
- Using the controls on the printer, go to '' | - Using the controls on the printer, go to '' | ||
- Note down the length of filament to be used by the print and pay based on the costs above. | - Note down the length of filament to be used by the print and pay based on the costs above. | ||
- Select your file to start the print | - Select your file to start the print | ||
+ | - You may get better results by adjusting the temperatures. If the print is stringy try cooler. If it doesn' | ||
- ... | - ... | ||
- Once the print is finished, wait for the printer to cool down and say it's okay to remove the part. You can remove it earlier, but you risk deforming the printed part or burning yourself on all the hot bits. | - Once the print is finished, wait for the printer to cool down and say it's okay to remove the part. You can remove it earlier, but you risk deforming the printed part or burning yourself on all the hot bits. | ||
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[[http:// | [[http:// | ||
[[http:// | [[http:// | ||
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+ | ===== Log ===== | ||
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+ | 2017-11-29: | ||
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+ | * Bondtech QR 3mm extruder fitted | ||
+ | * Tinker-Marlin firmware 17.10.1 installed (from https:// | ||
+ | * Tuned PID on the head | ||
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