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Table of Contents
1. Getting to know your RoVa3D printer .................................................................................................... 5
1.1.
What‟s in the box .................................................................................. 5
1.2.
Specification ............................................................................................. 6
1.3.
What is 3D Printing? ............................................................................... 7
1.4.
RoVa3D Overview .................................................................................. 8
1.4.1.
Component Names - Front ............................................................................................ 8
1.4.2.
Component Names - Back ............................................................................................ 9
2. Getting Started ...................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.
Safety ............................................................................................. 10
2.2.
3D Printing: From Idea to Print .......................................................................11
2.3.
Initial setup ..............................................................................................12
2.4.
2.3.1.
Tools you will need ...................................................................................................... 12
2.3.2.
Connecting the Power Supply ..................................................................................... 13
2.3.3.
Installing Filament Guide Tubes .................................................................................. 13
2.3.4.
Installing Filament Feed Tubes .................................................................................... 14
2.3.5.
Installing Extruder Springs........................................................................................... 14
2.3.6.
Installing Filament Spool Holders ................................................................................ 15
2.3.7.
Loading Filament ......................................................................................................... 15
2.3.8.
Connecting the RoVa3D to your Computer ................................................................. 19
2.3.9.
Installing the USB Drivers ............................................................................................ 19
2.3.10.
Installing Pronterface / Printrun ............................................................................. 20
2.3.11.
Testing Pronterface communication with the RoVa3D ................................................ 21
2.3.12.
Installing Slic3r ............................................................................................................ 23
2.3.13.
Disabling Windows Update .......................................................................................... 24
2.3.14.
Testing the Homing Switches ...................................................................................... 25
2.3.15.
Taping the Print Bed .................................................................................................... 28
2.3.16.
Leveling the Print Bed.................................................................................................. 31
2.3.17.
Leveling Nozzles ......................................................................................................... 36
2.3.18.
Setting Z Home ................................................................................................................. 37
2.3.19.
Safety Enclosure ......................................................................................................... 39
Basic usage .................................................................................... 44
2.4.1.
Choosing a 3D Model .................................................................................................. 44
2.4.2.
Slicing Your Model ....................................................................................................... 44
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