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User manual FELIX 3.0 3d printer
Contents
CONTENTS _______________________________________________________________________
1 INTRODUCTION_______________________________________________________________
2 SPECIFICATIONS ______________________________________________________________
3 MECHANICAL SETUP __________________________________________________________
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3.1
Calibration of table ___________________________________________________________________________
3.1.1
Step 1 _____________________________________________________________________________________
3.1.2
Step 2 ____________________________________________________________________________________
3.2
Extra calibration for dual extrusion printers _______________________________________________________
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION – MICROSOFT WINDOWS _____________________________ 7
4.1
Microsoft Windows ___________________________________________________________________________ 7
4.1.1
Driver Installation ___________________________________________________________________________ 7
4.1.2 Firmware installation – Arduino ________________________________________________________________ 8
4.1.3
Printer Software – Repetier-Host ______________________________________________________________ 9
4.2
Software Installation – Mac OS ________________________________________________________________ 11
4.3
Calibrate the Z-Direction/Connect to printer _____________________________________________________ 14
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PREPARE CAD FILE FOR PRINTING - SLICING ____________________________________ 16
YOUR FIRST PRINT ___________________________________________________________ 19
DUAL HEAD PRINTING ________________________________________________________ 21
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Kisslicer ____________________________________________________________________________________ 24
SLIC3R – Coming soon ________________________________________________________________________ 26
PRINTER CONTROL WITH OPTIONAL DISPLAY UNIT _____________________________ 27
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8.2
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Workflow to start a print. _____________________________________________________________________ 28
Switch filament. _____________________________________________________________________________ 28
Menu description ____________________________________________________________________________ 28
PRINTER ACCESSORIES _______________________________________________________ 30
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9.2
Filament cleaner mechanism. __________________________________________________________________ 30
Filament roll off mechanism ___________________________________________________________________ 31
10 FAQ ________________________________________________________________________ 32
11 MAINTENANCE/OPTIMAL OPERATIONAL TIPS __________________________________ 33
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16.1
16.2
General tips for optimal operation ______________________________________________________________ 33
Cleaning____________________________________________________________________________________ 33
Regular maintainance ________________________________________________________________________ 33
TROUBLESHOOTING _________________________________________________________
SAFETY _____________________________________________________________________
APPENDIX: EXTRA CHECKS AFTER ASSEMBLING DIY KIT FOR OPTIMAL OPERATION
APPENDIX: ELECTRONICAL SCHEMATICS _______________________________________
APPENDIX: MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEET ____________________________________
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PLA________________________________________________________________________________________ 40
ABS _______________________________________________________________________________________ 42
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17 APPENDIX: SYMBOL- AND INDICATORLIGHTS EXPLANATION_____________________ 44
18 APPENDIX: TERMS OF SERVICE ________________________________________________ 45
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