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User manual FELIX 3.0 3d printer
Contents
CONTENTS _________________________________________________________________________________________
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INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________________
2
SPECIFICATIONS _______________________________________________________________________________
3
MECHANICAL SETUP ____________________________________________________________________________
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.2
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Calibration of table _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Step 1 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Step 2 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Extra calibration for dual extrusion printers ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION – MICROSOFT WINDOWS _______________________________________________ 7
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.2
4.3
5
6
7
Microsoft Windows _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Driver Installation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9
Firmware installation – Arduino ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Printer Software – Repetier-Host ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Software Installation – Mac OS ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Calibrate the Z-Direction/Connect to printer __________________________________________________________________________________ 15
PREPARE A CAD FILE FOR PRINTING - SLICING ____________________________________________________ 17
YOUR FIRST PRINT ____________________________________________________________________________ 19
SOFTWARE ___________________________________________________________________________________ 21
7.1
Repetier- Host _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
7.1.1
Slicers _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
7.1.1.1
CuraEngine ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
7.1.1.2
SLIC3R __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 24
7.1.1.3
SFACT __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 25
7.1.2
Dual head printing _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 27
7.1.2.1
Calibration _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 27
7.1.2.2
Use second extruder for support material _____________________________________________________________________________ 30
7.1.2.3
Assign an extruder to an object. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 31
7.2
Kisslicer __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 34
7.2.1
Make a dual extrusion print _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 36
7.2.1.1
Support material with second extruder _______________________________________________________________________________ 36
7.2.1.2
Use second extruder for different object or part of an object. _____________________________________________________________ 38
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PRINTER CONTROL WITH OPTIONAL DISPLAY UNIT _______________________________________________ 40
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
9
Workflow to start a print. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 41
Workflow to stop or pause a print. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 41
Switch filament. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 41
Menu description __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 42
PRINTER ACCESSORIES ________________________________________________________________________ 43
9.1
9.2
9.3
Filament cleaner mechanism. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 43
Filament roll off mechanism (vertical) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 44
Filament roll off mechanism (horizontal) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 45
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FAQ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 46
SLICERS IN MORE DETAIL ______________________________________________________________________ 47
MAINTENANCE/OPTIMAL OPERATIONAL TIPS ____________________________________________________ 48
12.1
12.2
12.3
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17.1
17.2
TROUBLESHOOTING ___________________________________________________________________________
SAFETY ______________________________________________________________________________________
APPENDIX: EXTRA CHECKS AFTER ASSEMBLING DIY KIT FOR OPTIMAL OPERATION __________________
APPENDIX: ELECTRONIC SCHEMATICS ___________________________________________________________
APPENDIX: MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEET ______________________________________________________
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PLA ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 56
ABS ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 58
APPENDIX: SYMBOL- AND INDICATORLIGHTS EXPLANATION ______________________________________ 60
APPENDIX: TERMS OF SERVICE _________________________________________________________________ 61
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General tips for optimal operation ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 48
Cleaning __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 48
Regular maintainance ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 48
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