CraftBot Desktop 3D Printer User Manual
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1. Desktop 3D Printer User Manual 1 E TABLE OF CONTENTS Recommended use and warnings READ FIRST BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE 01 WELCOME 01 01 Introduction 01 02 Specifications 02 SETTING UP YOUR CRAFTBOT DESKTOP 3D PRINTER 02 01 Contents of the box 02 02 CraftBot diagram 02 03 Unpacking your CraftBot 02 04 Freeing the extruder 02 05 Installing the filament guide tube 02 06 Installing the filament spool holder 02 07 Mounting the filament spool 02 08 Attaching the USB cable 02 09 Attaching the power chord and powering up 93 THEFIRST STEPS 03 01 Navigating through the touchscreen LCD menu 03 02 Leveling the build plate 03 03 Loading the filament 04 CRAFTING AN OBJECT WITH CRAFTWARE 04 01 Downloading CraftWare 04 02 Download an object from http www yeggi com 04 03 Open CraftWare 04 04 Bring an stl file onto the scene 04 05 Generate gcode 04 06 Craft it 05 MAINTENANCE 05 01 Lubricating the CraftBot 3D printer 06 GUARANTEE AND CRAFTBOT 3D PRINTER WARRANTEE 2 Table of Contents RECOMMENDED USE AND WARNINGS Always operate the CraftBot 3D printer with the utmost care for both the machine and the user s wellbeing Respect the machine Never force anything whether it be during unpacking setup operation service Never Never reach inside the machine when turned on Different parts of the machine mainly the extruder and heated bu2. 1 Touchscreen LCD display 2 Filament guide tube 3 Nozzle 4 Removable build plate 5 Leveling knobs 6 Z axis rod rA rA q a N D 0 D 0 J 0 12 Setting up your CraftBot CRAFIBOT DIAGRAM 7 Filament spool holder 8 Filament spool Filament guide tube holder 0 Extruder 1 USB socket 2 AC power socket 9 1 1 1 lt 3 lt cH 13 Setting up your CraftBot UNPACKING YOUR CRAFTBOT 1 Place the CraftBot box on the ground on a level surface Make sure that there is a lot of open space around you Open the box make sure not to damage the contents if using a blade You will find the quickstarter guide along with the invoice located within the top protective foam insert Remove these 2 You willthenfindtheinsertcradle which contains the accessories and filament spool The cradle also acts as a support for the extruder during shipping The CraftBot user manual can also be found on the pendrive with the accessories We recommend that you use this users manual to guide you through the setup process Keep it at hand as you unpack the contentsof the box If you feel that anything is missing feel free to contact us by email at info craftunique com Remove the accessory cradle from your CraftBot 3D printer 9 Setting up your CraftBot UNPACK
3. Always work with a smoke alarm in the same room as the CraftBot 3D printer 4 Recommended use and warnings RECOMMENDED USE AND WARNINGS Optimally the best mode for printing is directly with a USB card which is unaffect ed by the operations from a computer If you are using the CraftBot directly make sure that all systems that could possibly cause lag such as screensavers sleep or hibernation mode or videos programs that could cause delays have been dis abled An uninterrupted stream is best for making prints as any lag can cause flaws in the final printed object even making it necessary to re print Always use a surge protector with a circuit breaker Never ever attempt to open or fix the power supply If you come across any prob lem turn the machine off Only use the CraftBot s power supply Plugthe CraftBot 3D printer and your computer into the same outlet to reduce the possibility of interference Do not plug the CraftBot into the same outlet as high power devices such as A C heaters or climate control devices or large appliances even kitchen appliances or anything else that sucks out a lot of power in a short time Do not use non recommended materials and filaments with the CraftBot Keep the nozzle out of close contact with the build plate when not in use Do not modify the CraftBot B Recommended use and warnings RECOMMENDED USE AND WARNINGS CONCERNING RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFE
4. CraftUnique Foreign materials can damage the extruder The warranty also does not cover operating the printer at unrecommended speeds and settings In the case that a repair is determined to be outside of the warranty in which the buyer decides must be looked at by the pros the buyer will pay the shipping both ways plus the repair costs 48 Guarantee and warranty GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY Concerning unauthorized returns returns not pre authorized will not be eligible for repair replacement or refund Do not send it back to us unless you have contacted us first and we have pre authorized you to do so Concerning Refunds A refund is possible only with the CraftBot 3D printer itself and will not be offered for any filaments or spare parts what so ever If within two weeks 14 days after recieving your CraftBot 3D printer you are not completely sat isfied we offer you a refund option You will pay to have it shipped back and after we recieve it we will deduct a 1096 restocking fee from the total refund of the price of the Craftbot 3D printer excluding the tax and other fees There will also be a thorough inspection of the printer and upon finding any damages deemed on the part of the buyer other deductions from the refund will be made accordingly De ductions will be made for any wear percieved to the printer including scratches The 14 day period after recieving the printer will be concretely d
5. G CraftWare 1 07 beta 4399 Project E Q hd quM Move Rotate Scale Drop plane New Proj Click on or drag a rectangle around objects with LMB to select them robot Use SHIFT to add object to the current selection 38 Crafting an object with CraftWare CRAFTVVARE AND 3D MODELING ix Generate the necessary toolpath information needed to print To print a 3D object CraftBot needs toolpath information generated from 3D object files like obj or stl Toolpath Mode information is simply called gcode Before generate gcode select the print Switch to Expert mode quality and the material you are using Settings Print quality High Medium Low ABS Generate support Control 39 Crafting an object with CraftWare CRAFTVVARE AND 3D MODELING The visualizer When the gcode is ready you can overlook it in the 3D gcode viewer With the sliders you can go layer by layer and gcode by gcode and see how CraftBot will print your object in real life When you are satisfied and ready press the Print button n CraftWare 1 07 beta 4399 GCode Unsaved GCode __ OOl 199 Additional layers Line 48011 coloringby Y Travel V Legend Unsaved GCode Time 0 29 51 Finish 19 35 pm Length 2 6m Travel 9 7 Clipping Let Font v Top v 40 Crafting an ob
6. Turn the power switch to the ON position and then go to the next chapter 2 Setting up your CraftBot Chapter 3 U The first steps NAVIGATING THROUGH THE LCD MENU ae Introduction The following text is presented in a way in which every visual display of the CraftBot touchscreen is shown and below each illustration is an introductory text explaining just what you are seeing You can find further examples of the LCD touchscreen displays used in owner s manual as their implications are relevant to the operation examples leveling the bed loading the filament This tutorial should give you a pretty solid understanding of the preliminary operations though as Main menu This is the menu that you will see appear when you first power up the CraftBot 3D printer By using the back button or in completion of a process in any of the following displays you can always return to this one From this display you can view the current temperature of both the extruder and the bed It will also let you know if you are ready to print or if the extruder is too cold Use this menu to navigate through further options and commands extruder control looking up prints on your pendrive for standalone printing move the extruder or heat bed along the axes or navigate through a plethora of personal settings USBPRINT AXES SETTINGS 23 The first steps NAVIGATING THROUGH THE LCD MENU as Heat menu If
7. down after it has been turned off and disconnected before reaching into the cavity to service 42 Maintenance LUBRICATING THE CRAFTBOT 3D PRINTER While the CraftBot 3D printer is still on set your build plate to the 0 or reference position by moving it up to the highest possible point You can find all your extruder and bed navigation commands the Axes section of the CraftBot touchscreen s main menu Once you have selected the icon that looks like an X Y and Z with a line connecting all three in the center you will be taken to a different display The first thing that you will need to do is to set the extruder to home position To do this touch the XYZ house icon If it is not white already then it soon will be In the next steps you will need to touch the directional arrow icon after setting the bed and extruder to the home position From here you can precede to moving the bed manually If the extruder is not in the home position and the motors are not all engaged then the arrow buttons used to move the extruder and bed will be grey meaning that they are disabled Once the extruder and bed are in the home position turn the CraftBot printer off and unplug it from the electrical outlet 43 Maintenance LUBRICATING THE CRAFTBOT 3D PRINTER If you look beneath the build plate you will see three rods that run vertically in which the build platform moves up and down on The two outside rods are
8. smooth and the center rod is threaded These three rods are known as the Z axis rods Place a folded paper towel or a lint free rag behind the center threaded Z axis rod This rag is used to protect other areas of the printer from any overspray that may occur AREAS OR PARTS OF THE CRAFTBOT THAT ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE LUBRICATED OR ARE NOT RECOMMENDED SPECIFICALLY BY US TO BE LUBRICATED SHOULD NEVER BE LUBRICATED Once the protective rag has been correctly inserted begin spraying the threaded Z axis rod at a relatively close distance to reduce overspray Make sure the lubricant reaches the inside of every thread especially if you decide to use a grease that you spread with your hand Spray and adequate amount but do not drench it in lubricant as this could make a real mess Do not spray the other two smooth outside rods directly rather use the over spray on the rag and wipe it onto the rods after you ve sprayed the threaded rod Remove the rag from the CraftBot interior a E lc amp KG m MA 44 LUBRICATING THE CRAFTBOT 3D PRINTER Power up your CraftBot once again and move the build plate to the lowest point menu home position and the
9. 17 kg Nozzle diameter 0 4mm Print speed 50mm s TEMPERATURE Ambient temperature 15 32 C SOFTWARE Storage temperature 0 32 C Software package CraftWare Operating nozzle 180 260 C File types STL OBJ CWPRJ temperature Supports Windows XP Operating heated 50 100 C 32bit 7 build plate Mac OSX temperature WARNING The CraftBot generates high temperatures which can cause burns and also has moving parts that can cause pinching and crushing injuries Never reach inside of the CraftBot while it is in operation Always control the CraftBot from the touchscreen on the front of the printer or with the power switch on the back Always allow the CraftBot to cool down for 5 minutes before reaching inside or providing maintenance CAUTION When opening the CraftBot for service always make sure that the power switch is turned into the off position and the cord is disconnected completely from the printer 9 Welcome Chapter 2 U Setting up your GraftBot Desktop 30 printer CONTENTS OF THE BOX Filament guide tube Filament guide tube Filament spool holder hoder Filament spool Hex wrenches USB Flash storage inc d USB A B cable AC power cable Spacer card 11 Setting up your CraftBot DIAGRAM
10. ING YOUR CRAFTBOT continued 3 Now you will find the CraftBot 3D p printer itself completely enclosed in p a protective plastic bag Open the plastic covering and firmly grasp the frame of the CraftBot Lift it from the plastic and out of the box resting it on a stable and level surface Do not stack it on top of other components a desktop is the best resting surface for your printer The CraftBot has moving parts so do not set it near to the edge of the table Be careful Don t hurt yourself the CraftBot 3D printer is made of good stuff so it s heavy NOTE You can download a PDF copy of this manual at http www craftunique com docs craftbot user manual eee N ES 15 Setting up your CraftBot INSTALLING THE FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE ay Install the filament guide tube holder Locate the guide tube holder Using a hex wrench install the guide tube holder onto the top of the CraftBot at a desired position Insert the other end of the filament guide tube into the guide tube holder on CraftBot Any side will do for installation because the extruder is made to cover the entire surface area of the printer evenly Keep in mind that the spool holder must be installed directly next to the guide tube holder 16 Setting up your CraftBot INSTALLING THE FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE continued g Install the filament guide tube Locate the filament guide tube Push the fila
11. RENCE The CraftBot 3D printer has undergone testing in order to recognize it s satisfactory compatibility with the standards set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the CE mark European standard The CraftBot 3D printer complies with the limits of a Class B digital device which can be found in part 15 of the FCC rules All electronic units emit radio waves If used correctly and only within the bound aries of the manner intended and suggested by the manufacturer the CraftBot passes all of these necessary interference tests with flying colors The CraftBot is also specifically tested to function when bombarded with interfering radio waves within the guidelines of the FCC standard Modification is not recommended by CraftUnique and if the operator defers from these instructions they take all the responsibility into their own hands Any alteration to the CraftBot by the consum er will void the user the authority to operate the CraftBot 3D printer under the FCC guidelines Going back to the fact that all electronic devices emit radio interference if you happen to experience interference in correlation with the operation of your Craft Bot 3D printer maybe try these popular quick remedies relocate either the Craft Bot or the other unit involved in the interference reorient any antenna or transmis sion reception fundamental try using a separate power outlet contact an expert technician 6 Recommended use and war
12. d jams 33 The first steps LOADING THE FILAMENT continued iy Begin heating the extruder After you ve finished feeding the filament all the way through the guide tube make sure that the extruder has time to heat up before loading the filament Heat up the extruder by selecting the thermostat or extrude option in the LCD touchscreen menu WARNING Never touch the extruder while it is heating it heats up to 220 C Too cold to print Head temp Bed temp de Selected material EXTRUDE REVERSE lt y ss E Inserting the filament After the extruder reaches the correct temperature move the extruder switch to the left into the unlocked position which will allow the filament to bypass the gears Insert the filament into the extruder hole as far as it will go When you see the filament begin to extrude first return the extruder switch to the right side into the locked position At this point you can also use the extrude menu in the touchscreen to push for filament out of the nozzle g Re inserting the filament guide tube Re insert the filament guide tube back into the hole at the top of the extruder UR Remove the excess extruded filament Wait a few minutes for the excess extruded filament to cool down and then remove it by hand best with gloves from the nozzle Make extra sure not to touch the nozzle it will burn you If you leave excess test extruded filament on the nozzle it may redirect th
13. e later extruded filament causing it to not stick to the build plate which could possibly ruin your print 34 The first steps LOADING THE FILAMENT continued as Changing or removing the current filament already fed into your CraftBot s extruder If you intend to change the color or filament type first of all take warning that forcefully pulling it from a cold extruder could potentially damage vital components To remove the filament correctly the extruder must be heated Once the filament has cooled it will leave a thicker section of previously melted material in the extruder itself creating a certain knot that acts as an anchor when trying to retrieve it cold It simply won t fit back out ofthe passage way To remove correctly revert back to your LCD menu options and find the extrude icon and touch it You must heat the extruder in the same fashion as you did in loading it Once the extruder reaches the target temperature of your filament keeping in mind that diffreent materials such PLA ABS and PET have different temperature characteristics you can now press the extrude button but only briefly and then touch the reverse button and hold a short while Once the gears have begun to retract the filament you will be free to pull it out from the printer and then load a new filament 35 The first steps Chapter 4 U Crafting an object with CraftWare CRAFTVVARE AND 3D MODELING CraftWare i
14. etermined in cal culation with the FedEx tracking information Limitations This guarantee and limited warranty are sole and final as they stand in reference to CraftBot CraftUnique and it s products where permitted by law Any implied war ranty or fitness is limited to this 3 month 90 day warranty starting from the date of purchase CraftUnique waives all liability for any incidental exemplary punitive collateral indirect consequential or special damages We will determine on sole descretion whether an issue is covered under our warranty or not Concerning any problems or enquiries you can contact us at support craftunique com Returned parts products can be sent to CraftUnique LTD c o Service Department Bem st 28 Budapest 1047 Hungary 49 Guarantee and warranty
15. ft to the right to vary the brightness of either the interior LED lighting of the CraftBot or the LCD display backlighting Interior light Fan Control Touch the button with the TFT display backlight fan From here you will be able to activate and deactivate the fans before or during printing to match your preferences T gt 28 The first steps NAVIGATING THROUGH THE LCD MENU Bed Leveling Findthebuttonwiththethree crossed circles which represent the three knobs and screws used to raise and lower the heated build plate Touch the button and you will be directed to another display in which you will be walked through the process step by step After completing the steps use the forward button to navigate back to the CraftBot settings Use the back lt gt button at any time to return all the way to the main menu To level the bed use the forward button after completing each step Use the back button to return to the main menu Scale of Temperature Look for the button with the C F symbol and select it Every time that you touch the button the scale will change from either Fahrenheit to Celsius to Kelvin yes Kelvin too Once you have selected the scale that you prefer you can either go onto more settings options or return to the main menu by clicking through the back button a few times Language Selection Touch the comic bubble with the LNG and you will see some flags pop up C
16. hoose the language which you would like to have the CraftBot speak and then you can either go onto adjusting different settings or you can use the back arrow a few times to return to the main menu Sound settings Touch the bell button to mute or enable the sound Once you have adjusted the sound how you like you can either go onto more settings options or return to the main menu by clicking through the back button a few times 29 The first steps HOW TO LEVEL THE BED HEATED BUILD PLATE A level bed is essential for the optimal performance of the CraftBot 3D printer If the extruder is too high off of the build plate then you will have a difficult time getting the objects to stick If the extruder nozzle is too low then the nozzle and plate can collide and either damage one another or the Kapton layer This will also cause the first layers of the print to be mashed into one another thus creating deformities and a poor foundation DO NOT REACH INTO THE CRAFTBOT IF THE EXTRUDER OR THE HEATED BED ARE HOT ALLOW AT LEAST FIVE MINUTES FOR THEM TO COOL AFTER USE IF IN THE LEVELING PROCESS YOU ENCOUNTER A PROBLEM OR STRANGE NOISE TURN OFF THE CRAFTBOT BY THE SWITCH IN THE BACK AND UNPLUG IMMEDIATELY To level the bed first locate the Settings buttononthemainmenuofyourCraftBot s touchscreen display it is the one with the gears Now touch it and you will be redirected to a different display You will then
17. ildplate operate at very high temperatures and can cause severe burns The moving parts can also cause pinching and crushing injuries There is also a risk of electric shock when reaching inside Make sure that the power supply is off and that the power cord is disconnected before servicing Allow at least 5 minutes for the device to cool down after unplug ging it before reaching inside to service Service and oil the suggested parts as often as recommended Never use a sub stance to do so that is not recommended by us personally Never leave the CraftBot unattended while it is plugged in and especially when it 15 operating Always turn off the printer and disconnect from the computer when itis not being used Never ever operate the CraftBot if something is not running as usual the case of an emergency immediately disconnect the printer from power and the computer If you are working with material other than PLA operate the machine in an open space with the necessary ventilation which allows the fumes to dissipate Breath ing in unnecessary fumes can result in health hazards and sickness an open area is also recommended for PLA use even though PLA is a relatively safe material 9 Recommended use and warnings RECOMMENDED USE AND WARNINGS The CraftBot should be operated on a flat and even surface parallel with the ground CraftBot should never be used in high traffic footpaths or any footpath or wal
18. ject with CraftWare Chapter 5 Maintenance LUBRICATING THE CRAFTBOT 3D PRINTER Here are the correct and complete step by step lubrication instructions on howto properly service your CraftBot 3D printer Follow the steps accordingly and don t cut any corners The CraftBot should be lubricated at least once after every 50 hours of use If you encounter any problems that exist outside of a maintenance issue do not attempt to operate your printer If something sounds or appears to be wrong then turn off your CraftBot and unplug it from the power source and get ahold of the professionals us We will gladly help you out info craftunique com So lets get this thing oiled up and working like it should Some things that you will need before lubricating your CraftBot 3D printer A PTFE based spray lubricant or grease 2 separate lint free rags or thicker stronger paper towels personal protection such as gloves and safety glasses goggles the necessary lighting to see the interior of the CraftBot correctly lamp Never ever reach into your CraftBot printer while it is turned on or plugged in if you do so you will run the risk of serious crushing and pinching injuries and also severe burns Always turn off your printer and unplug it just to be sure Make sure that you are servicing a cold unit That extruder and heated build plate get very very hot Please allow the CraftBot 3D printer at least 5 minutes to cool
19. k way for that matter It should not be used in any area were any outside interfer ence to the unit could occur Keep small children away from the CraftBot printer as moving parts could be at tractive to them Although children can receive great educational benefits from CraftWare and the CraftBot 3D printer the mechanism itself is not a toy but rather itisatool Serious injuries can result if CraftBot is not regarded in this way Always keep close watch around any child in the area of the printer and provide the cor rect supervision to avoid any possible injuries Children are encouraged to work with the software end of 3D printing but when it comes to using the CraftBot itself an adult should always be there Take care of all pets in the area of the CraftBot 3D printer Especially with cats as the moving parts can be very enticing The components have the ability to cause serious harm and just as a human should not reach inside the printer while in op eration neither should an animal Do not place the CraftBot 3D printer on top of any moving devices Never place anything on top of the printer There are many moving parts in the printer and setting objects on top of it could lead to unnecessary dangers in the environment such as things falling off the top of the printer or into the printer it self Never place the printer near an open flame water heat sources flammable ma terials or anything else deemed hazardous
20. ll need to back it off a little by turning the knob back to the right Once you feel satisfied precede to the next step by touching the forward button The extruder will then move directly above the rear right hand screw and will ask you to do the same calibration with the spacer card Then you will move forward yet one more step in turn sending the extruder to the rear left knob You will conduct the same measurement Once the three positions have been calibrated then it will run through them once more just to make sure This is an important step because if there is any discrepancy inthe initial angle of the bed upon setup duetothe height difference of the knobs the bed can be a little off and not yet accurately ready to print with So itis a smart decision to repeat the steps and make sure Oncethe bed leveling process has been completed you can usethe forward arrow button to move along to your next task such as printing funky things 3l The first steps LOADING THE FILAMENT Lets get the filament material loaded so that we can melt it down and create your first print with CraftBot X Loading the filament eRemovethethefilamentguidetubefrom the insert holein the top of the extruder Insert the filament from the spool into the end of the filament guide tube where it attaches to the filament guide tube holder Push the filament all the way through the filament guide tube Insert the end of the filamen
21. ment guide tube into the filament guide tube holder and push the other end into the hole on the top of the extruder E M riw SSS lt lt SS IX 17 Setting up your CraftBot INSTALLING THE FILAMENT SPOOL HOLDER Locate the filament spool holder Using a hex wrench install the filament spool holder next to the filament guide tube holder Note The spool holder must be installed beside the guide tube holder Z 18 Setting up your CraftBot MOUNTING THE FILAMENT SPOOL 1 Open the box containing the PLA filament and take the filament spool out of the bag 2 Fit the filament spool onto the filament spool holder so that the lead end keeps it s course when the filament is fed into the guide tube holder 19 Setting up your CraftBot ATTACHING THE USB CABLE 1 Take the USB A to USB B cable from the accessories Insert the USB cable into the USB B port on the right side of the CraftBot You can attach the other end of the USB cable directly into your computer 20 Setting up your CraftBot ATTACHING THE POWER CORD AND POWERING UP 1 Ensure that the power switch on the CraftBot is set to the OFF position 2 Find and then insert the AC power cord into the power input on the back of the CraftBot 3 Plug the other end of the AC power cord into the correct electrical outlet 4
22. n go to the directional menu and press the Z down arrow until the bed reaches the lowest point Turn the CraftBot printer off and unplug it from the electrical outlet Place a second clean rag on top of the heated build plate to protect the components and Kapton from any overspray Repeat the process for the top side of the Z axis rods the same as you performed on the bottom side protective rag behind threaded rod spray wipe excess lubricant on other two outside rods Power up the CraftBot once again and raise the build plate back up to the highest position set the X Y and Z to home position Turn the CraftBot printer off and unplug it from the electrical outlet Wipe any excess lubricant off from the bottom side of the Z axis rods Power up your CraftBot once again and move the build plate back to the lowest point Turn the CraftBot printer off and unplug it from the electrical outlet Wipe any excess lubricant off from the top side of the Z axis rods Power up the CraftBot once again and raise the build plate back up to the highest position Turn the CraftBot printer off and unplug it from the electrical outlet The motors will now disengage so that you can move the extruder freely by hand Use an oiled rag to lubricate the X and Y axis rods Do not spray from above it is very easy to mis spray and make a real mess Move the extruder back and forth by hand to both extremes of the axes When the extruder moves absolutely smoo
23. nection to a host computer through the USB port located on the right hand side of your CraftBot Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the possible prints Once you find one that tickles your fancy select it by touching the file It will be highlighted At this point after setting up everything that you would Mr Jawsv22 gcode like in the pre printing process such as temperature or setting the axes to the home position you can continue on to the actual printing by pressing the print button located in the lower right hand corner You will be directed to another screen during printing in which you can pause and alter the speed real time Printing from pendrive 27 The first steps NAVIGATING THROUGH THE LCD MENU M SETTINGS menu Find the icon with the gears Settings foundinthe main menu andselectit Here 101173715 you will see the information containing the current firmware version uploaded to the CraftBot HMI version pr3Dator version At the bottom of the screen you will find a whole bunch of different options which you can use to set up your CraftBot in the way that you see fit You can find even more options by using the forward button located in the lower right hand corner l ll give you a run down item by item pr3Dator version Lighting By touching the light bulb button you will be see a variance pop up on the screen two different touchscreen sliders Move the line from the le
24. ng the EXTRUDE REVERSE little thermometer icon at the bottom of the screen second from the left To bypass this push the forward button and you will lt come to yet another display with two large touch options Extrude and Reverse with a visual depicting the drive gear on the extruder itself If you plan to extrude which you should before starting every print to make sure that the filament is not only in the extruder but that it is also working properly choose the extrude option To retract the filament using the gear select the reverse button You can press the back button to return to a previous menu 25 The first steps NAVIGATING THROUGH THE LCD MENU HE Axes menu Click on the button in the main menu display with the X Y and Z meeting by three lines in the center and you will be redirected to the Axis Axis control menu The first back button will of course return you to the main menu Movingto the right the next button looks like a house and is the home icon When clicking on the Axes button in the main menu you will be automatically directed to this display From here you can reset the extruder and the bed or heated build plate to the home or zero position You can either set each axis one at a time X Y or Z or do all three of them at once by touching the appropriate button Ifthe individual houses are white then this means that the motors of each highlighted icon i
25. ng used environmental conditions moisture fire water flood lightning ext or any other form of gross neglect on the customer s part If you are unsure about something ask us about it first We are also not responsible for damages caused by the use of old infor mation as we are a forward looking company and information manuals users guides and suggestions are continually being updated as we plan to manufac ture and to evolve our products into many future generations as the technology develops The guarantee and warranty covers critical components only For example we will not replace a printer because of a perceived blemish in the paintjob The crit ical components replacement parts do not carry a warranty themselves and are only covered in the initial 3 month warranty starting on the purchase date Com ponents not included in the warranty include timing belts linear ball bearings rods and the build platform Moving parts although of the highest manufac tured quality must be properly maintained serviced and or oiled and the failure to do so will result in progressed wearing and tearing The heated build platform itself will be subjected to unavoidable scratching and wear upon use If you wish to order replacement parts they are available in our online store or by contact ing us personally by telephone or email There is no warranty issued when Craft Bot is used with exotic printing material not personally recommended by us at
26. nings Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the CraftBot 3D printer Now Just what is 3D printing you may ask 3D printing encompasses a variety of different techniques to achieve one similar end result the construction of solid three dimensional objects which can be used in either practical relative or artistic mediums The CraftBot itself does this through a process known as Fused Filament Fabrication FFF in which you can use a 3D design generated in a software program to make a real life physical print These designs are translated into toolpath instructions for the CraftBot and are sent to the machine via USB cable or USB pendrive The printer then heats a filament material such as PLA or ABS and once the material reaches the appropriate melting temperature it is extruded through a nozzle to create these 3D prints layer by layer The possibilities are almost limitless 8 Welcome SPECIFICATIONS PRINTING PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Printing technology Fused Filament Frame dimensions X 40cm Fabrication FFF Y 36 cm Z Build volume 25x20x20 cm f f f With all parts X 40 cm Layer resolution 100 micron high even y om 200 micron filament guide tube 2 55 medium 300 micron low Shipping box X 46 cm u E f Y 42 cm Position precision XXY 4 micron 7 43cm Z 2 micron Weight 14kg Filament diameter 1 75 mm Total shipping weight
27. s engaged To disengage the motors click on the icon in the far right bottom corner M with an X through it and you will see all of the houses turn black The motors have now been disengaged and you can freely move the extruder by hand if you wish to do so The directional button to the right of the home button can be used to move along the X Y or Z axis using the motors After clicking on this button you will be redirected to another display in which you will see six different arrow buttons Note that this option can only be used if all of the motors are already activated and the houses are all white If the houses are black then nothing will happen In this case after clicking on the direction button you will see all of the arrows in the color grey To activate the motors return to the home icon and home in the houses will now turn white and you can go on to the direction display and move the extruder and bed as you see fit 26 The first steps NAVIGATING THROUGH THE LCD MENU M USB PRINT menu Touch the USB Print button with the pendriveiconto precedeto thenext display At this point if you have already inserted a USB card into the top of the CraftBot you will see a list of the contents If the USB pendrive is not inserted into the top of the CraftBot to begin with the initial icon will appear grey and all further actions will be disabled In this case though it is possible to print using CraftWare and a con
28. s a free software It is our own slicer software that generates the required toolpath information for your CraftBot Zu Downloading CraftWare 1 Open a new browser session on the computer where you d like to install CraftWare 2 Enter the URL http www craftunique com craftware and download the installer 3 Open the installer and follow the directions to install the software Download 3D model from yeggi com Yeggi is a website in which the 3D printing community shares printable 3D objects You can also share your own 3D designs 1 Open a browser session and go to www yeggi com You can either browse for 3D objects that may tickle your fancy or you can always use the search for something more specific 2 We like our CraftBot robot model You can find it by typing in CraftBot stl If you d like to use this model as a test then save it to your computer Open CraftWare Once CraftWare has been opened up you will see a virtual build platform which represents your CraftBot s real build plate You can add stl files onto this virtual build plate and print them 3T Crafting an object with CraftWare CRAFTVVARE AND 3D MODELING cas Bring an stl file onto the scene Find and then click on the Add button Navigate to the location of the suggested CraftBot robot file CraftBot stl and select it Once selected you will see this file open up at the center of the virtual build plate Va
29. select the button at the bottom of the screen that is the second one from the right This icon has three crossed circles which represent the three knobs and screws used to adjust the height of the heated build plate After touching this you will see a step by step process that will take you through the bed leveling It is essential that you first turn all three black knobs located at the front center and back left and right hand sides under the heated build platform all the way to the right until the springs in between have been compressed and the knobs begin to feel tight You will also need to locate your 3mm spacer card that you received with your CraftBot this is a normal business card Using this card in reference to the nozzle and bed will give you an optimal in between space for printing 30 The first steps HOW TO LEVEL THE BED HEATED BUILD PLATE By moving forward via the touchscreen the extruder will first of all go to the home or zero position as a reference From here it will move directly above the center knob and will ask you to Adjust the front knob under the extruder until the spacer card slides freely but with just a small amount of resistance between the nozzle and the extruder To move the bed closer to the extruder turn to the left and decompress the spring If the card does not slide through so easily then it is too tight and you wi
30. t into the hole at the top of the extruder Wait for the extruder to heat up the filament and extrude Re insert the filament guide tube back into the hole at the top of the extruder Please turn to the next page to view the process step by step Filament spool Filament guide tube holder Nn Le 9 2n Filament guide tube f J e Extruder N RETO EET o J Top view of CraftBot 32 The first steps LOADING THE FILAMENT continued Detach the filament guide tube Pull here Remove the the filament guide tube from the insert hole in the top of the extruder E Feed the filament through the guide tube Make sure thatthe filament spool feeds toward the guide tube holder from the bottom up so that the filament keeps it s course This way you avoid any unnecessary bending that would occur if the filament was to be fed from the top Use a pair of scissors make sure that you cut a clean edge before insering the filament into the guide tube Feed the Filament all the way through the guide tube until it comes out the other end NOTE Make double sure that you first cuta clean edge to the filament before pushing it through the guide tube This will avoi
31. t settings ofthe different filament types PLA ABS PET customer User selection As an extra useful information concerning the characteristics of each filament type you can see running across the screen Head temp lt ss 24 The first steps NAVIGATING THROUGH THE LCD MENU To change the temperature of either the head or the bed click on the Degreesicon to the far right end of the options at the bottom You will be redirected to a new display in which these two values can be changed to the user s personal printing preferences by touching the arrows located to the right of each temperature Upon returning to the original temperature menu after changing to custom temperature settings you will see the modifications displayed as the new target temperatures and the Selection material with read as User If the material selection is made again then the temperatures will return to the default including the default of the User selection Once the head and bed have been engaged using the two buttons at the bottom it will take a short while to heat up Until then the information at the top of the screen will say Too cold to print Extruder menu Touchthe button thatlooks like an extruder nozzle with a thin bit of filament dripping from the bottom You will be redirected to another display If the temperature is eje ele not hot enough to extrude then you can redirect to the heat menu by touchi
32. thly you are finished 45 Maintenance Chapter 6 O Guarantee and Warranty GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY We guarantee that you will receive our product tested working fully assembled and ready to use Every printer is covered under the Conditions of Carriage by Fe dEx and can be read using this link http www fedex com hu_english services terms We will also personally insure every printer sent under a Declared Value Insurance also optioned by FedEx If in the case there is a problem with the CraftBot outside of the FedEx terms it is not the result of neglect of the purchaser and the incident occurs and is reported within 3 months 90 days of the purchase date conforms to all the rules of the war ranty hereby included and the customer provides the original proof of purchase serial number then we will work out the problem on an individual basis as every problem must be addressed this way In the rare case of a specifically diagnosed and proven DOA dead on arrival part we want to see some video photos and want a detailed description of what is wrong we will most likely send a replace ment part to you In the case that a customer has already been through all these previous options stated and is still not satisfied with the results they must then pay themselves to have the printer sent back Once a return is received for example a returned printer CraftUnique will then send back a new unit CraftUnique
33. will pay to send out the printer and parts to correct a problem but will not be responsible for return costs Proper packaging is required in the rare case of a returned prod uct or part and the product itself must arrive back in the condition in which it was originally received We are notin any way responsible for any consequential losses or downtime what so ever caused by a problem in the performance of our products We are not re sponsible for additional customs fees and tariffs We are not responsible for de livery delays or the inability to deliver from the carrier We are not responsible for damages resulting from improper handling during delivery The warranty also does not cover any damages brought about because of an accident And all of our products are not covered by warranty once they have been removed from the original country of purchase 41 Guarantee and warranty GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY The guarantee and warranty does not cover any alterations or repairs made by a second or third party We are always eager to work with you personally to fix any problem that may arise in the most efficient fashion meeting it s specific case but we do not suggest you to rig up something outside of the recommended guidelines in your user manual unless personally instructed by us to do so We provide no guaranties on the safety or performance of modified CraftBot 3D print ers We are also not responsible for incorrect voltage bei
34. you touch this option in the main menu display you will be redirected to another display in which as in the main menu both the Head temp and the Bed temp can be readily seen The first number represents the current temperature and the second number after the slash represents the target temperature that the component either the head or the bed will heat up to once engaged There is also a display showing the Selected material which can be chosen using the filament icon explained in more detail below If you look closely at the icons on the bottom of the screen you will Too cold to print first see the back button to the far left which will return you to the main menu The next two options from the left the Bed temp extruder Head nozzle and the heated Selected material Bed build plate icons will allow you to engage or disengage heating for both components Once you touch either one or both of these icons you will see the above grey numerical temperature information directly following the Head temp and the Bed temp text change to white If the temperature is white or highlighted then this meansthat the componentis either heating up oris already heated If itis grey then this means that it is disengaged Use the two buttons to change back and forth The next option moving down the line looks like a filament spool and this option will adjust the temperature of the head and the bed to the defaul
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