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1. m7 e 5 Load SavePrint StartPrint Kill Print ToggleLog Show Filament Show Travel Printer Settings EasyMode Emergency Stop i3D View Object Placement Slicer Preview Manual Control SD Card IC aO m u o da e aad Oe e n 3 Handleidingen 3dfile for dual extrusion demo v 0 Search 3dfile for dual extrusi Organize New folder dc ow 1 Favorites O Name Date modified Type Size BE Desktop Mle demo_pt1 TL 8 16 2014 12 50 PM STL File ip Downloads V demo_pt2 STL 8 16 2014 12 50PM STL File ft Drenhev It should now look like this Select demo pt2 and drag it into object group 2 File View Config Printer Tools Help O n 7 ce 2 Oo 9 Connect Load SavePrint StartPrint Kill Print ToggleLog Show Filament Show Travel Printer Settings Easy Mode Emergency Stop Temperature Curve Object Placement Slicer Preview Manual Control SD Card WOTG Pa Object Group 2 demo pi Emudel b v o d Object Group 1 49 demo pt2 1 Extruder 1 L v a S BOARS 2 a It looks like this support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 3 2 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer x File View Config Printer Tools Help 0 8 8 HEZ us Q Connect Load SavePrint StartPrint Kill Print ToggleLog Show Filament Show Travel Printer Settings Easy Mode Emergency Stop Obed Facere Se
2. Go to the Slicer tab you ll see the three different slicers For this demo we ll take the recommended CuraEngine For your first print we will take the default settings Please match the settings in the picture below R x File View Config Printer Tools Help Q B m gt E o 6 Disconnect Load SavePrint StartPrint Kill Print Printer Settings Easy Mode Emergency Stop 3D View Temperature Curve Object Placement Slicer Preview Manual Control SD Card gt Slice with CuraEngine Kill Slicing P Slicer CuraEngine v Manager Q Configuration a Q Print Settings Print Configuration 0 FELIX 3_0 Single Head Mode v ia Adhesion Type None v ET Quality Normal Quality 200 um v z Support Type None v Zz Speed 7 Slow Fast Print Speed 53 mm s Outer Perimeter Speed 38 mm s Infill Speed 64 mm s Infill Density 25 v Enable Cooling Filament Settings Extruder 1 PLA v CuraEngine is separate external program developed by David Braam For more informations visit https www ulimaker com Now load the downloaded STL file File Printer Tools Help Eu b NH ave Print Start Print Kill Print T And press the Slice with CuraEngine button support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 1O FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer File View Config Printer Tools Hel
3. Home X Y and Z Home All axes 3 Now itis time to calibrate the z height When doing the following steps hold your hands on the power switch of the power supply switch if something goes wrong Press the Power button This will turn on the power circuit of the electronics board If you have built a DIY kit Do the following checks to ensure you have connected the wire o Make sure the fan which blows air on top of the hot end is spinning o Make sure the LEDs of the opto sensors on the electronics board are reacting b see that the appropriate lights go out when they are triggered When a limit swi between the sensor flanges the correct light should turn off support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 106 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer Make sure the bed is at least 5 cm from the hot end to give you enough reaction time to respond if something goes wrong Press Home X then move the x axis back and forth Press Home Y move the y axis back and forth Press Home Z The distance between the table and hot end is probably too large 1 Rough adjustment 2 Fine adjustment Turn the screw in such a way that the flexible vane mechanism goes downwards Do this approx till 3 of the possible stroke Move the complete part a little bit up and press Home Z again Repeat this process until the table is approx 3 mm from the nozzle Now fix the bracket to the frame and start homing again
4. Slicer 1 CuraEngine Print configuration 1 FELIX 3 o Dual Head Mode Adhesion Type Quality Support type Everywhere Extruder 1 Your filament type loaded Extruder 2 Your filament type loaded Press slice this should be the result The white colored lines are the support material and the blue lines are the object itself Next to the object you see a square tower this is used to clean the nozzle when switching Slicer 2 SLIC3R Print Setting x 2 Quality micron Printer Settings Felix 3 0 DUO Extruder 1 Your filament type loaded Extruder 2 Your filament type loaded Turn off override Slic3r Settings unless you want to explicitly change things Press slice You will see that the white lines are the support material and the blue lines the object There i additional outer wall drawn which is there to wipe the nozzle of the non used extruder durin support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 7 4 2 3 Assign an extruder to an object This short tutorial will show you how to print two objects in a single print with different extruders You basically need two STL files which are created in the same coordinate system and with exact needed distance with respect to each other For this example two simple parts are created see picture below 00e In Repetier Host open the two files File View Config Printer Tools Help OQ
5. AUGUST 8 2014 User Manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer VERSION 8 Copyright Information This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of FELIXrobotics BV FELIXrobotics BV Gessel 4a 3454MZ de Meern The Netherlands Copyright 2014 FELIXrobotics BV FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer Contents CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 MECHANICAL SETUP 3 1 Calibration of table 3 1 1 Step 1 3 1 2 Step 2 3 2 Extra calibration for dual extrusion printers 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION MICROSOFT WINDOWS 4 1 Microsoft Windows 4 1 1 Driver Installation 4 1 2 Firmware installation Arduino 4 1 3 Printer Software Repetier Host 4 2 Software Installation Mac OS 4 3 Calibrate the Z Direction Connect to printer 5 PREPARE ACAD FILE FOR PRINTING SLICING 6 YOUR FIRST PRINT 7 SOFTWARE 7 1 Repetier Host 7 1 1 Slicers 7 1 1 1 CuraEngine 7 1 1 2 SLIC3R 7 1 1 3 SFACT 7 1 2 Dual head printing 7 1 2 1 Calibration 7 1 2 2 Use second extruder for support material 7 1 2 3 Assign an extruder to an object 7 2 Kisslicer 7 2 1 Make a dual extrusion print 7 2 1 1 Support material with second extruder Jo do Use second extruder for different object or part of an object 8 PRINTER CONTROL WITH OPTIONAL DISPLAY UNIT 8 1 Workflow to start a print 8 2
6. Remove all plastic residues on the heated bed preferably with the supplied tweezers The heated bed surface is clean and degreased When all axes are homed the hot end is not touching the table NSNSS Make sure the table is moved at least 30mm away from the extruder tip and insert the supplied PLA filament in the extruder Run the extruder until a steady flow of plastic comes out HP NOTE When there is not a continuous flow coming out of the nozzle make sure the extruder arm is properly tensioned Turn the m4 bolt COUNTER CLOCKWISE to put more tension on the filament so the filament will be pulled into the hot end better But watch out too tight and the motor will have a hard time turning and in the worst case the filament might be squashed so wide that it gets clogged into the hot end support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 20 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer When these steps above are OK you are ready to press that print button o B Disconnect Load WARNING SURFACE OF HOT PLATE STILL HOT www FelixPrinters com If the print looks like the picture above then congratulations your printer setup is completed If the print fails it is usually because the distance between the bed and nozzle is too large Try to adjust the z axis limit switch vane to get the distance closer To know more about software please continue reading at chapter 7 FF IMPORTANT
7. If exposure causes eye discomfort use a full face respirator Use safety gla Safety glasses should be consistent with Directive 89 686 EEC Category 2 If there is a potential for exposure to particles which could cause eye discomfort wear chemical Chemical goggles should be consistent with EN 166 or equivalent If exposure causes eye discomfort use a respirator Skin Protection No precautions other than clean body covering clothing should be needed Hand protection Chemical protective gloves should not be needed when handling this material Consisten general hygienic practice for any material skin contact should be minimized Use gloves with insulation fo support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer protection EN 407 when needed Use gloves to protect from mechanical injury Selection of gloves will depend on the task Respiratory Protection In dusty or misty atmospheres use an approved particulate respirator Use an approved air purifying respirator when vapors are generated at increased temperatures or when dust or mist is present Use the following CE approved air purifying respirator When dust mist are present use a an Particulate filter type P2 When combinations of vapors acids or dusts mists are present use a an Organic vapor cartridge with a particulate pre filter type AP2 Ingestion Use good personal hygiene Do not consume or store food in the work area Wash
8. Repetier r and or od idi Serial Port comso f or Bowe it under nblished by 6 Press the upload button and wait till the upload is complete This normally takes between 1 to 2 minutes 2 Repetier Arduino 1 0 5 dit Sketch Tools Help The new firmware is now on your printer 4 2 Software Installation Mac OS 1 Pluginthe power supply cable FF NOTE The electronics board is NOT USB powered so without the power cable the electronics won t work It needs the voltage of the purple wire to drive the logic of the board The power to the rest of the board is controlled by the CPU when needed 2 Plugin the USB cable into the computer Download Mac drivers from http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm 4 Download repetier software dmg file from http www repetier com download or from http shop felixprinters com downloads index php pathzsoftware FELIX printers UJ http shop felxprinters com downloads software name type back lt DIR gt 12 07 13 description old lt DIR gt 6items 12 07 13 C sfact slicing profiles lt DIR gt litem 27 07 13 F Repetier Host Mac 0 56 dmg dmg 12 4 MB 04 09 13 i setupRepetierHostFELIXPrinters 0 90 exe exe 37 2 MB 08 07 13 5 Open dmg file and copy Repetier Host app to your Application folder 6 Download latest printer profiles from http shop felixprinters com downloads index ohp path software 2Fsfact slicing profile
9. When using PLA check if the temperatures of the hot end and the heated bed are between 180 205 and 30 60 degrees C respectively When using ABS these temperatures should be somewhere around 210 250 and 70 100 degrees respectively The heated bed temperatures can be much lower with painters tape Only use PLA or ABS as filament If you wish to use any other kind of material consult FELIXprinters first T NOTE Each supplier provides PLA with slightly different properties even different colors have different properties To find the optimal temperature for optimal extrusion start with a low temperature Then go up slightly When the temperature is too high you might hear some pops and sisses coming from the hot end When the temperature is too low the extruder motor will have a hard time extruding When printing at high speed the extruder temperature should be a little higher Q How would you recommend changing the filament It is possible to change filament in the following ways 1 Retract Replace This is the safest way to change filament Retract the old filament at a high speed 1000mm min for 100mm The high speed prevents development of a long string which can potentially jam the hot end Now extrude the new filament 7omm at a time at low speed 200mm min until filament comes out of the nozzle 2 Feed through In this method filament is cut off near the extruder Cut the filament off as straight as possible The new filame
10. Ambient operating 15 32 C 60 9o F temperature Wamnptime o Heated bed 60 degC Nozzle 200degC support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 3 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer Mechanical Setup 3 1 Calibration of table For a successful print it is important that the table is properly calibrated The distance between the nozzle and table should be the same at every x y position The leveling mechanism of the table can be adjusted by turning the 3 M4 nuts underneath the heated bed For the assembled units the calibration should be good right of the box but due to shipment it could be that the calibration is slightly off Therefore it is important to check it first Ht IMPORTANT NOTES I The leveling should be done by moving the axes by hand not via computer interface I Never move the axis at a high rate by hand because the motors could act like a generator similar to your bicycle and potentially damage the electronics of the board 3 1 1 Step 1 Y direction Calibrate the table in the y direction da Move the X axis carriage extruder close to the homing sensor as shown above and move the table up until approximately 1 mm from the hot end avavavs AVAT A WAWAWAVAVA AVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVA AUAVWAWA S Ba mE 2 3 Move the Y axis heated bed back and forth slowly While doing this check the distance between the tip an
11. Extruder 1 Elfff demo_pt1 STL fii mesh 1 _Extruder 2 d Extruder Mapping UE Selecta Mesh then Set Exruder Set Extruder Elffl demo pt2demo pt E demo pt2 sTL Inr Ext EN L mesh 1 Extruder 1 per model Elff demo pti sTL 234 Set i sot 7 Show this extruder map when a lt gt mesh 1 model tile is selected Close the window and it will look like this GGI 5 0 L Count Kal J p b s demo pt2 demo pt1 Press slice button See the red accentuated parts to see what each extruder will print M KISSlicer PRO guillaume feliksdal c x File Preferences All Models Wiz Help C Models amp Models Paths Paths Extruder Iil Ree i T athog Count Xal 4 3 Height 5 TE demo_pt2 demo pt1 w G code cm 3 0 57 value S 0 00 l Layers min 9 74 You can now save the file and open it in repetier host or put it straight on a microSD card to print it directly on your printer support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page O FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 8 Printer control with optional display unit The printer can be fully controlled with the display unit The menu structure is displayed below We will describe each block and show some workflows for the most used functions EEEEEEE 1 i aT SELELELELELELEL Press the rotary button to go from display mode to the top m
12. Hardware Default PLA hd Extruder Mapping Default Object Ext IS 8 ps6 Press slice FELIXprinters gadget d KISSlicer PRO guillaume feliksdal ol Path G code v cm 3 2 97 File Preferences All Models Help Open Save Z value 0 00 Check results C Models Models Paths Paths Path Type Iv Reset Select this to see g code preview _ ue dl MANO s p illl FELIXprinters gadget SN hy Estimated print time Move slider to scroll to J All Layers min 25 87 each layer in the g code support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 30 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer If satisfied press save Count X pP vam Load the just saved gcode file in repetier host to print it on your FELIXprinter 7 2 2 Make a dual extrusion print These steps will demonstrate how to make a dual extrusion print with Kisslicer Two examples will be shown Howto use the second extruder to print support material Howto use the second extruder to print a selected object 7 2 2 1 Support material with second extruder Load a STL file which requires support material to print properly Choose a quality it is recommended to start with normal quality Support type Normal Dual extrusion Printer FELIX 3 0 Dual Extruder Inside the printer tab goto extruder material
13. Products were developed at considerable time and expense by FELIXprinters and are confidential to and a trade secret of FELIXprinters and or other third parties You undertake to maintain the Products in strict confidence and not to disclose or provide access to the Product to any third party 7 Third Party Software Materials FELIXprinters Products may make use of third party software codes data information functionality other content and algorithms Third Party Materials The use of Third Party Materials included in the Products may be subject to other terms and conditions The official copyright notices and specific license conditions of these Third Party Materials are to be found in or via our website You hereby agree that the submission of any order implies that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions for any Third Party Materials included in the Products ordered 8 Other Restrictions Renting lending public presentation performance or broadcasting or any other kind of distribution of the Products is prohibited Other than as permitted by applicable legislation you will not and will not allow any person to modify the Products or any part thereof to analyze it by means of reverse engineering to decompile or disassemble the Products or to break or circumvent encryption or to allow or enable third parties to do so 9 Limited Warranty a FELIXprinters does not and cannot warrant that the Products operate in a manner th
14. Repeat this procedure to get the nozzle closer and closer by turning the little screw as shown in the picture above Do this a couple of times until the distance is less than the thickness of a piece of normal paper Example VSNL NS RY AVA Too far Big gap Too close Nozzle hits table Y Noairgap v No contact between nozzle and table In the manual control tab ic om oo ej Check if the switchable fan mounted to the airduct is working Move the slider to 10096 and press the fan button support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 5 Prepare a CAD file for printing Slicing This chapter will prepare a CAD file for printing It basically converts an STL file to a gcode file This process is called slicing To keep things simple for your first print we recommend you get the test file from here http shop FELIXprinters com downloads index php pathzprint filesVo2Ftest print files Choose the file FELIXprinters gadget STL For slicing there are several options available All have their strengths In the Repetier Host application there are three slicers embedded CuraEngine recommended Slic3r SFACT Used in the previous Repetier Host versions Next to that we also recommend an external slicing program called Kisslicer This program generates at the time of writing the best gcode files for dual extrusion and also very good code for single extrusion
15. To keep the hot end running as long as possible let the filament run through a dust collector like a small piece of sponge The filament picks quite a lot of dust due to static charge or dirt from the factory This will all enter the hot end and partially stick in there and finally clog the nozzle When this happens the hot end needs to be cleaned out while hot from both sides A tutorial for this is available on the forum on the website NOTE If you have a dual extruder continue to chapter 7 NOTE For owners who assembled the printer themselves it is strongly recommended to follow assembly checks in appendix 15 support FELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 7 Software This chapter describes the supplied software in more detail The goal is to give you more insight in how to set it up for different kind of printable objects 7 4 Repetier Host Repetier host is an open source software and is supplied software with our printers The version distributed from our website is optimized for the FELIXprinter The software in general has the following functions Control the printer Move axes set temperatures alter settings Prepare CAD STL files for printing This process is called slicing Both will be explained in the following sub chapters 7 4 1 Slicers The slicers prepare your CAD STL file printing It basically cuts your object in layers and determines what paths to
16. YMin mm Y Max 205 mm TEE E E acces pl E epee gE coordinates can be negative and outside the print bed Bed left front define the coordinates where the printbed P yn mag cere origin in the center of the print bed if supported by firmware Prier ype Print Area Width 2ss mm Bed Front fo mm Print Area Depth mm Bed Left o mm Print Area Height 235 mm 12 Configure Skeinforge settings under Preferences Slicer Skeinforge 13 Click Browse to direct to the correct files Application Applications sfact sfact py Craft Utility Applications sfact skeinforge application skeinforge vtilities skeinforge craft py Python Interpreter usr bin pythonw Python Interpreter Applications Repetier Host Mac app Contents Resources pypy app bin pypy Profiles Directory sfact_profiles profiles support FELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page A4 FELIX printers Slic3r gt 3D visualization gt Colors Skeinforge Settings File Locations Aoplato Select the Skeinforge application python file skeinforge py Craft Utility Applications sfact skeinforge Select the Skeinforge craft utility python file skeinforge craft py maton Interpreter erfbnmew mie Select the Python interpreter to use pythonw inum IJ Select the Python interpreter for slicing Use pypy for improved speed Poles Dre shoes Bee Select the directory where skei
17. and choose the materials currently loaded in the extruders Also note the default extruder mapping area Here you can also select which structure types each extruder should print In this example just go with the default settings PRO Printer Name FELIX 3 0 Dual Extruder Extruder Hardware Extruder Materials Extruder 1 Material PLA o ST ridicu Extruder Mapping Extruder 2 Material PVA FELIXprinters Default Object Ext Interface Ext Extruder 3 Material Ext 1 Ext 2 Extruder 4 Material Raft Ext support Ext xtruder 4 Mater Ext 1 Ext 2 Support FELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer Press slice and after slicing activate the models path option and move the path 96 slider to o96 This is the result 4 File Preferences All Models Wizards Help Models Models Paths C Paths Path Type Count qi Height 5 cm 3 1 09 0 00 min 10 56 The white lines are the support material and the other colors are the object itself Next to the object there is a prime pillar This functions as a wipe tower and also primes the extruder when switching to the new extruder To print the generated gcode press Save Then open it in repetier host or place it on a microSD card for directly printing it on your printer support FELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page ZO FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d print
18. back Print File wait till desired temperatures are reached select the file to print Dual extruder printer This is more elaborate because you might want to print with one of the two extruders So these are the possibilities Print with one of the two extruders Quick settings gt Preheat PLA gt go back gt Extruder gt Select Extr o or 1 gt go back 2x gt Print File gt select the file to print Print with two extruders Quick settings Preheat PLA go back Print File wait till desired temperatures are reached select the file to print 8 2 Workflow to stop or pause a print It is possible to stop or pause a print This is useful to for instance change filament or to just abort a running print due to failure Pause a print Main menu SD Card Pause print Stop a print Main menu SD Card Stop print 8 3 Switch filament This step explains how to change filament Assumed is that the temperature of the nozzle is above 165 degC Otherwise the extruder motors are not able to move This is a safety setting If temp is not above 165 degC set the temperature first by doing Main menu gt Extruder gt Select Extr o or 1 gt in the same menu select Temp o or 1 and turn the wheel till required temp is reached gt go back to Top menu and wait till temp has reached the target temp Single extruder Main Menu Extruder Extr Position now turn the rotary button
19. characters displayed Contact FELIXprinters to obtain a replacement LCD screen support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page5 2 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 14 Safety To safely operate the FELIXprinter we advise that you keep the following safety recommendations in mind oo 10 11 12 dis 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Keep children under the age of 14 out of reach of the FELIXprinter Caution with any moving parts that move in the X Y and Z direction At the end of each moving part there is a pinching hazard Watch out for any other non protected sharp edges of the printer Don t lay objects on the heated bed that are not being printed not even when the printer is turned off Only use the materials polyactide PLA Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ABS or Arnitel as printing material Consult FELIXprinters if you want to use a different material FELIXprinters are only suitable for professional use When removing or feeding material to the hot end wearing heat resistant gloves is recommended Only operate the FELIXprinter in a sufficiently ventilated environment fumes from ABS and PLA aren t toxic but can cause respiratory irritation Don t lean on the FELIXprinter when it is operating Make sure all moving parts can move without any obstructions Don t remove any objects from the hot plate while the printer is stil
20. clockwise to extrude and counterclockwise to retract the filament Dual extruder printer 1 Selectthe desired extruder Main Menu gt Extruder gt Select Extr o or 1 2 Inthe same menu choose Extr Position gt now turn the rotary button clockwise to extrude and counterclockwise tq filament support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 2 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 8 4 Menu description This section describes the existing menv s in more detail Top Menu By scrolling through the top menu with the knob you will get several views The top menu Quepusietly T 2B Flow Lees ak Line 1 describes the temperatures of the hot ends in this format T actual desired Line 2 describes the bed temperature Line 3 Feed 96 is the printing speed override By changing the feed rate you can override the current printing speed and finish your prints more quickly but paying a penalty in print quality Flow 96 This alters the amount of filament extruded compared to the calculated values Line 4 Status information Main menu EL 2 ri en pred ra eet U iu Lkw pi OTE oes rj B E 3 E D Ls OQ mt m mg IB E Quick Settings Links to submenu with often used settings Print File If an SD card is present you can select and print it Make sure the temperatures of the hot ends and bed are at the desired values already Position Change the positio
21. extend beyond the termination or expiration of any sale or license of the Products will remain in effect 17 Severability If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is deemed to be void invalid unenforceable or illegal the other provisions shall continue in full force and effect You and FELIXprinters are deemed to have agreed to new terms and conditions in substitution for such invalid provisions These new terms and conditions shall be interpreted as regards their contents and effect as closely as possible to the original text as written but in such a way that rights can indeed be derived from them 18 Governing law These Terms and Conditions and any disputes related to these Terms and Conditions or to the purchase and use of the Products or otherwise are subject to the laws of The Netherlands The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sales of Goods is hereby excluded from application to these Terms and Conditions All disputes arising out of these Terms and Conditions shall be settled by courts venued in Amsterdam which will have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any such disputes 19 Translations This English version of these Terms and Conditions is the version that governs your purchase of Products from FELIXprinters if you are located in the Unites States of America Should you have any questions suggestions or complaints concerning your order your purchase these Terms and Conditions or if you desir
22. for the FELIXprinter For single extrusion this program is free of charge to get the full functionality and enable dual extrusion a license needs to be obtained from www kisslicer com The software is able to generate single and dual extrusion gcode The program is able to create support material with the second extruder This can be beneficial because it can print the support material with a different material or the same material with a different temperature The following steps will guide you through the program 7 2 1 Make a single extrusion print 1 Open kisslicer exe and a STL file Count XA 4 3 Height 2 5 p e adget FELIXprinters 2 Configure your slicing settings Choose quality Style Name Normal quality 200 micron ly Layer Thick mm Infill 25 096 5 Lm eS r E Set Choose print mode single or dual extrusion She Support Material G code Printer Name FELIX 1 0 to 3 0 Single extruder Speed Extruder Hardware Extruder Materials All lll FP I7 7 Choose what material the extruders are printing support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer Style Support Material G code Printer G code Misc PRO Printer Name FELIX 1 0 to 3 0 Single extruder Speed Extruder Hardware Extruder Materials Extruder 1 Material
23. hot ends will have the same height with respect to the just leveled heated bed d 2 3 4 support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Make sure the heated bed is leveled correctly Make sure the hot ends have the same revision Otherwise mechanical adjustment might be required Make sure the bottom bolts are gently fastened with an equal amount of torque A d Is the height of both hot ends equal If not do the following checks to see what could be the cause E a Verify that edge of top hot end part E touches the bottom 2 Verify that the pee parts are EPPES TE DATen Check if heater barrels have the same height 4 Check of tips have the same height waver aly If the hot end tips havea different height i could be that during assembly of the hot ends the parts were not fastened with an equal amount of torque or that the tolerances are out of spec with one of the tw hot ends Please check with steps 1 to 4 to see where the difference lies If necessary you can sligh adjust the length by applying more torque to the parts of one of the hot ends FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 4 Software Installation Microsoft Windows 4 1 Microsoft Windows T NOTE Mac users should go to chapter 4 2 This chapter describes the steps how to make the printer communicate with your PC Repetier host A Driver installation A Firmw
24. new parts When things are unclear or if you have any remarks or tips please contact us at support QFELIXprinters com We also recommend looking on our forum and getting yourself a forum account You will benefit from the ability to get downloadable and printable upgrades for your printer Also it is a great source to obtain and share knowledge about your 3d printer and 3d printing in general support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 2 Printer Specifications Electrical Print Technology used Filament Fabrication 100 240V 50 60 Hz Build Volume 12V DC a5 Amps Print Quality Low 250 microns Connectivity USB Normal 200 microns High 150 microns Very High 100 microns Extreme 50 microns Postioning Resolution XY 13 microns Power Usage Max 250W Z 0 4 microns Filament Diameter Nozzle Diameter oasmm Mehanka Chassis Aluminum profiles Software Buildplatform Aluminum sandwich plate Software Bundle RepetierHost XY Bearings Linear ball bearings CuraEngine Slic3r Skeinforge SFACT Kisslicer File Types STL gcode Linear ball bearings Supports Windows XP and newer Stepper Motors 1 8 deg angle 1 16 micro stepping ooo Uo RENI Mae 0S X 20 6 0 7 10 8 p Physical Dimensions S qo Printer dimensions 4ox44x52cm o o Weight 8 7kgsingle gkg dualhead Shipping Box 50x30x30 cm DIY kit 58 4X50 8x55 5 cm Assembled unit
25. onto the electric board as it can damage the electronics permanently Dust the printer off with a moist piece of cloth 12 3 Regular maintainance Lubricate the vertical spindle and the linear railings we recommend doing this every 3 months After some time the belts might lose a little tension Tighten the screw in the belt tensioning part until a healthy tension is back on the belt For an indication of how to tension the belt check out this video http www youtube com watch v dpS6nWnsrE8 page O support FELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 13 Troubleshooting This chapter helps to troubleshoot common problems with the printer Each common issue is described in a table The tables are organized with the highest probability solutions at the top PROBLEM Stopped extrusion after x layers Skipped layers weak strength of parts Extruder jammed 1 lstemperature setting OK Recommended hot end temperatures are PLA 180 200 degC ABS 210 240 degC Too hot extrusion causes two things First the filament in the nozzle tip gets very fluid When there are fast extrusions the molted filament could creep up the barrel cool down and solidify causing a jam Second the temperature of the top part of the hot end which should be as cool as possible will get critically hot and the filament starts to melt re solidify in an unwanted part of the hot end Too cold ext
26. support 3 1 4 Draft Quality full support r D1 Neral Guo 1_ Normal ay no support 49 Configure 2 2 Normal Quality exterior supr Print Settings 2 3 Normal Guality full support 2 4 Normal Quality full support 3 3 1 High Quality no support 2 High Quality exterior suppor High Quality full support Printer Settings Filament Settings 33 4 High Quality full support rz 4 1 Production exterior support 4 2 Production exterior support r 43 4 Extruder 1 E 3 Production no support dens T 3 Extruder 2 E 4 4 Production no support norm 4 5 Extruder 3 5 Prodution Full support 38 Setup 5 1 Spec fic Enclosure 2 Specific Vase 6 1 Test min layerheight There is a large choice of slicing profiles For the first test it is recommended that you choose the 2 1 Normal Quality profile Short explanation of the slicing profiles Profile 1 1to 3_4 are profiles setup for everyday printing Profile 4 1 to 4 5 are profiles optimized for our production parts These are the profiles used to produce the printed parts of your printer When printer upgrades are provided these are recommended to use for slicing the parts Profile 5 1to 5 2 are used for specific cases Profile 6 1 and further are used for testing purposes The structure of the profiles 1 to 4 is done like this support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 206 FELIX printer
27. to find the port To fix this follow this tutorial http forum arduino cc index php topic 107098 0 html support FELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page LO FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 4 1 3 Firmware installation Arduino F NOTE Only continue with this subchapter if 1 You have just assembled your DIY kit DUAL extruder 3d printer or 2 You want to update the firmware of your printer because there is new firmware available This chapter explains how to update the firmware on the electronics board of your printer This step requires the following software Arduino http arduino cc en Main Software platform to upload firmware to the printer FELIXprinter firmware check the revision of the printer Contains printer settings for correct operation of your FELIXprinter Steps to upload new firmware to the control board 1 Download the latest firmware here http www felixprinters com downloads index php path firmware Be sure to download the printer firmware that matches your printer version Extract the firmware zip file 2 Install the Arduino software and run it e Arduino d 3 Openthe firmware file from the extracted firmware folder In this case it is Repetier ino it could also be Marlin ino L j Open an Arduino sketch in J Repetier Q v Name Date modified _ pins h 6 1 2014 16 50 _ Printer cpp 6 1 2014 16 50 Printer h 6 1 2014 16 50 Repe
28. travel each layer to create the object There are three slicing programs embedded in repetier host that can be used CuraEngine recommended Slic3r SFACT For all slicer we have created optimized profiles for your FELIXprinter and they are described in more detail below 7 4 1 3 CuraEngine In the slicer tab you ll find the CuraEngine slicer with its settings The screenshot below shows how it looks like and the available options support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 2 2 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer P Slice with CuraEngine Kill Slicing Slicer CuraEngine v Manager z A 9 Configuration Print Settings Print Configuration 0_FELIX 3 0 Single Head Mode v Adhesion Type None v Quality Normal Quality 200pm v Support Type None v Speed Slow Fast Print Speed 55 mm s Outer Perimeter Speed 40 mm s Infill Speed 67 mm s Infill Density ee Le 257 Enable Cooling Filament Settings Extruder 1 PLA v Extruder 2 PLA v CuraEngine is separate external program developed by David Braam For more informations visit https www ulimaker com Print Configuration Depending on the printer you have chosen you can choose between two print configurations 0o FELIX3 o Single Head Mode This enables single head printing It takes the activated extruder to print with Everything gets printed with one e
29. DAMAGES REFERENCED HEREIN AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES IN CONTRACT OR ANYTHING ELSE THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF FELIXPRINTERS AND ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCTS CONCERNED C Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you The above limitation of liability does not affect any legal rights under the applicable national legislation 11 Export Controls You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations including without limitation the Dutch Administration Act regarding the export of technology with respect to the Products 12 Force Majeure Force majeure means circumstances that impede the fulfillment of FELIXprinters s obligations under these Terms and Conditions which are not within FELIXprinters s reasonable control including late and or delayed deliveries and incomplete deliveries by FELIXprinters caused by circumstances beyond FELIXprinters s reasonable control In a force majeure situation all of FELIXprinters s obligations shall be suspended Should the period in which FELIXprinters cannot fulfill its obligations as a result of force majeure continue for longer than ninety 90 calendar days both parties shall b entitled to dissolve the purchase agreement in writing without there being an obligation to pay any compen
30. ELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 17 Appendix Material Data Safety Sheet 17 1 PLA Hazards Identification Appearance Clear translucent opaque pellets Physical state Solid Odor Sweet Potential health effects Eye contact Contact with eyes may cause irritation Skin contact Substance may cause slight skin irritation Ingestion Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation nausea vomiting and diarrhoea Inhalation Inhalation of dust may cause shortness of breath tightness of the chest a sore throat and cough Low hazard for usual industrial or commercial handling Target organ effects There were no target organ effects noted following ingestion or dermal exposure in animal studies Sensitization Did not cause sensitisation on laboratory animals Flammability Fine dust dispersed in air may ignite First aid measures Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water also under the eyelids for at least 15 minutes Call a physician immediately Skin contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes If skin irritation persists call a physician Cool skin rapidly with cold water after contact with hot polymer Inhalation Move to fresh air Call a physician immediately Ingestion Drink water as a precaution Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person Do not induce vomiting without medical advice Call a physician immediately Notes to physician Treat symptomaticall
31. ELIXprinters com Page FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer C f FELIX 3 0 Du cim A ir FELIX 3 0 Single Head Baud Rate Transfer Protocol Reset on Connect Reset on Emergency Receive Cache Size C Use Ping Pong Communication Send only after ok The printer settings always correspond to the selected printer at the top They are stored with every OK or apply To create a new printer just enter a new printer name and press apply The new printer starts with the last settings selected Choose the COM port which belongs to your printer If no port shows up it could because of the following your printer might not be plugged into the USB port The driver is not installed or currently installing by windows If this is not the case please install the driver manually according to next chapter support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 4 1 2 Driver Installation 1 Plugin the power supply cable FF NOTE The electronics board is NOT USB powered so without the power cable the electronics won t work It needs the voltage of the purple wire to drive the logic of the board The power to the rest of the board is controlled by the CPU when needed 2 Plugthe USB cable into the computer 3 Your operating system should find the correct drivers automatically or download them automatically with Windows update a f the dr
32. LIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 11 Slicers in more detail support FELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 12 Maintenance Optimal operational tips The FELIXprinter is an easy product to maintain and clean To keep enjoying your FELIXprinter and ensure optimal print performance regular maintenance is very important 12 1 General tips for optimal operation Make sure the filament enters the hot end is clean from dust You can do this by letting it run through a piece of sponge before it enters the hot end You will be surprised how much dust will accumulate during a 5 hour print That would have all entered the hot end and formed a layer of contaminants which would interfere with the heat going into the filament A filament cleaning accessory is provided as described in Chapter 9 Do not use too high temperatures They will make the filament decompose and contaminate the inside of the nozzle Do not leave the hot end heated for hours The filament might decompose after leaving it at high temperatures leaving a layer of contaminants behind in the hot end nozzle Use good quality filament 12 2 Cleaning To ensure good bed adhesion of prints we recommend cleaning the heating bed with spirit alcohol thinner or nail polish remover We recommend doing this before each print especially for long prints Be careful not to get any liquid
33. Object n s EEO 4t 4 ala Add STL File T x CD o 1396 FPS Unknown printer firm Disconnected 11 Configure printer settings support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer Configuration Connection Behaviour Dimension Advanced usbserial AM02607K Travel Feedrate 4800 mm min 250000 Z Axis Travel Feedrate mm min Default Extruder Temperature Transfer Protocol Default heated bed temperature Receive cache size 127 Number of Extruder n D Most firmwares have a buffer of 127 bytes The official boards supported by Arduino 1 xx only have 63 bytes V Check extruder amp heated bed every J seconds Use Ping Pong Communication Send only after ok wv Dae log uagara Suas ONIS The host can speed up communication if it sends as many com mands as fit into receiving buffer In Ping Pong mode only one command is send at a time Only after the Dump area position X Y Z Min P lasers dum bpi a pele ede Ony ate j S ano o p Mog Pon m C Go to dispose after job job kill M Firmware sends OK after error V Disable extruder after job job kill V Disable heated bed after job job kill V Disable motors after job job kill Add to comp printing time 95 Normally a printer sends ok even if needs a command resend Uncheck if your printer doesn t do this SS rome Nome honez XMin 0 mm XMax 255 mm
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35. Workflow to stop or pause a print 8 3 Switch filament 8 4 Menu description 9 PRINTER ACCESSORIES 9 1 Filament cleaner mechanism 9 2 Filament roll off mechanism vertical 9 3 Filament roll off mechanism horizontal 10 FAQ 11 SLICERS IN MORE DETAIL 12 MAINTENANCE OPTIMAL OPERATIONAL TIPS 12 1 General tips for optimal operation 12 2 Cleaning 12 3 Regular maintainance 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 SAFETY 15 APPENDIX EXTRA CHECKS AFTER ASSEMBLING DIY KIT FOR OPTIMAL OPERATION 16 APPENDIX ELECTRONIC SCHEMATICS 17 APPENDIX MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEET 17 1 PLA 17 2 ABS 18 APPENDIX SYMBOL AND INDICATORLIGHTS EXPLANATION 19 APPENDIX TERMS OF SERVICE support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com O 4 N Ou SF FSF BP U N BPB m O rm BM N N P H ph H WON uU 21 24 21 24 25 27 27 30 31 34 36 36 38 40 41 41 41 42 Page 2 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 1 Introduction First of all thank you choosing FELIXprinters To get your Felix printer up and running as fast and painlessly as possible please follow this manual carefully Don t compare this product with a television where a user manual is normally not required to get it working properly Please follow the instructions carefully and take your time to get familiar with the product Please don t take any shortcuts unless you know what you re doing It s better to spend a few minutes extra on reading than to wait a week for
36. age Store in cool place Keep at temperatures below 122F 50 C No special restrictions on storage with other prod Toxicological Information Principle Routes of Exposure Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion Acute toxicity There were no target organ effects noted following ingestion or dermal exposure in animal Local effects May cause eye skin irritation Product dust may be irritating to eyes skin and respiratory sys mild to moderate conjuctival irritation in eye irritation studies using rabbits Caused very mild redness in d irritation studies using rabbits slightly irritating Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation nausea v support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer diarrhoea Long term toxicity Did not cause skin allergic reactions in skin sensitization studies using guinea pigs Specific effects May cause skin irritation and or dermatitis Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation nausea vomiting and diarrhoea Inhalation of dust may cause shortness of breath tightness of the chest a sore throat and cough Burning produces irritant fumes Target organ effects There were no target organ effects noted following ingestion or dermal exposure in animal studies Skin LD50 dermal rabbit gt 2000 mg kg Ingestion LD5o oral rat gt 5000 mg kg Ecological Information Bioaccumulation Does not bioaccumulate Inherently biodegradable Ec
37. are installation 4 1 1 Printer Software Repetier Host Repetier Host provides the following functions Control your printer move axes and set temperatures monitoring etc Process your CAD files STL files and make them printable To install Repetier Host on your PC take the following steps 1 Download the latest version of Repetier Host from www FELIXprinters com downloads Navigate to the software folder and download setupRepetierHostFELIXprinters exe FELIX printers http shop felixprinters com downloads name type sire description firmware lt DIR gt Zitems 12 07 13 instruction manuals lt DIR gt 4items 12 07 13 ald lt DIR gt litems 12 07 13 print files zDIR 3items 19 07 13 software lt DIR gt 2 items 27 07 13 2 Run the setupRepetierHostFELIXprinters exe file and follow the installation instructions During installation it will ask to install a driver This is recommended to do 3 Make sure the power cable and USB cable of the printer are connected 4 Start Repetier Host Go to Config Printer settings File View Printer Tools Help Language AS Printer Settings Ctrl P Connect Lo CIT Firmware EEPROM Configuration Alt E Rasssauusssuuuessesuuuee Units of imported Objects 3 Alt P Preferences aT 6 Select your printer type single or dual head In the configuration window press the Refresh Ports button support FELIXprinters com www F
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39. ces indicated on the website are exclusive of state and local sales and use taxes You are responsible for any such state and local sales and use taxes and any other taxes and government levies if any associated with your order Shipping and handling charges if any will apply in addition to the sale price indicated on the website and the applicable sales and use taxes Prices are subject to change at any time but will not affect orders for Hardware Software or Services made prior to the date of the change subject to clause 7c b All orders must be paid for through the payment service as made available by FELIXprinters Payment Service In order to submit orders and use the Payment Service you must supply details of your preferred payment method billing and shipping address if applicable and or any other details necessary to complete the order 4 Delivery and risk of loss a FELIXprinters will endeavor to deliver or activate the Product within thirty 30 days of order acceptance If multiple Products are ordered FELIXprinters reserves the right to deliver or activate each Product separately b Products will be delivered either to your delivery address or possession or electronically The risk of loss or damage to the Products will pass to you at the moment the Products are delivered to your delivery address or possession C If you refuse or neglect to take delivery of the Products FELIXprinters reserves the right to charge you for th
40. d bed It should be the same over the whole movement If it is not turn the 2 nuts underneath the bed as indicated in the picture below Move the table a little closer to the hot end and repeat the previous step to more precisely determine the dista between the hot end and the table over the whole length support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 3 1 2 Step 2 X direction Calibration in x direction 4 Make sure there is at least 1mm separation between table hot end 5 Move the table to the middle of its movement range slowly A 6 Movethe X axis carriage over its movement range slowly While moving check the distance between the hot end and bed If the distance is not even adjust it with the nut which supports the middle of the table 7 Move the table a little closer to the hot end and repeat the previous step to more precisely determine the distance between the hot end and the table over the whole length You have successfully calibrated the table support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com page FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 3 2 Extra calibration for dual extrusion printers NOTE This step is only intended for people who bought a dual head DIY kit Otherwise skip to next subchapter This section guides you through the process of mechanically calibrating your DUAL head setup The following checks make sure the
41. de Emergency Stop Select your printer FELIX 3 0 Dual Head FELIX 3 0 Dual Head ole He s Printer Settings Easy Mode Emergency Stop Object Placement Slicer Preview Manual Control SD Card 680000000 3 Print test_thinwall_v3 gcode with extruder 1 a Gotorepetier interface and select extruder 1 Heat up extruder and heated bed b Printed output must show a smooth straight wall Possible issues Wallis not straight Check if hot end is correctly fastened Check if pulley is fixed cor motor axis Gaps in part Make sure the extruder arm exerts enough tension on filament When manually it should be very hard to hold back the filament by hand support FELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 2 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 4 Repeat now with extruder 2 a Select extruder number 2 Heat it up in a similar fashion to extruder 1 and print the test part 5 If both separate extruders have proven to print well it is time to calibrate the distances between them Print out the calibration_dual_extruder_v4 gcode file as shown below In this print 2 layers of squares are printed Layer one is printed with extruder 1 and layer 2 is printed with extruder 2 and shifted slightly wrt layer 1 a Checkwhich squares fit best in Xand y direction note the calibration values od X direction Offset Y direction b Fillinthese values like the pictures below The d
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44. e potential for dust explosions do not permit dust to accumulate Dense smoke is produced when product burns Hazardous Combustion Products During a fire smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and or irritating Combustion products may include and are not limited to Nitrogen oxides Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide Combustion products may include trace amounts of Styrene Hydrogen cyanide Handling and Storage Handling General Handling No smoking open flames or sources of ignition in handling and storage area Good housekeeping and controlling of dusts are necessary for safe handling of product Avoid breathing process fumes Use with adequate ventilation When appropriate unique handling information for containers can be found on the product label Workers should be protected from the possibility of contact with molten resin Do not get molten material in eyes on skin or clothing Pneumatic conveying and other mechanical handling operations can generate combustible dust To reduce the potential for dust explosions electrically bond and ground equipment and do not permit dust to accumulate Dust can be ignited by static discharge Storage Store in accordance with good manufacturing practices Personal Protection Eye Face Protection Use safety glasses If there is a potential for exposure to particles which could cause eye discomfort wear chemical goggles
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46. efault values already present in the settings are 1219 and o for x offset and y offset respectively In the example above the values should become for x 1219 15 1234 and 8 support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer zoom Extr 2 PID max value 0 255 uu quu uuu 6 Pressthe OK button to save the new calibration values and print out the calibration part again to verify calibration values give the desired result The two squares located at 4 4 highlighted in blue should be perfectly aligned on top of each other If not perfectly aligned repeat the process and add the new found calibration values to the previously found values 7 If this is successful you are done with the calibration and you can now successfully print with your dual head printer 8 On our webpage a pre sliced dual head print file is available which will print a part of the accessories set of the printer http shop felixprinters com downloads print files accessoires F3 o print assy felix F3 o dual extrud er accessory V6 gcode support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 7 1 2 2 Use second extruder for support material We use this object for reference This can only be printed well with support material Repetier Host has two options for dual extrusion Both are described below Go to the slicer tab and choose the following
47. ent material is expected to remain in the soil In the aquatic environment material will sink and remain in the sediment Persistence and Degradability This water insoluble polymeric solid is expected to be inert in the environment Surface photo degradation is expected with exposure to sunlight No appreciable biodegradation is expected ECOTOXICITY Not expected to be acutely toxic but material in pellet or bead form may mechanically cause adverse effects if ingested by waterfowl or aquatic life Disposal Considerations For uncontaminated material the disposal options include mechanical and chemical recycling or energy recovery In some countries landfill is also allowed For contaminated material the options remain the same although additional evaluation is required For all countries the disposal methods must be in compliance with national and provincial laws and any municipal or local by laws All disposal method be in compliance with the EU framework Directives 91 156 EEC 91 689 EEC and their subsequent adaptations implemented in National Laws and Regulations as well as EU Directives dealing with priority waste streams Transboundary shipment of wastes must be in compliance with EU Regulation 259 93 and subsequent mod support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page OO did printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 18 Appendix Symbol and indicatorlights explanation Warning High temperatures Pinch hazard
48. enu A cursor indicates the current menu selection turn the knob to move up or down and press it to select an item Quick Settinss pa EL D073737700 Ut eO Do om ame Home i ame z Position Position Fos X Ties EE LL LLGu O UOL U U OULLLLLCLIELCZeOGeKLILBILLLLILLXZZS LcCLUKLLEELILLLOU LU LOCOOLEELLLALOUOIIOEOSI ILELLG OULULN TorF Menu TEST EI 1 Position BBX Flow 1B8x i E i fh rmm Temr iti EL mu tpa H bebe MLL ee 7j ee Jr EH ERU exert ru SIME hr 31 303 CEP ara PTET mn ml Amm uumm ec O0 gm gm ej ree ee 2 e mme ce trud trud Quick Settinss E i Briug File zm zit nai an os ae LA d Extrada TE et Un Fan sreed E SO Card ze Debussins anfisuration i Filament printed B m Errors anim Dr rume Pb support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 8 1 Workflow to start a print This subchapter shows how to start a print from the control interface Before a print can be started it is mandatory to have a microSD card inserted in the SDcard slot of the electronics board of the printer There must also be at least one correctly sliced gcode file on it To generate a gcode file please follow the steps in chapter 5 The following steps basically set the temperatures and then load the file to print Single extruder printer Quick settings Preheat PLA go
49. er 7 2 2 2 Use second extruder for different object or part of an object This short tutorial will show you how to print two objects in a single print with different extruders You basically need two STL files which are created in the same coordinate system and with exact needed distance with respect to each other For this example two simple parts were created see picture below Press the open button Assumed is that you configured the slicing settings as in previous section for dual extrusion Select two STL files at once In this case the demo parts are used r PE v LI 7 Name Date modified Type Size amp demo ptl STL 8 16 2014 12 50PM _ STL File 141 KB demo pt2 STL 8 16 2014 1 01 PM STL File me demo pt2 STL demo_pt1 STL v STL Mesh Files stl v Click on the model in the right pane and a small window pops up Here you can assign an extruder to every part ces AllModels Wizards Help C Models Paths Paths Path Type vj Select a Mesh then Set Extruder Mica GM 73 Ef demo_pt2 STL mesh 1 Ef demo_pt1 STL mesh 1 Extruder 3 Extruder 4 Void Ext Priority per model 1234 Set Show this extruder map when a model tile is selected support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer Extruder Mapping Select a Mesh then Set Extruder Set Extruder E fT demo pt2demo ptt cuc Deu ond per mesh 1
50. er Peven Honus Core SD Card mO SA La Object Group 2 eno p e 2 demo pi2 e Select which object you want to print with which extruder BOTGA Sa Slice the objects with one of the two options Option 1 CuraEngine Goto the Slicer tab and select at least the following Print Configuration 1 FELIX 3 o Dual Head Mode Then press the Slice button The result should look something like this The left is a square used for purging when switching from one extruder to the other Option 2 Slic3r Choose the slic3r slicer and select some of the following Print settings x 2 x Quality x micron support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer Printer Settings Felix 3 0 Duo Disable the override checkbox Then press the slice button It should now look like this Estimated Printing Time Layer Count Total Lines Filament needed Visualization C Show Travel Moves Show complete Code Show Single Layer Show Layer Range After slicing press the print button support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 34 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 7 2 Kisslicer Kisslicer is a separate program to generate gcode It is an extremely fast slicer and generates impressive g codes The program can be downloaded at our website in the download area The package contains optimized slicing profiles
51. f any f This Limited Warranty is the only express warranty made to you and is provided in place of any other express warranties or similar obligations if any created by any advertising documentation packaging or other communications g If applicable law requires any implied warranties with respect to the Hardware all such warranties are limited in duration to one 1 years Some states and or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above may not apply to you The provisions of this clause 9 do not affect any of your legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods h This Limited Warranty is not transferable i This clause 9 sets forth your sole and exclusive remedy in connection with any warranties granted by FELIXprinters hereunder 10 Limitation of Liability a NEITHER FELIXPRINTERS NOR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING IN EACH CASE BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR THE INABILITY TO USE OR ACCESS THE PRODUCTS LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR THE LIKE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS EVEN IF FELIXPRINTERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES b NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL
52. g support FELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 2 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer FELIX printers http shop feixprinters com downloads software sfact slicing profiles name type size date description back lt DIR gt 04 09 13 i sfact zip zip 3 4MB 10 09 13 7 Extract sfact zip file containing 1 folder with 2 subfolders sfact and sfact profiles 8 Copy sub folder sfact profiles to Macintosh H E Macintosh HD N plications gt 3 alterations r cutting gt L3 Default ibrary profiles M cutting csv C3 Draft Quality e z b sfact profiles gt 3 extrusion gt Li Enclosure System m extrusion csv 3 High Quality Users r milling gt Ly Minimum layerheight milling csv C3 Normal Quality Skeinforge profile csv 3 Normal quality 80mm C winding gt E owl winding csv J Production exterior support C Production support raft 9 Production ort dense fill 3 Production rt normal fill J Prodution Full support y test ABS C3 test min layerheight Y V Y Y W V V V Y Y Y V Y 9 Copythe sfact sub folder to Applications folder where the Repetier Host app is as well 10 Open the Repetier Host Mac Application and go to Printer Settings Repetier Host Mac 0 56 AEN em Slice with Slic3r J Lock Aspect Ratio Rotate x r il Hig 1 o F STL File Copy Object s Center
53. gs Extruder 1 PLA Extruder 2 PLA v C Override Slic3r Settings Copy Print Settings to Override Enable Support Enable Cooling Layer Height 0 2 mm Infill Density Ty Infill Pattem honeycomb Solid Infill Pattem rectilinear Sho3r is separate external program which can be started separately For further informations please visit the following webpage httplwww shc3r org Print and printer settings With these settings you can print in two modes 1 2 Filament Settings Extruder 1 choose your filament type Extruder 2 choose your filament type this one will be ignored if you have the print and printe configured for single head mode Single head printing Dual head printing 1 Single head printing To enable this configure it like this Print settings choose one of the qualities with where the second number is a 1 So for instance 1 1 Normal Quality 200 micron This enables single head mode Printer settings Choose FELIX 3 0 Single 2 Dualhead printing Print settings choose one of the qualities with where the second number in the print settings is a 2 So for instance 1 2 Normal Quality 200 micron enables dual head mode Printer settings Choose FELIX 3 0 Duo This will print support material with the second extruder support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer Override Slic3r Settings Enabling this overrides some setti
54. hands before smoking or eating Engineering Controls Ventilation Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most conditions Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity Ingestion Very low toxicity if swallowed Harmful effects not anticipated from swallowing small amounts May cause choking if swallowed Estimated LD50 Rat gt 5 000 mg kg Eye Contact Solid or dust may cause irritation or corneal injury due to mechanical action Elevated temperatures may generate vapor levels sufficient to cause eye irritation Effects may include discomfort and redness Skin Contact Essentially nonirritating to skin Mechanical injury only Under normal processing conditions material is heated to elevated temperatures contact with the material may cause thermal burns Skin Absorption No adverse effects anticipated by skin absorption Estimated LD50 Rabbit 2 000 mg kg Inhalation No adverse effects are anticipated from single exposure to dust Vapors fumes released during thermal processing may cause respiratory irritation Repeated Dose Toxicity Additives are encapsulated in the product and are not expected to be released under normal processing conditions or foreseeable emergency Ecological Information CHEMICAL FATE Movement amp Partitioning No bioconcentration of the polymeric component is expected because of its high molecular weight In the terrestrial environm
55. ild plate after printing Which could cause damage to the printer Other people have obtained good adhesion by using hairspray on the heated bed 2 Is the heated bed on The recommended bed temperature for PLA is 55 degC The distance between nozzle and bed must be the same everywhere Make sure the distance between bed and hot end tip is close enough ok for first layer Adjust fine tuning mechanism accordingly 5 Is the print speed of the first Try reducing the speed for the first layer by for instance adjusting layer low enough the feedrate override in the Repetier Host software or on the display unit 6 Isthe bed flat When the bed is not flat due to assembly damage or from the factory it is impossible to have the same distance from bed to nozzle over the whole surface If this is the case try to bend the bed by hand Make sure you don t introduce forces into the bearing of the y axis 7 Dualextrusion Do both Another possibility for dual extrusion printers is that the two hot extruder heads have the ends are not leveled closely enough relative to each other This can same height cause the lower hot end to adhere to filament deposited by the other one and push it aside PROBLEM Bad print quality Possible solution Changing slicing settings in Make sure you have selected activated the correct slicer settings Repetier Host doesn t have SFACT is the slicer of preference Slic3r is not configured out of the effect b
56. ion immediately Inhalation Move person to fresh air if effects occur consult a physician Ingestion If swallowed seek medical attention May cause gastrointestinal blockage Do not give laxatives Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel Notes to Physician If burn is present treat as any thermal burn after decontamination No specific antidote Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient Fire Fighting Measures Extinguishing Media Water fog or fine spray Dry chemical fire extinguishers Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers Foam Fire Fighting Procedures Keep people away Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry Soak thoroughly with water to cool and prevent re ignition If material is molten do not apply direct water stream Use fine water spray or foam Cool surroundings with water to localize fire zone Hand held dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguishers may be used for small fires Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters Wear positive pressure self contained breathing apparatus SCBA and protective fire fighting clothing includes fire fighting helmet coat trousers boots and gloves If protective equipment is not available or not used fight fire from a protected location or safe distance Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards Pneumatic conveying and other mechanical handling operations can generate combustible dust To reduce th
57. ivers are not found automatically then download drivers from here http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm 4 Windows 7 Right click on Computer in the Start Menu then select Properties In the left pane click Device Manager On Windows 8 the Device Manager is accessible directly from the Windows menu aj Device Manager T gt gt ms am File Action View Help gH sss 4 a G XPS1330 b E Batteries b 12 Biometric Devices b Bluetooth Radios b JE Computer T gt Disk drives M Display adapters gt S3 DVD CD ROM drives b n Human Interface Devices gt qj IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers 2 Imaging devices gt 2 Keyboards Open p n Mice and other pointing devices P Manage p A Monitors Map network drive b J amp Network adapters Disconnect network drive D TETE cs v ShowonDesktop Rename I Preresses BE SD host adapters gt Xi Sound video and game controllers D A Storage controllers p 4M System devices p Universal Serial Bus controllers MS Ce Beorese Shut down gt Note what COM port is present If there are more than one COM ports available unplug the USB cable of the printer and then re plug it in again Check what port number is appearing and disappearing This port number will be used for the next step HP NOTE Sometimes Windows is still not able
58. l printing objects Don t transport the FELIXprinter when it is in operation Do not use a different power supply than the provided power supply it can be dangerous and cause electronical malfunctions Use the FELIXprinter in a dry environment Use the FELIXprinter on a stable and leveled surface When moving the FELIXprinter only use the handle on top Turn off the FELIXprinter when errors occur When operating the FELIXprinter be carefull with long hair and loose clothes When unattended turn off the FELIXprinter Place the FELIXprinter on a table Desk or something with a similar height This will keep it safe from small children FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 15 Appendix Extra checks after assembling DIY kit for optimal operation The following checks are done by our assembly team The checks are of great importance and ensure optimal operation of your 3d printer mo Mechanical tests Belt tension for x and y axis is ok Tension must be high enough that You don t feel the teeth of the belts when moving the axis by hand You don t see sideways movement of the belt when you turn direction 7 Belt of x axis is parallel to top beam when looking from the side Washers are placed underneath the nuts which hold the y axis brackets onto the y axis rail 5 Four screws fixing the linear y rail onto z axis carrier must have rings and must be firmly tightened washers the rail cannot be fixed properl
59. ll and execute the Software Services and or the data information functionality or other content Content provided to you as part of the Hardware or via for personal and private use only on the terms set out in this article 6 License You may install and use the Software Services and Content on only one computer device at any time and in combination with only one Product You may not provide the Software Services or Content to others directly or indirectly for their or anyone else s use This License is non exclusive and non transferable which means that FELIXprinters is free to license the Software Services and Content to other customers and that your right to use the Software Services and Content cannot be transferred by you to someone else or to another piece of Hardware This License does not include any right to obtain future upgrades updates or supplements to the Software Services or Content If upgrades updates or supplements to the Software Services or Content are obtained however the use of such upgrades updates or supplements will be governed by these Terms and Conditions or such other terms and conditions as you shall be asked to accept prior to FELIXprinters supplying you with the relevant upgrade update or supplement b FELIXprinters reserves the right with or without notice to discontinue update upgrade and supplement services provided to you or made available to you through the use of the Software Services or C
60. mple representation of the different support material types material is shown here X 1 No support X 2 Exterior support X 3 Full support No support material is Automatic support Automatic support generated Part is material generated material generated printed as imported outside of the object outside and inside of the In this example not object recommended pw Printed part Wa Support material Heated bed Speed slider This will set the print speed Increasing the print speed has as penalty a less nice print quality Infill Density Objects are filled with a certain density this can range from empty to fully filled More than 70 infill is not recommended Enable cooling The just extruded filament is actively cooled to ensure conservation of details especially useful for detailed objects Filament settings Choose for each extruder the filament type you have currently in the extruder You can easily change settings of a selected profile if they still don t fit your needs just click the configuration button support FELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 24 7 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 3 2 SLIC3R Slic3r is an alternative slicer to the recommended CuraEngine z O0 Printer Settings Easy Mode Emergency Stop Object Placement Slicer P Slice with Slic3r Kill Slicing Print Setting 1 1 Mormal Quality 200 micron Printer Settings Hlament settin
61. nforge stores it s profiles skeinforge profiles support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 4 3 Calibrate the Z Direction Connect to printer To obtain good quality prints it is essential that the heated bed is level and that the distance between the hot end and the bed is close enough when printing the first layer The leveling was done prior to the software installation So now it is time to calibrate the z axis height with the z axis limit switch vane 1 Connectto the printer The connect button should turn green ai View Confic View Config O 8 0 D Connect Load S H Disconnect Load 5i D thes ru 3D View Temnaratiire Ci ini Other checks to see if the printer is connected properly On the bottom of the Repetier Host program the following should be displayed Connected FELIX 3 0 Single Head Extruder 1 22 4 C Off Extruder 2 24 4 C Off Bed 24 7 C Off Idle If you see commands waiting press the reset button which is on the side of the electronics case next to the SD card and USB sockets Showinlog Commands Wino iWaminos W Erors Wack Wtoscr AMENER EREA lt Skeinforge gt It took 14 seconds to export the fi 2 Gotothe manual control tab This looks different on the Mac but has the same functionality Printer Settings Easy Mode berum Stop Connected
62. ngs of the selected print settings A brief description of the options Copy Print Settings to Override This will copy the settings in the selected print setting to the fields of this current window Enable support this enables the generation of support material where needed Enable cooling enables cooling of the object during printing This normally improves print quality especially for detailed objects Layer height the height of each printed layer Infill density the percentage of infill of the object o means a hollow object 10096 means fully filled Infill pattern pattern of the infill Solid infill pattern patter of the infill for the bottom and top of the object 7 1 1 3 SFACT This slicer is an old slicer and has been used for older versions of Repetier Host This slicer is only able to generate g code for single extrusion It is the slowest of them all but is very reliable Repetier Host for FELIXPrinters V0 83 2 PN Li s File Config Temperature Printer Help o0 B m f o Q e B Connect Load SaveJob RunJob KillJob SD Card ToggleLog Show Filament Hide Travel Printer Settings Emergency Stop 3D View Temperature Curve Object Placement Slicer G Code Editor Manual Control P Slice with SFACT Kill Slicing SFACT i Gee j Profile Draft Q 99 Setup 1 1 Draft Quality no support 1 2 Draft Quality exterior suppor Slic3r 1 3 Draft Quality full
63. ns of the axes Extruder Move and control the extruder Fan speed Change the fan speed of the fan blowing cool air on the bottom of the hot ends SD Card If an SD card is present you can print or delete a file from the SDcard Debugging Here you can change debugging settings Only for expert use Configuration Change the configuration of the printer Only use this if you know what you are doing changing settings here can seriously damage the printer support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 9 Printer accessories To improve the user experience we provide several accessories to the printer The accessories basically enable a good filament guiding The basic parts are provided in the kit but the plastic parts have to be printed only for the DIY kits Accessories for the printer can be downloaded and printed out here http shop felixprinters com downloads index php path print_files e2Faccessoires 2FF3 o 9 1 Filament cleaner mechanism Push the white filament cleaner discs into the black part and click it into the frame Push in the teflon tubes support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page 4 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 9 2 Filament roll off mechanism vertical The function of the roll off mechanism is to have the filament roll off smoothly from the spool and to prevent knots during printing Steps to ins
64. nt will push it down if the cut is not straight the new filament will slip off the end of the remaining old filament resulting in an extruder jam Extrude the filament long enough at a low speed 200mm min When the filament is just cut off above the extruder entrance 5omm should be sufficient to push the new filament into the hot end Exturde it another 50mm to flush out the old filament Q How can extend the lifetime of the hot end A The hot end is robust seldomely have we experienced a jam or failed operation But after 2 3 months of 24 7 printing we did have a hot end that stopped working The reason was contamination Ways to prevent this from happening Make sure the filament enters the hot end is clean from dust You can do this by letting it run through a piece of sponge before it enters the hot end You will be surprised how much dust will accumulate during a 5 hour print That would have all entered the hot end and formed a layer of contaminants which would interfere with the heat going into the filament A filament cleaning accessory is provided as described in Chapter 9 Donotuse too high temperatures They will make the filament decompose and contaminate the inside of the nozzle Donotleave the hot end heated for hours The filament might decompose after leaving it at high temperatures leaving a layer of contaminants behind in the hot end nozzle Use good quality filament support aFELIXprinters com www FE
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66. ort Feed Rate mm sec Support Flow Rate scaler Support Gap over Perimeter Extrusion Width ratio Raft Support extension in 25 Raft Support extension in mm lal Lal Lal Lal Name of Support Macro files gcode Name of Support End File Name of Support Start File support end gmc support start gmc Print Adhesion to Printbed Objects first layer Extra Nozzle clearance over Object ratio Interface Interface Layers integer Skeinforge Cancel Save All support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 7 1 2 Dual head printing 7 1 2 1 Calibration This chapter describes how to calibrate your dual extrusion printer and describes additional steps to make a dual extrusion print Calibration is only necessary when you have purchased a DIY kit For the assembled printers the calibration is already done during production Only when you exchange a hot end re calibration is then recommended Assumed in the following steps is that repetier host is already installed that the hot ends are calibrated correctly to have the same height and that you just finished assembling your DIY kit 1 Make sure you have the latest dual extrusion firmware loaded Download it here www felixprinters com downloads 2 Prepare the Repetier Host interface for dual extrusion w o Printer Settings Easy Mo
67. otoxicity effects EC50 72h algae gt 1100 mg L Disposal Considerations Waste from residues unused products In accordance with local and national regulations Do not contaminate ponds waterways or ditches with chemical or used container Contact manufacturer THE COMPANY HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OF PARTIES HANDLING OR USING THIS MATERIAL THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE PERTAINS ONLY TO THE PRODUCT AS SHIPPED IN ITS INTENDED CONDITION Composition Information On Ingredients Contaminated packaging Empty remaining contents Do not re use empty containers Empty containers should be transported delivered using a registered waste carrier to local recyclers for disposal support FELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page O FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 17 2 ABS Hazards Identification This product is not classified as dangerous according to EC criteria First aid measures Eye Contact Flush eyes with plenty of water remove contact lenses after the first 1 2 minutes then continue flushing for several minutes Only mechanical effects expected If effects occur consult a physician preferably an ophthalmologist Skin Contact If molten material comes in contact with the skin do not apply ice but cool under ice water or running stream of water DO NOT attempt to remove the material from skin Removal could result in severe tissue damage Seek medical attent
68. ox Circles are not Check belt tension round Dimensions differ Make sure y axis bearing is fastened enough to the z axis carrier and also make sure the 4 bolts are mounted with washers Are pulley s set screws fastened Printed parts with sharp corners Make sure all parts are fastened correctly to ensure optimal stiffness have large vibrations waves of the construction and mechanics When certain bolts are loose the visible printer might vibrate more than normal causing bad quality prints The part sags after afewlayers Thetemperature of the filament is way too high this happens mostly to smaller The extrusion is not good enough Make sure nozzle exit is clea parts with thin walled features also extrusion mechanism is working properly Slow down the print speed to give part more time to cool do Ouality of small parts is really Decrease temperature bad Slow down speed Print multiple parts in the same print Use the multiply plugi SFACT Skeinforge support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer PROBLEM Display screen is appearing blank Symptom Possible solution No characters are displayed on Make sure connector is placed correctly on control board the screen Lighting is on but no characters Contrast of the display is not set up correctly Turn the are displayed potentiometer on the FELIXprinters electronics board according to the assembly manual Strange
69. p O D gt E 2 8 Connect Load SavePrint StartPrint Kill Print Printer Settings EasyMode Emergency Stop Estimated Printing Time Layer Count Total Lines Filament needed Visualization LC Show Travel Moves Show complete Code Show Single Layer Show Layer Range First Layer C d TP Q Q z C a 4 After slicing you ll see a preview of the generated g code Also note the printing time it will take approx 15 minutes to finish this object You have now sliced your first object and are ready to go to the next step support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 6 Your first print At this stage all we ve done all preparations and we re at the final step to convert your idea or 3d file into reality In the manual control window do the following WARNING EXTRUDER AND In case of dual extrusion select the extruder of choice Fike seer ray G Code Edtor Manual Cota HEATED BED GET HOT WEAR GLOVES WHEN OPERATING YOUR FELIXPRINTER C Twswaxor Speed Multiply Feedrate M Flowrate SO es Extruder Printbed 8 etter ra c Porc Temp 200 C Fan v le f Heat up the extruder to 195 degC Heat up the heated bed to 55 degC Move the table down 10mm If the extruder and heated bed are warmed up check or make sure that the following is true Printer axes can move without obstructions
70. rusion can require an extremely high torque from the extruder motor to push the filament down the hot end This can cause a ticking noise coming from the extruder stepper motor due to lack of power This cannot cause any damage to the motor or electronics 2 Is fan blowing on top of hot end The fan blowing on top of hot end should always be working When there is working a loose contact the fan might stop working at some points of the movement This could cause the top part of the hot end to get too hot 3 Ambient temperature OK Ambient temperature must be between 15 and 30 degC 4 Filament quality within Check if the filament diameter is within the 1 6 to 1 8mm Sometimes tolerance filament substance is not consistent try different filament to see if it solves the issue 5 Areall bolts to assemble the Make sure bolts are all tightened sufficiently C otmedetgieeifomg RT 6 Extruder arm tension OK The extruder arm must be able to exert enough pressure on the filament Turn the bolt on top of the extruder arm counter clockwise for more pressure Turn it clockwise to exert less pressure With too much pressure on the arm the filament will be squashed too wide and cause a lot of friction inside the hot end eventually it might get stuck 7 Extruder arm in good shape Check if the extruder arm is broken Replace if broken or deformed too much 8 Contaminants inside the hot Filament attracts a lot of dust which witho
71. s X 1 No support No support material is generated Part is printed as imported In this example not recommended X 2 Exterior support Automatic support material generated outside of the object Printed part Support material Raft Heated bed X 3 Full support Automatic support material generated outside and inside of the object User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer X 4 Full support raft Automatic support material generated outside and inside of the object a raft to ensure good contact with the heated bed The profiles are easy to adjust and tweak yourself for further improvement To do this just click the configure button This will show a very large number of settings to tweak Don t worry every setting is well documented If you are interested in knowing more just click the question mark button as indicated in the figure below j filament roll holder pt1 v3 STL Skeinforge Settings i File Analyze Craft Help Meta Profile Extrusion 1 Draft Quality no support Profile Type i Profile Selection Dimension Export Fill Oozebane Preface Temperature Raft Unpause Widen Wipe Ra IV Activate Raft v Add Raft Elevate Nozzle Orbit Support Where to add support lal Add support if flatter than degrees I Cross Hatch instead of Lines Interface Support Lines Density ratio Interface Support Layer Thickness over Layer Thickness Supp
72. support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 19 Appendix Terms Of Service 1 Scope a These Terms and Conditions shall apply to all purchases submitted or to be submitted by you for any item service or subscription offered to you on or via the FELIXprinters website a FELIXprinters device or other FELIXprinters application referred to in these Terms and Conditions as the Products including but not limited to i hardware devices accompanying items and accessories including devices items or accessories containing pre installed software Hardware ii FELIXprinters software including content and content programs offered by FELIXprinters and all Internet based downloadable Software and iii services offered by FELIXprinters from time to time Services which may include separately or bundled Internet based services third party functionality or content whether offered to you on a subscription basis Subscription or on a pre paid basis and delivered in one or more parts 2 Orders a Any purchase order submitted is subject to acceptance by FELIXprinters Only upon acceptance by FELIXprinters by way of an order confirmation is the agreement concluded b FELIXprinters reserves the right to reject any orders in full or in part or to apply a maximum order amount C All orders for Hardware are subject to stock availability 3 Price and payment a Pri
73. tall the vertical filament roll off mechanism Mount the clickable part For more spools just print out another one and mount it like below The part can be downloaded here shop felixprinters com downloads index php path print_files e2Faccessoires 2FF3 o962F amp dow http nload filament_arm_vs5 gcode support FELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 9 3 Filament roll off mechanism horizontal The function of the roll off mechanism is to have the filament roll off smoothly from the spool and to prevent knots during printing Steps to install the filament roll off mechanism 1 Pressthe large bearing there are two needed for dual extruder printers into the printed part first Pliers could be needed Break away the thin flange of the part below The flange was used to get better adhesion to the heated bed 2 Therelation of the parts for the filament roll off mechanism 3 support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com pagel O FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 10 FAQ Q Which hot end nozzle temperature do you recommend A For small detailed parts in PLA we recommend printing as cold as possible 180 to 190 degC but for our production prints we print with as high a temperature as possible 195 200 degC because that increases the strength of the parts The optimal temperature depends on the type of filament used
74. tier cbp 6 1 2014 16 50 Desktop Repetier depend 6 1 2014 16 50 j Repetier h 6 1 2014 16 50 ed e ierino 6 1 2014 16 50 Libranes _ Repetier layout 6 1 2014 16 50 m _ SDCard cpp 6 1 2014 16 50 sketch jani0a Arduino 1 0 5 l A C SdFat cpp 6 1 2014 16 50 Edit Sketch Tools Help Computer SdFat h 6 1 2014 16 50 New Ctrl N l u8glib exh 6 1 2014 16 50 a Ui CDD 6 1 2014 16 50 A m S Open Ctrl O N Sketchbook Examples Close Ctrl W 4 Selectthe correct platform Repetier Arduino 1 0 5 File Edit Sketch Tools Help Auto Format Ctrl T Archive Sketch Popens Fix Encoding amp Reload Serial Monitor Ctrl Shift M This file Board gt Arduino Uno Repetier z Serial Port gt Arduino Duemilanove w ATmega328 it under the Free Arduino Diecimila or Duemilanove w ATmega168 Programmer gt at your Arduino Nano w ATmega328 Burn Bootloader Arduino Nano w ATmega168 Repetier Firmware is distributed in the hops i but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the j 9 Arduino Mega 2560 or Mega ADK 5 Select the correct Serial COM Port which you noted earlier support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer Repetier Arduino 1 0 5 File Edit Sketch Help Auto Format Archive Sketch ope Fix Encoding amp Reload d Serial Monitor Ctrl Shift M This file Board gt
75. ut filtering all has to go through end the tiny nozzle In time this could cause a layer of dirt inside which acts as a thermal barrier preventing the filament from melting properly Try to clean nozzle exit with o 35mm drill guitar string or other thin wire If this doesn t work it means there is heavy contamination inside Take tl hot end apart and clean it carefully with a 2mm drill from the inside T will only work when the hot end is hot Please follow the instruction downloadable here http shop FELIXprinters com downloads 9 The hot end parts are not tight When filament could leak through the components m eee 10 Fabrication error in hot end It could be that due to fabrication tolerances the hot end parts ar COTRA pto spee mabenatlgnd parecer behest support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com page5O FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer issues occur with the PEEK middle isolation part Try to post drill it witha 2mm drill PROBLEM Objects don t stick to the heated build platform Possible solution 1 Is the bed clean For good bed adhesion of the object the bed must be clean from dirt dust and grease A recommended cleanser is blue spirit alcohol thinner An alternative way to get good adhesion is to use blue painters tape This can be a good idea for small objects Downside is that it sometimes sticks too well and takes an enormous effort to get your part from the bu
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77. xtruder Qo FELIX3 o Dual Head Mode This enables dual head printing It takes extruder 1 to print the object and extruder 2 to print the possibly required support structures It also gives the ability to assign an extruder to an object Adhesion Type This is standard disabled but for special cases where the object is very small or has a limited contact area with the build plate it is recommended to choose brim or in very special cases the raft to get extra adhesion Quality Quality here means basically layer height of each printed layer The finer the layer height the more detailed the printed object will be For reference the 100 micron layer height is the same as the thickness of a human hair We recommend to use the 150micron which is a nice tradeoff between quality and print time The extreme quality 50 micron is experimental and might require some fine tuning for complex objects Support type Support structures are generated to support parts of the object when necessary When printing layer a layer each layer needs something to rest on to prevent it from sagging Sometimes support structur required to provide that There are two options Touching bed Support material is only generated which is physically touching the build platform Everywhere Here the support material is also generated inside a model support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer A si
78. xtruder_cover_single_extruder_V2 gcode with extruder 1 NOTE Following prints are only needed for Dual extruder printer 2b 26 27 28 oo_test_thinwall_v3_export gcode print small test with extruder 1 L2 1 o6 cover dual extruder V7 gcode with extruder 2 NOTE Before printing this make sure extruder cover is already mounted 01 calibration dual extruder gcode calibrate distance between nozzles 28 04 print assy felix accessoires dual extruder gcode print accessory set part 2 The following checks are required for CE safety CE safety checks CE label is mounted according to instructions Serial number sticker is mounted onto CE sticker Checklist signed by authorized person Check if damping feet are placed underneath printer All four bolts tight on electronics enclosure support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer 16 Appendix Electronic schematics AOtZ OLL1ndu PowerSupply Extr 1 Extr 0 Z x lt m lt gp m m a pii Connectors for display III X Sensor E O T S Y Sensor e e O 0 IERI K 144 Z Sensor M USB Cable IIT CY LIJLLILIJ crrrrn rYYYYY a MM m 3 Fan 1 airduct Fan 1 airduct Fan 2 Hot Endst PowerSupply AOvZ OLL 1nduj Hot End 0 lel Hot End 1 support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page O F
79. y Hot end must be flat on extruder base Hot ends have the same height only for dual extrusion Hot end should be firmly in place no movement rocking is allowed after mounting The bolts that mount the hot end clamps onto the base must be fixed firmly to ensure this 1 2 4 1 Extruder tensioning arm adjustment Tension must be strong enough that the filament is very hard to stop by hand Not too tight that the filament is squashed very wide 8 Table is aligned properly during printing transport Put grease on z axis spindle 2 6 All cable ties are neatly cut off 18 Finished testprint belt guide filament holder 3 4hr Must be clean straight walls no gaps 9 After test prints do a quick check if all bolts are still properly tightened support aFELIXprinters com www FELIXprinters com Page D 4 FELIX printers User manual FELIX 3 0 3d printer The following checks are endurance tests which are done before assembled printers are released to our customers For assembled printers the printed parts generated are supplied with the printer Printing checks All I O working properly o2b print assy display unit F3 o gcode print display unit case with extruder 1 03 print assy felix single extruder V3 gcode print accessory set part 1 with ze oo_test_thinwall_v3_export gcode print small test with extruder 1 20 21 23 23 extruder 1 24 NOTE Only print for single extruder printer aa o5_E
80. y Fire Fighting Measures Flammability Autoignition temperature 388 C Flammability Limits in Air Flammable limits in air lower Not determined Flammable limits in air upper Not determined Suitable extinguishing media Foam Water Carbon dioxide CO2 Dry chemical Alcohol resistant foams are preferred if available General purpose synthetic foams including AFFF or protein foams may function but much less effectively Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons No information available Hazardous decomposition products Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes Aldehydes Carbon monoxide CO carbon dioxide CO2 Special protective equipment for firefighters As in any fire wear self contained breathing apparatus pressure demand MSHA NIOSH approved or equivalent and full protective gear Under fire conditions Cool containers tanks with spray water Water mist may be used to cool closed containers Other information Fine dust dispersed in air may ignite Risks of ignition followed by flame propagation or secondary explosions shall be prevented by avoiding accumulation of dust e g on floors and ledges Handling and Storage Safe handling advice Avoid contact with skin and eyes Avoid dust formation Workers should be protected from the possibility of contact with molten material during fabrication Low hazard for usual industrial or commercial handling Use personal protective equipment Stor

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