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Summary of Contents for We Are 3D MagiCube
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MagiCube User Manual 1. Contents 2. Getting to know your MagiCube printer ..................4 2.1. Welcome to We Are 3D Inc..........................4 2.2. What’s in the box ............................... 5 2.3. Specifications ..............................6 2.4. What is 3D Printing? ............................7 2.5. MagiCube Overview ............................8 2.5.1. Component Names - Front ........................8 2.6. - Page 3 Cut the filament bulb off ........................21 7.2.7. Put the extruder back together ......................22 7.2.8. Carefully attach extruder cover ......................22 8. Support ..............................23 8.1. Troubleshooting ............................... 23 8.2. If all else fails ..............................23 9. Appendix ..............................24 WeAre3D.ca Copyright 2015 We Are 3D Inc. Page 3...
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Page 4: Getting To Know Your Magicube Printer
2.1. Welcome to We Are 3D Inc. Thanks for choosing us. You rock!! We’re so happy you bought our MagiCube 3D printer! Your printer was fully tested in Canada, and the enclosed print sample was created on your printer! We want you to as confident with your printer as possible so we put together this user manual to help you set up for success. -
Page 5: What's In The Box
7. USB drive with Installation Software and Manuals 8. USB Software Security Dongle (for 3DMagic design software) 9. microSD (TF) card with test prints 10. Phillips screw driver 11. Side cutters 12. Plastic scraper WeAre3D.ca Copyright 2015 We Are 3D Inc. Page 5... -
Page 6: Specifications
Y: 11 microns Z: 2.5 microns Filament Diameter: 1.75mm (0.069”) Nozzle Diameter: 0.4mm Electrical: Power Supply Input: 100-220V, 50/60HZ Printer Input: 24VDC Temperature limits: Operational: 15°C to 32°C Storage: 0°C to 32°C WeAre3D.ca Copyright 2015 We Are 3D Inc. Page 6... -
Page 7: What Is 3D Printing
A 3D printer is a type of industrial robot. The MagiCube uses a technology called FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication). FFF is an additive manufacturing technology commonly used for modeling, prototyping, and production applications. It is one of the techniques used for printing. -
Page 8: Magicube Overview
MagiCube User Manual 2.5. MagiCube Overview 2.5.1. Component Names - Front WeAre3D.ca Copyright 2015 We Are 3D Inc. Page 8... -
Page 9: Safety
2.6. Safety High Temperatures Warning: The MagiCube generates high temperatures at the print head. Never reach into the print area while the printer is in operation. Always allow the printer to cool down before reaching anywhere near the print head. Keep combustible or flammable materials away from the print head and the print surface. -
Page 10: Getting Started
Using Anyprint you can export the .x3g to a microSD card and use the printer’s LCD interface to start the print, or plug The MagiCube in with a USB cable to print. -
Page 11: Initial Setup
The MagiCube 3D Printer comes fully assembled, and setup can take as little as 10 minutes. Simply follow these instructions: 1. Take the MagiCube out of the box and place it on a flat surface, any stable table or desk will be fine. Turn it so that the power and data ports are on the right side. -
Page 12: Load The Filament
7. Turn the knob so that “Load” is selected. 8. Press the control knob in briefly to activate the selection. 13. Press and hold control knob for 2 seconds to return to the previous menu (main) WeAre3D.ca Copyright 2015 We Are 3D Inc. Page 12... -
Page 13: Lcd Interface
4. LCD interface 4.1. Navigating the menu There is a small selector on the left hand side of the screen to show which option is selected. To change the selected option, rotate the knob in either direction. To activate the selection press the knob in briefly. To go back, press and hold the knob for 2 seconds. -
Page 14: Anyprint Software
MagiCube User Manual 5. AnyPrint software Each MagiCube 3D printer comes with AnyPrint software. This software does all of the slicing for your models and allows you to print without having to export your model to an SD card or USB. -
Page 15: Print And Printer Controls
Scale – Allows the model to be scaled up or down Rotate – Allows the model to be rotated in the print area PLA – Standard filament type for the MagiCube Low – Lowest printing speed. Med – Medium printing speed. -
Page 16: How To Print
MagiCube is printing. 6.1.3. Route the filament The MagiCube comes with a mini spool of PLA filament. This spool is designed to snap onto the rear hatch. For detailed instructions on how to load the filament, see section 3.2.3 on page 13. -
Page 17: Finding A Model
There are many different 3D modeling software programs on the market, and you can use any of them that can output an .stl file. Included with your MagiCube is a program called 3D Magic, which is an easy to use 3D modelling program. -
Page 18: From Usb
5. Inspect the enclosure for plastic debris and remove if you see any. 6. Re-tape the bed if tape has worn out. 7. Place bed back into the printer for next print and ensure it is properly seated. WeAre3D.ca Copyright 2015 We Are 3D Inc. Page 18... -
Page 19: Maintenance
Sometimes filament can jam in the extruder. You’ll know it’s jammed if no more layers are being produced while printing and you hear a clicking sound coming from the print head. If that happens follow these steps: 7.2.1. Cut the filament Using the side cutters provided with the printer, cut the filament just above the print head. WeAre3D.ca Copyright 2015 We Are 3D Inc. Page 19... -
Page 20: Remove The Extruder Cover
When removing the cover be careful of the wires on the left side, make sure they aren’t being pinched or pulled as you remove and replace the extruder cover. 7.2.3. Determine where the jam is The jam could be in the extruder gear mechanism, or below the extruder gear mechanism. WeAre3D.ca Copyright 2015 We Are 3D Inc. Page 20... -
Page 21: If The Jam Is Inside The Extruder
7.2.5. Push the filament in the direction of the jam This will dislodge the bulb and give you an area to cut the bulb off the filament. 7.2.6. Cut the filament bulb off WeAre3D.ca Copyright 2015 We Are 3D Inc. Page 21... -
Page 22: Put The Extruder Back Together
7.2.8. Carefully attach extruder cover Be careful of the wires on the right. Make sure that they are not pulled too tight or pinched. Slide filament guide piece into place before fully attaching. WeAre3D.ca Copyright 2015 We Are 3D Inc. Page 22... -
Page 23: Support
Check that all connection points of the power error cable are firmly connected. Damaged power cable or power supply Contact We Are 3D for replacement options Display screen wire is not connected Check all wires leading to the display are firmly connected... -
Page 24: Appendix
MagiCube User Manual 9. Appendix Here’s a list of the files that are included on the microSD card provided with your MagiCube 3D printer. File name What is it Estimate print time Whistle 0h42m Tower 0h56m Split joint 0h36m Baymax (from Big Hero 6)