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- Page 1 User manual v2 Version 1.0...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
What's in the box Unboxing Terminology Get your Tripodmaker ready Spool holder Power supply Power switch First use of your Tripodmaker Downloading and installing software Microsoft Windows Mac Os X Leveling the build plate Microsoft Windows Mac OS X Leveling procedure... -
Page 5: Welcome To Tripodmaker
Welcome to Tripodmaker _____________________________________... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of Tripodmaker! This is the user manual for your Tripodmaker v2. In this manual, you will be guided through the printing process. Read this manual carefully and take the needed time to get familiar with your new product. This is a manufacturing device that requires thorough understanding. -
Page 7: Specifications Of The Tripodmaker
Specifications of the Tripodmaker Printing Temperature Print technology Fused Deposition Operating temperature 15 - 32 deg. C Modeling (FDM) Delta Robot Storage temperature 0 - 21 deg. C Layer thickness 75 - 250 microns Precision ±0.1 mm Operating nozzle temperature 180 - 295 deg. -
Page 8: Get Started With Tripodmaker
Get started with Tripodmaker _____________________________________... -
Page 9: What's In The Box
What's in the box Next to your Tripodmaker, which had the SD-card inserted, there are other components in the box. Here the list: Filament spool Spool holder and screws Painters tape Power cable USB cable Test print User manual... -
Page 10: Unboxing
PLA filament, this user manual, cables, blue painters tape, filament holder and a test print. Remove the first cardboard layer. Lift up your Tripodmaker with 2 hands on the top of the frame. Caution: Do not lift the Tripodmaker on internal parts. -
Page 11: Terminology
Terminology 1. Display 2. SD-card slot 3. Push and rotate button 4. Build plate 5. Leveling screws 6. Print head or hot-end 7. Filament guide tube 8. Print head cables 9. Filament driver 10. Spool holder mounting location 11. Power Socket 12. -
Page 12: Get Your Tripodmaker Ready
Get your Tripodmaker ready _____________________________________ 12 |... -
Page 13: Spool Holder
Spool holder Attaching the spool holder 1. The spool holder is mounted with two T-nuts and two M4 x 8 bolts. 2. Mount the holder on the vertical slide near the filament driver by sliding the T-nuts in the aluminum beam. 3. -
Page 14: Power Supply
Power supply Attaching the power supply 1. Make sure your power switch is in the OFF [o] position before you plug in the power cable. 2. Connect the power cable to the printer. 3. Next, insert the power cable in the wall socket. -
Page 15: Power Switch
Power switch 1. The ON/OFF button of the Tripodmaker is located at the right side. The [I] represents ON and [o] represents OFF. Turning the Tripodmaker ON lights up the LCD screen. 2 Switching OFF of the Tripodmaker can be done at any time, however it is recommended to only turn it of when not in use. -
Page 16: First Use Of Your Tripodmaker
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Page 17: Downloading And Installing Software
Downloading and installing software Before getting started, your Tripodmaker needs to be leveled. This requires software on your computer in order to control your print head. Microsoft Windows Go to Tripodmaker.com/downloads and get your latest version of setupRepetierHostTripodmaker.exe. 1. Unpack the .ZIP file and run the exe-file as administrator. -
Page 18: Mac Os X
6. Press Install in the Windows Security screen. 7. When the installation is complete, press Exit. 8. Repetier Host for Tripodmaker can now be launched. Mac Os X 1. Go to Tripodmaker.com/downloads and get your latest version of Printrun. Download and unzip the file to a desired location. - Page 19 4. Printrun-Mac is installed. | 19...
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Page 20: Leveling The Build Plate
2. You can tidy up the edges by using a cutter on the glass print bed. Microsoft Windows 1. Power up your Tripodmaker and connect it with the USB cable to your computer. 2. Open Repetier Host Tripodmaker 3. Connect your Tripodmaker by clicking the Connect button. -
Page 21: Mac Os X
4. Advice on leveling is found in the Leveling Procedure section. Mac OS X 1. Power up your Tripodmaker and connect it with the USB cable to your computer. 2. Open Printrun-Mac 3. Connect your Tripodmaker by clicking the Connect button. - Page 22 4. Press the white home button ( ) before using any navigation buttons. The print head now moves up towards the end stops. ! Attention: Do not use the X/Y navigation as the vertical carts might crash on the end stops. 5.
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Page 23: Leveling Procedure
Leveling procedure You want the nozzle to be as close as the thickness of a piece of paper or less, without touching the build plate. To big air gap ü No air gap ü No contact with the build plate Turn the three screws counter clockwise so You are ready to go! that the build plate comes up. -
Page 24: Loading And Unloading Filament
Loading and unloading filament Loading filament 1. Preheat your Tripodmaker by navigating with the button towards >Menu >Control >Temperature >Nozzle. Set the temperature within the use envelope of the material. ! Attention: Exceeding the allowed temperatures can ignite material in the printer head. -
Page 25: Unloading Filament
(test) print. 8. Once some plastic oozed out, lock the lever in its down position. Unloading filament 1. Preheat your Tripodmaker by navigating with the button towards >Menu >Control >Temperature >Nozzle. Set the temperature within the use envelope of the material. - Page 26 2. Lift the lever, to unlock the filament driver. 3. Pull back the filament. 26 |...
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Page 27: Make Your First 3D Print
Make your first 3D print If your Tripodmaker is leveled properly and the filament is loaded, you are ready for your first print! 1. Insert your SD-card in the SD-card slot 2. Navigate to the SD-Card folder by navigating with the button towards >Menu >Print from SD. -
Page 28: Generate Your Print File On Your Computer
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Page 29: Generate Files On Windows
Depending on the operating system you use, there is a slightly different approach. Generate files on Windows with RepetierHost RepetierHost for Tripodmaker already contains several predefined settings for multiple materials and has CuraEngine and Slic3r preinstalled. We recommend using CuraEngine to slice your files. - Page 30 4. In the G-Code Editor tab, press the save button ( ) to save the file on the SD-card. 4. Insert the SD-Card in your Tripodmaker SD- Card slot. Navigate to the print file with the button towards >Menu >Print from SD.
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Page 31: Generate Files On Mac Os X And Windows With Cura
Generate files on Mac OS X and Windows with Cura A preinstalled Repetier Host for Tripodmaker is not available for Mac OS X. Therefore, we suggest to use Cura. Cura can also be used on Windows and Unix. Go to http://software.ultimaker.com to find the latest version. - Page 32 Check all values in this screen. 4. To get all needed settings loaded in Cura, download Cura for Tripodmaker Model File and open the INI file in Cura. 5. Open a file with the folder button ( ) and...
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Page 33: Maintenance Of Your Tripodmaker
Maintenance of your Tripodmaker _____________________________________ | 33... - Page 34 Moving parts Keep the wheels and magnetic bearings free of dust. These black components are mad from POM and attract dust. Preventing dust to accumulate elongates their lifetime. Check your carts on wobble after a while. If the carts are loose on the track, you can tighten the eccentric nut in order to remove the cart wobble.
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Page 35: Trouble Shooting And Easy Fixes
Trouble shooting and easy fixes _____________________________________ | 35... - Page 36 Clogged nozzle Solution Try manually feeding the nozzle while setting temperature on 245 degrees. In case this doens't solve the problem, contact support: support @ tripodmaker.com. The filament is stuck Causes: • Filament is stuck in the nylon tube due to a blob that is retracted in the tube.
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Page 37: Safety
Safety _____________________________________ | 37... - Page 38 The TripodMaker is an electrical device and contains motors and hot elements. During operation of the printer, be always aware of possible hazards. Age Warning User under the age of 18 are recommended adult supervision. The printer includes small parts that can lead to choking.
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