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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User Manual Rev. B2 Table of Contents 1. Getting to know your RoVa3D printer ......................5 What’s in the box ............................. 5 1.1. 1.2. Specification ..............................6 1.3. What is 3D Printing? ............................7 1.4. RoVa3D Overview ............................8 1.4.1.
  • Page 3 Calculating nozzle offsets........................53 3.1.4. Designing Multi-Material Models ....................... 55 3.1.5. Creating AMF Files ..........................61 3.2. Additional RoVa3D Functionality ........................ 63 3.2.1. Turn LED lights on/off ......................... 63 3.2.2. Avoid crossing perimeters ........................63 3.2.3. Vase mode ............................64 3.2.4.
  • Page 4 If all else fails ............................... 113 Special thanks to Tim Hedstrom, Joan Touzet, and all of our forum users and Kickstarter backers who have contributed to the body of knowledge incorporated into this manual! ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 4...

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Rova3D Printer

    User Manual 1. Getting to know your RoVa3D printer 1.1. What’s in the box List of items:  RoVa3D printer  1 power supply with AC power cord  2 power cables for the modular power supply  24” filament feed tubes (one per extruder, one spare) ...

  • Page 6: Specification

    15°C to 30°C, 10-90% RH (non-condensing) Storage: -10°C to 40°C, 5-95%RH (non-condensing) NEMA 17 1.8˚ Step with 1/32 Stepper motors: micro stepping Optional “Cool Muscle” Ultra-High-Performance Drive Motors with Closed Loop Vector Control ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 6...

  • Page 7: What Is 3D Printing

    A 3D printer is a type of industrial robot. The RoVa3D uses a technology called (FDM) Fused deposition modeling. FDM is an additive manufacturing technology commonly used for modeling, prototyping, and production applications. It is one of the techniques used for printing.

  • Page 8: Rova3D Overview

    User Manual 1.4. RoVa3D Overview 1.4.1. Component Names - Front ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 8...

  • Page 9: Component Names - Back

    User Manual 1.4.2. Component Names - Back ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 9...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    RoVa3D power supply from the wall socket. Lifting Caution: The RoVa3D weighs 40 pounds. Use caution when lifting, and lift with two people if necessary. Always lift by holding the aluminum side panels, or by gripping the threaded rods under the top panel. Never lift directly by the extruder assemblies, aluminum top panel, spool holders, control board case, bed assembly, print head assembly, or x-axis guide rails.

  • Page 11: Printing: From Idea To Print

    CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing). Slic3r is the basic slicer for the RoVa3D. It is completely free and we provide settings for it to get you started. We also offer an optional upgrade to Simplify3D. Simplify3D is a more intuitive and user friendly slicer.

  • Page 12: Initial Setup

    ¾” Deep Socket (or similar size): This can be used to level the bed and calibrate the nozzle heights.  17mm or adjustable wrench: To hold the heater blocks when replacing nozzles. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 12...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Power Supply

    4. Connect the power supply to a wall socket with the supplied AC power cable. 2.3.3. Installing Filament Guide Tubes Slide the 4 inch filament tube into the bottom side of each extruder. These tubes will help guide the filament from the spool to the extruder. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 13...

  • Page 14: Installing Filament Feed Tubes

    This will allow you to easily tighten the nut. The nut should be tightened until the spring has approximately 1mm in between each coil. This should leave approximately 10mm of thread protruding beyond the nut. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 14...
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  • Page 16: Installing Filament Spool Holders

    3. Straighten the end of the filament to be installed by gently bending it until it is relatively straight. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 16...
  • Page 17 5. If you are unable to feed the filament by hand up through the extruder into the filament feed tube, remove the extruder bolt nuts, and open the extruder door. This will allow you to guide the filament into the upper extruder hole past the extruder gear. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 17...
  • Page 18 User Manual 6. Push the filament through the feed tube 7. Push the feed tube into the quick fitting on the top of the extruder body 8. Guide the filament into the hotend ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 18...
  • Page 19 10. Replace the extruder pressure bolt nuts and tighten 11. Tie a filament cleaning cloth around the filament where it enters the filament guide tube. This will wipe the dust and debris from the filament before it enters the tube. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 19...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Rova3D To Your Computer

    User Manual 2.3.8. Connecting the RoVa3D to your Computer 1. Plug the supplied USB cable into the USB port on the front of the electronic box. 2. Plug the other end into a free USB port on the tablet or the computer that will run the printing software.

  • Page 21: Installing Pronterface / Printrun

    3. There is no installer program for Pronterface. Extract the files into C:\Program Files\ and create a shortcut to pronterface.exe on your desktop. 4. Copy the preset file ‘printrunconf.ini’ from the USB drive to C:\Users\<YourUserName> Ensure Pronterface is not running when you copy this file. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 21...

  • Page 22: Testing Pronterface Communication With The Rova3D

    User Manual 2.3.11. Testing Pronterface communication with the RoVa3D Pronterface Overview – Left Side ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 22...
  • Page 23 Ports, and look for the COM port assigned to the last entry of ‘USB Serial Port’ 4. Click the Connect button and wait for it to connect to the RoVa3D. After a successful connection to the RoVa3D, you will see the firmware settings displayed in the right side window of Pronterface.

  • Page 24: Installing Slic3R

    (for each computer you install Slic3r on). To enable Expert Mode, go to File/Preferences. Change the Mode from Simple to Expert. Click OK. You will be prompted to close Slic3r and reopen it for the change to take effect. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 24...

  • Page 25: Disabling Windows Update

    If Windows Automatic Updates initiates during a print, it could cause the prints to fail. To disable Automatic Updates (for Windows 7), go to: Control Panel -> Windows Update -> Change Settings -> Select ‘Download updates but let me choose whether to install them’ . ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 25...

  • Page 26: Testing The Homing Switches

    4-pin power connector at the rear of printer to turn the motors off) 3. Gently push the X carriage to the middle of the RoVa3D. 4. Gently push the Y carriage (print bed) to the middle of the RoVa3D. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc.
  • Page 27 9. Push the X carriage all the way to the left so that the opto flag is in the opto sensor. 10. Push the print bed all the way towards the rear of the printer so that the Y opto flag is in the Y opto sensor. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 27...
  • Page 28 Click Z+10 in Pronterface. d. Click Home Z in Pronterface. e. Repeat as needed until the bed homes within 5mm of the nozzles. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 28...
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  • Page 30: Taping The Print Bed

    (Kapton tape). Different options are discussed in ‘Print bed cover material tips’ in the Advanced section. Polyimide tape will be included with the RoVa3D if you ordered a Quick-Start Kit, or you can order it directly from ORD Solutions.
  • Page 31 ‘beading up’. 7. Cut the polyimide tape into strips that are slightly longer than the print bed. 8. Lay the tape strips on the print bed so that the edges touch. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 31...
  • Page 32 11. Once dry, use a razor blade to cut off any excess tape at both ends of the print bed. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 32...

  • Page 33: Leveling The Print Bed

    2.3.16. Leveling the Print Bed The bed is leveled before shipping; however the leveling should be verified before using your RoVa3D. The bed adjustment screws are located on the underside of the Y carriage. You will need a deep ¾” socket (or similar size). This will be used as a gauge block to allow easier measurement of the gap between nozzles and the bed.
  • Page 34 Level the bed to these 3 points. You will put the socket over each of these points in turn and level the bed to the socket and the tip of Nozzle 5. To level the bed please follow these instructions: 1. Home the print bed by pressing the ‘Z home’ button in Pronterface ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 34...
  • Page 35 2. Press the +10 Z button several times in Pronterface to create enough space for the socket to be between the nozzles and the print bed 3. Put the socket on the bed ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 35...
  • Page 36 4. Push the Z -1 button to bring the socket closer to the nozzle 5. Move the socket and nozzle over the first leveling spot 6. Manually turn the ‘Z stepper knob’ to bring the nozzle tip to touch the surface of the socket ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 36...
  • Page 37 7. Move the socket and nozzle to the next leveling spot 8. Reach under the printer and adjust he respective ‘bed adjustment screw’ to move the print bed until it skims the surface of the socket ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 37...
  • Page 38 User Manual 9. Move the socket and nozzle to the 3 leveling spot ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 38...

  • Page 39: Leveling Nozzles

    This will be used as a gauge block to allow easier measurement of the gap between nozzles and the bed. Place a mark on the top of the socket, as shown in the picture below, to ensure that you are always measuring to the same spot on the socket. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 39...
  • Page 40 2. If the nozzle is too close to the socket, loosen the nut below the top plate of the nozzle cart then tighten the top nut until it is snug. 3. If the nozzle is too far from the socket, loosen the top nut then tighten the bottom nut until snug. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 40...

  • Page 41: Setting Z Home

    Verify that the distance between the bed and nozzles if now less than 5mm. If not, go to step ‘a’ and repeat until within 5mm. 7. In Pronterface manually adjust the bed closer using Z-1 and Z-0.1, until the nozzles are exactly touching the bed. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 41...
  • Page 42 To test the Z Offset, simply home the Z and enter “G1 Z0”. You can do this in multiple areas of the print bed to verify the level of the bed as well. You should not be able to see light under the nozzle. The nozzle should also not push the bed downwards. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 42...

  • Page 43: Safety Enclosure

    2.3.19. Safety Enclosure Your RoVa3D printer has some safety hazards that require care and caution if you want to avoid injury. For safety requirements, it is necessary that you assemble the printer enclosure and attached it to the printer. You must always lock the enclosure and ensure it is secured to the printer properly during use.
  • Page 44 1) Assemble the door and attach to the door panel. 2) Attach 2x 450mm supports to the door panel and attach the side panel. 3) Attach the other side panel and the top panel. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 44...
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  • Page 46 3) Slide the back half of the enclosure onto the printer. Ensure that the 600mm support is routed under the liquid cooling lines and over the X-carriage electrical wires. 4) Screw the spool holders through the case into the X Side Plate. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 46...
  • Page 47 600mm shafts go under the opposing top panels. 6) Gently press the top of the case halves together and screw the top panels to the 600mm supports. 7) Screw the side panels to the 600mm supports. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 47...

  • Page 48: Basic Usage

    3. Select ‘Off’ for each of the filaments (this will allow manual temperature control in Pronterface). 4. Drag and drop your .stl object onto the layout area. 5. Click ‘Export G-code…’ 6. Select the a location for the sliced g-code file 7. Press ‘Save’ ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 48...

  • Page 49: Before Printing

    In order to print with your new 3D Printer you will need a printer control program. There are many different options for a printer control program; however the program we recommend for your ORD Solutions 3D Printer is called ‘Pronterface’. It is very intuitive and easy to use.

  • Page 50: Printing Your Model

    If you are printing with ABS, select 230 for Heat, and 130 for Bed. Click Set on each. 4. Wait for the RoVa3D to heat the bed and nozzle. You can see the current set points and temperature in the graph, and in the line of text below.

  • Page 51: Advanced Usage

    3.1.1. Changing material types Your RoVa3D 3D printer is able to print a wide array of materials. These materials may have different properties, including widely varying melting temperatures. If it’s the first time you have loaded filament into a particular hotend, then simply load the filament as normal.
  • Page 52 7. Repeat for each transition material needed for each 30°C step in melt temperature. 8. Once you have primed the nozzle with the final filament, set the temperature to the proper setting for the new filament. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 52...

  • Page 53: Ooze Prevention

    .amf file according to the directions in the ‘Creating AMF Files’ section of the manual. 3. Print the object. 4. Calculate the differences according to the following illustrations and where the gap is on the print: ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 53...
  • Page 54 User Manual 5. Update the settings 6. Re-slice 7. Print again 8. Repeat until there are no gaps ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 54...

  • Page 55: Designing Multi-Material Models

    Terms of Usage, you will be brought to their main window. Start by opening a single material model by selecting: Project --> Add Part and then choosing an .stl file. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 55...
  • Page 56 With the whole model selected, use this command: Part --> Rotate We need to rotate the part along the Z axis by 45 degrees, as shown in this dialog: ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 56...
  • Page 57 Cut tool with the Rotate tool. To cut it along the X axis, click the middle of the box beside the "X" in the "Cuts" section to the right. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 57...
  • Page 58 Click the "Execute cut" button to perform the cut. A new "Cut" button appears at the bottom. Click the "Cut" button and you've completed the cut. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 58...
  • Page 59 Once you've completed the Cut, your model now consists of two parts. You need to export each of these parts as separate STL files. Select one of the parts, and use the command: Part --> Export Part --> as STL (ASCII) ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 59...
  • Page 60 STL file for printing purposes. Once you have your STL files, follow the instructions in the ‘Creating AMF Files’ section below to combine your STL files into a single AMF file. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 60...

  • Page 61: Creating Amf Files

    2. Select the first object. 3. Verify that the correct extruder is selected in Part Settings -> Extruders. Repeat for each object in the object list. 4. Click OK, then click Export G-code ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 61...
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  • Page 63: Additional Rova3D Functionality

    User Manual 3.2. Additional RoVa3D Functionality 3.2.1. Turn LED lights on/off The bed lighting LEDs can be turned off using the LED ON or LED OFF buttons in Pronterface. They can also be turned on and off using g-code: Light on is M101 S1 Light off is M101 S0 3.2.2.

  • Page 64: Vase Mode

    Print bed will be lowered continuously while printing the perimeter in a continuous spiral, thus, avoiding the ‘seam’ usually present in other prints. 3.2.4. Print bed cover material tips This section will give you tips for the various materials used for your RoVa3D's bed. Kapton Tape (Polyimide Tape): ...

  • Page 65: Measuring Filament Diameter

    2. Measure perfectly perpendicular to the filament 3. Use the knife tips of the calipers to gently grip the filament 4. Measure every 2 inches over a total length of 12-24 inches ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 65...
  • Page 66 User Manual 5. Average the result of the measurements 6. Create a new filament profile in silc3r and enter the value you calculated for the diameter. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 66...

  • Page 67: Pushing The Limits

    5. Into the command box enter ‘M301 P<P Value> I<I Value> D<D Value>’ where the <value> is the actual value displayed in Pronterface from the 2 PID value set. 6. Press the ‘Send’ button 7. Press the ‘Save’ button ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 67...
  • Page 68 To calculate the PID values for the print bed, perform the following steps: 1) Connect to the printer 2) Power on the printer 3) Enter the command ‘M303 E-1 S<desired temp>’ where <desired temp> is the actual temperature you want to be accurately maintained ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 68...

  • Page 69: Extruder Steps Per Mm

    If the printer extrudes too little then it will cause inconsistent flow, broken strands, gaps, and uneven coloring. The extruder comes ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 69...
  • Page 70 5. Use a straight razor to cut the filament off flush to the end of the filament feed tube 6. Set the extrusion distance in Pronterface to 50mm 7. Set the extrusion speed to 200mm/m in Pronterface 8. Press the extrude button ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 70...

  • Page 71: Advanced Slic3R Settings

    3.3.3. Advanced Slic3r settings In Slic3r so far we have used the supplied default settings from ORD Solutions. But to push the limits of the printer’s capability it will require trial and error and fine tuning of the printer and the Slic3r settings. Let’s discuss some concepts here.
  • Page 72 The smaller the layers, the closer the printed parts will resemble an injection molded piece. However, the time required to complete higher resolution prints scales linearly with layer height (i.e. half the layer height will take twice as long). ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 72...
  • Page 73 When handling these prints, you can definitely notice a ridged feel on the 400 micron layer print. The 100 micron layer print feels smooth. It's only if you drag your fingernail across the print that you can tell that the object is made up of individual layers. Here's another print comparison: ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 73...
  • Page 74 Then, when you've optimized your model, you can switch to a lower layer height for your final print. When adjusting the layer height it must be a multiple of .025 otherwise there may be inconsistent layer thicknesses. (eg. Correct: 0.125 - Incorrect: 0.135) ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 74...
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  • Page 76: Keeping Things Running Smoothly

    User Manual 4. Keeping things running smoothly The recommended service schedule is designed to keep your RoVa3D printing at its optimum performance, and is based on a usage of 50 hours per week. Each service level includes all the lower levels (i.e. when a Level 3 Service is performed, also perform a Level 1 and Level 2 Service).

  • Page 77: Level 1 Service

    A micro drill bit (also known as PCB drill bits) in the correct size is required. Here are the sizes we supply in our Quick-Start Kits:  .35 mm (approx. #80)  .5 mm (approx. #76)  .7mm (approx. #70) ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 77...
  • Page 78 5. Hold the drill bit between your fingers, and insert up into the end of the nozzle. Alternatively, you can grip the drill bit in a set of vice grips or other clamp, at your discretion. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 78...

  • Page 79: Clean The Filament Feed Gear Teeth

    4. Push the ‘Clean E’ button in Pronterface 5. As the extruder feed gear turns, use a Scotch-Brite pad to gently clean the gear teeth of all filament particles and dust. 6. Assembly is the reverse ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 79...

  • Page 80: Service The Filament Feed Tube Ends

    4. If any fraying is noted, trim the frayed end off of the each end of each filament feed tube using a cutting board and a straight razor blade. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 80...

  • Page 81: Oil Bearings

    2. Using a silicone based lubricant apply a light amount of the lubricant to the top of each ball bearing. 3. Allow the oil to work into the bearings for 5 minutes. 4. Use a clean rag to wipe up any excess oil ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 81...

  • Page 82: Oil Smooth Shafts

    Immediately move the carriages back and forth so that the bearings slide over the newl y oiled sections. This will smooth the oil evenly on the shafts and provide lubrication to the linear bearings at the same time. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 82...
  • Page 83 6. To lubricate the Z axis smooth shaft, apply a small amount of the silicone lubricant ONLY TO THE TOP side to the Z linear bearings. The oil will naturally flow downwards and coat the entire shaft and Z linear bearings. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 83...

  • Page 84: Oil Leadscrews

    3. Place a few drops of the silicone lubricant directly on the lead screw but ONLY ABOVE THE NUT. 4. The lubricant will naturally run down and lubricate the trapezoidal nut. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 84...

  • Page 85: Adjust Belt Tension

    7. Once the desired tension is applied, while holding the bearing in place, tighten the M4 Screw and nut. 8. While adjusting the Z axis belt tension it may be easier to carefully tilt the printer forward to give eas ier access to the belt adjustment screw. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 85...

  • Page 86: Update The Firmware

    User Manual 4.2.9. Update the firmware Periodically ORD Solutions will release an update to the firmware installed on your printer. Installing this firmware will help your printer run at its most efficient. To install the latest firmware follow these instructions: On windows: 1.
  • Page 87 /dev | grep tty.usbserial | head -1` echo "port selected is $port" # otherwise run "ls /dev | grep tty.usb" and determine which port to use. # then: avrdude -F -p m2560 -P $port -c stk500 -U flash:w:MH3000R1_-_5_Nozzle_-_V3.hex ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 87...

  • Page 88: Level 2 Service

    While the nozzle may be initially tight, once loosened it should remove easily. It may be required to heat the nozzle to the melting point of the filament being used, so that any filament remnants that may ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 88...

  • Page 89: Replace Belts

    There are 3 belts on the printer 1 on each axis, X/Y/Z respectively. To replace a belt on the X axis follow these steps: 1. Loosen the X axis belt tensioner. 2. Remove the belt from the idler bearings. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 89...
  • Page 90 4. Remove the belt holder from the X-carriage. In order to remove the belt holder, it may be necessary to gently to flex the X-carriage up slightly, while applying slight pressure downwards on the red aluminum chassis. The belt holder should then rotate out from under the X-carriage. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 90...
  • Page 91 8. Replace and tighten the nuts on the belt holder. 9. Route the belt around the idler bearings and stepper pulley. 10. Tighten the X axis belt tensioner. To replace a belt on the Y axis follow these steps: ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 91...

  • Page 92: Clean Fans

    There 3 fans on the printer: 1 on the radiator, 1 in the rear of the electronic case, and 1 under the left side extruder base plate heat sink. It’s a ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 92...

  • Page 93: Service The Smooth Shafts

    To avoid this, it is necessary to rotate the shafts periodically. There are 6 smooth shafts on the RoVa3D, 2 per axis, and there are two smooth shaft supports per shaft, for a total of 12.

  • Page 94: Level 3 Service

    It is a good practice to replace the bearings periodically to avoid these issues. There are 14 ball bearings on the RoVa3D. To replace the stainless steel ball bearings on the X axis, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 95 3. Remove the belt from the idler bearings. 4. Tilt the printer onto its right side. 5. Unscrew the idler bearings and the belt tensioner and remove them. 6. Replace the bearings with new 624ZZ ball bearings. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 95...

  • Page 96: Replace Linear Bearings

    Over time the linear bearings can wear out. Worn linear bearings may result in a reduction of printer precision and increase in printing noise. It is a good practice to replace the bearings periodically to avoid these issues. There are 10 linear bearings on the printer. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 96...
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  • Page 98: Replace Filament Feed Tube

    Coolant mix (10% glycol and 90% de-ionized water)  Kettle to boil water  Mug to hold boiling water  Syringe or small funnel  Tin snips or heavy duty cutters  Utility knife ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 98...
  • Page 99 The piece remaining on the inlet can be scored with a knife, and removed. Catch the used coolant in the container. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 99...
  • Page 100 3) With a syringe or small funnel, slowly add coolant mix (10% glycol, 90% de-ionized water) to the pump housing. Turn the power supply on. The pump will circulate the coolant through the system. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 100...

  • Page 101: Level 4 Service

    To replace the heating element please follow these steps: 1. Follow the instructions in the ‘Change Nozzles’ section to remove the nozzle. 2. Remove the electronic case cover. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 101...

  • Page 102: Replace Print Bed Heating Element

    5. Remove the adhesive backing from the new heating element. Carefully align the holes so that the springs will be able to center on the set screws. The wires should go out the back holes. Press the ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 102...

  • Page 103: Replace The Smooth Shafts

    2. Using a 1.5mm hex key, loosen all 4 of the smooth shaft support set screws. 3. Slide one of the smooth shafts out of the guide holes and linear bearing(s). 4. Replace the smooth shaft with a new smooth shaft. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 103...
  • Page 104 7. Replace the smooth shaft with a new smooth shaft. 8. Remove the other old smooth shaft. 9. Replace the smooth shaft with a new smooth shaft. 10. Tighten both smooth shaft support set screws. 11. Stand the printer upright. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 104...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Pronterface. positions, when the X, Y, or Z 'Home' 2. Faulty homing switch 2. Verify with section 'Testing Homing button is pressed in Pronterface. Switches' in the manual. If faulty, Contact Support ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 105...

  • Page 106: First Layer Won't Stick

    3. Filament printing 3. Lower filament printing temperature by temperature too high 10°C 4. Incorrect retraction 4. Revert to default ORD Solutions settings settings Extruder Filament strips on the extruder drive 1. Hotend jammed 1.
  • Page 107 User Manual  Increase the nozzle print temperature on the first layer. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 107...

  • Page 108: Cleaning Extruder Filament Drive Wheel

    5. Using a drill and the long 2mm drill bit, carefully drill the top extruder guide hole from the top of the extruder. Stop drilling before the drill bit reaches the gear or damage to the drive gear may result. Be careful not to enlarge the filament guide holes when drilling. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 108...

  • Page 109: Clearing A Jammed Hotend

    Using a micro drill bit sized for the nozzle orifice you are attempting to clear, gently insert the drill bit into the nozzle orifice perfectly straight (or you may break the drill bit) ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 109...

  • Page 110: Repairing A Popped Filament Feed Tube

    3. Lower the Y assembly so that the Z opto tab is below the Z opto sensor 4. Press the ‘Optos’ button 5. You should see that all the home positions are open ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 110...

  • Page 111: Bed Won't Heat Above X(°C)

    How to replace the silicone heating element: and moving towards the outside edges. Press it firmly on all the way across its surface https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7ohizYCud 6. Put the springs over the y carriage holes ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 111...

  • Page 112: Nozzle Won't Heat Above X(°C)

    (approx. 0.5mm of space). o. When replacing the nozzle, if you don’t have a torque screwdriver, then tighten snuggly but do not over tighten. ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 112...

  • Page 113: Feedtube End Broken Off Inside Quick Release

    With the quick release still held in, pull out the screw. If all goes well, your quick release is repaired! 5.11. If all else fails Submit a support ticket at http://support.ordsolutions.com ORDSolutions.com Copyright 2016 ORD Solutions Inc. Page 113...

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