Summary of Contents for Motion Tech MicroDelta Rework
- Page 1 Documentation version 1.0.5 USER’S GUIDE Documentation Version 1.0.5...
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Page 2: Introduction
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Documentation Version 1.0.5... - Page 3 Objective : http://www.repetier.com/ Provide a visual guide of the different steps to set-up and get • Licence : started using the MicroDelta Rework 3D printer. MicroDelta Rework : CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 This document : CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 • Authors of this document : http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Summary INTRODUCTION APPENDIX Mounting of the spool holder Summary Calibration process using command lines SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Printing a 3D model PID calculation WINDOWS To go further LINUX Maintenance PREPARATION Recommandations A. Files to copy on the SD card B. Connecting your printer to Repetier-Host C. -
Page 5: Software Installation
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Documentation Version 1.0.5... -
Page 6: Windows
Software installation on Windows Objective : install the necessary software to use the MicroDelta Rework on a Windows operating system computer (32 & 64 bits). Warning: be sure to disable your anti-virus before installing the software in order to not block the installation of the drivers. - Page 7 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3°) Make sure that eMotronic’s drivers are intalled. 4°) Once the installation is done, check the « launch Repetier-Host » box. 5°) Connect the MicroDelta Rework to your computer using the USB cable provided. Your device should be auto- matically recognized.
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Page 8: Linux
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Software installation on Linux Objective : install the necessary software to use the MicroDelta Rework on a Linux based operating system computer. Informations in this chapter are meant for Linux users only. (Installation tested on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Mint based Debian) What eMotion Tech’s software installer provides :... -
Page 9: Preparation
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Page 10: Files To Copy On The Sd Card
Objective : copy the configuration files to the eMotronic’s SD card. 1°) Download the corresponding file to your MicroDelta Rework - Standard MicroDelta Rework (without option), download this file at : Configuration_MicroDelta_Rework.zip - MicroDelta Rework with heated Bed, download this file: Configuration_MicroDelta_Rework_heatbed.zip... - Page 11 / 11 PREPARATION 4°) Check in the device manager that the eMotronic is properly recognized. With Linux : Command line terminal Windows : Device Manager Use the following command : lsusb eMotronic board will show as «OpenMoko, Inc». make sure that a USB port is attributed to the board using the following command : ls /dev/tty Take note of the commu- nication port attributed...
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Page 12: Connecting Your Printer To Repetier-Host
PREPARATION Connecting your printer to Repetier-Host 1°) Run Repetier-Host software. 2°) Go to «Config» then «Printer Settings». 3°) Select the COM port assigned to your MicroDelta Rework. On Windows On Linux Select the COM port Write the COM port assigned... - Page 13 / 13 PREPARATION 4°) Click on Connect. 5°) Check that the extruder’s temperature is consistent (logical value) and the printer’s status is «Idle» as shown below: If you have a Heated Bed, its temperature will be displayed next to the extruder’s This one should change color, becomes green when connected Documentation Version 1.0.5...
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Page 14: Motion Test
PREPARATION Motion test 1°) Go to the «Manual Control» tab and click on the Home shaped icon (This should initialize your printer = move all axes to origin). 2°) Make sure that EVERY sliders move up till hitting it’s corresponding endstop. Keep a finger on the «Reset»... -
Page 15: Automated Calibration
3°) By clicking «Next», the calibration begins and calibration module will start it’s multi-point bed probing. This process can take several minutes. The «MicroDelta Rework» plugin is still not available for Mac OS users, it will be necessary to perform another calibration method explained in appendix. - Page 16 PREPARATION 5°) Remove and unplug the calibration module. Place a paper 5°) The calibration process is done ! You can now print the on the center of the bed. last piece of your 3D printer : the Spool Holder. Quit calibration 6°) Follow the instruction on the screen to properly set the The calibration process is meant to be done once and not maximum Z height of your 3D printer.
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Page 17: Heating Test
/ 17 PREPARATION Heating Test 1°) Go to Manual Control tab, click on Extruder heater activation as 2°) Check that the target temperature is reached : shown below: Extruder heater Activation If the target temperature is not reached or the actual temperature varies a lot around the target temperature, perform a PID calculation (see appendix). -
Page 18: Charging Filament
PREPARATION Charging filament 4°) If you encounter a hard point while inserting the filament, 1°) Cut the tip of the filament with a certain angle engage the extruder and turn the drive wheel until the filament to make its insertion in the extruder easier gets to the nozzle, melted filament should start coming out Filament tip Drive... -
Page 19: G.extrusion Test
/ 19 PREPARATION Extrusion test 1°) In the «Manual Control» tab, perform a slow extrusion of 50mm. 50 mm Extrusion 2°) Verify that melted filament comes out of the nozzle regularly. If this is not the case, adjust accordingly the pressure exerted on the filament from extruder, and this by turning the knurled screw of the extruder. -
Page 20: Printing
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Page 21: Spool Holder Print
You are about to start your first print. You will be printing the spool holder to be mounted on the top plate of the MicroDelta Rework. 1°) Go to the «SD Card» tab of Repetier-Host. You should see the content of the card: SD card content Documentation Version 1.0.5... - Page 22 PRINTING 2°) Select the file «spool holder.gcode» then click on the «Print» button («Play» icon button). Print will begin, your printer will initialize (homing) and start heating the extruder and eventualy the Heat bed. Documentation Version 1.0.5...
- Page 23 / 23 PRINTING CONGRATULATIONS ! You successfully printed your first object ! Go to the «Appendix» to find explanations about mounting the spool holder. Documentation Version 1.0.5...
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Page 24: Appendix
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Page 25: Mounting Of The Spool Holder
/ 25 Appendix Mounting of the spool holder Objective : mount the spool holder on the top plate M3x8mm screw Printed spool holder part Thrust bearing Documentation Version 1.0.5... - Page 26 Appendix Result Documentation Version 1.0.5...
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Page 27: Calibration Process Using Command Lines
Calibration process using command lines If for one reason or another, you can’t or don’t want to use the «MicroDelta Rework» plugin to calibrate your 3D printer, you can perform this operation using Gcode commands, here’s how to do this: 1°) Make sure the printhead is at room temperature. - Page 28 Appendix 5°) Start the full bed calibration using G31 command, this will probe multiple points of the bed to optimize the first calibration. This is known as grid compensation strategy. 7°) Remove and unplug the calibration module. 6°) Once done, save the grid values using M374 command. M374 Documentation Version 1.0.5...
- Page 29 / 29 Appendix Maximum Z height 9°) Place a paper on the bed 8°) Home or initialize your printer 10°) Activate printhead heating and wait to reach 70°C. 11°) Move the printhead down with the arrow keys as shown below in the manual control tab.
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Page 30: Printing A 3D Model
Appendix Printing a 3D model Pre-requisite : Fully calibrated 3D printer 1°) Download a 3D part, we suggest the eMotion Tech’s keyring : https://data.emotion-tech.com/ftp/Ressources_3D_eMotion_Tech/Porte_clef_eMotion-Tech.stl 2°) Import your model on Repetier-Host : • In the «Object placement» tab, click on «Add object» •... - Page 31 / 31 Appendix 2°) You can edit your object : Save Duplicate Centrer Rotate Mirror Auto place Scale 3°) Slice your object with the pre-configured CuraEngine profile: • On «Slicer» tab, select «CuraEngine». When done click on «Slice with CuraEngine» Brim and raft for ABS Resolution Generate support...
- Page 32 Appendix 4°) When slicing is done, a virtualisation of the printed object is generated, only thing left is to click on «Print» button. Documentation Version 1.0.5...
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Page 33: Pid Calculation
/ 33 Appendix PID calculation Preamble : Th e PID values are necessary for the temperature control of the heating elements. If you fi nd that the target temperature is diffi cult to reach or the actual temperature varies a lot around the target temperature, it may be useful to recalculate the PID values. By GCODE commands : 1°) Make sure the print head temperature is at room temperature. -
Page 34: To Go Further
Appendix To go further On regular basis updates for your MicroDelta Rework are uploaded on our website. You can find them in the «Support» section of the site, under «MicroDelta Rework / Ressources_3D / Ameliorations.» Do not hesitate to regularly check that folder to keep your printer up-to-date. -
Page 35: Maintenance
Troubleshooting : A FAQ on the MicroDelta Rework is available on our website in the «Support» section, please refer to it to troubleshoot your printer, most problems could be solved through this tool ! - Page 36 Appendix Thank you for choosing us! www.emotion-tech.com Documentation Version 1.0.5...
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