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Summary of Contents for SAFFIRE 3D SLA
- Page 1 3D SLA Printer Operating Instructions Arthur W. Matteson h ttp://saffireprinter.com...
- Page 2 – Hex wrench – This can be used to tighten or loosen the #6-32 screws. Tighten one screw before printing to prevent the build plate from moving. SafFire Large Accessory – This Accessory has a maximum build volume of 110 x 110 x 35/125mm and uses a fixed initial build plate height.
- Page 3 Unboxing the Main Unit + Small/Jewelry Accessory The Small and Jewelry Accessories will be zip-tied to the Main Unit before being shipped. This is to hold everything together to prevent bouncing in transit. After removing the bubble wrap, cut one of the three zip ties while being careful not to scratch the case.
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Page 4: Software Elements
Software Elements ProtoPart – Open-source software based on the Qt5.7 framework. – Windows – Provided executable is precompiled statically so that no extra DLL files are needed. Zadig must be used to install WinUSB: http://zadig.akeo.ie ProtoPart_Static.exe must always be started alongside the calibration files. –... - Page 5 SVG is a vector image format. After that, the SVG files can be loaded into ProtoPart, the SafFire software, and an X and Y voxel size can be indicated. The default values are equal to the Z voxel size, of course.
- Page 6 Setting Up Slic3r Slic3r can be downloaded here for Windows, OS X, or Linux: http://slic3r.org/download The first thing to do after running it is to cancel the wizard, as this is only to set up Slic3r for FDM printers. Next, in “File Preferences”, change the “Simple” →...
- Page 7 3D Printing the Calibration Octagon These instructions are tailored towards usage of the Small Accessory. The calibration octagon can be seen on the right at a 3:1 scale (when using 75- micron cubic voxels). It is designed as a PNG image and is printed as a 2.5D extrusion, normally with 100 layers.
- Page 8 Accessory and everything can be connected (the Mini-DIN-7 cable from the Accessory, the USB cable to a computer, and the power supply to an outlet). ProtoPart can now be started and should show “SafFire USB device ready” in the bottom-right corner, as well as a reasonable laser diode temperature close to ambient.
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Page 9: Setting Adjustments
Setting Adjustments Occasionally it may be necessary to adjust the power or other settings if a new resin is being used, prints are not turning out as desired, or if there is a problem. Here are some common remedies: – Print not properly connecting to build plate: Increase the “Thick Laser Power”... - Page 10 Less sensitive resins (those that require a longer exposure time) are generally preferred in the SafFire since the build time would not typically increase, and there is less chance for clogging and blurred details due to the higher curing threshold.