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- Page 1 BFP-ICARUS Manual V1.2 (9/17/19)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..........................3 Quick Fact Guide ........................4 Quick Start Guide ........................5 Unboxing ..........................6 Component Names and Locations ..................7 Touchscreen Interface ......................11 Initial Setup and Calibration ....................12 Tools and Accessories ....................13 Leveling the Machine .................... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction To our newest Filament Innovations customer, Congratulations on owning your very own BFP-ICARUS 3D Printer! These 3D Printers were built to fill a clear need in the 3D Printing sector: large-scale, affordable, and reliable. These 3D Printers combine the latest technology and hardware into one unit. -
Page 4: Quick Fact Guide
Quick Fact Guide The following quick fact guide will give you a brief overview of your printer and its components. Machine Size: ICARUS Size: 44 x 29 x 57 (in) Print Envelope: ICARUS Print Area: 470 x 381 x 915 (mm) ~ 18.5 x 15 x 36 (in) Mechanical Components: X, Y and Z Motion: HiWin Linear Rail and TBI Ballscrew Assemblies... -
Page 5: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide The following guide allows you to check and monitor the progress of setting up your ICARUS unit. It is recommended to check each step off here to ensure everything is done in order and correctly. 1. Remove the “L” brackets from the bottom of the printer that attach it to the crate, and adjust the casters so the wheels are on the pallet. -
Page 6: Unboxing
Unboxing The BFP-ICARUS 3D Printer ships in a wooden crate, weighing between 400 - 450 lbs. The crate dimensions are as follows: ICARUS-X Crate Size: 40 x 48 x 63 (inches) Using the tools and instructions listed below, you should be able to easily remove your ICARUS from the palette and remove the shrink wrap. -
Page 7: Component Names And Locations
Component Names and Locations Before we go any farther, let’s take a few minutes to understand the various components of your ICARUS unit. These components will be referenced later in the manual. At this time, the unit should NOT be powered on. - Page 8 Stepper motor responsible for moving x- 6 Y Motor rail assembly front to back. There are two of these. One motor on each side controlling up and down 7 Z Motor movement of the bed. Two motors total. Detects when filament Filament has run out and also Sensor...
- Page 9 Allows the printer to roll 11 Casters or be locked in place with retractable feet. Controls the printer power: 12 Switch Panel See page 14 for what each control does. Houses all of the electronics for the printer. This includes 13 Control Case power supply, duet board, relay, and...
- Page 10 Exhausts excess heat from the chamber when Lid Exhaust the heated bed is at or above 85C at 10% power. Hinged door for 21 Main Door removing large prints. One of the two Front (Blue) maintenance panels. Access Panel One of the two Top Access maintenance panels.
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Page 11: Touchscreen Interface
Touchscreen Interface The BFP-ICARUS is equipped with a 7” PanelDue7i LCD touchscreen from Duet3D to easily interact with the printer. In this section, we will cover the basics required to understand how to operate your printer using the touchscreen. For more in depth documentation, refer to the... -
Page 12: Initial Setup And Calibration
Initial Setup and Calibration Initial Setup and Calibration... -
Page 13: Tools And Accessories
Tools and Accessories Your printer has come with the following tools and accessories: Toolbox Contents Accessories Metric Allen Key Set 110VAC Power Cord Bubble Level 1.75mm PLA Spool MicroSD Card Adapter Spool Holder Snips/Pliers ... -
Page 14: Powering The Unit On
Powering the Unit On The ICARUS printers run on 110 VAC power, the standard USA household electricity – the unit needs a 15A circuit for operation. The switches on top of the control box are responsible for turning on and off the printer. As a reminder, the function of each control is listed below. - Page 15 3. Flip the red toggle switch to turn on the printer. At this point the screen and the cooling fans on the side of the control box should turn on. You may also turn on the LED’s using the blue toggle switch.
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Page 16: Bed Height Adjustment And Automatic Leveling
Bed Height Adjustment and Automatic Leveling Keeping a level bed is critical for accurate 3D Printing. Every ICARUS unit comes equipped with mesh bed leveling to ensure a flat bed. Though your bed leveling and Z-offset is factory set, it is important to check that no damage occurred during shipping. -
Page 17: Automatic Bed Leveling And Baby Z Stepping
Automatic Bed Leveling and Baby Z Stepping 3D Printing requires a very flat bed surface for large, successful prints. Because of this, we have included two forms of bed leveling for your machine. This section of the guide is to inform you of what these two bed leveling options do. -
Page 18: System Preheating
System Preheating In order to preheat the entire system, the desired temperature needs to be set for the hotend and heated bed individually. Other than preheating for a print, the heated bed must be preheated for Mesh Bed Leveling, and the hotend must be preheated when changing filament. For more information about preheating instructions when changing filament, see the next section Filament Loading. -
Page 19: Filament Loading
Filament Loading To begin printing with your printer, or to change filament, it is important to know how to load filament into your ICARUS. Follow the two guides below for Loading Filament for the First Time and Changing Filament. Steps to Loading Filament for the First Time 1. - Page 20 8. On the Duet Screen, press the Extrusion button to extrude 100mm of filament at 5mm/s – twice – so you extrude 200mm of filament. If the extruder does not move, then press the Home All button to home all the axes as a safety precaution and repeat this step.
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Page 21: Software And Internet Setup
Software and Internet Setup Software and Internet Setup... -
Page 22: Wifi Connectivity
WiFi Connectivity Connecting the 3D Printer to the WiFi Network The Duet2 WiFi board comes with built in WiFi connectivity for 2.4 GHz networks (it will not work on 5 GHz networks). Since initial connectivity tests are performed before the unit is shipped, all that needs to be done is to type in your SSISD and Password for your WiFi network. -
Page 23: Connecting The Wyze Webcam To The Wifi Network
WiFi module is connected to access point NetworkName, IP address 192.168.1.239 5. Log onto a computer and ensure it is connected to the same WiFi network as the printer. Type the IP address of your printer (the number similar to 192.168.1.239) into an internet browser. 6. -
Page 24: Software Slicers And Profiles
Software Slicers and Profiles The BPF-ICARUS line of 3D Printers can be used with any slicer, but it is strongly recommended to use Simplify3D or Cura. Cura and Simplify 3D profiles along with Reprap Firmware can be found on a MicroSD card inserted on the bottom right of the touchscreen. - Page 25 Start G-Code M106 P0 S0 ; turn part cooling fan off M561 ; clear any bed transform G28 ; home all G32 ; check bed tilt G29 S1 ; load prior mesh map M116; wait for temps to move back to set temps End G-Code M104 S0 ;...
- Page 26 G4 P201 M300 P200 S1000 G4 P201 M300 P300 S1500 M400 ; Empty the movement buffer...
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Page 27: Steps For Setting Up With Simplify3D
Steps for Setting up with Simplify3D 1. In Simplify3D, under the following extension, select the correct profile for your unit and import it. File > Import FFF Profile 2. Check that the Start and End gCode sequences are correct under Edit Process Settings >... -
Page 28: Maintenance And Support
Maintenance and Support Maintenance and Support... -
Page 29: Maintenance
Maintenance This section will cover general maintenance of your printer to ensure it remains in great shape. Your ICARUS unit needs very little maintenance, but as with any machine, some maintenance is required to keep it in optimal condition. General Cleaning Debris, such as filament pieces, should be removed from the machine weekly. -
Page 30: Gecko Plate Prep And Use
GECKO Plate Prep and Use The GECKO plate print surface has a consumable skin coating that is good for approximately 300 prints before it needs to be replaced. This removable plate can be taken out of the machine and flexed to pop the print off nicely. Never remove, bend, or flex a GECKO place while it is HOT! Not only will you burn yourself, it will BREAK the chemical coating! Wait for the red Heated Bed indicator... -
Page 31: Maintenance Ports
Maintenance Ports All ICARUS units come with two easy-access maintenance ports – the blue acrylic on the front and the top lid. These panels are secured with specialty handles which can be operated as follows: 1) Locate Handle 2) Pull Clasp 3) Turn Handle 4) Open Panel To close the panel, follow these steps in the reverse order. -
Page 32: Icarus Print Out
ICARUS Print Out General Print Settings: Max Print Retraction Retraction Hotend Filament Speed Length Speed (ºC) (ºC) (mm/s) (mm) (mm/s) 225 - 240 100 - 110 0.50 - 1.00 10 - 35 190 - 220 0 - 60 0.50 - 1.00 10 - 35 PETG 230 - 250... -
Page 33: Wiring
Wiring This section will provide diagrams on the wiring and electronics systems within your ICARUS unit. No maintenance or adjustment is required on these systems, but if you suspect there may be a problem or have questions about the system’s capabilities, these diagrams can be referenced. - Page 34 Duex 2 Connections...
- Page 35 BFP-ICARUS Motherboard Wiring Diagram...
- Page 36 BFP-ICARUS Power Diagram...
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Page 37: Helpful Links And Documentation
Helpful Links and Documentation The 3D Printing community is like no other. There has been a tremendous amount of information released on 3D Printing over the years. Here are some helpful links and resources to help you be an expert. ... -
Page 38: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Do BFP-ICARUS 3D Printers use proprietary filament? Absolutely not – you are free to use any 1.75mm filament. Because you may be printing larger scale items, we highly recommend using quality filament to ensure that large prints finish accurately. - Page 39 Why are the electronics mounted on the outside of the printer? This is to prevent any heat soak from the internal printing temperatures. Where can I find software updates? We have the latest files on our website under the Support section.