Builder Extreme 1000 PRO Manual
Hide thumbs
Also See for Extreme 1000 PRO:
- Installation and user manual (31 pages) ,
- Installation and user manual (33 pages)
Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Builder Extreme 1000 PRO
Summary of Contents for Builder Extreme 1000 PRO
- Page 1 Builder Extreme 1000 PRO Builder Extreme 1500 PRO Builder Extreme 2000 PRO 2020 models only Version: 1 Get to know the Builder Extreme better by reading the manual carefully. The manual also informs you about the maintenance of the machine.
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index Introduction..............................3 Warranty ..............................4 Safety warnings ............................5 Accessories ..............................9 Installing the machine ..........................10 Level the printer ............................ 10 Extreme 1500 PRO wheels ........................11 Switching on the battery pack ........................ 11 Bed levelling ............................11 Dual print head ............................ -
Page 3: Introduction
Be sure to only use print materials approved by Builder. If you experience any problems or need advice on material choice, please contact your local reseller or helpdesk@builder3dprinters.com. -
Page 4: Warranty
Warranty The Builder Extreme 3D printer is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of 1 year. The extruder head is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of 3 months from the original purchase date, only when the 3D printer is used with filament approved and delivered by Builder 3D Printers. The repair has to be carried out by Builder 3D Printers. -
Page 5: Safety Warnings
Please take a few minutes to read the safety warnings. Also read the present manual, which helps you install your Builder Extreme and use it the way it is intended. This manual is setup in a way that it can be used for more than one model, so it applies to Extreme 1000 PRO, 1500 PRO and 2000 PRO. - Page 6 Extreme. Please contact your local reseller or helpdesk@builder3dprinters.com • Place the Builder Extreme on a concrete floor and set it level, so that the machine stands stable. • Install the Builder Extreme in a room with sufficient ventilation.
- Page 7 WARNING! Do not lean in or step into the Builder Extreme. • Do not use the machine for purposes other than printing parts. • When the Builder Extreme is in operation, keep the doors of the machine closed. Extreme Manual 2020 Version 1, 9-1-2020...
- Page 8 • Use only Builder 3D Printers certified materials. • WARNING! Turn off the power and wait for 15 minutes when you want to replace the extruder head. Be careful, this part is HOT! • When the machine is operated 24/7, mount a working fire or smoke detector in the room where the Builder Extreme is installed.
-
Page 9: Accessories
Accessories The Builder Extreme comes with the following accessories: Extreme 1000 PRO Extreme 2000 PRO Extreme 1500 PRO Paint roller set; Paint roller set; Paint roller set; Level 60cm 2x; Level 60cm 2x; Level 60cm;... -
Page 10: Installing The Machine
Installing the machine Correct Surface Be sure to place the Builder Extreme on a firm surface and be sure that there is more than 1 meter of space around the machine to perform future maintenance. Installation Levelling the printer is important for making good quality prints. -
Page 11: Extreme 1500 Pro Wheels
When the machine is levelled, the battery pack has to be switched on, using the switch on the battery pack. A green led in the battery pack indicates if the battery pack is activated. In Extreme 1000 PRO/1500 PRO the battery pack is behind the control box. The battery pack in the extreme 2000 is located in the top drawer. - Page 12 An indication that the nozzle is too far from the build plate is when the surface test does not stick to the build plate. An indication that the nozzle is too close to the build plate is if no material is coming out of the nozzle. Both indications suggest that the first start height has to be adjusted.
- Page 13 Looking from the top position: Turn clockwise and the nozzle moves away from the build plate Turn counter-clockwise and the nozzle moves closer to the build plate; For every complete turn of the flag, is a 0.5 mm displacement of the print frame relative to the build plate If there is an adjustment needed, do not adjust more than 1/2 of a turn at a time.
-
Page 14: Dual Print Head
Dual print head Warning! Make sure that the head is cooled down before maintenance is performed on the head! For easy maintenance, it is possible to remove the print head from the print head frame. Use the “replace head” option in the “Customer” “Service” menu before changing the print head. Be sure the connectors are aligned in front of each other. - Page 15 Check if the clips are snapped into place Make sure when printing with the Dual-Feed both extruder holes are filled with a filament. Inserting filament Be sure the print head is pre-heated. Push down the button and insert the filament until you feel some resistance.
- Page 16 Adjusting the screws in the buttons, using a 2.5 mm Allen key, the pressure on the filament by which it is it pressed against the extruder wheels can be adapted. These are adjusted during the fabrication process, so normally they do not need adjustment. Turning clockwise increases the pressure, turning anticlockwise will decrease the pressure on the filament.
- Page 17 Changing nozzle Be careful when performing any work on a heated print head! Preheat the nozzle. Remove the nozzle using a 17 mm wrench or the included tool. Mount the new nozzle the reverse way of taking it off. Be sure the connected surfaces are clean. Tighten the new nozzle, do not do it too strong (no more than 7Nm).
- Page 18 Nozzle diameters The nozzles are marked on the top of the nozzle. 0.4 mm 0.8 mm 1.2 mm When using nozzles 0.8 and 1.2 mm be aware the extrusion speed needs to be very high. To avoid under extrusion tighten the pressure screws in the levers. First layer height The first layer height depends on the size of the nozzle.
-
Page 19: Filament Detection
The machine is equipped with filament detection. It detects the moment when there is no filament in one of the detection units and activates the sounds signal. The Extreme 1000 PRO and 1500 PRO have the detection on top of the machine. The Extreme 2000 PRO has the detection in the filament draw. -
Page 20: Start Printing
Apply an even coat and be sure that no glue is coming under the aluminium build plate! Preheat It can be convenient to pre-heat the Extreme Builder when in the mean time doing some preparations before starting the actual printing process. Pre-heating can be done using the user interface. Timeout heater When the machine is not used for 30 minutes, the machine stops heating. -
Page 21: G-Code/Slicing
Simplify3D. The possible input file types for slicing software are: STL/OBJ/AMF/DAE files. To generate the correct G-codes for the Builder Extreme printers there are printer-profiles that can be downloaded from the Builder3dprinters.com website. Be sure to use the profile that fits your type of machine, nozzle diameter, materials, etc. - Page 22 *Note : When printing from USB the print progress will be saved and after a power shutdown. The print can be resumed from the user interface. Resuming the print is not possible from the Builder web portal however! File data: The power restore file contains following: ...
-
Page 23: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance schedule Every daily weekly monthly Quarter Annually 2 years Hours print State of the adhesive layer of the build plate Bed levelling (surface test) Checking the function of the work piece cooling fans Check the filament detection function Cleaning the doors 1000 Greasing guides x/y axes... -
Page 24: Trouble Shooting
Bad print quality etc. Using wrong material Blown fuse Contact Builder 3D Printers (or the local reseller) If the machine is heating to long without being Machine cools down used, the heaters will stop heating. Machine does not start printing Surrounding temperature is to low, <5 °C... -
Page 25: Dual Print Head Maintenance
Dual print head maintenance Between 1000/2000 hours the dual print head needs to be maintained. Depending on what materials are being printed. If there are no obvious problems we advise to change the following parts, namely: Nr 7, tubes; ... -
Page 26: Attachment
Attachment Technical specifications Specifications Extreme 1000 PRO Extreme 1500 PRO Extreme 2000 PRO Technique FDM/FFF Resolution Low quality : 0.9 mm Normal quality: 0.4 mm High quality: 0.2 mm Position accuracy stepper 10 micron 12.5 micron 2.5 micron Build Volume LxWxH... -
Page 27: User Interface
User Interface Via the user interface the machine can be controlled. Attached to this document is the menu structure and the description of this menu. Insert a USB card with the G-code. On/off switch The on/off switch turns the machine on/off. The machine can only be switched on when the main power is on indicated by the LED light. -
Page 28: Homescreen
Homescreen Printer idle: Figure 1: Home screen when idle 1. Nozzle current temperature 2. Nozzle target temperature 3. Bed current temperature 4. Bed target temperature 5. Current height of the printer head 6. Shutdown-button 7. Current software version 8. Icon bar, from left to right: a. - Page 29 Printer printing: 1. Info button, press it to see current print file 2. Printer status 3. Progress bar. Fills up when printing, print done when full. 4. Time since print started Extreme Manual 2020 Version 1, 9-1-2020...
-
Page 30: Select File
Builder Logo: These are the Builder default print-files. These are often used to test the printer, and if the user ever needs support, we might use one of these default print files to test whether the problem is located in a gcode file or the printer. -
Page 31: Settings
Settings: 1. Back button, return to previous screen 2. Information button, gives you useful information about the current screen. Can be removed in configure menu (screen settings page 2). 3. Next button, go to page indicated to the left of the button (page 2 in this case). 4. -
Page 32: Settings Windows
Settings windows: Lock Enter a code twice to lock the printer. You can unlock the printer in this menu afterwards by entering the same code again. If the printer is locked, the browser is also locked. When the printer is locked you are not able to perform any action until the printer is unlocked again. Extreme Manual 2020 Version 1, 9-1-2020... -
Page 33: Material
Material: The material window is used to protect users from mistakes in their gcode-files. If a gcode file is used with a nozzle temperature setting of 100°C and PLA is used as material, the print would normally fail. If you have print assistance enabled in the configure menu and selected PLA as the material to use, the software will recognize that 100°C is too low to print PLA and correct the print temperature to the average of the boundaries (in this case 215°C). -
Page 34: Network
Network: To log into the printer remotely from a browser the printer needs to be logged into the same network as the device you wish to use. To connect the printer to a network via Ethernet plug in the Ethernet cable. To connect the printer to a network via WIFI go to the network screen in options and select WIFI. - Page 35 The browser should show the following site: In this screen the user is able to start or stop a print. You can also add or delete files. At the bottom of the page there is a live webcam image of the print. Extreme Manual 2020 Version 1, 9-1-2020...
-
Page 36: Tune Menu
Tune Menu: Temp – set temperature for bed and nozzle Utilities – change fan speed, extraction or turn lights on/off Flow – change the amount of filament used and which nozzle is used Print speed – change print speed ... -
Page 37: License
License: After you have paid for the Builder 3D printer you will get a license code. This code can be used to activate your printer. If you do not activate your printer it will stop working after printing seven days. - Page 38 You can enter your license code in this screen. If the code is valid, the printer is now activated! You can check this in the info menu. The red text will now be green and read: License activated! Extreme Manual 2020 Version 1, 9-1-2020...
-
Page 39: Machine Notifications
Machine notifications: Notifications Meaning “STATUS - IDLE” Machine is ready "PAUSED" Printer paused "PRINTING" Printer printing "HEATING" Printer is heating "EMERGENCY" Emergency button pressed " FILAMENT" No printer filament detected "POWERFAIL" No power supply Additional information G-code list Gcode Meaning G0,G1 Coordinated Movement X Y Z E Home all Axis... - Page 40 M190 Sxxx Wait for bed current temp to reach target temp. Waits only when heating Rxxx Wait for bed current temp to reach target temp. Waits when heating and cooling M201 Set max acceleration in units/s^2 for print moves (M201 X1000 Y1000) M203 Set maximum feed rate that your machine can sustain (M203 X200 Y200 Z300 E10000) in mm/sec...
-
Page 41: Machine Drawings
Machine drawings Extreme 1000 PRO - top view, door open Extreme 1000 PRO - front view Extreme Manual 2020 Version 1, 9-1-2020... - Page 42 Extreme 1500 PRO - top view, door open Extreme 1500 PRO - front view Extreme Manual 2020 Version 1, 9-1-2020...
- Page 43 Extreme 2000 PRO - top view Extreme 2000 PRO - top view, door open Extreme Manual 2020 Version 1, 9-1-2020...
- Page 44 Extreme 2000 PRO - front view Extreme Manual 2020 Version 1, 9-1-2020...