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Summary of Contents for Cellink BIO X HD Camera Toolhead
- Page 1 BIO X HD Camera Toolhead User Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1.Package contents 7.Frequently asked questions 2.Technical specifications 8.Maintenance 3.Safety information Support information 3.1 BIO X system warnings 3.2 HD Camera Toolhead warnings 4.Getting started 4.1 Unpacking and installation 5. Initial calibration, focusing and manual image capture 5.1 Your first image 5.2 Automated imaging during print 5.3 Removing the HD Camera Toolhead 6.Relevant G-code commands... -
Page 5: Package Contents
Package contents... - Page 6 01 Package contents Item Part number Quantity HD Camera Toolhead D16110020853 Lens cap D16110020652 Observation pad D16110022041...
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Page 7: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications... - Page 8 02 Technical specifications • Resolution: 1600 x 1200 pixels for captured pictures. • Maximum field of view: 37 x 28 mm. • Minimum field of view: 7.4 x 5.5 mm. • Dimensions (height x width x depth): 35.4 x 127.5 x 46.6 mm. •...
- Page 9 02 Technical specifications Figure 1: Theoretical maximum movement range shown from the top and side view when using HD Camera Toolhead. Movement range might be lower when combining the HD Camera Toolhead with a printhead that restricts printbox movement. Please consult manuals for the specific printheads used to determine potential restrictions.
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Page 11: Safety Information
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Page 12: Bio X System Warnings
03 Safety information 3.1 BIO X system warnings • Please consult the BIO X manual for BIO X-specific and general warnings and safety procedures 3.2 HD Camera Toolhead warnings • Do not submerge the toolhead in liquid or use excessive spraying to clean it. Liquid inside the toolhead risks damaging the circuitry and motor. -
Page 13: Getting Started
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Page 14: Unpacking And Installation
04 Getting started 4.1 Unpacking and installation 1. Focusing knob 2. Body 3. Lens cap • Open the package. Remove the HD Camera Toolhead. • Remove the lens cap from the HD Camera Toolhead. • To insert the toolhead, align the toolhead above a mount (Figure 3A, B) and push downward (Figure 3C, D). - Page 15 04 Getting started Figure 3: Inserting the HD Camera Toolhead into a BIO X mount.
- Page 16 04 Getting started • Make sure the camera light turns on after the toolhead clicks onto the mount (Figure 3D). • Connect the mini-USB cord to the mini-USB port on the printbox to enable the camera to save images (Figure 4). Figure 4: Attaching the micro-USB to the BIO X printbox.
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Page 17: Initial Calibration, Focusing And Manual
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Page 18: Your First Image
05 Initial calibration, focusing and manual image capture 5.1 Your first image 1. Ensure the HD Camera Toolhead is properly installed (Section 4). 2. Insert a USB flash drive in the BIO X. 3. Go to the Move and Calibrate tab on the right side of the screen and home the system (Figure 5). Figure 5: Homing the system. - Page 19 05 Initial calibration, focusing and manual image capture 4. Wait until the system has homed. Ensure the HD Camera Toolhead is in the active position. You can place the toolhead in the active position using the Tools tab on the Utilities menu (Figure 6). Figure 6: Putting the toolhead in the active position.
- Page 20 05 Initial calibration, focusing and manual image capture 5. Place a calibration target on the printbed. You can use a piece of paper with printed text. 6. Go to the Camera tab on the right side of the screen. 7. Press the movement commands icon on the top-right side of the video feed to display the movement arrows (Figure 7). Camera View HD Camera Movement Figure 7: (A) Camera display overview on the Utilities menu.
- Page 21 05 Initial calibration, focusing and manual image capture 8. Position the toolhead above the target. 9. Manually adjust the focus knob until the target is in focus (Figure 8A and B). To focus objects closer to the camera, turn the focusing knob to the right (negative sign). To focus objects further from the camera, turn the focusing knob to the left (positive sign).
- Page 22 05 Initial calibration, focusing and manual image capture 10. Press the Camera icon in the bottom-right corner of the live camera feed to capture an image. 11. This image will be stored on the USB flash drive with the name bio-x-screen-capture.png. 12.
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Page 23: Automated Imaging During Print
05 Initial calibration, focusing and manual image capture 5.2 Automated imaging during print 1. Attach the HD Camera Toolhead as detailed in Section 4. 2. Proceed through the printing process until you reach the Printer tab. 3. Select HD Camera Toolhead under Tool type, and select image capture mode (Figure 8). •... - Page 24 05 Initial calibration, focusing and manual image capture Figure 9: Calibration of the HD Camera Toolhead.
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Page 25: Removing The Hd Camera Toolhead
05 Initial calibration, focusing and manual image capture 5.3 Removing the HD Camera Toolhead 1. Disconnect the micro-USB cable from the printbox to remove the HD Camera Toolhead (Figure 10). 2. Hold the mount in place with your hand and pull the toolhead up to remove it with the other hand. See Section 3.2 for warnings associated with removing the toolhead. -
Page 27: Relevant G-Code Commands
Relevant G-code commands... - Page 28 06 Relevant G-code commands Commands Description G1 Xnnn Ynnn When used in combination with the G90 command, which defines absolute coordinates, G1 is the Fnnn absolute move command. The values for the X and Y parameters are the coordinates (in mm) directing where to move.
- Page 29 06 Relevant G-code commands Switch to toolhead (x). 0, 1 and 2 designate toolheads 1, 2 and 3. M400 M400 keeps the next command from execution until the printer finishes all movements. C0 filename.png C0 takes an image using the HD Camera Toolhead. Follow with the string “filename.png” to save the image with a specific file name.
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Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions... - Page 32 07 Frequently asked questions • What is the resolution and field of view? The HD Camera Toolhead has a resolution of 1600 by 1200 pixels. The maximum field of view of the toolhead is 37 by 28 mm and the minimum is 7.4 by 5.5 mm.
- Page 33 07 Frequently asked questions • Can it take videos? • How can I make sure tall objects are still in focus? We recommend calibrating the HD Camera Toolhead on a previously printed construct to ensure it’s in focus when capturing an image at the completion of a print.
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Page 35: Maintenance
Maintenance... - Page 36 08 Maintenance • Keep the device dry during storage. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the toolhead. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution. • Regularly clean the printhead to remove any dust or debris. •...
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Page 37: Support Information
Support information • Official site: www.cellink.com • Contact: support@cellink.com • Contact: sales@cellink.com • Web store: www.cellink.com/store Store Sales Support Official site... - Page 38 www.cellink.com...