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9. The platform rests on a tripod (three
The platform rests on a tripod (three
sprung screws) and in order to level it
ng screws) and in order to level it, you
tighten or loosen each of the three screws
until the distance between the nozzle and
until the distance between the nozzle and
the platform is equal at each corner.
10. As the platform gets more level, increase
As the platform gets more level, increase
the table height to the nozzle, so it is easier
the table height to the nozzle, so it is easier
see the gap.
You will most likely need to repeat the process 5
You will most likely need to repeat the process 5-9
a few times going in a clockwise manner. Each
going in a clockwise manner. Each
time reducing the amount of turn on the screws.
he amount of turn on the screws.
Loosen a screw and the related corner of platform will rise. Tighten, or loosen, the screws until
Loosen a screw and the related corner of platform will rise. Tighten, or loosen, the screws until
Loosen a screw and the related corner of platform will rise. Tighten, or loosen, the screws until
you have the same gap between the nozzle and the platform at all four corners of platform.
you have the same gap between the nozzle and the platform at all four corners of platform.
you have the same gap between the nozzle and the platform at all four corners of platform.
7.0. Tips & Tricks
Tips & Tricks
Large parts can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which causes the part to di
can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which causes the part to di
can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which causes the part to dis-
tort. This is caused by uneven heat across the surface of the platform. Preheating the platform b
tort. This is caused by uneven heat across the surface of the platform. Preheating the platform b
tort. This is caused by uneven heat across the surface of the platform. Preheating the platform be-
fore beginning large parts is essential to minimise this lifting.
fore beginning large parts is essential to
sure the table is level! - Remove the Perfboard and clips, bring the table up to near
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Make sure the table is level!
the nozzle and in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the distance be-
the nozzle and in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the distance b
the nozzle and in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the distance b
tween nozzle and table is the same at each corner.
tween nozzle and table is the same at each corner.
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Make sure the table is nice and t
Make sure the table is nice and toasty! (do a previous print or two and keep the table
heated after printing) – Keep all the doors closed during printing.
heated after printing)
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Keep the printer away from any breezes, this cools the model too.
Keep the printer away from any breezes
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Print hollow - The less mass of plastic the less heat in the centre,
The less mass of plastic the less heat in the centre, the less warping.
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Print the object with the least surface area on the platform, creates more support.
Print the object with the least surface area on the platform,
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Print closer to the Perfboard
Print closer to the Perfboard – Move the nozzle closer to the platform.
Perfboard smooth - Clean the perfboard, by scrapping off the surface a
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Keep the Perfboard
suring it's kept clean and smooth on both sides.
suring it's kept clean and smooth on both sides. (no need to remove the plastic inside the
holes)
Large parts - For large parts, ensu
For large parts, ensure the platform is super toasty.
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Regularly check your platform height! It can change for a number of reasons, some of
•
Regularly check your platform height!
which you may not even be aware of. To check your nozzle height, refer to section 3.3.2
which you may not even be aware of. To check your nozzle height, refer to section 3.3.2
which you may not even be aware of. To check your nozzle height, refer to section 3.3.2
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each of the three screws
at each corner.
Remove the Perfboard and clips, bring the table up to near
(do a previous print or two and keep the table
Clean the perfboard, by scrapping off the surface and en-
It can change for a number of reasons, some of
the less warping.
creates more support.
(no need to remove the plastic inside the
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