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===Setting up=== | ===Setting up=== | ||
| − | + | *5 cables should be connected between the snap hub and each of the motors | |
| + | *1 USB cable is connected from the snap hub to the control computer | ||
| + | *Check the movements of X, Y, Z, Bay 1 and Bay 2, if some of them doesn't run, it may be the problem of : | ||
| + | **Bay, the screw inside the gear is loose | ||
| + | **XYZ axis, the belt is loose | ||
| + | **X axis, a small screw near the motor is loose | ||
===Software=== | ===Software=== | ||
Revision as of 20:30, 19 May 2011
Contents
The Machine
Materials
Here is the instructions to use Agar in 3D printing.
Agar (commonly known as gelatin powder)
- melting point: > 90°C
- freezing point: < 40°C
Other possible materials
Chocolate
- melting point: > 50°C
- freezing point: < 17°C
Cheese
Corn Flour
Setting up
- 5 cables should be connected between the snap hub and each of the motors
- 1 USB cable is connected from the snap hub to the control computer
- Check the movements of X, Y, Z, Bay 1 and Bay 2, if some of them doesn't run, it may be the problem of :
- Bay, the screw inside the gear is loose
- XYZ axis, the belt is loose
- X axis, a small screw near the motor is loose
Software
File Format:
- Material file: .xml
- Image file: .stl or .amf
- FAB file: .fab
Step:
- Open .stl file in FabStudio v2.0.1,
- Click on the object to activate the property
- Edit the actual size and printing position
- Choose the material
- Save as .fab
Parameters of the printing can be changed directly in the files of .fab or .xml:
- pathSpeed
- pathWidth
- pushOut
- suckBack
- suckBackDelay
- sliceHeight (only available in .xml)
