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== Formbytes ==
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== Formbytes One ==
This page is dedicated to specific details about the 3d-printer model "Formbytes".
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FormBytes One is a professional-quality 3D printer sold in a kit easy to assemble.
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It is available in a fun and attractive range of colors to choose from.
  
 
[[Category:Old Machines]]
 
[[Category:Old Machines]]
  
[[File:Formbytes_full_view.JPG| thumb |left|A 2016 Formbytes exemplar at IAAC FAB LAB in Barcelona]]
 
[[File:Formbytes back to info screen.JPG| thumb |left|Formbytes]]
 
[[File:Formbytes_prepare.JPG| thumb |left|Formbytes]]
 
[[File:Formbytes move 0point1 mm.JPG| thumb |left|Now use the scroll to adjust the axis.]]
 
[[File:Formbytes_move_axis.JPG| thumb |left|Formbytes]]
 
[[File:Formbytes_preheat_pla.JPG| thumb |left|Formbytes]]
 
[[File:Formbytes_print_from_sd.JPG| thumb |left|In order to print your model you have to access your file by selecting "print from SD card".]]
 
[[File:Formbytes_progress_31degrees.JPG| thumb |left|Formbytes]]
 
[[File:Formbytes_progress_35degrees.JPG| thumb |left|Formbytes]]
 
[[File:Formbytes_extruder.JPG| thumb |left|Formbytes]]
 
[[File:Formbytes_extruder_use.JPG| thumb |left|Now use the scroll to adjust the extruder.]]
 
[[File:Formbytes_disable_steppers.JPG| thumb |left|Formbytes]]
 
[[File:formbytes_important_instruction.JPG| thumb |left|It is important to keep the ABS plastic cord like this.]]
 
 
==Precaution==
 
 
* '''Never leave the laser device unattended while the system is operating.'''
 
* Always have a fire extinguisher available, as the laser beam can ignite flammable materials.
 
* Do not put any flammanle materials in the inside of the device or in the immediate surroundings of the device.
 
* Be aware of all Laser safety stickers on the machine and follow them.
 
* The system must be used only by authorized and trained personnel.
 
* Avoid electrostatic charging during cable connections / plug-in.
 
* Do not start the Laser machine without an adequate exhaust system.
 
* In case of a broken lens: avoid direct skin contact and inhaling.
 
* "EMERGENCY-STOP": on any risk: LIFT THE COVER LID!
 
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[http://wiki.fablabbcn.org/Material_laser Material Laser Cut]
 
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==Procedures on the softwares==
 
===Rhino===
 
====Geometry====
 
* Join the geometry
 
[[File:Join.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
* Check the scale of the drawing , make sure you are in millimeters and that your material fits in the laser.
 
[[File:Scale.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
* Seldup command selects duplicate lines. Keep in mind that is there are more than one lines the laser cutter will pass more times over the same place.
 
[[File:3SelDup.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
* Make2d if you import your drawing from other programs other than rhino and to make sure that everything is on 0 in Z plane.
 
[[File:4Make2D.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
* Change object layer : hairline
 
[[File:Hairline.jpg| 500 × 202 pixels]]<br><br>
 
[[File:4LayersColour.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-valign="top"
 
|[[File:4ColourSelection.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]
 
|<br>Engrave <br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut<br>Cut
 
|}
 
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====Printing====
 
* Ctrl+p : Print
 
[[File:4WindowPrint.jpg| 4WindowsPrint ]]<br><br>
 
* Properties
 
[[File:5Print.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
[[File:5Preference.jpg| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
 
* Material Database
 
[[File:5MaterialDataBase.jpg|Material]]<br><br>
 
*Process options
 
[[File:5Process options.jpg|Process options]]<br><br>
 
[[File:5Valid.jpg|Valid]]<br><br>
 
* Set the view
 
[[File:Settheview.jpg|Set the view]]<br><br>
 
* Drag the square to define your print window
 
[[File:PrintWindow.jpg|Print Window]]<br><br>
 
* Press enter and once you come back to the previous screen clic on print.
 
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===Job control===
 
[http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US/Support/Documents/JobControl-Manual-EN.pdf JobControl Manual]
 
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* Selection of your file
 
[[File:Selection.jpg|Selection]]<br><br>
 
 
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==The Machine : Trotec Speedy 400==
 
[http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US/Support/Documents/Speedy-300-Manual-EN.pdf Operation Manual]
 
 
===Characteristics===
 
===Characteristics===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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! FormBytes One v1 (2015)
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! FormBytes One v2 (2016)
 
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| Overall dimensions (W x D x H)
 
| Overall dimensions (W x D x H)
| 1400 * 950 * 1070 mm
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| Approx. 28 * 31 * 43 mm
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| Approx. 28 * 31 * 43 mm
 
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| Working area
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| Printing Area
| 1000 * 610 mm
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| 150*150*100 mm
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| 150*150*100 mm
 
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| Max. height of workpiece
 
| Max. height of workpiece
| 305 mm
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| 100 mm
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| 100 mm
 
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|-
 
| Max. processing speed
 
| Max. processing speed
| 355 cm / second, acceleration 4g
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| ? cm / second, acceleration ?g
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| ? cm / second, acceleration ?g
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|Resolution
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| 0.1 mm
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| 0.1 mm
 
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| Accuracy
 
| Accuracy
| Addressable accuracy: 5 microm<br> Static repeat accuracy: < +/- 15microm
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| Addressable accuracy: ? microm<br> Static repeat accuracy: < +/- ?microm
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| Addressable accuracy: ? microm<br> Static repeat accuracy: < +/- ?microm
| Mechanical design
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| Fully enclosed chassis with double safety interlock system laser safety class, <br>CE coñpliant maintenance-free, brushless DC servo motors<br>InPack-Technology
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|-
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| Laser Design
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| Sealed-Off CO2 laser<br> from 40 - 120 Watt
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|-
 
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| Weight
 
| Weight
| Approx. 300kg (depending on laser power)
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| Approx. ?kg
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| Approx. ?kg
 
|}
 
|}
  
===Accessories===
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===Precaution===
* Focus Tool
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* Cone
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* Allen Key set 1.5 - 10mm
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* 2 Wrenches
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* Lens cleaning tissues
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* Optics cleaning tissues
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* AC power cord
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===The lens===
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[[File:formbytes_important_instruction.JPG| thumb |It is important to store the ABS plastic cable coil like this.]]
{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! Colours
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! Focal (mm)
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! Thickness material Used
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| Red
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| 1.5
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| Very fine
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| Black
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| 2
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| Used mainly
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|-
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| Pink
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| 2.5
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| Thick
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|}
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[http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US/Laser-Machines/Accessories/Options/Pages/Focus-Lenses.aspx Focus Lenses for Trotec Laser Machines]
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===Cleaning optics===
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* Unplug electricity if not in use
*Do not touch directly the lens during the operation.
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* never leave hotend heated when machine is not in use
*Pour on it a drop of the specific product : "Lens clens".
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*Clean it with the appropriate electrostatic tissues : "Edmund Industrial Optic".
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===Vacuum===
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===Turning on the machine===
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* Do this.
{| class="wikitable"
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* Do that.
|-
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* A little bit of that.
| Accrylic
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* little bit of these.
| Not Compress Air
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* A bit of those.
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* Some of that.
| Rubber
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* Now this.
| Compress Air
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* Then, play.
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| Wood
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| Compress Air
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|}
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===Turn on the machine===
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* Turn the key.
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==Procedures on the machine==
* Clean and insert the lens in the laser head : the curved portion above.
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===Rhino===
* Move the head with the arrows on the machine.
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====Geometry====
* Use the focus for positionning the table.
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* Join the geometry
* When the lid is closed, a light flashes at a reduced frequency.
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[[File:Formbytes_progress_31degrees.JPG| 200 x 100 pixels]]<br><br>
* Turn on the vacuum, if it is necessary.
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* Example Text.
* On "Job control", connect the machine and align your document with the target thanks the following commands :
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[[File:Formbytes back to info screen.JPG| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
[[File:7tool.jpg|tool]]
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* Example Text.
* Then, play.
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[[File:Formbytes_prepare.JPG| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
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* Example Text.
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[[File:Formbytes_move_axis.JPG| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
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* Example Text.
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[[File:Formbytes move 0point1 mm.JPG| 500 × 202 pixels]]<br><br>
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[[File:Formbytes_preheat_pla.JPG| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
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[[File:Formbytes_print_from_sd.JPG| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
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[[File:Formbytes_extruder.JPG| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
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[[File:Formbytes_extruder_use.JPG| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
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[[File:Formbytes_disable_steppers.JPG| 700 × 402 pixels]]<br><br>
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==Recommended Software==
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[https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software CURA - 3D Printing Software]
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[http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Download FreeCAD - OpenSource Parametric Modelling Software]
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==Website==
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[http://www.formbytes.com/ Formbytes]

Revision as of 12:08, 28 April 2016

Formbytes One

FormBytes One is a professional-quality 3D printer sold in a kit easy to assemble. It is available in a fun and attractive range of colors to choose from.

Characteristics

FormBytes One v1 (2015) FormBytes One v2 (2016)
Overall dimensions (W x D x H) Approx. 28 * 31 * 43 mm Approx. 28 * 31 * 43 mm
Printing Area 150*150*100 mm 150*150*100 mm
Max. height of workpiece 100 mm 100 mm
Max. processing speed  ? cm / second, acceleration ?g  ? cm / second, acceleration ?g
Resolution 0.1 mm 0.1 mm
Accuracy Addressable accuracy: ? microm
Static repeat accuracy: < +/- ?microm
Addressable accuracy: ? microm
Static repeat accuracy: < +/- ?microm
Weight Approx. ?kg Approx. ?kg

Precaution

It is important to store the ABS plastic cable coil like this.
  • Unplug electricity if not in use
  • never leave hotend heated when machine is not in use

Turning on the machine

  • Do this.
  • Do that.
  • A little bit of that.
  • little bit of these.
  • A bit of those.
  • Some of that.
  • Now this.
  • Then, play.


Procedures on the machine

Rhino

Geometry

  • Join the geometry

200 x 100 pixels

  • Example Text.

700 × 402 pixels

  • Example Text.

700 × 402 pixels

  • Example Text.

700 × 402 pixels

  • Example Text.

500 × 202 pixels

700 × 402 pixels

700 × 402 pixels

700 × 402 pixels

700 × 402 pixels

700 × 402 pixels

Recommended Software

CURA - 3D Printing Software

FreeCAD - OpenSource Parametric Modelling Software

Website

Formbytes