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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

  • Unplug electricity if not in use
  • never leave hotend heated when machine is not in use

Turning on the machine

Recommended Software

CURA

Installation

Cura01 first time run wizard.PNG Cura02 select your machine.PNG Cura07 other machine information.PNG  
  • First download the program here, proceed to open the downloaded installer. Select your language and hit "Next". Now tick the option "Other" and hit "Next". Now hit "Custom...".
Cura08 custom reprap information.PNG Cura04 open profile.PNG
  • Enter the settings like displayed in the image above and hit "Finish".Cura should open itself imediately. What is left to do is configurating. First change the layer weight from 0.3 to 0.2. Now hover with your mouse over "File" and select "Open Profile". Now search for the "formbytes_standard.ini". depending on where you saved it, you should find it rather easily. In case you have not downloaded this file yet, you can download it here: File:Formbytes standard.zip. Open the file and Cura should be configurated.

FreeCAD

FreeCAD - OpenSource Parametric Modelling Software

Printing a modell

CURA Preparation

Make sure you have a SD card with enough memory left connected to your computer. Open Cura. Delete the ultimaker robot. Now hover with your mouse over "File" in the upper lefthand corner and select "Load model file" (Shortcut: CTRL+L). Search for the file you chose to print and open it. A icon labeled "toolpath to SD" should appear on the screen. Click it. Eject the SD card and connect it to the Formbytes One.


Formbytes One Preparation

Plug the electricity cable into the Formbytes One.

Formbytes progress 31degrees.JPG  Formbytes back to info screen.JPG  Formbytes prepare.JPG  Formbytes move axis.JPG
Formbytes move 0point1 mm.JPG  Formbytes preheat pla.JPG  Formbytes print from sd.JPG  Formbytes extruder.JPG
Formbytes extruder use.JPG  Formbytes disable steppers.JPG
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It is important to store the ABS plastic cable coil like this. Cura03 ultimaker2.PNG

Website

Formbytes