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For machines Build after S/N XXXX.XXX.18.0172
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Index
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Safety warnings .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Quickstart ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Control panel .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Installing the machine ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Correct Surface ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Level the printer ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Extreme 2000 installing filament detection ................................................................................................. 14
Battery pack.................................................................................................................................................. 15
Extreme 1500 wheels ................................................................................................................................... 15
Bed leveling .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Dual Printhead .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Filament detection ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Start Printing .................................................................................................................................................... 25
G-code/slicing ................................................................................................................................................... 26
Astro box setup ................................................................................................................................................ 29
Astro box Print examples ................................................................................................................................. 35
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................... 37
Attachment ....................................................................................................................................................... 40
Technical specifications ................................................................................................................................ 40
Menu structure............................................................................................................................................. 41
Description menu structure and functions: ................................................................................................. 43
Machine Notifications: ................................................................................................................................. 48
Machine drawings ........................................................................................................................................ 49
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Introduction
Thank you for buying the Builder extreme. This quality, industrial 3D FDM printer will allow you to build
your prototypes and one of models in the quickest and cheapest way possible. Be sure to use only quality
Builder print materials. If you experience any problems or need advice on material choice, please contact
your local reseller or helpdesk@builder3dprinters.com
This manual will help you
Correctly install your extreme;
Perform preventive maintenance;
Perform trouble shooting;
Perform some minor repairs;
Get the most out of your machine.
We advise to start with smaller, simple, objects, and gradually advance to the more complex shapes.
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Warranty
The Builder extreme 3D printer is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of 1 year. The Builder 3D
Extruder head is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of three months from the original
purchase date, only when the Builder 3D Printer is used with approved filament, delivered by Builder 3D
Printers. The repair has to carried out by builder3Dprinters.
The warranty of the Builder 3D printer will expire when the machine is;
• Damaged;
• Neglected;
• Immersed in water;
• Abused;
• Improper installed;
• Disassembled;
• Improper serviced.
If you experience any problems with your Builder 3D printer please visit our YouTube channel which
provides you with service videos that might solve the issue
http://www.youtube.com/user/builder3dprinters
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Safety warnings
Please take a few minutes to read the safety warnings. Also read the manual, which helps you to install
your Builder extreme and use it the way it is intended. This manual is setup in a way that it can be used for
more than one model. It can be used for the Extreme 1000, 1500 and 2000. When there are differences in
how to use the different models the manual will show that.
If you have any questions, please contact your local reseller or helpdesk@builder3dprinters.com
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Safety Warnings (please read warnings before use)
• Before using the Extreme Builder, read all the warnings and manuals.
• Let only well trained personnel use this machine. Well trained personel has experience with 3D
prining and 3D printing machines. Builder can provid a training so machine and personell have the
skills to operatied the Builder Extreme. Please contact your local reseller or
helpdesk@builder3dprinters.com
• Place the Extreme Builder on a concrete floor and set it level, so that the machine is stable.
• Install the Builder in a room with sufficient ventilation.
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• DANGER! Do not open the electronics cabinet (access only, by authorised personnel). Risk of
electric shock which may result in serious injury or death!
• WARNING! Before performing maintenance on the Extreme Builder, or before making adjustments
to the machine, disable the machine by engaging the power off button. Beware! print head and
build plate can still be very hot!
• WARNING! When the heater is on, the extruder (brass piece) is very hot!!
• WARNING! When you want to replace the filament on top of the machine use safe
work stairs
• WARNING! Do not use flammable liquids inside or outside the Builder.
If you want to clean the glass plate first turn off the power then you can clean the glass plate with a
wet towel. When the glass plate is dry you can turn on the power.
• WARNING! Maintenance of the electrical and mechanical components can only be done by
authorized personnel.
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• WARNING! Do not step lean in or step in to the Builder. (The glass plate will break).
• Do not use the machine for other purposes than printing parts.
• When the Extreme Builder is in operation, keep the doors closed.
• Use only Builder certified materials.
• WARNING! Turn off the power and wait 15 minutes when you want to replace the extruder head,
be careful this part is HOT!
• Close the doors while printing objects.
• When the machine is operated 24/7, mount a working fire or smoke detector in the room where
the Extreme Builder is installed.
If you are not sure what to do contact the helpdesk.
www.helpdesk@builder3dprinters.com
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Quickstart
Unbox the Builder Extreme
Please watch the unboxing video which shows how to
remove the box and remove the Extreme from the pallet.
Note that the Builder Extreme MUST be removed from the
pallet and placed on a concrete stable floor at all times.
See instruction video online.
Level the Extreme
Use the 2 levels supplied with the machine to make sure the
machine is levelled before use. Use the level tools on the
front, left and right. Note that you do not need to level the
print bed or print frame, you need to level the machine
itself. Put the levels on the bottom plate of the machine.
The print bed was already levelled in our factory.
Install filaments
Pre heat the extruder. Insert filament in BOTH extruders.
Note that the Dual-Feed extruder needs to be filled with
BOTH filaments all the time, even when you print in 1 color.
This prevents the Dual-Feed extruder from clogging. See
instruction video online.
Surface test
The build plate was levelled in the factory. But it is
important to check if this is still the case after transport and
installation. Start printing the surface test from the SD card
supplied with the machine. The surface test (0.4 mm nozzle)
shows you if the build plate is still levelled. Be aware that
the surface test must be printed with 2 filaments!
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Bedlevel point 1,2 and 3 (if needed)
If the surface test does not come out right, it can mean two
things, the nozzle is to far or to close to the glass print bed.
That means you need to level the frame on point 1, 2 and 3.
Gently turn the screws clockwise when the nozzle is to close
to the Glass and turn the screws anti clockwise when the
nozzle is to far from the glass. Do this on all 3 points,
perform “auto home” and start the surface test again. See
online instruction video.
Print with BOTH extruders when not printing Dual coloured
objects
For the best quality prints and to ensure the lifetime of the
Dual-Feed extruder, we advise you to print with both
extruder motors all the time. How? Start your print and as
soon as the print started go to control, change extruder
ratio and change them to 50%/50%. Now both motors will
be used. This also allow you to print 9 kg filament without
having to stop your print and changing filaments.
Remove print from glass plate
After the print has finished, open the doors of the Extreme
and let the build plate cool down to room temperature. This
makes it easier for you to remove the object from the glass
plate.
If you have any questions about the installation, please
contact your local reseller or
helpdesk@builder3dprinters.com
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Accessories
The extreme Builder comes with the following accessories:
Optional Parts
Spare print head;
Level gauge, for easy surface leveling the print bed;
Grease gun for maintaining your builder extreme;
Grease.
Please contact your local reseller or helpdesk@builder3dprinters.com for more information.
Extreme 1000
SD card;
Paint roller set;
Level 60cm 2x;
Wood glue;
Heater block tool;
Nozzle tool;
Allenkey 2.5mm;
Nozzle 0.8mm;
Nozzle 1.2mm;
Set teflon tubes;
Power cord;
Manual extreme;
Pressure plug 2x
Feeler gauge.
Extreme 2000
SD card;
Paint roller set;
Level 60cm 2x;
Wood glue;
Heater block tool;
Nozzle tool;
Allen key 2.5mm;
Nozzle 0.8mm;
Nozzle 1.2mm;
Set teflon tubes;
Power cord;
Manual extreme;
Pressure plug 2x
Feeler gauge;
Cabinet key;
Machine feet 4x;
Filament detection 2x;
Ups battery box.
Extreme 1500
SD card;
Paint roller set;
Level 60cm;
Level 40cm;
Wood glue;
Heater block tool;
Nozzle tool;
Allen key 2.5mm;
Nozzle 0.8mm;
Nozzle 1.2mm;
Set teflon tubes;
Power cord;
Manual extreme;
Pressure plug 2x
Feeler gauge;
Nylon wheels 4x.
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Control panel
Via the control panel the machine can be controlled. Attached to this document is the menu structure and
the description of this menu.
1. Emergency button;
2. LCD control button;
3. Main power;
4. On/off switch;
5. SD card slot;
6. Reset button;
7. Interior light switch.
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Emergency button
Pushing the emergency button in case of an emergency situation will shut off the power of the printer. Rotate the
emergency stop to deactivate.
LCD control button
Rotate/Push the LCD control button to control the LCD screen. The display provides information about the printer and
object.
Main power
This led indicates if the main power on the back of the control box is switched on/off. When the main
power is off, the batteries will not be charged and will de charge within a week.
On/off switch
The on/off switch turns the machine on/off. The machine can only be switched on when the main power is
on indicated by the led light.
SD card slot
Insert the SD card with the G-code. The SD card supplied by the machine has some ready g-codes, and also
the G-code to check bed leveling.
“Reset” Button
Only use this when updating firmware. Machine can be reset by switching it off/on.
Interior light switch
Switches the lights in the machine on/off
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Installing the machine
Correct Surface
Be sure to place the Builder extreme on a solid surface and be sure there is more than 1 Meter of space
around the machine to perform maintenance.
Installation
Levelling the printer is important for making good quality prints.
Be sure that the Builder extreme is used is a surrounding temperature between 15-32°C
Level the printer
1. Place the printer on a stable floor and check if the printer is levelled
Level the printer with the included spirit levels. Check, and correct if necessary, all the three directions with the
spirit level as shown. Correct the leveling of the machine using a wrench to move up or down the machine feet.
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Extreme 2000 installing filament detection
After receiving your extreme 2000 you have to install the filament detection on top of the machine.
Filament detection for the extreme 1000/1500 is mounted in the factory, no action needed.
Mount the two filament detection units as seen in the picture below. Don’t forget to put the nut on the
detection boxes and slightly tighten them.
After physically mounting the filament detection, connect them to the connectors on top of the machine.
Which box you connect to which connector doesn’t matter.
NOTICE
The filament detection unit can be plugged in both connectors.
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Battery pack
Only for extreme 2000: Battery pack is supplied separately from the machine so it has to be mounted on
top of the machine. Screw the battery pack on top of the machine, using the supplied bolts. Open the
battery box and screw the unit on top of the machine.
When the machine is in place (and the battery pack is placed, in case of an extreme 2000) the battery pack
has to be connected to the back of the electronic box.
Extreme 1500 wheels
Only the extreme 1500 is supplies with a set of wheels for easy transport through doors and in elevators.
Move up the machine feet so the wheels can be mounted under the machine. Lower the machine feet so
the wheels are on the ground and the machine can easily be transported to the final location. There the
machine can be leveled, so the wheels don’t touch the ground.
Location battery box
extreme 2000
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Bed leveling
During the fabrication process, the machine’s build plate and bed leveling was adjusted, so the space
between the build plate and nozzle is 0.25mm when the machines Z axes is in the “auto home” position.
This 0.25mm is called bed level position.
After transport and installing the machine, it’s important to check this cap of 0.25mm. Go to the service
bed level menu and check the 3 points for a cap of 0.25mm using the supplied feeler gauge.
If these 3 points are 0.25mm then perform a surface test. If the surface test is ok, the machine is ready to
use.
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The surface test is ok, when the test looks like the pictures beneath and it sticks firmly to the build surface.
Missing lines in the surface test are an indication that the nozzle is too close to the build plate at the point.
The bed level needs adjustment. The nozzle needs to be adjusted more away from the build plate.
When the surface test doesn’t stick to the build plate, or comes loose during printing, the nozzle is too far
from the build plate. The bed level needs adjustment. The nozzle needs to be adjusted closer to the build
plate.
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How to adjust the bed level position
The machine uses 3 Z-sensors mounted in the print frame to determine the Z axes home position. These
sensors are triggered by adjustable flags in the poles of the machine. 2 flags in the left and right front
poles, one flag in the left rear pole.
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These flags can be adjusted in height so the bed level position can be corrected if necessary.
Looking from the top position:
Turn clockwise and the nozzle goes away from te build plate
Turn counterclockwise and the nozzle comes closer to the build plate;
For every complete turn that is done there is a 0.5mm displacement of the nozzle according to the build
plate.
If there is a adjustment needed, don’t adjust more than 1/2 a turn at a time.
Adjust the flages on the side of the build plate were the bed level adjustment is needed
After adjusting the flags, always perform “autohome” Then the machine
is in his new adjusted position!
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Dual Printhead
Warning! Be sure that the head is cooled down before maintenance is performed to the head!
For easy maintaining it is possible to remove the print head from the print head frame.
Use the “replace head” in the menu before changing the print head.
Be sure the connectors are aligned in front of each other. Push the print head until the connectors merge
into each other.
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Check if the clips are snapped into place
Make sure when printing with the Dual-Feed both extruder holes are filled with a filament.
Inserting filament
Be sure the print head is pre heated. Push down the button and insert the filament until you feel some
resistance. Now insert the second filament by doing the same. Keep pushing the buttons, and then push
down the filament until it comes out of the nozzle. Do this with both filaments.
Adjusting the screws in the buttons, using a 2.5mm Allen key, the pressure on the filament by which it’s it
pressed against the extruder wheels can be adapted. These are adjusted during the fabrication process, so
normally they don’t need adjustment. Turning clockwise increases the pressure, turning anticlockwise will
decrease the pressure on the filament.
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Changing nozzle
Be careful when performing any work on a heated print head!
Pre heat the nozzle.
Remove the nozzle using a 17mm wrench or the included tool.
Mount the new nozzle the reverse way of taking it off. Be sure the connected surfaces are clean. Tight the
new nozzle, don’t tighten the nozzle too much (7Nm). Check the nozzle for the right torque when it’s pre
heated.
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Nozzle diameters
The nozzles are marked on the top of the nozzle.
0.4 mm 0.8 mm 1.2 mm
When using nozzles 0.8 and 1.2 mm be aware the extrusion speed needs to be very high. To avoid under
extrusion tighten the pressure screws in the levers.
First layer height
The first layer height depends on the size of the nozzle. Here are a few examples for the different nozzle
sizes:
Nozzle 0.4 mm First layer 0.3 mm
Nozzle 0.8 mm First layer 0.6 mm
Nozzle 1.2 mm First layer 0.8 mm
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Filament detection
The machine is equipped with filament detection. It detects the moment there is no filament in one of the
detection units.
When inserting filament in the machine, push the filament through the filament detection unit and insert
the filament in the print head. The printer will now detect the filament. If one of the extruders runs out of
filament the printer will automatically pause and moves to a park position where it will wait for a user
input. Press the button to pre heat and change filament. Then push the button to restart the machine.
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Start Printing
Auto home
When you power up your extreme the machine has to be auto homed. You can only move the machine
when this action is done.
Adhesive layer
For perfect adhesion of your build tot the glass build surface be sure that the layer of glue is in perfect
state. Check this before the start of e very print. The layer of glue has to cover the complete the glass build
surface. If the layer is not covering the complete build surface, apply a new layer using the supplied paint
roller set and the wood glue. Put 1/3 glue and 2/3 water into the paint roller set and give it a good mix.
Before applying the glue to the glass surface pre heat the build plate to 50°C, then apply the glue to the
glass surface using the paint roller. Apply an even coat and be sure that no glue is coming under the glass
build plate!!
Pre–heat
It can be convenient to pre heat the Extreme Builder when in the mean time doing some
preparations before starting the actual printing process. Pre-heating can be done using the
control panel.
Timeout Heater
When the machine is not used for 30 minutes, the machine stops heating. The print head after 30
minutes, the heated bed after 3 hours. After your print is finished, al heaters will stop heating
automatically.
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G-code/slicing
To start printing these machines need a G-code. The G-code can be generated by a so called slicer. We
advise to us simplify3D. The input for these slicers are: STL/OBJ/AMF/DAE files. To generate the correct Gcodes for the extreme Builders there are profiles that can be downloaded from the Buildere3dprinters.com
website. Be sure to us the profile that fits you type of machine, nozzle diameter, materials, etc. When the
G-code has been generated it can be put on a SD-card or send to the machine via Wi-Fi using Astrobox.
When put on an SD-card the machine can be started, putting the SD card into the slot and using the control
panel.
Handy codes for the Builder dual extruder: G93 Rxx: You can adjust the ratio of the 2 extruders in the G-
code. Put this code in after the last tool change, before the printing starts, see example below.
If using 1 color/material, always use both extruder 50/50% to prevent blocking the
nozzle
Be sure the build plate is cooled to room temperature before taking the object of!
We not recommend to the print multiple objects in one print. If failure occurs, all the object fail and the
time that is won by printing multiple object is minimal.
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UPS function, power fail
The UPS function activates when the main power supply fails.
Detection takes place on / after: Power failure and resumption.
Battery needs to be charged. The battery will be charged when the main power switch on the back of the
electronic box is on, this is indicated by the led in the front panel.
When the main power is off the battery will not be charged!
Be aware that it takes a few ours to recharge the battery’s when the machine is not used for a couple of
days.
1. Time interval detection "POWERFAIL_DELAY" is set to 10sec.
2. After about 10 seconds, "POWERFAIL" appears in the picture
3. The internal buffer is completed.
4. The shortened filename is saved (13 characters, filename is modified)
5. The position is saved
6. The printer goes to Z = Z + 10mm
7. The printer saves this Z position
8. The screen changes with "Power fail" / "Check Main Power!"
9. If the temperature of the bed is> 40 degrees after the voltage has returned, the printer is
immediately resumed (without the intervention of the user).
10. If the temperature of the bed is <40 degrees, the printing will not be resumed immediately, but
"Press Heating" will appear on the screen.
11. The menu then appears:
"Load Extr. Front"
"Load Extr. Rear "
"Return"
12. After return, the printer returns to the stop position deletes the stored data and resumes printing.
Power failure and failure of the backup voltage.
If after step 8 the voltage is completely lost and the printer is restarted:
13. The bed is warmed up again with the stored set value.
14. The message will appear on the screen:
"A Power Shutdown" // "Has Happened" // "Press to continue ..."
15. After the button is pressed the following screen appears:
"Print from SD ^"
"File Data"
"Remove Data"
"Resume Print"
If the bed is cooled down to <40°C please check if the object is stil stuck to the bed!
File Data:
This menu contains the data of the file printed during the power fail
File: The shortened filename: name (8-characters.gco)
Line number: the line (position) number in the print file
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Remove Data:
If "remove Data" is selected, the stored data is deleted.
Resume Print
If "Resume Print" is selected from the "Root" directory of the SD card, the data of the "File" is loaded and
the print is resumed:
Autohome is being performed in the x/y axes;
Printhead is heated;
After the printhead is heated on the display appears:
“Load Extr. Front”
“Load Extr. Rear”
“Return”
You can change both extruders before restarting the print.
After selecting return, the print is being started.
Parameter that will be saves during power fail:
Shortened filename (13 characters: name.gco);
Line number of the line where stopped;
SD card index number, position in the file on the SD card;
X-axis position;
Position Y axis;
Z-axis position;
Position E-axis;
Ratio;
Ratio block value (on / off);
Feedrate;
Feed multiply;
Extruder multiply;
Fanspeed;
Target temperature extruder;
Target temperature bed;
Print time;
Operating hours;
Printing hours;
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Astro box setup
Setup
Turn on the Builder Extreme;
Wait for a couple of minutes until the internal AstroBox™ starts;
Using your laptop or tablet search for the WiFi network “Extreme X000” (X=1 or X=2) and connect
to this network;
Open an internet browser and type in the following address: https://10.10.0.1.
You will see the following image on your screen:
• Now, click on “Begin Setup”
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Setup Wifi
If you want your printer to be accessed through a local WiFi network, select your network from the list and
click on “Connect”.
AstroBox™ should now be connected to your network.
To ensure that your printer will not be accessible through Hotspot, when AstroBox™ is connected to a
familiar network (e.g. to make sure your printer cannot be accessible to other users of the network),
uncheck the box “Turn hotspot off when a known network is found in the future.”
AstroPrint™ Account
Now you can create an AstroPrint™ account, so you can upload .STL-files and slice files with AstroPrint™.
Printer connection
If you do not wish to set an account or if you wish to set an account later, click on “Printer Connection”.
After that, click “connect”
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The AstroBox™ is now connecting to the printer.
Note: The operation of the display and the internal AstroBox™ are semi-separate systems.
It is possible to control your printer also through one of the two systems while the printer is at use. When
the printing is paused or stopped and printing had been started with AstroPrint™, use AstroPrint™. The
AstroPrint™ is now connected with the printer.
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Overview of the Icons
• Click on “Start Printing”
An overview page will now appear:
1. File Uploader: With this icon, you can directly upload a file to print it;
2. File Manager: Here you can select and load the file to print it;
3. Control: Here you can find the manual operation of the printer Supplies: Internet stores (if
connected to internet);
4. Settings: Here you can find settings of AstroBox™;
5. GCODE Terminal: Here you can enter G-CODE commands ;
6. Support: Here you can find email link of the helpdesk of AstroPrint™
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IP-address of the local network
Click on “Settings”
Click on “Connection”
Write down the IP address under which you can find your printer in the network.
* In this case is ”Gasten” the name of the network and the IP address is 192.168.10.15.
Use this IP address to connect to your printer in your network.
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File manager
Click on “File manager”
If you would like to “slice in the cloud”, you will have to create an AstroPrint™ account and log in first.
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Astro box Print examples
• Insert the SD card in your laptop;
• Click on “Upload file” (stl.gcode);
• Select the file called “Screw” and click on “Openen”
After the file has loaded, it gets controlled through “Analyzing G-Code”
After the file has been analysed, you can start printing.
• Click on the light blue icon next to the filename to start printing.
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The printer will now start warming up the extruder.
On the left side, you can see a “Snapshot” of the bed.
If you want to change the temperature, flow or printing rate while using the AstroBox™ for printing you can
only use the control panel on the printer (tune).
After warming up of the extruder, the printer will initiate printing of the chosen object.
In the menu “Settings”, you can make adjustments to the printer profile. Here you can see the settings of
the Builder Extreme:
No. Of Extruders:2
Max. Nozzle Temp:260
Max. Bed Temp:100
3.1 Factory Settings
You can always reset the factory settings in the menu “Advanced” through clicking on “Restore Factory
Settings”.
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Maintenance
Maintenance schedule
Every print
daily
weekly
monthly
Quarter
Annually
2 years
Hours
State of the adhesive layer of the
build plate
X
Bed leveling (surface test)
X
Checking the function of the
work piece cooling fans
X
Check the filament detection
function
X
Cleaning the doors
X
Greasing guides x/y axes
1000
Greasing the z axes
2000
Check the ups function*
X
Replace battery pack
X
Cleaning filter electronic box
X
Replacing filter electronic box
X
Check if the emergency stops
functions
X
*When the machine doesn’t have a power supply for more than one week, disconnect the battery pack on
the back of the electronic box.
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Trouble shooting
Problem
Solution
No power
Is the power cable connected
Blocked nozzle/channel
Nozzle to close to the build plate (0.25mm), check
bed leveling
Always use 2 channels, 50/50
Bad print quality
Using the wrong nozzle diameter
Using wrong print settings, temperature, speed, etc.
Using wrong material
Blown fuse
Contact Builder (reseller)
Broken build plate
Take of the object when the build plate is cooled
down to room temperature. Otherwise the glass
can break.
Object doesn’t stick to the build plate
Nozzle is too far from the build plate (0.25mm)
check bed leveling
Machine cools down
If the machine is heating to long without being
used, the heaters will stop heating.
Machine doesn’t start printing
Surrounding temperature is to low, <5
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Dual print head maintenance
Between 1000/2000 hours the dual print head needs to be maintained. Depending on what materials are
being printed.
If there are no obvious problems we advise to change the following parts, namely:
Nr 7, tubes;
Nr4, thermal barrier.
If the print head is blocked we advise to also change the following parts, namely:
Nr1, nozzle;
Nr2, coupler.
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Attachment
Technical specifications
Specifications
Extreme 1000
Extreme 1500
Extreme 2000
Technique
FDM/FFF
Resolution
Low quality : 0.6 mm
Normal quality: 0.4 mm
High quality: 0.2 mm
Position accuracy stepper
X: 10 micron
Y: 12,5 micron
Z: 2,5 micron
Build Volume LxWxH
700x700x820
1100x515x820
700x700x1820
Printer external
dimensions LxWxH
1006x1016x1500
1501x800x1500
1175x1016x2300
Weight
220kg
200kg
250kg
Frame material
Aluminium
Print bed (platform)
(Heated) glass
Certification
CE
Surrounding operating
temperature in °C
15-32°C
Storage temperature in °C
0-35°C
Operating nozzle
temperature in °C
180-260°C
Heated bed temperature
in °C
Max 70°C
Filament diameter
1.75mm
Maximum print speed
80mm/s
Maximum travel speed
200mm/s
Nozzle diameter
0.4/0.8/1.2*
Removable print head
Yes
Power supply
AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
Power consumption
800-1800W
Connection
Wifi
Data reader
SD card
CNC programming
Language
G-code
*Nozzle 1.2mm, maximum print speed depends on the situation.
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Menu structure
Extreme 1000,1500 & 2000
Menu structure
For machines Build after S/N XXXX.XXX.18.0172
Info screen
Stop
Prepare Main
Auto home
Preheat
Move Axis Move axis
Disable Steppers Auto Home
Move Platform up
Move 10mm Move Axis
Move 1mm Move Axis Move X
Tune Main Move X Move Y
Speed Move Y Move Z
Nozzle Move Z
Bed Extr. Front/Left
Fan Speed Extr. Rear/Right
Flow
Control Main
Extruder ratio Control
lock on/off
Extruder Front/Left:
Extruder Rear/Right:
Temperature Control
Nozzles:
Bed:
fan Speed
Preheat Conf Temperature
Autotemp: on/off Fan Speed:
Min: Nozzles:
Max: Bed:
Fact:
Motion Control
Accel:
Vxy-jerk:
Vz-jerk:
ve-jerk:
Vmax x:
Vmax Y:
Vmax z:
Vmax e:
Vtrav min:
Amax x:
Amax y:
Amax z:
Amax e:
A-retract:
Endstop abort: on/off
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Service Main
Change filament
Replace Head
Bed Leveling Service
Point A
Point B
Point C
To level Bed* To Level Bed
Move Z1
Move Z2
Move Z3
Machine info Service Machine Info
Running Hours Operating :
Firmware Version Machine Info Running :
Pause Print Reset Hours* Extreme xxxxx
Stop print Fw ver:
Display Filename
Print From SD Main
Recover Print From SD
Choose the print file File Data Print From SD
Remove Data File:
Resume print Line number:
Color
Red Menu is active when there is a known autohome position
Orange Menu is active after the external power has been cut of while printing from the sd-card
Purple Menu only visible for a Builder mechanic
Green Menu is active when the autohome position is unknown
Blue Menu is active when printing from the sd-card
Discription
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Description menu structure and functions:
Description of the Software
Machine: Extreme
Version:V2_2011I_Zxx00_B10G_Corexy_Z_band
Datum:13-11-18
By: MKO
Description: Software with UPS function and improvements
Info screen
Meaning symbols:
---/---⁰= Measured temperature / set temperature extruder.
F:---% = Extrusion ratio of the front/left extruder. The ratio of both extruders combined is always
100%.
H ---/--- = Measured temperature of the heatedbed / set temperature.
Z:---.-- = The current value of the z-axis. At the moment the display shows “--- -“, indicates. that
the actual z-height is unknown. The machine first needs to do autohome function to be able to
display the correct value.
F/R---% = Feedrate gain factor. This is relative to the the feederate in the G-code.
SD---%= Percentage of the read G-code lines compared to the total number of lines of the print
file. This has no direct relation to the print time.
o---:-- = The actual printing time.
Bottom line: information line
Stop:
When the printer is moving and the "stop" function (not "Stop print") is selected, the motors are
immediately stopped. Autohome has to be re-established.
The print file is closed and the print cannot be continued but will have to be restarted.
Prepare
AutoHome:
The print head is moved to its "0" position (axes X, Y & Z ).
This is done with heated extruder.
If the extruder temperature is lower than the Preheat temp, the extruder is first heated before the
axes are moved to the "home" position.
Preheat:
The heating of the extruder and of the bed are switched on at a value of Preheat default: BED = 60
degrees Celsius and the printhead = 210 degrees Celsius.
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The default values can be adjusted in the "Control", "Temperature" & "Preheat conf.".
Move axis:
Within the "Prepare" menu, the functions "Autohome" and "Move platform up" are active if the
"auto-home" position of the machine is unknown. If the "car home" position is known then the
other functions of this menu are visible, namely: "Move 10mm" and "Move 1mm"
Autohome is not known after the following situations, namely:
• Disable steppers;
• After the start of the machine;
• End of a print;
• The "stop" function is used.
Move Platform Up:
Moves the Z-axis up 5mm. This works without an "autohome" position being known. This function
can be used once to get rid of an unwanted situation.
Move:
Only if the machine has a known “Autohome” position the individual axes be moved.
By turning the knob the position value is changed, by subsequently pressing the button this value
is actively taken over and executed.
If the button is pressed once again, the menu is exited.
Both extruders can only be operated in the 1mm menu and the extruder must be at least 170°C to
be able to extrude.
Disable Steppers:
All motors are being disabled
The x/y axis can be moved manually by hand.
Note: In order to be able to relocate the axes / print again, an “Autohome” must first be carried
out again.
Tune
In this menu different print parameters can be adjusted. Select one of the parameters and just
press and turn the knob to adjust the parameter you want.
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Control
Extruder ratio
Lock:
The set ratio is fixed.
Tool change "T0" and "T1" and G93 Rxx.x in the used G code are ignored during printing of the file,
so the ratio remains during the print on the value set in the menu and the value is only entered via
the "Ratio" menu.
The Lock function is set to "Off" by default (machine off / on).
Extruder Ratio:
Here the extrusion ratio between both extruders can be changed
See the info screen (Extreme 1500 F: (Front) and for the 1000 & 2000 L: (Left) extruder) for the
current value.
The sum of ratio of both extruders is always 100%.
The set value can be overwritten if the command "G93 R" value, "T0" (ratio = 100%) or "T1" (Ratio
= 0%) is used in the print and lock is set to "Off".
Temperature:
In this menu, different parameters can be changed.
Nozzles:
Temperature set value for printhead adjustable between 0 (off) and 260 (max) degrees Celsius.
Bed:
Temperature set value for the print-bed temperature. Adjustable between 0 (off) and 70 degrees
Celsius.
Fan Speed:
Set value for speed of the print cooling fan. Adjustable between (0) and 255 (max).
Autotemp : off/on
Settings PID controller
Preheat Conf:
The set value for the "Prepare", "Preheat" function used in the menu.
Fan Speed: 0-255
Nozzles: 170-260
Bed: 0-70
The adjusted values can be saved with "Store Settings" function.
The values can be reset to the factory value using "Service", "Machine Info" & "Factory Reset"
Motion
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Control:
This part of the menu is for professional use only. The Builder advise is not to use this part of the
menu.
Service Menu
Change Filament:
The printhead moves to the parking position and if the temperature is <170°C the extruder is first
heated to the "preheat" temperature. Then a signal sounds that the filament can be exchanged if
no filament is placed (Filament detection is empty) the message "Place Filament!" appears after
pressing the button. If filament is now placed (Filament in detection) the message "Press to
continue" appears on the screen. After pressing the button, the head returns after the start
position.
Replace Head:
The printhead moves to the parking position.
The extruder motors, heater and cooling fans are turned off.
The print head can be changed.
After changing the printhead, Press the button. This turns the expanded parts back on and the
head returns to its previous position.
Bed leveling:
Point 1: position A left front *
Point 2: position B right front *
Point 3: position C in the middle behind *
* See attachment for position per machine
Procedure:
• The head moves Z = + 10mm and moves to the selected position.
• The head moves to Z = 0mm.
Machine Info:
"Operating Hours", the hours that the machine was on standby
"Running hours", the hours that the machine has performed movements.
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Print from SD
Recover after power fail
File data"File" * the abbreviated file name of the print file * (total 13 characters "name.gco")
"Linenumber" is the line number where the printer was in queue when it was interrupted.
Remove data deletes the "recover" print file data
Resume print searches for the filename on the sd card and starts the print:
Resume print Procedure:
• X & Y axes go to home position.
• The z-axis height is loaded and set as current.
• The print file settings are retrieved and loaded
• The bed & head are heated
• Extruder menu comes up
• Printing is resumed after return
* Short name consists of 13 characters including ".gcode", so max 8 for the name and also note
that the first 8 characters of a name do not occur in another file.
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Machine Notifications:
Notifications
Meaning
“Extreme XX00 Ready”
Machine is ready for use
"SD-card inserted "
Sd SD card is in place
"SD-card removed "
Sd kaNo sd card in place
"Insert SD-card "
Place SD card
"Printing... "
Machine is printing from sd Card
“Print,Heating…”
Print head is heating
"Print,Bed Heating.."
Print bed is heating
"Pause Print "
Het print is paused
"Resume Print "
Resumes print
"Returning... "
De printkop keert terug naar begin positie voor de service
"Replace Head "
Replace printhead
"STOPPED "
Print is being stopped if the “stop”function is used
"EMERGENCY STOP "
The emergency button is pressed
"Filament runout... "
In one of the channels is filament not being detected
"Moving to pos... "
Printhead is being moved to park position
"Change Filament "
Filament can be changed
"Place Filament! "
Placce filament in both channels
"Change Head "
Printhead can be changed
"Power Failure "
Power supplay has failed.
"Check MainPower ! "
Check if the main voltage is present and / or direct wiring for
defects
"Err: MINTEMP"
The ambient temperature is lower than 5⁰C
The temperature sensor is defective
The extruder is not inserted or has come loose from the holder.
"Err: MAXTEMP"
The printhead has exceeded the maximum temperature, > 275⁰C
"Err: MAXTEMP BED"
The bed has exceeded the maximum temperature, > 100⁰C
"Extruder to Cold!"
The printhead is too cold (Temp <170⁰C) to be able to extrude
"Bed Heating... "
The print bed is being heated
"Bed done. "
The bed has reached the set temperature
“Timeout On Heater”
The extruder is disabled because the printer has not been used /
operated for 30 minutes.
"Timeout On bed "
The bed is switched off because the printer has not been used /
operated for 180 minutes.
"Push to Start Heater"
Push the button to start heater
"Heating... "
Print heas heating
"Press To Continue "
Push the button to cintinue
“Sleep…”
The printer temporarily goes into standby
"Service"
Machine is in “service mode”
"Auto Homing... "
Machine is autohoming
"Do First AutoHome !"
First do “autohome”
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Machine drawings
Extreme 1000 top view
Extreme 1000 front view
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Extreme 1500 top view
Extreme 1500 front view
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Extreme 2000 top view
Extreme 2000 front view
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