ORD solutions RoVa3D User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Getting to know your RoVa3D printer .............................................................................................................. 5

1.1. What’s in the box ............................................................................................................................................. 5

1.2. Specification ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.3. What is 3D Printing? ....................................................................................................................................... 7

1.4. RoVa3D Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 8

1.4.1. Component Names - Front................................................................................................................... 8

1.4.2. Component Names - Back ................................................................................................................... 9

2. Getting Started ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

2.1. Safety .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

2.2. 3D Printing: From Idea to Print ................................................................................................................... 11

2.3. Initial setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.3.1. Tools you will need .............................................................................................................................. 12

2.3.2. Connecting the Power Supply ........................................................................................................... 13

2.3.3. Installing Filament Guide Tubes........................................................................................................ 13

2.3.4. Installing Filament Feed Tubes ......................................................................................................... 14

2.3.5. Installing Extruder Springs ................................................................................................................. 14

2.3.6. Installing Filament Spool Holders ..................................................................................................... 16

2.3.7. Loading Filament ................................................................................................................................. 16

2.3.8. Connecting the RoVa3D to your Computer..................................................................................... 20

2.3.9. Installing the USB Drivers .................................................................................................................. 20

2.3.10. Installing Pronterface / Printrun ......................................................................................................... 21

2.3.11. Testing Pronterface communication with the RoVa3D.................................................................. 22

2.3.12. Installing Slic3r ..................................................................................................................................... 24

2.3.13. Disabling Windows Update ................................................................................................................ 25

2.3.14. Testing the Homing Switches ............................................................................................................ 26

2.3.15. Taping the Print Bed............................................................................................................................ 30

2.3.16. Leveling the Print Bed ......................................................................................................................... 33

2.3.17. Leveling Nozzles .................................................................................................................................. 39

2.3.18. Setting Z Home .................................................................................................................................... 41

2.3.19. Safety Enclosure .................................................................................................................................. 43

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2.4. Basic usage.................................................................................................................................................... 48

2.4.1. Choosing a 3D Model.......................................................................................................................... 48

2.4.2. Slicing Your Model ............................................................................................................................... 48

2.4.3. Before Printing...................................................................................................................................... 49

2.4.4. Printing Your Model ............................................................................................................................. 50

2.4.5. Cool-down ............................................................................................................................................. 50

2.4.6. Removing Your Model ........................................................................................................................ 50

2.4.7. Print Examples ..................................................................................................................................... 50

2.5. Simplify3D ...................................................................................................................................................... 50

3. Advanced Usage ................................................................................................................................................... 51

3.1. Multi-Material Printing................................................................................................................................... 51

3.1.1. Changing material types ..................................................................................................................... 51

3.1.2. Ooze prevention ................................................................................................................................... 53

3.1.3. Calculating nozzle offsets................................................................................................................... 53

3.1.4. Designing Multi-Material Models ....................................................................................................... 55

3.1.5. Creating AMF Files .............................................................................................................................. 61

3.2. Additional RoVa3D Functionality ................................................................................................................ 63

3.2.1. Turn LED lights on/off ......................................................................................................................... 63

3.2.2. Avoid crossing perimeters .................................................................................................................. 63

3.2.3. Vase mode ............................................................................................................................................ 64

3.2.4. Print bed cover material tips .............................................................................................................. 64

3.2.5. Measuring filament diameter ............................................................................................................. 65

3.3. Pushing the limits .......................................................................................................................................... 67

3.3.1. Auto PID ................................................................................................................................................ 67

3.3.2. Extruder steps per mm........................................................................................................................ 69

3.3.3. Advanced Slic3r settings .................................................................................................................... 71

4. Keeping things running smoothly ................................................................................................................... 76

4.1. Recommended Service Schedule .............................................................................................................. 76

4.2. Level 1 Service .............................................................................................................................................. 77

4.2.1. Multipoint inspection ............................................................................................................................ 77

4.2.2. Clean the nozzles ................................................................................................................................ 77

4.2.3. Clean the filament feed gear teeth.................................................................................................... 79

4.2.4. Service the filament feed tube ends ................................................................................................. 80

4.2.5. Oil Bearings .......................................................................................................................................... 81

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4.2.6. Oil smooth shafts ................................................................................................................................. 82

4.2.7. Oil Leadscrews ..................................................................................................................................... 84

4.2.8. Adjust belt tension ............................................................................................................................... 85

4.2.9. Update the firmware ............................................................................................................................ 86

4.3. Level 2 Service .............................................................................................................................................. 88

4.3.1. Refresh bed printing surface .............................................................................................................. 88

4.3.2. Change nozzles ................................................................................................................................... 88

4.3.3. Replace Belts ....................................................................................................................................... 89

4.3.4. Clean fans ............................................................................................................................................. 92

4.3.5. Service the smooth shafts .................................................................................................................. 93

4.4. Level 3 Service .............................................................................................................................................. 94

4.4.1. Replace Ball Bearings ......................................................................................................................... 94

4.4.2. Replace Linear Bearings .................................................................................................................... 96

4.4.3. Replace filament feed tube ................................................................................................................ 98

4.4.4. Replace liquid coolant ......................................................................................................................... 98

4.5. Level 4 Service ............................................................................................................................................ 101

4.5.1. Replace hot-end heater cartridge ................................................................................................... 101

4.5.2. Replace print bed heating element ................................................................................................. 102

4.5.3. Replace the smooth shafts............................................................................................................... 103

5. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................. 105

5.1. First layer won’t stick .................................................................................................................................. 106

5.2. Cleaning extruder filament drive wheel ................................................................................................... 108

5.3. Clearing Extruder filament guide holes ................................................................................................... 108

5.4. Clearing a Jammed Hotend....................................................................................................................... 109

5.5. Clearing a jammed nozzle ......................................................................................................................... 109

5.6. Repairing a popped filament feed tube ................................................................................................... 110

5.7. Printer won’t home X/Y/Z ........................................................................................................................... 110

5.8. Bed won’t heat above X(°C) ...................................................................................................................... 111

5.9. Nozzle won’t heat above X(°C) ................................................................................................................. 112

5.10. Feedtube end broken off inside quick release ....................................................................................... 113

5.11. If all else fails ............................................................................................................................................... 113

Special thanks to Tim Hedstrom, Joan Touzet, and all of our forum users and Kickstarter

backers who have contributed to the body of knowledge incorporated into this manual!

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1. Getting to know your RoVa3D printer

1.1. What’s in the box

List of items:

 RoVa3D printer  1 power supply with AC power cord  2 power cables for the modular power supply  24” filament feed tubes (one per extruder, one spare)  4” inch long filament guide tubes (one per extruder)  USB cable  Spool holders  Extruder tension screws with springs  Filament cleaning wraps  Spare quick connects (one male, one female)  Rubber feet

Optional items:

 Spare nozzles  Quick-Start Kit  Filament spools  WiFi Print Controller  Android Tablet  Safety Enclosure  Fusion 360 Instructions

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1.2. Specification

Printing technology: FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) / FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) Print area size: 284 W x 301 L x 191 H mm (11.18” W x 11.88” L 7.55” H) Build volume: Up to print area size, depending on multi- nozzle configuration Layer height: Min 25 microns (0.0009”), Max 1000 microns(0.039”) Print resolution: X: 5 microns (0.0002”)

Y: 5 microns (0.0002”)

Z: 0.25 microns (0.00001”) Filament Diameter: 1.75mm (0.069”) Nozzle Diameter: Available 0.2, 0.35, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 mm Footprint: 280 W x 381 L mm (11” W x 15” L) Overall Dimensions: 665 W x 430 L x 680 H mm (26.18” W x 16.93” L x 26.77” H) Weight: 18.1kg (40 lbs) Shipping box: 711 W x 508 L x 660 H mm (28” W x 20” L x 26” H) Shipping Weight: 24kg (53lbs) without extra items Electrical: Power Supply Input: 115/240VAC, 10A/6A, 50/60Hz Printer Input: 12VDC, 50A (max). Mechanical: Anodized Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Injection Molded ABS Plastic Temperature limits: Operational: 15°C to 30°C, 10-90% RH (non-condensing) Storage: -10°C to 40°C, 5-95%RH (non-condensing) Stepper motors: NEMA 17 1.8˚ Step with 1/32nd micro stepping

Optional “Cool Muscle” Ultra-High-Performance Drive Motors with Closed Loop Vector

Control

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1.3. What is 3D Printing?

3D printing (or additive manufacturing, AM) is any of various processes to make a three-dimensional object.

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In 3D printing, additive processes are used, in which successive layers of material are laid down under computer control.

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These objects can be of almost any shape or geometry, and are produced from a 3D model or other

electronic data source. A 3D printer is a type of industrial robot. The RoVa3D uses a technology called (FDM) Fused deposition modeling. FDM is an additive manufacturing

technology commonly used for modeling, prototyping, and production applications. It is one of the techniques used for 3D printing.

FDM works on an "additive" principle by laying down material in layers; a plastic filament or metal wire is unwound from a coil and supplies material to produce a part.

Fused deposition modeling:

1. Nozzle ejecting molten plastic

2. Deposited material (modeled part)

3. Controlled movable table

Image created by Zureks, used under the GNU Free Documentation License http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:FDM_by_Zureks.png

VIDEO

How 3D Printing Works:

http://ORDSolutions.com/videos/rova3dr1/ho w-3D-printing-works

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1.4. RoVa3D Overview

1.4.1. Component Names - Front

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1.4.2. Component Names - Back

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2. Getting Started

2.1. Safety

High Temperatures

Warning: The RoVa3D generates high temperatures at the print head and print surface. Never reach into the

print area while the printer is in operation. Always allow the printer to cool down before reaching inside. Keep combustible or flammable materials away from the print head and the print surface.

Pinch Points

Warning: The RoVa3D includes moving parts that can cause injury. While printing, the extruder gears, print

head, and print bed (forwards and back, as well as up and down) will be in motion. Keep hands, clothing, hair, jewelry, and any loose articles clear of moving parts when the printer is on, and ensure that there are no items below the print bed that will interfere when the bed lowers during printing.

Fans and Cooling

Caution: Before powering on the printer, verify that the fans on the power supply, cooling system, and electrical

enclosure are free of obstructions and debris. The RoVa3D will automatically turn on the cooling fans and coolant pump once the coolant temperature is greater than 40°C. After a print is finished, ensure that the printer remains powered until all of the hot ends have cooled to below 50°C. Failure to ensure proper cool down can result in hot end jamming due to filament swelling.

Ventilation

Caution: During its operation the RoVa3D melts plastic, which can release odors. Ensure the printer is operated

in a well-ventilated area. On initial heat-up there may be a small amount of smoke from the nozzles due to oil residue from manufacture. This is normal, and should cease within 30 minutes.

Electrical

Caution: Maintain easy and clear access to electrical connections, and do not overload electrical supplies. In

case of emergency, disconnect the RoVa3D power supply from the wall socket.

Lifting

Caution: The RoVa3D weighs 40 pounds. Use caution when lifting, and lift with two people if necessary. Always

lift by holding the aluminum side panels, or by gripping the threaded rods under the top panel. Never lift directly by the extruder assemblies, aluminum top panel, spool holders, control board case, bed assembly, print head assembly, or x-axis guide rails.

Safety Enclosure

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Caution: To meet safety regulations, the printer must be operated with the safety enclosure installed. See Safety Enclosure section for assembly instructions.

2.2. 3D Printing: From Idea to Print

3D Idea Design Software Slicing Software Interface Software

Existing Design

3D Idea: The process starts with an idea for a 3D object to print. This part is up to you, and it can be anything

from a Yoda head to a part for your new supercar design.

Design Software: This is where you create a 3D drawing of your idea. There are many different software

options available for designing, both open-source and proprietary. These software packages are often referred to as CAD (Computer-aided Design) software. The output of this software will usually be an .stl file when being used for 3D printing.

A popular design software package is Sketchup Make, which is free to use for non-commercial work. Popular commercial software includes SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Existing Design: If you just want to start printing with an existing design, there are thousands of designs

available at repository sites, such as thingiverse.com, cubehero.com, and youmagine.com.

Slicing Software: Once you have a 3D design (.stl file), it needs to be turned into a machine-friendly file that the

printer can understand, called G-code (.gcode file). The slicing software will separate the design into many horizontal layers, which the printer can print one at a time, along with other information such as nozzle and print bed temperatures. This part of the process, along with the interface software and printer firmware, is often referred to as CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing).

Slic3r is the basic slicer for the RoVa3D. It is completely free and we provide settings for it to get you started. We also offer an optional upgrade to Simplify3D. Simplify3D is a more intuitive and user friendly slicer. Simplify3D has settings for the RoVa built in. Other slicers such as Cura and Matter Control will also work with the RoVa3D, but do not come with settings and guides to get you started.

Interface Software: The interface software will send the G-code to the printer over the USB connection. The

interface software also allows you to manually control the printer; you can move the print head and bed, extrude filament, and set temperatures.

The default interface software for your RoVa3D printer is called Pronterface, which is part of an open-source suite called Printrun. There are other interface software packages you can try once you are familiar with Pronterface, or if you use Simplify3D for slicing, it also has built-in interface software.

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3D Printing: Once you have setup your printer, and loaded the filament, you can start the print from the

interface software. When the printer receives the G-code over the USB connection, the built-in printer firmware will interpret the instructions and send the correct signals to the motors to create your print.

2.3. Initial setup

2.3.1. Tools you will need

The following are tools you might need to use during the setup or operation of your printer. The items under Quick-Start Kit are provided with your printer if you purchased a printer package, or the optional Quick-Start Kit.

Quick-Start Kit

 Drill Bits: Including micro-bits, these are used for cleaning the nozzles and extruders.  Polyimide (Kapton) tape: This is used to cover the bed for enhanced part adhesion.  Hex Wrenches: Used for adjusting various components during set-up.  10mm Wrench: To adjust the height of the feed tubes and nozzles.  Nut Driver: To adjust various nuts, including the bed-leveling nuts.  Digital Caliper: For measuring filament width, printed parts, and parts to be replicated.  Razor Blade Scraper: Used to remove printed parts from the bed, and to trim the polyimide tape.  Side cutters: For trimming filament.

Additional Tools

 Long nose pliers or tweezers: These are useful to reach under the print heat and remove melted

filament, while keeping your fingers at a safe distance.

 Hobby knife (Exacto or similar): Useful for cleaning up printed items, or scraping melted filament off the

nozzles.

 Scotch-Brite pad: Used for cleaning extruder drive wheels and nozzle tips.  100% Acetone: Used for cleaning the print bed and polyimide tape before printing. Available at paint or

hardware stores. Warning: Follow all safety instructions included with the acetone.

 Paper towels: For cleaning the bed with acetone.  Decal squeegee or credit card (old, inactive, or promotional): This can be used this to apply the

polyimide tape.

 Protective safety gloves: These will protect your hands while working on the nozzles and print bed.  ¾” Deep Socket (or similar size): This can be used to level the bed and calibrate the nozzle heights.

 17mm or adjustable wrench: To hold the heater blocks when replacing nozzles.

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2.3.2. Connecting the Power Supply

Power Supplies may vary. If you power supply does has all 3 wires factory attached, skip to step 3.

1. If you have a modular power supply with ports on the front, there will be 2 8-pin power cables in the box

2. Plug the 8-pin red connectors into the 8-pin red ports on the front of the power supply.

3. Connect the power supply to the printer with the two 6-pin connectors and one 4 pin connector. The small 2-pin connector is unused.

4. Connect the power supply to a wall socket with the supplied AC power cable.

2.3.3. Installing Filament Guide Tubes

Slide the 4 inch filament tube into the bottom side of each extruder. These tubes will help guide the filament from the spool to the extruder.

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2.3.4. Installing Filament Feed Tubes

Connect the 24 inch filament tubes. The tubes are installed in the quick connects by pressing the tube into the connector. The fit can be verified by gently pulling up on the tube after it is installed. Each tube will connect from an extruder to the nozzle quick connect with the corresponding number.

To remove the filament feed tubes, press down on the blue ring, press the filament feed tubes down gently, then pull them up and out of the quick release.

2.3.5. Installing Extruder Springs

Install the extruder tension screws with spring and screw head on the same side as the motor, and the nut on the pressure door. Gently press in the bolt head, while holding the extruder door closed, to compress the spring slightly. This will allow you to easily tighten the nut. The nut should be tightened until the spring has approximately 1mm in between each coil. This should leave approximately 10mm of thread protruding beyond the nut.

VIDEO

Installing filament feed tubes:

http://ORDSolutions.com/videos/rova3dr1/installing-filament-tubes

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2.3.6. Installing Filament Spool Holders

Install the spool holders on the side of the printer by threading each holder into the appropriate hole on the chassis. As shown in the pictures below, two spool holders are installed on the side of the printer below the control box, and three holders are installed on the opposite side of the printer. The jam nut is to remain on the holder before it is threaded into the chassis.

2.3.7. Loading Filament

1. Place a spool of filament onto a spool holder.

2. On each extruder to have filament installed, remove the tension on the extruder door bolts: Gently press the extruder bolts into the springs, while holding the extruder door, and loosen the nuts until the tension is completely removed.

3. Straighten the end of the filament to be installed by gently bending it until it is relatively straight.

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4. Insert the free end of the filament into the filament guide tube, and up into the extruder. It may be necessary to twist the filament slightly while pushing gently.

5. If you are unable to feed the filament by hand up through the extruder into the filament feed tube, remove the extruder bolt nuts, and open the extruder door. This will allow you to guide the filament into

the upper extruder hole past the extruder gear.

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6. Push the filament through the feed tube

7. Push the feed tube into the quick fitting on the top of the extruder body

8. Guide the filament into the hotend

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9. Press the feed tube into the hotend quick fitting

10. Replace the extruder pressure bolt nuts and tighten

11. Tie a filament cleaning cloth around the filament where it enters the filament guide tube. This will wipe the dust and debris from the filament before it enters the tube.

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2.3.8. Connecting the RoVa3D to your Computer

1. Plug the supplied USB cable into the USB port on the front of the electronic box.

2. Plug the other end into a free USB port on the tablet or the computer that will run the printing software.

2.3.9. Installing the USB Drivers

The USB drivers are required to allow the computer to communicate with the RoVa3D.

If the drivers were auto-installed (Windows 7 or 8) when you connected the USB cable, then you can skip this section.

1. Go to http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

2. Scroll down the page until you see a table.

3. Choose your operating system and the correct processor architecture. If you don't know your architecture you can look it up:

a. Windows: Click the Start button, right click on Computer, and click Properties. The processor

architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) is listed under System: System type.

b. Mac: Click the Apple symbol at the top left of the screen and click About This Mac. Open the

Hardware section to locate the Processor Name. Look up your processor in this table to determine if it is 32-bit or 64-bit: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT3696

4. Download and run the appropriate driver version, based on your processor determined above. You may need to be logged on as administrator.

5. Follow the steps in the installer, and reboot your machine.

NOTE:

All the software and configuration files referred to in this manual may also be found at:

http://ORDSolutions.com/software

If your printer came with a tablet then all the software was installed at the factory, and you may skip the software installation steps.

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2.3.10. Installing Pronterface / Printrun

Pronterface is the program that will provide the interface to your printer. If you are using Simplify3D, see section 2.5 for instructions on setup. It is recommended that you also install Pronterface with our pre-sets as it allows greater control of the printer during the set-up process.

1. Go to http://koti.kapsi.fi/~kliment/printrun/

2. Download the newest .zip file for Mac or Windows.

3. There is no installer program for Pronterface. Extract the files into C:\Program Files\ and create a shortcut to pronterface.exe on your desktop.

4. Copy the preset file ‘printrunconf.ini’ from the USB drive to C:\Users\<YourUserName> Ensure Pronterface is not running when you copy this file.

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2.3.11. Testing Pronterface communication with the RoVa3D

Pronterface Overview – Left Side

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Pronterface Overview – Right Side

Testing Communication

1. Open Pronterface using the shortcut. (Printrun is what is shown on Macs)

2. Change the baud rate to 250000

3. Select the Port that the RoVa3D is connected to.

a. Click the Port button to scan for open ports. The RoVa3D will typically be the highest port

number shown.

b. If you are unable to determine which port the RoVa3D is connected to, run Device Manager,

expand Ports, and look for the COM port assigned to the last entry of ‘USB Serial Port’

4. Click the Connect button and wait for it to connect to the RoVa3D. After a successful connection to the RoVa3D, you will see the firmware settings displayed in the right side window of Pronterface.

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2.3.12. Installing Slic3r

If you purchased Simplify3D see section 2.5. It is still beneficial to install slic3r for certain slicing tasks.

1. Move the Slic3r folder from the supplied USB Thumb drive to ‘C:\Program Files\Slic3r’. This folder contains both Windows and Mac, and 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Additionally, for each computer type, there are two versions of Slic3r, 1.1.7, and the latest experimental version, which is currently 1.2.9. Both versions will be required to enable multi-material printing.

a. Slic3r 1.1.7 contains the capability of combining multiple .stl files into an .amf file, which will be

required to print multi-material printing. This is the only task which Slic3r 1.1.7 will be used for.

b. Slic3r 1.2.9 is an ‘Experimental’ release, but contains all the newest features. Use this version

for all tasks except creating .amf files.

2. Move the ‘Slic3r’ folder from the ‘Slic3r config’ folder files to ‘C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Roaming\Slic3r’

3. Create a shortcut from each slic3r.exe (Both 1.1.7 and 1.2.9, where you copied the files in step 1) to your desktop. Rename them to show the correct version number.

4. Run Slic3r

5. To access the multi-extruder options, Slic3r needs to be switched to Expert Mode. You will only need to do this once (for each computer you install Slic3r on). To enable Expert Mode, go to File/Preferences. Change the Mode from Simple to Expert. Click OK. You will be prompted to close Slic3r and reopen it for the change to take effect.

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2.3.13. Disabling Windows Update

If Windows Automatic Updates initiates during a print, it could cause the prints to fail. To disable Automatic Updates (for Windows 7), go to:

Control Panel -> Windows Update -> Change Settings -> Select ‘Download updates but let me choose whether to install them’ .

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2.3.14. Testing the Homing Switches

1. Ensure Pronterface is connected to the RoVa3D.

2. Click the ‘Motors off’ button in the top left of Pronterface. (If you are using CoolMuscle motors, you will need to disconnect the 4-pin power connector at the rear of printer to turn the motors off)

3. Gently push the X carriage to the middle of the RoVa3D.

4. Gently push the Y carriage (print bed) to the middle of the RoVa3D.

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5. Press the +Z 10 button until the print bed is low enough that the homing flag is below the sensor (If you are using CoolMuscle motors and your Z axis flag is too high, you can lower by using the knob on the Z stepper motor)

6. Click the button marked ‘Optos’ in Pronterface. (Or send M119 in Simplify3D)

7. Ensure that the response in the Pronterface commands window shows: Reporting endstop status x_min: open y_min: open z_min: open

8. If any of the reported sensor status show TRIGGERED, contact Support for assistance.

9. Push the X carriage all the way to the left so that the opto flag is in the opto sensor.

10. Push the print bed all the way towards the rear of the printer so that the Y opto flag is in the Y opto sensor.

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11. Pull the entire Z assembly up so that the Z opto tab is in the Z opto sensor.

12. Press the ‘Opto’ button in Pronterface.

13. Ensure that the response in the Pronterface commands window shows: Reporting endstop status x_min: triggered y_min: triggered z_min: triggered

14. If any of the opto sensors are not triggered please contact support

15. Once the opto sensors are confirmed working, press the ‘Home All axis’ button in Pronterface

16. Confirm that the Bed is within 5mm of the nozzles once its homed

17. If the nozzles are not within 5mm of the print bed when homed:

a. Loosen the Z opto sensor threaded rod nuts and slightly raise the height of the opto sensor. b. Tighten the nuts. Ensure that the opto sensor is lined up with the opto flag so that when the bed

is raised, the flag will pass through the sensor. c. Click Z+10 in Pronterface. d. Click Home Z in Pronterface. e. Repeat as needed until the bed homes within 5mm of the nozzles.

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2.3.15. Taping the Print Bed

Before printing, the bed must be covered with a material that can be printed on. The print bed is made of anodized aluminum, and no print materials will adhere to it directly. While there are several different types of bed

coverings, it is recommended to start with polyimide (Kapton tape). Different options are discussed in ‘Print bed

cover material tips’ in the Advanced section.

Polyimide tape will be included with the RoVa3D if you ordered a Quick-Start Kit, or you can order it directly from ORD Solutions.

While the tape can be applied directly to the bed and smoothed out with your thumb, it can be very difficult to apply it in this manner without getting bubbles. While the bubbles can be later pierced with a pin and the tape smoothed out, the soap method detailed below can give very good bubble-free results.

Soap method

1. Remove any old tape on the bed.

2. Clean the bed with pure acetone or rubbing alcohol (minimum 90%, best is 99%), and a paper towel.

3. Put water into a small bowl.

4. Put a generous amount of plain dish soap into the water (from one to three teaspoons).

5. Mix the soap into the water.

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6. Using a clean paper towel, spread a thin layer of soapy water on the print bed. There should be enough soap in the water that the soapy film is uniform, and not ‘beading up’.

7. Cut the polyimide tape into strips that are slightly longer than the print bed.

8. Lay the tape strips on the print bed so that the edges touch.

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9. Using a plastic card, squeegee the tape so that the soapy water is removed from under the tape.

10. Allow the tape to dry. This can be sped up by heating up the print bed. You may want to continue smoothing down the tape with the plastic squeegee while the tape is drying.

11. Once dry, use a razor blade to cut off any excess tape at both ends of the print bed.

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2.3.16. Leveling the Print Bed

The bed is leveled before shipping; however the leveling should be verified before using your RoVa3D.

The bed adjustment screws are located on the underside of the Y carriage.

You will need a deep ¾” socket (or similar size). This will be used as a gauge block to allow easier measurement

of the gap between nozzles and the bed. Place a mark on the top of the socket, as shown in the picture below, to ensure that you are always measuring

to the same spot on the socket.

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Level the bed to these 3 points. You will put the socket over each of these points in turn and level the bed to the socket and the tip of Nozzle 5.

To level the bed please follow these instructions:

1. Home the print bed by pressing the ‘Z home’ button in Pronterface

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2. Press the +10 Z button several times in Pronterface to create enough space for the socket to be between the nozzles and the print bed

3. Put the socket on the bed

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4. Push the Z -1 button to bring the socket closer to the nozzle

5. Move the socket and nozzle over the first leveling spot

6. Manually turn the ‘Z stepper knob’ to bring the nozzle tip to touch the surface of the socket

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7. Move the socket and nozzle to the next leveling spot

8. Reach under the printer and adjust he respective ‘bed adjustment screw’ to move the print bed until it skims the surface of the socket

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9. Move the socket and nozzle to the 3rd leveling spot

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10. Reach under the printer and adjust he respective ‘bed adjustment screw’ to move the print bed until it skims the surface of the socket

11. Repeat steps 6 to 11 to confirm print bed level

If you find that the bed is not staying level, or seems loose after leveling. It is most likely that the leveling nuts are not tight enough. Tighten each nut 2-3 full turns (360 degrees), and then re-level the bed. The bed is held down by ny-lock nuts, if these nuts are too loose the locking ring will not be engaged, and will cause issues with the bed level.

2.3.17. Leveling Nozzles

The nozzles are held into position with two nuts located on the threaded barrels at the top of the printer. These nuts are all 10mm in size. The nuts have a 1mm pitch which makes adjustment very easy, for example, to adjust the height by 0.1mm turn the nut 1/10th of a turn.

Always level the nozzles as close to the center of the print bed as possible. You will need a deep ¾” socket (or

similar size). This will be used as a gauge block to allow easier measurement of the gap between nozzles and the bed.

Place a mark on the top of the socket, as shown in the picture below, to ensure that you are always measuring to the same spot on the socket.

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To adjust the level of the nozzles follow these steps:

1. Position the socket under the nozzle to be adjusted

2. If the nozzle is too close to the socket, loosen the nut below the top plate of the nozzle cart then tighten the top nut until it is snug.

3. If the nozzle is too far from the socket, loosen the top nut then tighten the bottom nut until snug.

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2.3.18. Setting Z Home

The Z Home location must be set correctly to ensure that the bed is at the correct height from the nozzles. This will ensure that your first printing layer will be correctly created, and that the bed won’t contact the nozzles.

1. Ensure the bed is leveled.

2. Ensure the nozzles are either leveled (if using all 5 nozzles), or that nozzle 1 is even or lower than the other nozzles (if you are only printing with one nozzle).

3. Connect to the printer with Pronterface.

4. Press +Z 10 to ensure that the Z flag is lower than the Z opto sensor.

5. Press Home Z

6. Verify that when homed, the print bed is less than 5mm from the nozzles. If not:

a. Adjust the wing nuts on the threaded rod holding the Z opto coupler to raise the coupler slightly. b. Press Z+10, then Z Home. c. Verify that the distance between the bed and nozzles if now less than 5mm. If not, go to step ‘a’

and repeat until within 5mm.

7. In Pronterface manually adjust the bed closer using Z-1 and Z-0.1, until the nozzles are exactly touching the bed.

Web link

This blog entry details the concept of using M206:

http://airtripper.com/1799/marlin-firmwarehome-offset-guide-using-g-code-m206/

WARNING

Prior to homing the Z axis - Always lower the bed until the opto stop tab is below the opto sensor. Failure to do so could result in the bed hitting the nozzles!

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8. Count the distance with each button click, until the nozzles are the correct distance away. Eg. If you pressed Z-1 3 times, and Z-0.1 four times to bring the bed to the correct distance from the nozzles, you would have counted 3.4mm.

9. Enter ‘M206 Z<your counted mm>’ into the box in Pronterface. (Eg. In the example above, you would enter: M206 Z3.4

10. Press the ‘Send’ button

11. Press the ‘Save’ Button

12. Press the ‘Show’ Button to check your changes Now when Z Home is commanded (by button, or by software prior to a print), the print bed will still move to

the opto stop level. But when a print starts the bed will move 3.4mm beyond the sensor. This will put the bed at the correct height to print the first layer.

To test the Z Offset, simply home the Z and enter “G1 Z0”. You can do this in multiple areas of the print bed to verify the level of the bed as well. You should not be able to see light under the nozzle. The nozzle should also not push the bed downwards.

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2.3.19. Safety Enclosure

Your RoVa3D printer has some safety hazards that require care and caution if you want to avoid injury. For safety requirements, it is necessary that you assemble the printer enclosure and attached it to the printer. You must always lock the enclosure and ensure it is secured to the printer properly during use. Never operate the printer with the enclosure removed or the door open or unlocked.

To assemble the enclosure you will require the following tools:

1) Work gloves

2) Black Robertson screw driver #3

3) Adjustable wrench

4) Adjustable pliers

5) Optional drill with #3 Robertson bit

To assemble and mount the enclosure please follows these steps:

Assembling back section

1) Screw the 600mm support to a top panel.

2) Attach the 2x 450mm and 1x 380mm support to the back panel.

3) Attach the top panel and side panel to the back panel.

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Assembling front section

1) Assemble the door and attach to the door panel.

2) Attach 2x 450mm supports to the door panel and attach the side panel.

3) Attach the other side panel and the top panel.

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Install enclosure on printer

1) Remove the spool holders from the printer.

2) Remove the nuts from the spool holders.

3) Slide the back half of the enclosure onto the printer. Ensure that the 600mm support is routed under the

liquid cooling lines and over the X-carriage electrical wires.

4) Screw the spool holders through the case into the X Side Plate.

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5) Slide the front half of the enclosure onto the printer and screw the spool holders in. Ensure that the

600mm shafts go under the opposing top panels.

6) Gently press the top of the case halves together and screw the top panels to the 600mm supports.

7) Screw the side panels to the 600mm supports.

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2.4. Basic usage

2.4.1. Choosing a 3D Model

You will eventually want to create your own 3D designs, but to get started there are many existing designs on the web. You can find thousands of designs available at repository sites, such as thingiverse.com, cubehero.com, and youmagine.com.

For a test print, you can download the 40mmTestCube.stl file from ORDSolutions.com/3d-print-examples This object is simple and relatively small. If you watch the printing process, you will start to learn about the

process the printer uses to make the print. This is important in later more complex prints, as understanding how the printer operates will help to highlight where printing improvements can be made.

2.4.2. Slicing Your Model

3D models are solid objects. The 3D Printing process lays down molten plastic layer by layer. This requires a ‘sliced’ version of your 3D model. One in which your 3D model is sliced into each layer that will be printed. These slices contain all the information your printer needs to know, including where to move the hotend nozzles for every sliced layer, how fast to move, and how much plastic to extruder with every movement. The program that

creates the sliced version of the 3D model is colloquially referred to as a ‘slicer’. The slicer that we recommend,

and that comes pre-configured for your printer, is called Slic3r. To slice your 3D model in preparation for printing please follow these steps:

1. Open Slic3r.

2. Select ‘Med Resolution’ in the print settings.

3. Select ‘Off’ for each of the filaments (this will allow manual temperature control in Pronterface).

4. Drag and drop your .stl object onto the layout area.

5. Click ‘Export G-code…’

6. Select the a location for the sliced g-code file

7. Press ‘Save’

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2.4.3. Before Printing

In order to print with your new 3D Printer you will need a printer control program. There are many different options for a printer control program; however the program we recommend for your ORD Solutions 3D Printer is called ‘Pronterface’. It is very intuitive and easy to use.

In the slicing example above, we selected OFF for the filament in Slic3r. This allows us to manually control the temperature in Pronterface. For later prints, you can select your filament type in Pronterface, and the printer will automatically heat up to the recommended temperature before printing.

Clean the bed

You can clean the bed while it is warm or cold. If you clean it while it is warm, the acetone will evaporate more quickly, but wear protective gloves and be careful of the hot surface.

1. Using Pronterface, Home Z, then lower the bed 100 millimeters.

2. Dampen a clean cloth or paper towel with pure acetone.

3. Wipe the print bed with the cloth from the back to the front. Continue wiping from back to front in stripes

until you have wiped the entire bed.

4. Switch to a clean portion of the cloth or paper towel, and repeat, using more acetone if necessary.

Continue repeating until you are not seeing any more dirt on the cloth.

Warm up the hot end and bed

1. Open Pronterface

2. Press Connect (ensure your correct port is set)

3. Select the temperature for the hot end and bed:

a. If you are printing with PLA, select 200 for Heat, and 88 for Bed. Click Set on each.

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b. If you are printing with ABS, select 230 for Heat, and 130 for Bed. Click Set on each.

4. Wait for the RoVa3D to heat the bed and nozzle. You can see the current set points and temperature in

the graph, and in the line of text below. The numbers beside ‘T:’ are your currently selected hot end temperature and set point. The numbers beside ‘B:’ are your current bed temperature and set point.

2.4.4. Printing Your Model

Since you have already sliced your first 3D model please follow these steps to begin your first 3D Print:

1. Load the sliced gcode file for your sample 3D object.

2. Wait for the temperature to stabilize.

3. Prime the nozzle by clicking ‘Extrude’. Continue extruding until you see some filament come out of the

nozzle. Discard the extruded filament with tweezers or pliers.

4. Press the ‘Home’ button (the white home button to the lower left of the bullseye).

5. Press the ‘Print’ button.

6. As the skirt prints on the object, you can micro adjust the print bed distance to the nozzle by turning the

Z stepper knob.

7. Observe the printing properties in Pronterface.

8. Observe the printer while printing your object.

2.4.5. Cool-down

Once the print has finished the printer will home the X & Y Carriages. It will also set the temperature to zero for the print bed and any nozzles that were turned on for the print. Allow the print bed to cool to room temperature before attempting to remove the printed object.

2.4.6. Removing Your Model

The object will be much easier to remove once the print bed temperature has returned to room temperature. Gripping the object gently with your fingers and prying gently in a side-to-side motion should unseat the object. If this doesn’t work, a flat razor blade can be used to gently pry around the edges of the part until it pops off (wear protective gloves). You have completed your first 3D print!

2.4.7. Print Examples

Go to ORDSolutions.com/3d-print-examples for some 3D examples that you might want to try printing.

2.5. Simplify3D

For information on setting up Simplify3D with the RoVa3D go to:

https://support.ordsolutions.com/solution/articles/11000000938-setting-up-simplify3d

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3. Advanced Usage

3.1. Multi-Material Printing

3.1.1. Changing material types

Your RoVa3D 3D printer is able to print a wide array of materials. These materials may have different properties, including widely varying melting temperatures. If it’s the first time you have loaded filament into a particular hotend, then simply load the filament as normal. If you are loading a filament with a different melting point (but within 30°C), you will need to prime the nozzle at the higher temperature of the two melting points. If you are loading a different material with a melt temperature which is more than 30°C different than the previous filament, you will need to use a transition material in between them. Follow the appropriate section below to change filament materials.

New material has the same melting point (different colour):

1. Remove the tension from the extruder door springs.

2. Disconnect the filament feed tube at the hotend. Remove the filament from the hot end by pulling out the

filament by hand. If it does not come out easily, heat the nozzle to the melting temperature of the material, and then pull out the filament.

3. Load the new filament, reconnect the filament feed tube and extruder pressure door springs, and

extrude manually until none of the old colour is coming out of the hot end.

New material has a higher melt temperature (within 30°C):

1. Heat the hotend to the lowest melt temperature of the higher temperature material.

2. Cut a length of filament from the new material spool 24” long.

3. Remove the filament feed tube from the hotend that will be used.

4. Push the new material into the hotend by hand.

5. Feed the filament into the hotend until the old material is replaced with the new material.

6. Set the temperature to the proper setting for the new filament.

New material has a lower melt temperature (within 30°C):

1. Heat the hotend to the highest melt temperature of the new lower temperature material.

2. Cut a length of filament from the new material spool 24” long.

3. Remove the feed tube from the hotend that will be used.

4. Push the new material into the hotend by hand.

5. Feed the filament into the hotend until the old material is replaced with the new material.

6. Set the temperature to the proper setting for the new filament.

New material has a higher melt temperature (greater than 30°C difference):

1. Heat the hotend to the lowest melt temperature of the next higher (intermediate or final) temperature

material.

2. Cut a length of intermediate filament (melt temperature within 30°C) 24” long.

3. Remove the feed tube from the hotend that will be used.

4. Push the new material into the hotend by hand.

5. Feed the filament into the hotend until the old material is replaced with the new material.

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6. Heat the hotend to the lowest melt temperature of the next higher (intermediate or final) temperature

material.

7. Repeat for each transition material needed for each 30°C step in melt temperature.

8. Once you have primed the nozzle with the final filament, set the temperature to the proper setting for the

new filament.

If the new material has a lower melt temperature (greater than 30°C difference):

1. Heat the hotend to the melt temperature existing material.

2. Cut a length of intermediate filament (melt temperature within 30°C) 24” long.

3. Remove the feed tube from the hotend that will be used.

4. Push the new material into the hotend by hand.

5. Feed the filament into the hotend until the old material is replaced with the new material.

6. Reduce the temperature of the hotend to the melt temperature of the new (intermediate or final) material.

7. Repeat for each transition material needed for each 30°C step in melt temperature.

8. Once you have primed the nozzle with the final filament, set the temperature to the proper setting for the

new filament.

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3.1.2. Ooze prevention

Enabling this option will cause a high skirt to print around the object. During the tool changes (when switching to different colors or materials) the nozzle will be parked outside the skirt while it cools down and then wiped across the skirt to keep the oozing strings on the outside of the skirt. After the print is complete the skirt may be disposed of.

3.1.3. Calculating nozzle offsets

Because each of the nozzles is in a different location, in relation to nozzle 1, the printer needs to ‘know’ the

offset from nozzle 1 for each of the other nozzles. When the ‘T’ tool change command is issued the printer will

move the offset distance thereby positioning the next nozzle over the correct area to be printed. In order for the nozzles to be positioned correctly on a multi material print their offsets must be determined very

accurately. Each printer will have slight variations in the position of the nozzles. To get the most out of your printer you will need to calculate the exact nozzle offsets for your printer by following these steps:

1. Download the Nozzle Offset Calculation object from ORDSolutions.com/3d-print-examples or locate it on

your tablet or USB drive.

2. Slice the Multi_Head_Calibration .amf file with Med resolution.

a. If only selected heads are to be calibrated, you can combine the appropriate .stl files into an

.amf file according to the directions in the ‘Creating AMF Files’ section of the manual.

3. Print the object.

4. Calculate the differences according to the following illustrations and where the gap is on the print:

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5. Update the settings

6. Re-slice

7. Print again

8. Repeat until there are no gaps

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Calculating nozzle offsets flowchart

3.1.4. Designing Multi-Material Models

Multi material or multi-color printing requires a model with multiple parts. The simplest way to make a multi body part is to cut an existing model into segments and combine it into an AMF file. There's no shortage of single material models out there. With a little creativity, you can modify these single material models to make multimaterial models that build on and enhance the originals.

You can download Netfabb Basic for free from their website: http://www.netfabb.com/basic.php. Once installed, run it, and after agreeing to their Terms of Usage, you will be brought to their main window. Start by opening a single material model by selecting:

Project --> Add Part and then choosing an .stl file.

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We're using a customized Minecraft sword by YoloMcSwaggins as our model.

By default, this model is placed on the print bed on the diagonal, probably so that it fits on smaller beds. In order for us to cut it down the middle, we need to rotate it so that it is aligned with the print axis. With the whole model selected, use this command:

Part --> Rotate We need to rotate the part along the Z axis by 45 degrees, as shown in this dialog:

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Click the Rotate button and now the part can be cut along the X axis. (If we had rotated it by -45 degrees, then we would be cutting it along the Y axis.)

Once the model is positioned how we want it, you use the Cut tool to split the model into two or more pieces. Using this technique, you can only divide the model along the X, Y, or Z axes, but that still gives you a lot of flexibility, especially when you combine the Cut tool with the Rotate tool.

To cut it along the X axis, click the middle of the box beside the "X" in the "Cuts" section to the right.

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Depending on the value in the slider, a red line will appear somewhere in your model. Drag the slider to position it where you want the cut.

You can use your right mouse button and manipulate the model to examine it from all sides to confirm that you have positioned the cut where you want it. Click the "Execute cut" button to perform the cut.

A new "Cut" button appears at the bottom. Click the "Cut" button and you've completed the cut.

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Once you've completed the Cut, your model now consists of two parts. You need to export each of these parts as separate STL files. Select one of the parts, and use the command:

Part --> Export Part --> as STL (ASCII)

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Select the second part and export it the same way. You can split the model into any number of pieces, and then multi-select several parts to have them exported as a single STL file for printing purposes.

Once you have your STL files, follow the instructions in the ‘Creating AMF Files’ section below to combine your STL files into a single AMF file.

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3.1.5. Creating AMF Files

Step 1: In the modeling tool of your choice, separate your object into multiple pieces. You can follow the steps in

the ‘Designing Multi-Material Models’ section above. Make sure that each piece has the same origin, and touches but does not overlap any of the other pieces. If one object is all or partially inside another object, than the first object must have a gap that corresponds to the second object. Then export each piece as a separate .stl file.

Step 2: Combine these files in Slic3r to create an .amf file. In Slic3r go to File/Combine multi-material STL files.

In the Open dialog, select the first .stl file and click Open. A new Open dialog will appear, select the second file and click Open. A third Open dialog will appear, and so on. Once you have added the last file, click Cancel in the next Open dialog. A Save As dialog will appear. Type a new name for the combined file and make sure it has the extension .amf. If .xml appears replace it with .amf. Click Save.

Note: There are two versions of Slic3r required: 1.1.7, and the latest experimental version, which is currently

1.2.9. Both versions will be required to enable multi-material printing:

1. Slic3r 1.1.7 contains the capability of combining multiple .stl files into an .amf file, which will be required

to print multi-material printing. This is the only task which Slic3r 1.1.7 will be used for.

2. Slic3r 1.2.9 is an ‘Experimental’ release, but has been found to be stable, and contains all the newest

features. This is the version which should be used for all tasks except creating .amf files.

Step 3: To print with this new file, you "Add" the .amf file to Slic3r just as you would a .stl file. To see the

combined object, click the Settings button on the Plater tab. You can click and drag on the object to rotate and see it from all sides.

Step 4: Assign each objects to an extruder in Slic3r 1.2.9 and export the g-code.

1. Click the Settings button.

2. Select the first object.

3. Verify that the correct extruder is selected in Part Settings -> Extruders. Repeat for each object in the

object list.

4. Click OK, then click Export G-code

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3.2. Additional RoVa3D Functionality

3.2.1. Turn LED lights on/off

The bed lighting LEDs can be turned off using the LED ON or LED OFF buttons in Pronterface.

They can also be turned on and off using g-code: Light on is M101 S1

Light off is M101 S0

3.2.2. Avoid crossing perimeters

Enabling this option will reduce strings and oozing but dramatically increases the time required to slice the model.

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3.2.3. Vase mode

Enabling the vase mode will print the object with only a single perimeter, no infill, and no top solid layers. The advantage is that Print bed will be lowered continuously while printing the perimeter in a continuous spiral, thus, avoiding the ‘seam’ usually present in other prints.

3.2.4. Print bed cover material tips

This section will give you tips for the various materials used for your RoVa3D's bed. Kapton Tape (Polyimide Tape):

 Kapton tape must be free of grease.  Clean it with 100% acetone before each print.  This material works for both ABS and PLA prints.  You can use ‘ABS Juice’ (see below) before a print with ABS to help it stick to the bed.

Blue Painter's Tape:

 Do NOT heat the bed with this material.  Don't overlap the edges or miss any spots.  You can clean this material with alcohol.  Replace when damaged or adhesion starts to degrade. Usually, 5-10 prints.  Can be used for PLA, ABS, and Nylon.  A coating of Elmer’s glue stick (or similar) is optional to help the part adhere.

Glass:

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 A sheet of glass can be cut to the same size as the bed, and held on with binder clamps.  Works well for PLA printed with bed temp of 70.  A coating of Elmer’s glue stick (or similar) is optional to help the part adhere.  Use ABS Juice (see below) on the bed to help ABS adhere.

'ABS Juice':

 ‘ABS Juice’ is a mixture of acetone with some ABS dissolved in it.  Start with about a cup of acetone, and a foot or two of ABS, cut into little strips. Either use natural

colour ABS, or the colour of the part that you're going to print with.

 Put them in a bottle, and let the ABS dissolve. This will take from several hours to overnight. You can

help the process along by giving the bottle a shake once in a while.

 You are looking for consistency thicker than water, but less than milk. If you get to cream or yogurt

consistency, add some acetone to dilute it.

 Once you have your 'ABS juice', warm up your bed and just before you print, wipe some juice on the

bed with a folder paper towel or a cotton ball. Be careful not to get it on the print heads. And be sure not to have any open flame around when you're applying the juice.

3.2.5. Measuring filament diameter

To get the best surface finish it is important to use the actual diameter of the filament in the slicing program. This is because the slicing software is calculating the amount of filament that must be extruded to fill the volume of each layer. Since the diameter of the filament determines what volume of material is extruded for each mm pushed out it. Even though the filament you have purchased is listed as 1.75mm it may vary in diameter by as much as +-0.1mm and be between 1.65mm and 1.85mm in diameter. Generally it is better to have a lower diameter (ie. 1.65 is better than 1.85mm). The best filament diameters vary by <0.05mm.

1. Use digital calipers

2. Measure perfectly perpendicular to the filament

3. Use the knife tips of the calipers to gently grip the filament

4. Measure every 2 inches over a total length of 12-24 inches

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5. Average the result of the measurements

6. Create a new filament profile in silc3r and enter the value you calculated for the diameter.

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3.3. Pushing the limits

3.3.1. Auto PID

Maintaining the correct temperature is critical for the quality of printed parts. The smaller the temperature fluctuation during printing the better the surface finish quality of the completed part will be. Temperatures should stay in the +/-1°C range from the set temperature during printing. The method the printer uses to control the

temperature is called ‘PID’. Though PID is a very sophisticated algorithm, setting the correct values is easy with

the automatic PID function built into your printer. To get the most out of your machine you should periodically calculate the PID values for the hotend and the print bed.

To calculate the PID values for the hotends, perform the following steps:

1. Connect to the printer

2. Power on the printer

3. Enter the command ‘M303 S<desired temp>’ where <desired temp> is the actual temperature you want

to be accurately maintained

4. Wait for the PID function to run

5. Into the command box enter ‘M301 P<P Value> I<I Value> D<D Value>’ where the <value> is the actual

value displayed in Pronterface from the 2nd PID value set.

6. Press the ‘Send’ button

7. Press the ‘Save’ button

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8. Enter the M301 command from step 5 into your start G-code in Slic3r (Printer Settings -> Custom G-

code -> Start G-code).

To calculate the PID values for the print bed, perform the following steps:

1) Connect to the printer

2) Power on the printer

3) Enter the command ‘M303 E-1 S<desired temp>’ where <desired temp> is the actual temperature you

want to be accurately maintained

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4) Wait for the PID function to run

5) Into the command box enter ‘M304 P<P Value> I<I Value> D<D Value>’ where the <value> is the actual

value displayed in Pronterface for the ‘some overshoot’ PID value set.

6) Press the ‘Send’ button

7) Press the ‘Save’ button

8) Enter the M304 command from step 5 into your start G-code in Slic3r (Printer Settings -> Custom G-

code -> Start G-code).

3.3.2. Extruder steps per mm

The printing of a 3D object is accomplished by the extrusion of molten plastic into a shape. The shape is built up one layer at a time. Because each segment of every layer represents a tiny volume that needs to be filled, the exact extrusion of filament is critically important to getting the best out of your printer. If the printer extrudes too much material volume then that will lead to strings and blobs and uneven wall surfaces. If the printer extrudes too little then it will cause inconsistent flow, broken strands, gaps, and uneven coloring. The extruder comes

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calibrated from the factory for the correct steps per mm of extruder filament feed, however, it is a good practice to confirm the correct settings for your printer as there could be some minor variance from one printer to the next. To calculate the steps per millimeter of extruded filament please follow these steps:

1. Connect to the printer

2. Power the printer on

3. Set the hot end temperature for extruder 1 to the correct temp for the currently loaded filament tube (i.e.

200 for PLA)

4. Once the temperature is reached, press the quick release blue ring down, push down gently on the feed

tube, then pull the feed tube up and out of the quick release.

5. Use a straight razor to cut the filament off flush to the end of the filament feed tube

6. Set the extrusion distance in Pronterface to 50mm

7. Set the extrusion speed to 200mm/m in Pronterface

8. Press the extrude button

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9. Cut the filament off at the feed tube end

10. Measure the filament extruded

11. Using the ‘Extruder steps per mm calculation.xls’ spread sheet (available at

http://www.ordsolutions.com/extruder-calibration ) calculate the new value.

12. Copy and paste cell ‘D’ into Pronterface

13. Send & save the new value

14. Repeat this process 5x for accuracy

15. Replace the filament feed tube into the hotend quick release

3.3.3. Advanced Slic3r settings

In Slic3r so far we have used the supplied default settings from ORD Solutions. But to push the limits of the printer’s capability it will require trial and error and fine tuning of the printer and the Slic3r settings. Let’s discuss some concepts here.

The length of time it takes to print and object is mostly affected by the layer height and the size of the object we wish to print. Observe the chart below:

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First, we should understand that the lower the layer height the more difficult it is to extrude filament. The smaller the nozzle orifice the more difficult it is to extrude filament. These 2 factors determine the maximum speed that we can print before the filament will strip at the extruder or jam in the hotend. Therefore increasing one or both of them is the way to faster print speeds. However, there is a limit to both factors. We only supply nozzles with an orifice diameter up to 1mm. The limitation will be that all corners will have a radius of .5mm and won’t look very

‘square’. We can’t go bigger because the filament is only 1.65mm in diameter minimum and so wouldn’t melt

reliably if the orifice were larger. The maximum layer height is determined to be equal to the nozzle orifice. See the chart below for the min/max layer heights of each nozzle by orifice size:

The lower the layer height the ‘higher’ the resolution of the print. This means that the higher the resolution, the more difficult it is to visually see the layers of the print. The smaller the layers, the closer the printed parts will resemble an injection molded piece. However, the time required to complete higher resolution prints scales linearly with layer height (i.e. half the layer height will take twice as long).

Layer

Nozzle

Min

Max

0.10

0.025

0.100

0.20

0.025

0.200

0.35

0.025

0.350

0.50

0.025

0.500

0.70

0.100

0.700

1.00

0.300

1.000

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The close up on the left in the picture above compares a 400 micron layer height to a 200 micron layer height. If you look closely, you can see that there are 7 layers in the tentacle on the left and 14 layers in the tentacle on the right.

The close up on the right compares the 200 micron layer height to the 100 micron layer height. Because the layer height is halved in the 100 micron print, the layers tentacle are doubled again to 28.

When handling these prints, you can definitely notice a ridged feel on the 400 micron layer print. The 100 micron layer print feels smooth. It's only if you drag your fingernail across the print that you can tell that the object is made up of individual layers.

Here's another print comparison:

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It is clear that the results of a lower layer height are preferable. We recommend you start with higher layer heights for the rough draft of the prints and when you are first starting out. Once you have some experience printing and need better quality for display or demonstration purposes then reduce the layer heights.

For the large white octopus above with a 600 micron layer height, a .7mm nozzle was used. It’s not possible to

print an object with a layer height greater than the nozzle diameter, so this print would not be possible with a .5mm or a .35mm nozzle.

You can, of course, print an object this size with a smaller layer height, and sometimes you will want to. We have a Yoda that was printed at 100 microns with a .5mm nozzle. It took over 30 hours, and it looks amazing! In person, you cannot see the individual layers due to Yoda's skin pattern. This is one of our favorite prints.

Having a .7mm nozzle on your printer gives you a lot of flexibility to do fast prints at large layer heights to test your model's printability. Then, when you've optimized your model, you can switch to a lower layer height for your final print.

When adjusting the layer height it must be a multiple of .025 otherwise there may be inconsistent layer thicknesses. (eg. Correct: 0.125 - Incorrect: 0.135)

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4. Keeping things running smoothly

The recommended service schedule is designed to keep your RoVa3D printing at its optimum performance, and is based on a usage of 50 hours per week.

Each service level includes all the lower levels (i.e. when a Level 3 Service is performed, also perform a Level 1 and Level 2 Service).

4.1. Recommended Service Schedule

Level 1

Multipoint inspection Clean the nozzles Clean the filament feed gear teeth Service the filament feed tube ends Oil Bearings Oil smooth shafts Oil Leadscrews Adjust belt tension Update the firmware

Level 2

Refresh bed printing surface Change nozzles Replace Belts Clean fans Service the smooth shafts

Level 3

Replace Ball bearings Replace linear bearings Replace filament feed tube Replace liquid coolant

Level 4

Replace hotend heater cartridge Replace print bed heating element Replace the smooth shaft

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4.2. Level 1 Service

4.2.1. Multipoint inspection

During the multipoint inspection, a general checkup of the printer should be made. At a minimum, the following items should be checked:

 X-frame threaded rod nuts tight  Y-frame threaded rod nuts tight  Carriage motion smooth and quiet (X, Y)  Carriage has no binding from edge to edge travel (X, Y)  X carriage belt stays on the bearings and pulley after 10X edge to edge pushes  Y carriage belt stays on the bearings and pulley after 10X edge to edge pushes  X, Y, Z tension bearing screws are tight  Minimal backlash between large and small extruder gear (all extruders)  Stepper motor screws tight (X,Y,Z, all extruders)  Extruder pressure bearing spins smoothly and freely (all extruders)  Belt tension consistent and tight enough to prevent tooth skipping (X, Y, Z)  No up/down play in the Y Assembly lead screw/pulley  X opto flag nut tight  Y opto flag nut tight  Z opto flag nut tight  Smooth shaft set screws are tight (X, Y, Z)  Zip ties are present and tight on all barbs and fittings  Coolant level is topped up  Print bed is level  All nozzles are leveled to the print bed  Z opto sensor threaded rod nuts are tightened  Hotend jam nuts are tight (H1,2,3,4,5)  Hotend ceramic insulation covers the entire circumference of the hotend heater (all hotends)  Hotend fiberglass insulation covers the entire length of the ceramic wool (all hotends)

4.2.2. Clean the nozzles

A micro drill bit (also known as PCB drill bits) in the correct size is required. Here are the sizes we supply in our Quick-Start Kits:

 .35 mm (approx. #80)  .5 mm (approx. #76)  .7mm (approx. #70)

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Despite the name drill bit, you will not be using these in a drill at this point. You will only use them by hand.

1. Lower the print bed as far as it will go, center the X Carriage, and push the print bed to the back to give

yourself room to work.

2. Determine the size of the nozzle you need to clean, and select the appropriate drill bit from the list

above. If you don't know the size of your nozzle (it should be stamped in the side), measure a piece of extruded filament with calipers to determine the nozzle diameter. If you don't have a piece of extruded filament, or you don't have calipers, then start with the smallest bit, and work your way up to the largest.

3. Heat the nozzle to the printing temperature of the most recently used filament. This is important, as the

nozzle will be impossible to clear if it is cold, or under heated. Double check that the nozzle is the correct temperature

4. From this point on, you will be working with your hand in close proximity to the heated nozzle. Using

work gloves or gardening gloves (non-meltable, test it on a hot nozzle without your hand in it first) will protect your hand and fingers in the event that you accidentally brush the nozzle while you are working on it.

5. Hold the drill bit between your fingers, and insert up into the end of the nozzle. Alternatively, you can grip

the drill bit in a set of vice grips or other clamp, at your discretion.

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6. Push the nozzle as far into the nozzle tip as you can.

7. Rotate the drill bit left and right, then remove and examine for any bits of filament or metal. Clean with a

fine wire brush or steel wool.

8. Repeat until you have cleaned as much as you can up to the maximum reach of your drill bit.

9. Using a Scotch-Brite pad, and while the nozzle is hot (match the melt temperature of the filament type

used in that hotend), rub the tip of the nozzle with the Scotch-Brite pad until it’s polished. This will remove any melted filament from the nozzle tip, returning it to proper working order.

4.2.3. Clean the filament feed gear teeth

Cleaning the filament feed gear teeth will prevent the possibility of the filament slipping, which can cause a print to fail. To clean the extruder drive gear follow these steps:

1. Remove the extruder pressure plate nuts and bolts and springs.

2. Pull the pressure plate door open

3. Remove the filament from the extruder.

4. Push the ‘Clean E’ button in Pronterface

5. As the extruder feed gear turns, use a Scotch-Brite pad to gently clean the gear teeth of all filament

particles and dust.

6. Assembly is the reverse

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4.2.4. Service the filament feed tube ends

The filament feed tube ends will fray over time. Servicing the ends of the feed tubes occasionally will prevent them from shearing in the quick fittings during normal printer usage, which can damage the quick fittings. To service the filament feed tubes, perform the following steps:

1. One at a time, depress the quick release blue release collar on each of the extruders and hotends.

2. While the blue release collar is depressed, press the filament feed tubes down gently, then pull them up

and out of the quick release.

3. Once all the filament feed tubes are released and removed from the hot ends, inspect each end of each

filament feed tube.

4. If any fraying is noted, trim the frayed end off of the each end of each filament feed tube using a cutting

board and a straight razor blade.

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5. Replace each filament feed tube into its respective hotend and matching extruder.

4.2.5. Oil Bearings

The bearing oil will require occasional reapplication. Follow these steps to apply fresh oil to the ball bearings:

1. Locate the ball bearings on the X axis and Y axis (they are guiding the belts).

2. Using a silicone based lubricant apply a light amount of the lubricant to the top of each ball bearing.

3. Allow the oil to work into the bearings for 5 minutes.

4. Use a clean rag to wipe up any excess oil

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4.2.6. Oil smooth shafts

During standard printing the oil will be wiped off the smooth shaft by the motion of the linear bearings. The oil will require occasional reapplication. Follow these steps to apply fresh oil to the smooth shafts:

1. Locate the smooth shafts on the X, Y, and Z axis. There are 6 smooth shafts in total – 2 on each axis.

2. Ensure that the printer is off and power and USB cables disconnected.

3. Orient the printer so that the rear of the printer is facing forward, this will give you access to the Z

smooth shafts.

4. Place a clean rag under the smooth shafts and on the print bed as you apply lubrication so that you may

catch any excess lubricant.

5. Squeeze a small amount of the lubricant on the smooth shaft beside the linear bearing on the X and Y

carriages. Immediately move the carriages back and forth so that the bearings slide over the newly oiled sections. This will smooth the oil evenly on the shafts and provide lubrication to the linear bearings at the same time.

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6. To lubricate the Z axis smooth shaft, apply a small amount of the silicone lubricant ONLY TO THE TOP

side to the Z linear bearings. The oil will naturally flow downwards and coat the entire shaft and Z linear bearings.

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Caution: If any oil overspray reaches the bed, it may be required to replace your bed covering (polyimide tape).

4.2.7. Oil Leadscrews

Over time, the oil on the lead screws can become dirty. The oil can also flow down due to gravity, leaving the lead screws dry and un-lubricated. Periodic lubrication of the lead screws will keep the printer quiet and increase the accuracy of the Z movement. To lubricate the lead screws, follow these steps:

1. Orient the printer so that the rear of the printer is facing forward; this will give you access to the lead

screws.

2. Place a clean rag at the bottom of the lead screws and on the print bed as you apply lubrication, to catch

any excess lubricant.

3. Place a few drops of the silicone lubricant directly on the lead screw but ONLY ABOVE THE NUT.

4. The lubricant will naturally run down and lubricate the trapezoidal nut.

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Caution: If any oil overspray reaches the bed, it may be required to replace your bed covering (polyimide tape).

4.2.8. Adjust belt tension

Over time the tension of the belt may need to be adjusted. Belts naturally stretch over time and if left unadjusted may allow the belt to skip teeth on the pulleys, causing a print to fail. To adjust the tension of the belts, follow these steps:

1. Locate the X, Y, and Z belts on the printer.

2. Using your finger, test the tension of the belts to ensure they are firm and not loose. There should be

enough tension to keep the belt firmly guided by the pulleys, but not so much that the X-carriage (print head) is difficult to move.

3. If any of the belts are frayed or have broken cords, or have bulges, or have missing teeth – Replace the

belts.

4. Make a note of which belts require adjustment

5. Each of the belts uses a mechanical tension adjuster. Loosen the M4 screw holding the tension bearing

in place.

6. Push the bearing towards the stepper motor to increase the tension on the belt

7. Once the desired tension is applied, while holding the bearing in place, tighten the M4 Screw and nut.

8. While adjusting the Z axis belt tension it may be easier to carefully tilt the printer forward to give easier

access to the belt adjustment screw.

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4.2.9. Update the firmware

Periodically ORD Solutions will release an update to the firmware installed on your printer. Installing this firmware will help your printer run at its most efficient. To install the latest firmware follow these instructions:

On windows:

1. Download the Xloader program, which will send the firmware to the printer. It can be downloaded from

http://xloader.russemotto.com/

2. Download the latest firmware files from http://ORDSolutions.com/firmware

3. Run XLoader.

4. Select the firmware file from your download location.

5. Select as the device Mega(ATMEGA2560).

6. Select the COM port you use in Pronterface to connect to the RoVa3D.

7. Set the baud rate to 115200.

8. Click Upload.

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9. When finished simply close the program and print as normal.

On Linux:

port=/dev/ttyUSB0 (modify as needed for your system) avrdude -F -p m2560 -P $port -c stk500 -U flash:w:<firmware_file.hex>

On Mac:

# install homebrew, the sane package manager for osx. ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.github.com/Homebrew/homebrew/go/install)"

# install avrdude brew install avrdude

# set port, this will probably work if you have only one usb device plugged in: port=/dev/`ls /dev | grep tty.usbserial | head -1` echo "port selected is $port"

# otherwise run "ls /dev | grep tty.usb" and determine which port to use. # then: avrdude -F -p m2560 -P $port -c stk500 -U flash:w:MH3000R1_-_5_Nozzle_-_V3.hex

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4.3. Level 2 Service

4.3.1. Refresh bed printing surface

The polyimide tape will wear out eventually. Even though the surface of the tape may be intact, the first layer of the prints may start to experience issues with sticking. The best way to solve this problem is by periodically replacing the tape. To replace the bed tape, follow these steps:

1. Home Z.

2. Remove the existing polyimide (Kapton) tape.

3. Follow the steps in section ‘Taping the bed’ to replace the tape.

4.3.2. Change nozzles

Through usage, the nozzles can accumulate deposits inside. Periodically replacing the nozzles will ensure that the printer is functioning at the highest efficiency. To replace the nozzles, perform the following steps:

1. Make sure the entire hot end is clear of filament. If necessary, disconnect the filament feed tube from the

quick connect, heat the hot end to the melting point of the filament being used, and pull the filament up out of the barrel by hand.

2. Allow nozzle to cool completely.

3. Carefully remove the insulation to expose the metal heater block. Avoid stretching the insulation

covering, as this can cause the insulation to be loose when reinstalled.

4. Grip the heating block with a 17mm wrench.

5. Use a 6mm socket to loosen the nozzle while holding the heating block from rotating with the 17mm

wrench. Ensure that the heater block does not rotate at all, or the hot end can be damaged. The nozzle is a standard thread, so turn the nozzle clockwise if looking down on it, counter clockwise if looking up at it. While the nozzle may be initially tight, once loosened it should remove easily. It may be required to heat the nozzle to the melting point of the filament being used, so that any filament remnants that may

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be preventing the nozzle from being removed are melted. Be extremely careful working around the hot ends when they are heated.

6. Screw in the new nozzle while continuing to hold the heating block from moving with the 17mm wrench.

7. Tighten it firmly by hand. If you have a torque nut driver, it should be tightened to 80 inch/pounds.

8. Once the new nozzle is installed, you will need to re-level it with the other nozzles. Follow the

instructions in this article.

9. If your printer has been calibrated for multi-material printing, you will need to re-calibrate it. Follow the

instructions in the Leveling Nozzles section.

4.3.3. Replace Belts

Over time the belts will stretch and wear. Eventually the belts will stretch to the point where the internal bands may break, causing the current print to fail. To avoid this possibility, the belts should be replaced periodically. There are 3 belts on the printer 1 on each axis, X/Y/Z respectively.

To replace a belt on the X axis follow these steps:

1. Loosen the X axis belt tensioner.

2. Remove the belt from the idler bearings.

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3. Remove the nuts from the X carriage belt holder.

4. Remove the belt holder from the X-carriage. In order to remove the belt holder, it may be necessary to

gently to flex the X-carriage up slightly, while applying slight pressure downwards on the red aluminum chassis. The belt holder should then rotate out from under the X-carriage.

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5. Pull the belt out of the belt holder.

6. Press the new belt into the belt holder in the same orientation with the teeth towards the gap.

7. Replace the belt holder in the X-carriage.

8. Replace and tighten the nuts on the belt holder.

9. Route the belt around the idler bearings and stepper pulley.

10. Tighten the X axis belt tensioner.

To replace a belt on the Y axis follow these steps:

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1. Move the print bed all the way towards the front of the printer.

2. Loosen the Y axis belt tensioner.

3. Remove the belt from the idler bearings.

4. Pull the belt out of the belt holder.

5. Tilt the printer onto its right side.

6. Press the new belt into the belt holder in the same orientation, with the teeth towards the gap.

7. Stand the printer upright.

8. Route the belt around the idler bearings and stepper pulley.

9. Tighten the Y axis belt tensioner.

To replace the belt on the Z axis follow these steps:

1. Tilt the printer onto its right side.

2. Mark the position of the lead screw pulleys, in relation to the threaded rod, with a permanent marker.

3. Loosen the Z axis belt tensioner.

4. Remove the old belt.

5. Route the new belts around the lead screw pulleys noting that their orientation stays the same.

6. Route the belt around the stepper pulley.

7. Route the belt around the tensioner idler bearing.

8. Set the belt tension and tighten the tensioner nut.

9. Stand the printer upright.

4.3.4. Clean fans

Over time the fans can become clogged with accumulated dust. This will reduce their performance and eventually could result in the reduction of printing speed and electronic failure. There 3 fans on the printer: 1 on the radiator, 1 in the rear of the electronic case, and 1 under the left side extruder base plate heat sink. It’s a

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good practice to clean these fans periodically. To clean the fans, use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum the dust from the fan blades.

4.3.5. Service the smooth shafts

During regular usage the balls from the linear bearings can create wear tracks in the smooth shafts. If the wear becomes excessive it can result in a reduction of precision and increase in printing noise. To avoid this, it is necessary to rotate the shafts periodically. There are 6 smooth shafts on the RoVa3D, 2 per axis, and there are two smooth shaft supports per shaft, for a total of 12.

To rotate the smooth shafts on the X/Y axis follow these instructions:

1. Locate the 4 smooth shaft supports at the opposite ends of each axis.

2. Using a 1.5mm hex key, loosen all 4 of the smooth shaft support set screws.

3. Rotate both smooth shafts 1/8th of a turn.

4. Tighten all 4 smooth shaft support set screws.

To rotate the smooth shafts on the Z axis follow these instructions:

1. Locate the 2 smooth shafts supports at the top of the printer.

2. Using a 1.5mm hex key, loosen both of the smooth shaft support set screws.

3. Tilt the printer onto its right side.

4. Locate the 2 smooth shaft supports on the bottom of the printer.

5. Loosen both bottom smooth shaft support set screws.

6. Rotate both smooth shafts 1/8th of a turn.

7. Tighten all 4 smooth shaft support set screws.

8. Stand the printer upright.

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4.4. Level 3 Service

4.4.1. Replace Ball Bearings

Over time, the ball bearings can wear out. Worn ball bearings may result in a reduction of printer precision and increase in printing noise. It is a good practice to replace the bearings periodically to avoid these issues. There are 14 ball bearings on the RoVa3D.

To replace the stainless steel ball bearings on the X axis, follow these steps:

1. Loosen the X axis belt tensioner.

2. Remove the belt from the idler bearings.

3. Unscrew the idler bearings and the belt tensioner and remove them.

4. Replace the bearings with new 624ZZ ball bearings.

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5. Insert the idler bearing and tensioner assemblies and tighten their nuts.

6. Route the belt around the idler bearings and stepper pulley.

7. Tighten the X axis belt tensioner.

To replace the bearings on the Y axis follow these steps:

1. Move the print bed all the way towards the front of the printer.

2. Loosen the Y axis belt tensioner.

3. Remove the belt from the idler bearings.

4. Tilt the printer onto its right side.

5. Unscrew the idler bearings and the belt tensioner and remove them.

6. Replace the bearings with new 624ZZ ball bearings.

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7. Insert the idler bearing and tensioner assemblies and tighten their nuts.

8. Stand the printer upright.

9. Route the belt around the idler bearings and stepper pulley.

10. Tighten the Y axis belt tensioner.

To replace the bearings on the Z axis follow these steps:

1. Tilt the printer onto its right side

2. Mark the position of the lead screw pulleys, in relation to the threaded rod, with a permanent marker

3. Loosen the Z axis belt tensioner

4. Unscrew the belt tensioner and remove it

5. Replace the bearings with new 624ZZ ball bearings

6. Insert the belt tensioner assembly and tighten its nut

7. Route the belts around the lead screw pulleys noting that their orientation stays the same

8. Route the belt around the stepper pulley

9. Route the belt around the tensioner idler bearing.

10. Set the belt tension and tighten the tensioner nut.

11. Stand the printer upright.

4.4.2. Replace Linear Bearings

Over time the linear bearings can wear out. Worn linear bearings may result in a reduction of printer precision and increase in printing noise. It is a good practice to replace the bearings periodically to avoid these issues.

There are 10 linear bearings on the printer.

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4.4.3. Replace filament feed tube

The filament feed tubes need frequent servicing to ensure that the ends will not shear off in the quick releases during a print. Because the servicing cuts and shortens the filament feed tube, eventually the tubes will be too short to use and will need replacement. To replace the filament feed tubes, follow these steps:

1. At both ends of each of the filament feed tubes on your printer (1 per extruder, max 5) remove the old

tubes by depressing the blue collar on the quick release, press the filament feed tubes down gently, then pull them up and out of the quick release.

2. Plug the ends of the new feed tubes straight into the top of each quick fitting on the top of each extruder,

and into the quick fitting on the top of its matching hotend.

4.4.4. Replace liquid coolant

Tools needed

 Coolant mix (10% glycol and 90% de-ionized water)  Kettle to boil water  Mug to hold boiling water  Syringe or small funnel  Tin snips or heavy duty cutters  Utility knife

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 Slot screwdriver

Drain coolant

1) Connect the power supply to the printer. Do not turn it on at this time.

2) Turn the printer onto its left side. Be careful not to damage the radiator.

3) Place paper towels around the pump and control box to absorb any drips or spills.

4) Hold a container under the pump to catch the used coolant.

5) Remove the tube from the inlet (lower) port by loosening the hose clamp and pulling off the tube. If you

are unable to remove it, the tube can be cut with tin snips. The piece remaining on the inlet can be scored with a knife, and removed. Catch the used coolant in the container.

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6) Turn on the power supply, and allow the pump to push the coolant out into the container.

7) When the coolant has stopped flowing (there will always be a small amount remaining in the system),

turn the power supply off.

Reattach coolant tube

1) Stand the printer back upright.

2) Ensure that the hose clamp is on the return tube before connecting the tube to the fitting.

3) Boil water in the kettle, and fill the mug with the boiling water.

4) Dip the end of the return line in the mug of boiling water for 10 seconds to expand and soften it.

5) Press the tubing onto the pump lid fitting.

6) Tighten the hose clamp onto the return line tube.

Refill the coolant

1) Turn the printer onto its right side (with the pump fill port facing up).

2) Remove the coolant fill port from the side of the pump housing.

3) With a syringe or small funnel, slowly add coolant mix (10% glycol, 90% de-ionized water) to the pump

housing. Turn the power supply on. The pump will circulate the coolant through the system.

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