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1. Figure 6 3 5 6 3 2 Infill 18 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual From the Style tab you will see the Infill slider control at the bottom of the settings are This controls the amount of plastic filling that will support the inside of your 3D printed object You can toggle the infill from solid which prints VERY slowly but results in very strong prints to to 2 5 infill which prints more quickly but has a lower finished strength figure 6 3 5 Please select the model file s S CUm TypeA seriest Windowst OB TestModes ep Search crece p as Open Slice Organize New folder E raf 9 We Favories Name Date modified Type avon Bl Desktop a arrow cockie cutter 6 18 2013 12 05 Certificate Trust List Jd Downloads pl spool holder v7 1 1 18 2013 19 14 Certificate Trust List 4 Dropbox I TypeAopenerv2 4 19 2012 10 39 Certificate Trust List E Recent Places T Libraries 3 Documents a Music ji Pictures B Videos lj Homegroup Misc I7 Show Settings wi ings Level w Beginner yr miyjo 4 Extrusion Width mm 0 45 Loops 61 20 mmis Solid 63 60 mm s NumberofLoops l Extrusion Width immi Sparse 68 40 mmis C m i 1 Layer Thickness mm 0 2 _ Fast Precise gt s Seam Hiding Infill abu Infill 10096 _ Rawoed z BE Eina amer eeo Figure 6 3 32. File Preferences All Models Wizards Help Models Models Paths Paths Path Type z arrow r nkie ettor 7 Revert to original height Scale by X cm 3 0 00 value 0 00 00 min 0 00 Style Support Material Mati G code Printer Ptr G code Misc I7 Show Settings Style 200 um Fine ettings Level V 200 un rre sega eeormer m Skin Thickness mm 0 4 Extrusion Width mmi 0 45 Loops 61 20 mm s Solid 63 60 mm s Number of Loops 2 Infill Extrusion Width mm o 4 Spans ORA fenis nfill Layers 1 Layer Thickness mm Q 2 Inset Surface mm o vi go from inside to Perimeter Seam Hiding yi M Wipe Infill 10 0 Infill Rounded I7 De String Jitter 360 3 Es r Figure 6 3 4 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 6 3 3 Load your STL file To load a STL file click OPEN and then navigate to the desired STL file To use one of the supplied Type A n Machines STL files open the file where you unzipped the Setup Package and open the folder called Test Prints select one of the included STL files figure 6 3 6 Figure 6 3 7 shows a visualization of a loaded STL file If the file you loaded looks very small you may be having a unit conversion problem To fix this right click on the image of the STL in the upper right hand corner figure 6 3 7 and click inch mm This wil
3. SERIIESKIE M 00001010 SERIES 1 USER MANUAL TYPE A MACHINES Type A Machines Inc 2014 Type A Machines Inc This document is licenced by Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike CC BY NC SA Users are free to remix tweak and build upon this work for non commercial use as long as users credit Type A Machines Inc and license their new creations under the identical terms Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is accurate Type A Machines is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Type A Machines 926 Howard St San Francisco CA 94103 www typeamachines com Products in this manual may be covered by US and International Patents Type A Machines is a regestered trademark of Type A Machines Inc Any products names mentioned in this manual arethe property of their respective parties V1 01 03 25 14 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual Contents Usi E iiae 4 2 3D Printing with Fused Filament Fabrications urne rte entier tb nn nent rt eie eni a 5 3 WELCOME TO YOUR 2014 SERIES 1 3 arret tt terr tr tet tr eet C nere nter eee 6 3 1 MOTION SYSTE tet cn cited ete cerita ee etra ci cn eaae iin Een epa an dea neta ahead de EENES aeae 7 3 2 Winchester Tool Head Extr dert iiir rte ene eae E OE ad 8 3 3 Electron S xo noie ne di iE OE re IE tens 9 A GETTINGSTARTED cte ere tlic ne eee ee
4. Ad d Lisci eee Sa FPtjG code Misc sues 2 Q 1 5 0 s Beginner w r Figure 6 3 1 16 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual bar and below are your settings The first time you open KlSSlicer it will not have the visualization of our print bed loaded To visualize the Series 1 click the Printer tab in the settings box Then in the bottom right corner of the settings box click the box marked figure 6 3 1 Open the file location where you unzipped the Type A Machines Setup Package The Setup Package includes a model of the Print bed for your reference Open the file called platform figure 6 3 2 x Select the STL m nd GO ent amp He E G code amp cm 3 0 00 G codefe cm 3 0 00 0 00 min 0 00 Figure 6 3 3 KISSlicer now shows a visualization of the Series 1 Build Platform figure 6 3 3 17 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual cm 3 0 00 5 0 00 Figure 6 3 4 6 3 1 Printing Resolution Speed In the Settings area select the tab marked Style This tab allows you to control the resolution and thus the speed of your print figure 6 3 4 There are a range of settings from Draft through Super Fine At Type A we usually use Fine setting It s a balance between speed and resolution and it s a great place to start G code cm 3 0 00 s 0 00 min 0 00 Leesmer sir o45 o4
5. In order to promote good adhesion of the initial print layer avoid touching the Print Surface with your fingers so as not to transfer oils on the Print Surface 7 5 1 Replacing the Build Surface After multiple prints you may notice that portions of the printed object may not be sticking This indicates that it s time to replace your Print Surface Your print surface can be resurfaced using the included glue stick sign vinyl purchased from Typeamachines com or by using 2 inch wide blue painter s tape You may wish to vary your level of adhesion based on your print type For general use the included Glue Stick works well It provides a medium low amount of adhesion and is available in the Type A Machines webstore For more delicate prints and easier removal 3M 2093 EL tape provides a low medium amount of adhesion 7 5 1 1 Prepare the Build Plate with blue painter s tape To prepare the Build Plate with blue tape peel a length of tape about twelve inches long align it with the recessed guide at the bottom of the Build Plate and adhere it so that a small edge extends over the outside of the guide to the left and right Peel a second portion of tape twelve inches long and place it edge to the edge from the strip already placed on the Build Plate For a clean bottom layer do not overlap the tape Repeat this process until the entire recessed square guide area is covered with tape Use a razor or breakaway knife by running it down the re
6. 14 42 GCODE File 2 spool holder v71 1 21 2013 09 29 GCODE File Be 7 3 20131826 GCODE File auries 000 7 spool mount t 76MB 8 ij Spring x2 gc 19MB 8j Fre Target iit New Target Figure 7 2 1 Your printer ships pre loaded with sliced models to get you up and running To load one of the supplied G Code files click the Load 7 button in the Files Tile Select any of the premade G CODE files If you have another G Code file sliced and saved on your computer then click UPLOAD select it and open it 23 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual Series 1 series1 b05 Settings wil Connection Temperature Control GCode Viewer Terminal Q State Wil Actual 99 Target Machine State Operational File Spring_x2 gcode Filament 2 48m Estimated Print Time 00 21 51 Height Print Time Print Time Left Printed 1 9MB amp Print M Pause E Cance Bees d Name Size Action 9 min 7 min 5 min 3min 1 min spool mount t 76M6 8 8 TypeAopenerV2 gcode Spring x2 gc 1 9MB 5 TypeAopenerv 6399kB Eji ja Pe3dd 2014 01 14 1742 F Filament 218m 4 94cm Free S Load EstimatedPrint Time 00 13 56 C Set v seties1 b05Jocak5000 2 Figure 7 2 2 Note The web interface with accept STL files but it will not allow you to print them yet make sure your uploaded file is a GCODE After the file is loaded you will see a Status appear in the Status window above the
7. Your build plate is calibrated before it leaves the Type A Machines Factory to print the initial layer of an object at an even height The Build Plate Calibration Bolts feature two finger nuts A bolt passes through the Build platform with one nut above and one below These nuts work together to adjust the height of the Build Plate and then to lock the adjustment in If you are experiencing problems with first layer adhesion when a portion of the first layer is properly adhered and another portion is not first replace the blue tape print surface and try again If problems persist you MAY need to re calibrate your build plate 38 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual To adjust one corner of the Build Plate higher gently loosen the lower nut and tighten the upper nut then tighten the lower nut to lock the adjustment in To adjust one corner of the Build Plate lower gently loosen the upper nut and then tighten the lower nut to lock it in Caution make sure your hot end is cool Clear the build plate of any prints or other materials Place the included 7mm wrench on the build plate in the front right corner figure 9 2 1 We will use the open head of the wrench as a milled standoff block Move the tool head to be directly over the wrench Move the Platform so it is almost touching the wrench figure 9 2 2 Turn off your machine Now adjust the two finger nuts until the wrench comes in light contact with the Extruder Nozzle You
8. back to lock it into place Your Build Surface is now correctly in place The standoff height and bed leveling is calibrated during the final quality control procedures before your Series 1 ships You should not need to make any adjustments to the standoff assemblies for your initial print If you notice problems with your first print and suspect the standoffs have shifted refer to the troubleshooting guide for the Build Surface calibration procedure 4 5 Loading Filament Open the Winchester spring lever by resting your thumb on the left edge of Tool Head and using your index finger to pinch the spring lever open The top of the lever will swing left With the lever in the open position you will notice a small hole in the upper surface of the Winchester clamp plates in between the lever and the pinch wheel This small hole is the filament loading aperture Trim the end of your PLA back to ensure a clean end Fully 12 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual insert the end of your PLA into the aperture and gently release the spring lever The PLA should now be pinched in between the pinch wheel and the spring lever and fully inserted into the filament loading aperture Note All Filament is Not Created Equal Please be aware that the quality of PLA can vary substantially Caution Poor quality PLA may damage your Series 1 and it will definitely interfere with your ability to create a successful print High qu
9. can now re launch your web browser and connect to the printer wirelessly 30 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 8 4 Wifi Troubleshooting When you first turn the printer on the web interface may not come up automatically This is due to a bug in the server system we are working on it but for the time being a fix is to SSH in to the printer as described above Then Restart Octoprint sudo service octoprint restart You will then have to enter the password again Ubuntu then the service will restart Direct your browser to the printers address and it should show up within 15 seconds if it does not contact support 31 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 9 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Your machine is designed to require very little upkeep and maintenance In some instances the Series 1 has run 24 hours a day for months without needing to service But depending on the environment that the Series 1 is kept in and the type of use you may need to do some basic maintenance from time to time 9 1 Tension Belts For optimal accuracy your belts should remain tight You can test their tightness with a finger it should spring back with almost a guitar string tension You will need the included 7mm wrench and 2 5mm Hex Key First use the 7mm wrench and 2 5mm Hex Key to loosen the Y or X Tension Adjust Bolt Tension the belt by pulling on the adjustment bolt with the wrench then tighten the bolt with the hex key 9 2 Ti
10. operation your hot end may become clogged This can happen from dust on your filament changes in humidity or a variety of other factors Luckily these clogs are generally easy to clear Blow off any filament powder that may have accumulated due to the jam Blowing on the Pinch wheel will clean any power there that may continue to cause bad prints You may wish to clean it with a small wire brush or a can of compressed air Power on your Series 1 connect to it and Manually set the temperature to 185 200 Degrees C Once it reaches temperature remove any filament from the filament Aperture figure 8 4 1 Caution The Hot End is now hot and can cause burns if you touch it Take a length of 013 music wire available through McMaster Carr 8907K95 and thread it up through Extruder Nozzle The music wire should come out through the Filament Aperture with a small bead of plastic on it Immediately pull the wire up through and out of the Tool Head Figure 8 4 1 Figure 8 4 2 Figure 6 4 3 Caution do not leave the music wire in the Hot End Leaving the music wire in the Hot End will allow it to heat up and may cause burns If the music wire does not come through the aperture pull it back out of the nozzle and remove the front clamp from the Tool Head by following the Replace the Hot End instructions Thread the music wire through the loosened Hot End The music wire will now pass through the Hot End Thread the music wire throu
11. should be able to move the wrench around under the head while feeling light resistance from the contact Remember to tighten the lower nut to lock the adjustment in figure 9 2 3 Manually move the Tool Head each of the four corners place the wrench beneath the extruder nozzle and repeat knurled nut adjustment procedure You build plate should now be Calibrated Confirm this my moving the wrench and head to the front right You may need to tweek this bolt since you have adjusted the others Figure 9 2 3 Figure 9 2 2 Figure 9 2 1 39 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 10 3 Replace the Hot End For an extended guide please see our Knowledge Base Entry To replace a hot end first turn off the machine and disconnect from your computer Make sure the hot end is cool Unscrew the Hot End Clamp access bolt using the 2 5mm Hex Key After the front of the clamp is off use the hex key to pop the hot end out of the groove mount slot Disconnect the Thermister and Heater Wires the purple clear and orange green wires Take great care to disconnect them gently Only apply pressure on the black connector bits themselves The connectors are easily damaged Set the bad hot end aside Slide the new hot end 6 Figure 9 3 1 into the mount with the wires facing left Reconnect the connectors carefully Screw the front clamp back on You have just installed a new hot end 40 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 1
12. the machine with the thumb screws The build surface and platform are in the long box strapped below the platform arms Carefully open the box and remove the build platform assembly The side panels are stowed to protect them during shipping remove them from the box peel off the protective paper and install them on the sides of the machine with the countersunk side facing out Check your package contents to confirm that your Series 1 shipped with all parts 10 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 4 2 Power On It s time to bring the printer to life Plug the included power cord into the power port on the back panel of the machine Plug the wall end of the cable into an available socket Flip the main power switch on Press the front panel switch and you should see it glow white Congratulations You re one step closer to printing 4 3 First Contact Your Series 1 comes standard with 3 different methods of connection USB Wired Network and Wireless networking The easiest to set up is a direct wired Ethernet connection to the printer Simply plug the included Ethernet cord into the back of your printer and connect it to an open port on your router or base station Opena web browser and direct it to series 1 XXXX local 5000 XXXX is the serial number on the front of your machine You should now see the Type A Dashboard on your browser Series 1 series1 b05 amp Settings wail Connection Temperature Control GCode Vi
13. 1 SERIES 1 SUPPORT 11 1 Forum TypeAMachines com If you re having trouble getting a print to run smoothly and you haven t been able to find a fix in this manual the next place to look is Forum TypeAMachines com The Type A Machines Forum is privileged to have an active well informed and helpful user group The Forum is also one of our favorite places to announce product giveaways betas and competitions And it s a great place for you to show off your awesome prints 11 2 Support Request To initiate a support request please visit support typeamachines com e mail support typeamachines com 41 TYPE A MACHINES www typeamachines com orders typeamachines com 1 415 371 9682 Model 114SA1 Printing Specifications Technology FFF Fused Filament Fabrication Filament Diameter 1 75mm Hot End Type Groove Mount Nozzle Diameter 0 4mm Hot End Max Temperature 235 C 455 F Build volume Build AreaX Build Area Y Build Area Z Layer Resolution Extreme High Medium Low Draft Positional Accuracy X Y Z Print Speed Travel Speed Physical Specifications Overall Width Height Depth Machine Weight 1728 in3 28 37 liters 12 0 305mm 12 0 305mm 12 0 305mm 50 Micron 100 Micron 150 Micron 200 Micron 250 Micron 6 67 Microns 0 625 Microns 30 120mm s 150 250 mm s 18 35 765 75mm 22 51 571 80mm 18 05 458 67mm 30lbs 13 60kg With Spool of PLA a
14. File Window It will give you the estimated filament use as well as the estimated print duration and height The estimate will start out 5 15 off and becomes more accurate as the print progresses Note large G Code files may take a few seconds to load 24 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 7 3 Print an Object Series 1 series1 b05 4 Settings wail Connection Temperature Control GCode Viewer Terminal State Ill Actual Target Machine State Printing File TypeAopenerV2 gcode Filament 2 18m 4 94cm Estimated Print Time 00 13 56 Height 0 25 mm Print Time Print Time Left Printed 1 2KB 639 9KB ELS M Pause W cancel iB Files Name Size Action 7 min 5min 3 min 1min spool mount t 76MB 5 Temperature Spring x2 gcode 19MB W amp TypeAopener 639 9KB 1 Current 186 7 C F 34 9MB Target 185 C New Target C Set v Now it s time for the magic to start Take a deep breath make sure the filament is able to feed freely and click print When you do this a few things should happen 1 your printer will move all three axes to home 2 It will then move to the front center of the build surface and pre heat You can watch it s progress in the temperature graph 3 When the printer reaches temp it will extrude a small amount of filament material Caution The extruder is hot and you may burn yourself if you touch the extruder or the extruded filament You can manually wipe this awa
15. PERATION 61STE The first step in the process from 3D Model to 3d Print is to export your 3D model from your modeling program as a STL file STL is an industry standard for 3D printing files Your model must be a closed water tight mesh This is critical to producing a quality print There are many software modeling tools and Mesh Repair utilities you can use for this We recommend using Rhinoceros 5 0 it s a robust CAD platform with many easy tools for modeling analysis and repair 6 2 What file types can the Series 1 Read The Series 1 reads instructions about how to move the extruder and build platform and when to extrude filament from a file called a G Code file G code is produced by slicing software G code files can end gcode or gco GCode files are specific for each type of printer If you d like to create your own g code file then you re going to need to slice it first We have included in your download package a few premade GCode files for you to get printing right out of the gate if you d like to use these files on your new Series 1 then you re ready to print 6 3 Slice in KISSlicer After following the instructions for the installation of KISSlicer your program will be configured correctly to output prints to the Series 1 First open the program It will load up a simple home screen On the right you have the file Path Type P xi I S coaeR tem 0 00 0 00 min 0 00 eet
16. ality filament is available through the Type A Machines online store www typeamachines com products 13 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP To get your Series 1 ready and printing the only program you need to install is a slicing engine This is the program that takes the model information from your CAD program and converts it into machine readable code to tell the printer what to do We have precompiled installation packages that are available for download on our website Just select the System you are running and download All the installers are included and in sequence Go to typeamachines com download to get your installer package 5 1 Mac Users No need to set up drivers your Mac comes preconfigured to play nice with our printer Once your download is completed Unzip the Mac installer package and move the unzipped folder somewhere convenient on your drive most users prefer the desktop 5 1 1 KlSSlicer In the unzipped file you will see a folder called O2 KlSSlicer Again the Application is ready to go no install required Along with the KISSlicer Application this file contains the configuration files to slice your files Type A Machines has developed and optimized these settings for your best possible printing You MUST have these configuration files in the same location as your KISSlicer application Vote If you start the app and it gives you a warning about not being a
17. ble to find configuration files just move the included files to wherever you have your KlSSlicer application placed Congratulations Your software is now set up and you re ready to slice your digital models into printable code 14 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 5 2 Windows Users The first step is to download the installation package for your operating system Select either windows 32 or 64 bit Once your download is completed unzip the installer package and move the unzipped folder somewhere convenient on your drive most users prefer the desktop 5 2 1 KlSSlicer In the unzipped file your will see a folder called O2 KlSSlicer Again the Application is ready to go no install required Along with the KISSlicer Application this file contains the configuration needed to slice your files Type A Machines has developed and optimized these settings for your best possible printing You MUST have these configuration files in the same location as your KlSSlicer application Rightclick on the KlSSlicer application to create a shortcut on your desktop for easier access Vote If you start the app and it gives you a warning about not being able to find configuration files just move the included files to wherever you have your KlSSlicer application placed Congratulations Your software is now setup and you re ready to slice your digital models into printable code 15 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 6 BASIC O
18. cessed guide to trim away any excess tape Your tape print surface should now be solidly adhered to the build plate without any bubbles or voids Your print surface is now prepared 28 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 8 SETTING UP WIFI V0 1 Remove the wifi antenna from the box and screw it on to the back of the printer It s a good idea to set your printer up in the same room as your wireless router for the first connection Once you have it working you can move it away but make sure to stay within wifi range Your printer ships with WiFi tested and configured for our factory Since everyone s WiFi network name and password are different you will need to set up the printer to get onto your network To do this you will need to use an SSH command line to talk directly to the printer s operating system The first step is to get an SSH program Mac users only need to use their preinstalled Terminal application Windows users will have to install an additional program The easiest for those running the Chrome Browser is the Chrome Secure Shell Extension https chrome google com webstore detail secure shell pnhechapfaindjhompbnflcldabbghjo hl en Windows Prerequisites e Bonjour e ssh client Bitvise SSH or KITTY PuTTY etc Linux prerequisites e Avahi Bonjour zeroconf support Often already installed Mac prerequisites e none This is the temporary procedure for setting up WiFi on a printer connected to a wired o
19. ection of the object that it is printing The fan on the Series 1 Tool Head cools the newly extruded plastic solidifying it almost instantly After each layer is completed the printer moves the object down a tiny amount and then draws the next cross section of melted plastic on top of the cooled layer below This method of 3D printing is called Fused Filament Fabrication or FFF Figure 2 0 1 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 3 WELCOME TO YOUR 2014 SERIES 1 The Type A Machines Series 1 was developed in San Francisco California to be a big fast accurate and reliable desktop 3D printer It features a huge build volume an innovative modular extruder replacement system the Winchester quick release for fast filament loading tip of your finger build plate calibration and high precision stepper motors to for ease of use and high resolution printing The 2014 model comes standard with integrated network controls for connections via WiFi and Wired Networking Y Axis Tensioner Cap Y Axis Linear Guide Y Belt X EndStop X Axis Linear Guide Z Height Adjustment X Belt X motor Print Head see Detail Gantry Board Z Strage Channel Carriage Board Glass Build Surface Cable Sheath Aluminum Build Plate Platform Standoffs Platform Arms Acrylic Side Panels E
20. eec ae a RR HO HR RE RO OR EU HE EE ker rds 40 11 SERIES4 SUPPORT serors X 41 11 1 For um TypeAMachines COi sssrini rd Hr ERE E ERES e Ce ge 41 11 2 5Upport Request croire teeth entrar eaten ran raa teh et ener dea eae Er ewe er HT eae 41 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 1 What s in the Box Your Series 7 3D Printer L1 User Manual Quickstart Guide 3D Printed demo part aluminum filament mount Sample PLA Power Cable Network Cable Wifi antenna Glass Build Platform Print removal spatula Glue stick for print surface preparation tunmuuuumriiPirmer Upkeep Kit containing e 7 MM wrench e 25MM Hex Key e 2 MM Hex Key e 1 5 MM Hex Key e Insulated Ceramic Screwdriver E User i Manual Figure 1 0 1 1 Quick Start Guide Printed Object Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 2 3D Printing with Fused Filament Fabrication The Series 1 prints a 3D object by placing thin layers of plastic on top of each other until a finished object is built out of the layered plastic To begin a 3D print plastic is fed to the Series 1 in the form of filament a long thin strand of specially formulated plastic wound onto a spool The Series 1 then heats the filament to its melting point and pushes or extrudes the melted plastic through the Extruder nozzle The Series 1 moves the nozzle in a pattern while extruding plastic to draw a very thin cross s
21. ewer Terminal state Wl Actual E Target Machine State Operational File Spring x2 gcode Filament 2 48m Estimated Print Time 00 21 51 Height Print Time Print Time Left Printed 1 9MB MH Pause E Cancel Flies Name Size Action 9 min 7 min 5min 3min 1min spool mount t 76MB 5 8 Temperature Spring x2 gc 19MB Sonat Current 12 5 C Target New Target seta 4 4 Set the Build Plate in Place Your Build Plate comes prepared with a glass build surface adhered to the printable area The glass square is your Print Surface for you to print directly onto In order to prepare the surface for printing open the included glue stick and smear a thin layer across the platform It will dry almost instantly and provide good hold for you prints The Print Surface can be marred by oils on your fingertips so avoid touching the surface unnecessarily After several prints you can wash off the glue with warm water and re apply the glue See Section 7 5 1 Replacing the Build Surface to learn how to use blue tape or other alternatives to prep it for printing again 11 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual To place your Build Plate rotate the surface so that the aluminum is angled towards you Slot the four holes on the outside corners of the Build Surface onto the four standoff assemblies on the Series 1 Build Platform Press down gently to depress the springs on the standoff then slide the Build Surface
22. gh again You can now reassemble the front clamp 33 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual Insert high quality filament end into the Filament Aperture Manually push the filament into the aperture You should be able to see it come out of the Extruder Nozzle with steady but not excessive force If you are unable to get filament to come out manually repeat the unclogging procedure Now that the filament jam is cleared make sure your hands are outside the machine and click extrude to push some plastic through using the Winchester Melted filament should come out through the extruder nozzle If it does not or you hear the motor skipping or making noise repeat the unclog procedure If after 3 attempts the Hot End is still fouled you may need a replacement Hot Ends can be purchased through the Type A Machines store Note Hot ends are a consumable part They do wear out over time and eventually replacement will become necessary Users have demonstrated 24 7 use of a single hot end for over 8 months before replacement however individual results may vary 34 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Symptom Cause Solution Initial Print Layer Fail Build surface too high reset Z height page Improper print surface material Print directly onto blue print surface page Improper build platform calibration recalibrate build platform standoffs page No Poo
23. ghten Screws In rare cases due to vibration of the machine screws can come loose over time the critical components all have locking nuts to prevent them from failing Screws can loosen in very dry environments or when the machine has been moved many times In your included toolkit there is a 2mm wrench that is the perfect size for tightening most of the bolts on the machine In very rare cases the Hot End mounting clamps can come loose This will be apparent by the hot end wobbling when touched or while printing To fix this turn the machine off and allow the head time to cool down Remove the front clamp over the hot end follow the Replace a Hot End procedure if unsure of how to do this Using the 2 5mm hex ke tighten the now exposed bolts This should alleviate any wobble in the clamp 9 3 Clean Lube Linear Guides In dusty environments the guides can pick up dust and floating particulates After a great deal of use this can eventually cause motion problems and may damage the bearings Clean the rods with an alcohol dipped clean rag microfiber cloth or paper towel After any accumulated matter has been removed re lubricate the rods using only White Lithium Grease With the machine turned off move the gantry and Tool Head back and forth to work the grease into the rods and bearings This procedure will reduce running noise as well 32 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 9 4 Clean Out a Filament Jam In the course of normal
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25. l scale your model correctly Path Type _ mi Figure 6 3 5 6 3 4 Slice When you are satisfied with your settings click Slice in the upper right hand corner to slice your STI figure6 3 8 Pantpe l E d G code cm 3 13 99 1 0 02 min 48 15 eene z r 200 um Fine Figure 6 3 6 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual The visualization will turn green when slicing is completed Click the Models Paths button above the visualization to switch views This is now a visualization of your G Code You can now use the slider on the right of the visualization to slide your slice through the model If you are satisfied that your model sliced correctly click Save at the upper right hand corner of the screen and select a location to save your G Code for printing 21 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 7 Run A Print 7 1 The Series 1 Web Interface Now it s time to get that printer moving Confirm that the Ethernet Cable is connected to your router and your computer on the same network as the printer Launch your Web Browser of choice and navigate to your printers home page at series 1 XXXX local 5000 remember XXXX is your serial number found on the front of the machine For Wifi setup instruction see chapter 8 Series 1 series1 b05 Settings wall Connection Temperature Control GCode Viewer Terminal State BI Actual Target Machine State O
26. lectronics Access Panel USB ports Power Button Serial Number Marking Printed Filament Holder Filament Holder Arm Ethernet Port USB Port WiFi Antenna Socket with Main Power Switch Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 3 1 Motion System The Series 1 3D Printer is a Cartesian motion based printer system This means it can move in 3 linear directions the X Y and Z axes It does this using pairs of precise hybrid stepper motors to drive the machine The X and Y axes control the motion of the Tool Head X axis moves the tool head left and right and Y axis moves the Gantry forward and back Both of these movements are made using high precision timing belts linear guides and motors The Z axis moves the Build Surface up and down using a lead screw linear guide and stepper motor The design of the Series 1 maximizes amount of machine area devoted to the buildable area This results in a minimal machine footprint with a HUGE build volume The maximum size of the object that can be built is 305mm along the X 305mm along the Y and 305mm along the Z direction 12 x12 x12 The Series 1 is accurate to 0 05 mm resolution along the x and y axis and up 0 05mm along the Z axis The speeds at which the printer can move along each of these axes are among the fastest in the industry Figure 3 1 1 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 3 2 Winchester Tool Head Extruder The Serie
27. nd holder attached Width Height Depth Shipping Box Width Height Depth Shipping Weight 18 35 765 75mm 31 55 801 48mm 20 98 533 02mm 20 508mm 24 609 6mm 20 508mm 35lbs 15 87kg Software Specifications Slicing Software Supported Packages Supported file types OS KISSlicer Cura STL OBJ AMF Windows 32 64 Bit 7 Linux 32 64 Bit 12 044 Mac 32 64 Bit 10 6 Control Software Series 1 Octoprint included Compatible Pronterface MatterControl Repatier file type Processor 1 Ghz ARM Linux Processor GCODE GCO 8GB expandable onboard Storage Connectivity Device port Expansion ports 1x USB B 2x USB A USB expansion bus Wifi B G N 1Ghz WiFi Security WEP WPA WPA2 100MB Ethernet Operation Envelope Operating Voltage 110 240 VAC Internal Voltage 24 VDC SVDC Operating Temperature 60 99 F 15 37 C Operating Humidity 5 95 Storage Humidity 5 95 Storage Temp 32 99 F 0 37 C Operation Noise 40 70 dB 2 e
28. our Z height is too low Series 1 series1 b05 Settings wal Connection Temperature Contro GCode Viewer Terminal 6 State XY Z E General Machine State Operational File mandible0 gcode Filament 31 76m mm Motors off Estimated Print Time 04 24 02 Height 10 00 mm pmi a Extrude Fans on Print Time 07 43 22 Print Time Left Retract Fans off Printed 15 8MB 15 8MB 01 1 10 100 Fjes Name Size Action Arm x2 gcode 13486 8 amp B cup47 gcode 49MB S 8 Frame Stgcode 73M8 8i 8 mandible gcode 131MB S iB mandibie0 ge 15 8MB 5 10 1 1 Calibrating Z Height Press z 10 to move the platform away so you can adjust the set screw figure 9 1 3 At the top of the build platform structure there is a graphic that shows which direction to turn the screw for the desired adjustment figure 9 1 4 It is best to go in 7 turn increments at first Then either Full turn or turns each adjustment depending on how far off you are trying to adjust it If the Extruder Nozzle is too close Move the platform away from the hot end and increase the gap by turning the screw to the right clockwise If the Extruder Nozzle is too far Move the platform closer to the hot end and decrease the gap by turning the screw to the left counter clockwise After each adjustment to the screw press home and then 10 Z and repeat the paper test procedure 37 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 10 2 Calibrate the Build Plate
29. perational File Spring x2 gcode Filament 2 48m Estimated Print Time 00 21 51 Height Print Time Print Time Left Printed 1 9MB Il Pause W Cancel Files Name Size Action 9 min 7 min 5min 3min 1min spool mount t 76MB 5 e Temperature Spring x2 gc 1 9MB 5 f Soma Current 12 5 C Target New Target 7 1 1 Exploring the Interface The interface should load in a moment If it does not check to make sure the USB cable is firmly connected and the printer is turned on If the problem persists please see Connection Problems in the troubleshooting guide at the back of this manual 22 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 7 2 Load a G Code File Series 1 series1 b05 Settings wil Connection 9 State Machine State Operational ia wm Date modified Type File Spring x2 9code E TypeAopenerV2 0 3 25 2013 1643 GCODE File Filament 2 48m E TypeAopenerv2 12 4 2012 12 03 GCODE File Estimated Print Time 00 21 51 a tallSPool 7 23 2013 14 25 GCODE File Height E tall test 3 12 2013 10 29 GCODE File io des m E tall test 3 12 2013 10 31 GCODE File int Time Let i 2 ool 10 10 20131218 GCODE Fik Printed 1 9MB SECO eol spice ga x E spring spool spacer SMALLER DOUBLED 7 30 2013 13 59 GCODE File amp spring spool spacer SMALLER 7 30 2013 13 33 GCODE File EE up x LI spool holder v7 20 4 10 2013 16 02 GCODE File eae E Z spool holder v7 2 3 18 2013
30. r wireless network This will get easier soon For first time setup plug your printer directly into your Wireless router or base station with the included Ethernet cord 8 1 Connect to the printer using secure shell On Mac or Linux use ssh in the terminal On Windows use your preferred ssh program username ubuntu password ubuntu hostname series1 bXX local where XX is the serial number on the front of your machine omitting the zeroes before b On Mac or Linux just run the following in a terminal 29 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual ssh ubuntu seriesl bXX local 8 2 Edit the network configuration file Once you re logged in to the printer run the following command to edit the config file using the nano editor You will be prompted for the password again because this command requires admin privileges sudo nano etc network interfaces You need to edit the part of the file that describes the wireless network called w1an0 Fill in your network name and password in the part of the file shown below wireless network interface auto wlanO iface wlanO inet dhcp wpa ssid Your WiFi Network Name wpa psk Your password Hit control x to exit nano and save the file 8 3 Restart the onboard computer sudo reboot While its restarting unplug the Ethernet cable Your printer should show up on your wireless network when it s done restarting This can take up to two or three minutes You
31. r Extrusion Improper slicing settings Adjust speed re slice hot end clog de clog hot end filament tangle clean extruder reload filament hot end connector unplugged plug in connector unable to reach temp cycle machine and reconnect web interface None of the above contact type a machines support No Loud Motion motor current settings adjust potentiometers dirty rods lubricate rods belt tension adjust belt tension Object will not detach from build surface improper print surface material Replace print surface with appropriate material EG blue tape Accidental print directly onto acrylic build surface Replace acrylic build surface No lights response machine unplugged plug in machine flip switch 35 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 10 1 Z Height Calibration E He LEST ms Em L3 s SS d aj Figure 9 1 1 Z Height Adjustment The Series 1 features an easily accessible at the back right of the build volume which can be adjusted to increase or decrease the height for the first layer of printing The knob is set to the correct height during quality control but it may require some refinement if you change something or want a different layer height figure 9 1 1 The Z height adjustment knob works by triggering a micro switch mounted to the platform of the Series 1 It should be adjusted to trigger the s
32. s 1 printer features the revolutionary Winchester tool Head Designed and digitally fabricated in the Type A Machines offices at TechShop San Francisco the Winchester Tool Head is designed to allow quick release and loading of both filament and the open source industry standard groove mount Hot End It has proven to be incredibly reliable and easy to service and clean With this advancement the Series 1 is capable of reliably extruding filament up to 230 C Standard extrusion temperatures vary per material and per supplier refer to the filament packaging for recommended extrusion temperatures m Lever zu pups E X belt clip V SS E Motor IN REAL Carriage Board Pinch Wheel MEN Idler Bearing AY ou my Back Clamp F lS Front Clamp w pue Hot End Figure 3 2 1 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 3 3 Electronics The Series 1 uses an all open source electronics system It consists of a Beagle Bone integrated microcontroller Arduino based RUMBA driver control board and Pololu driver chips The Beagle Bone is the brain of the printer It interfaces with your computer via its own web interface to load the control instructions onto the printer and to drive it The RUMBA serves as the motor control and power distribution system for the Printer It translated G code commands coming from the Beagle Bone into motion and heat instructions that it sends out to the components of the printer It also serves a
33. s the connection point for most of the wiring in the machine This is where the sensors and heaters in the Tool Head and the fans connect The last section of electronics is the motor drivers There are 4 motor drivers per machine one each to drive the X Y Z and Extruder motors These little chips take the instructions and Power from the RUMBA and directly control the motors They send hundreds of commands per second The electronics compartment is cooled by a fan to keep things from overheating For a schematic and detailed real world plan of the electronics please see the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this guide Asm Voltage CASE FAN Stepdown PU Figure 3 3 1 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 4 GETTING STARTED 4 1 Unpacking and Initial Setup Time to get started If you haven t already now is the time to see what your printer looks like out of the box Carefully remove the printer from the carton If the printer is difficult to remove cut open the edges of the box Attempting to force the printer out of the box may break it Remove the packing material from around the printer The Gantry and Tool Head have been tied down to protect it in transit Remove the yellow strapping and the Gantry and Tool Head should now move freely The Spool holder and sample parts are in the box strapped to the platform arms of the machine Open the box remove the spool holder and attach it to the top of
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35. the surface by gently prying it off If your finished part does not come off easily you can quickly and easily remove the build plate to make removing the printed object This is particularly useful for prints with a large footprint To remove the build plate wrap your hands around the sides of the build platform as shown With your thumbs on top of the surface press down gently to depress the standoff springs Now slide the surface towards you to detach it from its bolts Once the build surface has been removed from the machine it is easier to work the part to pop off Try to get a corner off then using a putty or butter knife placing careful attention to keep your fingers out of the way of the blade carefully pry the rest of the part off If your part is really stuck take the entire platform over to your sink wash the surface around the print in warm water to loosen the glue Use a putty knife to work the warm water under the part Once your print is loose you should be able to pull the rest of it off of the surface Note This water method of print removal should be used if there is any amount of force applied that may crack the glass Be patient and let the warm water work If you crack the glass a replacement can be ordered from the typeamachines com webstore 27 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 7 5 Prepare for Your Next Print You will be able to print multiple times before your Print Surface will need to be replaced
36. witch when the build surface is just below the tip of the extruder nozzle Caution Before setting the Z height make sure the Hot End is cool Failure to ensure that the Hot End is cool may result in damage to the machine To test the Z height use a piece of paper With the hot end cooled off connect to the printer navigate to the Control panel and click the HOME button showing a house figure 9 1 2 When the platform stops moving upward it has reached the home position You should be able to slide a piece of paper easily under the tip of the hot end Series 1 series1 b05 al Connection State Machine State Operational File mandible0 gco de Filament 31 76m Estimated Print Time 04 24 02 Height 10 00 mm Print Time 07 43 22 Print Time Left Printed 15 8MB 15 8MB Files p Name Size Action Arm x2 gcod IMB amp e Figure 9 1 2 mandible gcode 131MB AlS i mandibie0 ge 158MB 5 Temperature Control GCode Viewer XY Z E ajia a Extrude Retract 01 1 10 100 Settings Terminal General Motors off Fans on Fans off 36 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual between the extruder nozzle and Build Surface There should be some resistance but the paper should move freely If the gap is too small to slide a sheet of paper between the nozzle and the Print Surface the Z height is too high Alternatively if the sheet of paper can be slid under the nozzle with no resistance y
37. y with a tweezer or it will wipe it away on the build surface 4 The head will move to begin creating your print 5 The fan should turn on This helps solidify the printed part Note If the fan doesn t turn on automatically you can turn it on manually by typing M106 S255 in the Terminal tab command line To learn more manual commands visit the Type A Machines support forum 25 Figure 7 3 1 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual It s a good idea to watch your first layer complete before walking away This is the most critical part of the print and chances are if your first layer is good the rest will be too The extrusion should spread onto the print surface and strongly adhere to it It should not be stringy nor should it be crushed into the surface Your printer is calibrated for correct initial extrusion height during quality control and should not need adjustment out of the box If you have a problem with setting this level refer to Setting Z Height in the Troubleshooting area of this guide WOOOHOOO CONGRATULATIONS You have just started your first 3D print with The Type A Machines Series 1 Time to kick back relax and start designing your next print 26 Type A Machines 2014 Series 1 User Manual 7 4 Removing A Printed Object from the Print Surface When your print completes the gantry and head will move away to the back of the machine Many times depending on your object you will be able to pop it off
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