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1. Electronics The electronic components of your Witbox printer have been carefully selected to ensure it is capable of printing independently without the need to be connected to a computer Essentially they comprise RAMPS 1 4 board with mosfet heat sink the RAMPS 1 4 is a fully independent board designed by the RepRap community You can find all the diagrams and blueprints related to the board at the link below www reprap org wiki RAMPS 1 4 Freaudino Mega 2560 v2 0 design derived from the Arduino Mega 2560 4 x A4988 StepStick drivers featuring four layers for improved heat dissipation and to help prevent overheating LCD screen and SDHC card reader Board components wae Mosfet LCD panel controller LEDs Figure 5 8 Key parts of the controller board User Manual Witbox Most important connections on the board Extruder Blower Hot End motor Endstops X axis motor Y axis motor Z axis motor Figure 5 9 Most important connections on the controller board User Manual Witbox eae USING AND MAINTAINING YOUR WITBOX Why is correct use and maintenance important Correct use and maintenance will prevent problems occurrin2. Figure 3 9 Screws underneath for levelling the print base o Place a sheet of paper onto the print base fig 3 10 Press the control wheel and go to Control Level Plate Figure 3 10 Slide a sheet of paper between the base and the extruder nozzle User Manual Witbox Press the wheel to start levelling fig 3 11 Figure 3 11 Starting the levelling process o9 The extruder will first position itself at the reference point the rear right hand corner then immediately move to the first levelling point fig 3 12 Check the space between the base and the extruder using the sheet of paper and if necessary adjust it by turning the screws located underneath the print base Turn them to the right to move the base away from the extruder and to the left to move it closer The sheet of paper should just about be able to pass between the base and the extruder nozzle Figure 3 12 First levelling point Press the control wheel again and the extruder will move onto the second calibration point fig 3 13 Repeat the process above and then do the same for the third calibration point fig 3 14 Figure 3 13 Second levelling point Figure 3 14 Third levelling point User Manual Witbox el O Finally the extruder will move across to the centre of the base and you will be asked to verify the distance between the nozzle and the print base once again Once you have done so press the
3. 4 15 Select the file you downloaded earlier from ba s official website fig 4 16 User Manual Witbox Machine settings Witbox Machine settings E Steps per imm filament 0 Maximum width mm 297 Maximum depth mm 210 Maximum height mm Extruder count Heated bed Machine center 0 0 Build area shape GCode Flavor Printer head size Head size towards X min mm 300 Head size towards Y min mm 55 Head size towards X max mm 300 Head size towards Y max mm 55 Printer gantry height mm 200 Communication settings Baudrate Figure 4 14 Main printer menu ERU ID m a a l Bia fees Miaka a Hep bai ke 4e ios unity sare b 1 L bas j i aaia Bom daran enn ri zh YM L lao cas fms pa h i 4 Trade red m LL A TE mtd Dre rA TS MES qus Li uw 5 Saone acd Teee Freel quand fers a LIII por E t LE T Sagas E p L1 Pachrs adno t hre F cwect Darse uri Vas ORO Bos Figure 4 15 Select Install custom firmware slum 1082 REX mbar finn Hr beard Fugen Tan Ue ae Eam airy Lepo hogt Der LE Mhi priren me ai YM Fraalsim rd on kar arn Lr yt ni n er eed fan T Petree rmm MEENE pro Fil Fes j Soped acd Teeme eel quand Der E Prp E i E z Saiit Sagas t epi ni Fades athe ber hre F cwect Das uni Pass ORO gps Figure 4 16 Select the firmware you wish to
4. is made of brass and has an opening of 0 4 mm e Die this is where the polymer is melted and is the part that reaches the highest temperatures around 210 C It is made from 6082 grade aluminium e Screw this a threaded bar positioned above the die and serves to guide the filament The section nearest the die has fins in order to help dissipate the heat generated by the die e Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE tube this is located inside the screw and helps prevent friction between the filament and the screw e Bushing this is located inside the screw beneath the PTFE tube It keeps the tube in place and prevents it from sliding towards the die e 100K thermistor this device measures the temperature of the die e Ceramic heater 12 V 40 W heats the die to the temperature required for extruding the filament User Manual Witbox ed X and Y unit The X and Y unit allows the extruder carriage to move along the X and Y axes To dothis it uses a system of pulleys to transfer the movement of the motors onto the various moving parts The motors used by the unit are as follows e X axis motor Nema 17 stepper motor 12V DC 1 7A 4000 g cm of torque e Y axis motor Nema 17 stepper motor 12V DC 2 5A 4800 g cm of torque Figure 5 5 Xand Y unit Z unit TheZ unit allows the print base to travel along the Z axis i e up and down As the object is printed the print base is gradually lowered so that space is created
5. teeth and its rotation in time with the motor serve to draw the filament towards the Hot End Extruder lever with the help of the spring located at the end this lever presses the filament against the pulley thereby aiding its passage towards the Hot End It is made of 6082 grade aluminium Fan and heat sink these are attached to the extruder body and help keep it cool Fan and blower these are used under certain circumstances to cool the extruded polymer Tube connector this is where the polymer enters the extruder User Manual Witbox e Fibonacci tube this guides the filament into the extruder without it breaking It ends at the tube connector e Hot End this is the part that melts the polymer filament As this element is more complicated we will look at it in greater detail later on in this manual Extruder body Extruder lever Pulley Figure 5 2 Interior of the extruder Fibonacci tube Tube connector Extruder motor Blower Figure 5 3 Constituent parts of the extruder User Manual Witbox iex Hot End The Hot End heats the filament so that it can be extruded It is comprised of the following parts Serew eee PTFE tube Ceramic heater Bushing iac S i 100K thermistor CS A Nozzle ug Figure 5 4 Constituent parts of the Hot End Die e Nozzle the polymer is extruded from here The nozzle
6. 2 side panels and 1 top panel Print base Set of 2 keys USB cable Power cable Spool of 1 75 mm PLA filament Metal spool holder SD card Printed test object User Manual Witbox 4 underside supports Replacement Hot End 2 cleaning needles 3 Allen keys 1 5 2 5 and 4 mm Spatula Wire brush User Manual Witbox el Basic glossary eo LCD screen Backlit blue screen that displays information regarding the status of the device Control wheel Metal wheel used for scrolling through the menus SD card slot Slot located inside the printer at the rear of the control panel where the SD card Is inserted Print base Rectangle of thick glass onto which the object is printed Hot End Metal part through which the melted plastic is extruded so called because it reaches high temperature during operation Extruder Device comprising the Hot End the filament feeder motor and the fan e Filament spool Spool of thermoplastic material with a thickness of 1 75 mm PLA The material that the filament is made of Q Spool holder Metal part that supports the filament spool located at the rear of the printer 10 Fibonacci guide tube Plastic tube that guides the filament towards the extruder Its shape allows it to adapt to the movement of the printer and protects the filament 11 Power socket Located at the back of the printer towards the bottom 12 On Off switch Dual position switch for tur
7. 22 Follow the steps below to make sure everything has been reconnected correctly e First check that the thermistor is working by making sure there Is a temperature reading on the screen e Thencheck the heating process by selecting the Control gt Preheat options e Finally check that the heater cartridge is working by seeing if the temperature rises 5 Load the filament in order to make sure the Hot End is working correctly Print a test object to make sure everything is working well How to avoid wear and tear Frequent use of the Witbox may cause dirt and debris such as dust lubricant residue etc to accumulate on the X and Y axis guide rails and on the Z axis spindle These accumulations can cause excessive friction in the printer s movements resulting in noise and printing errors To prevent this from happening we recommend that you take the following steps to keep your printer in optimum condition eo Switch off the printer entirely i e with the switch in the O position and the power cable unplugged from the mains o9 If the printer has recently been used allow it to cool down Using adry cloth clean the X and Y axis guide rails and the Z axis spindle Lubricate the rails and spindle with lubricating oil Use a cloth in order to avoid staining any other components o Move the carriage along the X and Y axes in order to spread the lubricating oil across the whole of the surface User Manua
8. Witbox User Manual Witbox User Manual Witbox Welcome Thank you for choosing bq This manual will help you use your new 3D printer correctly Welcome to the world of Witbox How to use this manual To ensure you use your Witbox correctly read this manual carefully before using your printer for the first time These instructions are based on the factory settings for the device The images of the device shown in this manual are not binding and may be subject to change bq will not be held responsible for any performance or compatibility issues arising as aresult of the modification of parameters on the part of the user Icon key UJ Note Recommendations and notifications regarding the use of your 3D printer gt Next Indicates the sequence of steps to follow in order to perform an action p 4 Tool needed This task will require the use of a tool Trademarks The Witbox and bq brands and logos are registered trademarks of Mundo Reader S L User Manual Witbox CONTENTS 10 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 21 21 24 25 26 2 Introduction What is a 3D printer Online resources for the Witbox Getting started Box contents Basic glossary Unpacking your Witbox Attaching the side panels Attaching the top panel Attaching the print base Attaching the spool and support Connecting the power cable Setting up Control panel Home screen Main menu Print from SD menu Control me
9. a different material you must make sure the extrusion temperature is suitable for the material you are going to use This temperature may vary depending on the manufacturer of the material Remember that you can adjust the extrusion temperature during printing by pressing the control wheel and selecting the Nozzle option then turning the wheel to raise or lower the temperature C User Manual Witbox el To change the filament during printing press the control wheel and do the following e Select the Change filament option The printer will stop automatically and the following message will appear on the screen Press amp unload fil o9 Press the wheel again and then unload the filament as swiftly as possible The screen will then display the message Press to continue Select this option once you have removed the filament completely The screen will now display the message Load new filament Load the new filament into the printer UW Make sure the polymer is extruded from the nozzle continuously and uniformly After making sure the polymer is extruded from the nozzle continuously and uniformly press the control wheel to restart the printing process User Manual Witbox i PRINTING WITH THE CURA PROGRAM What is Cura Cura Is a computer program designed by Ultimaker for printing objects using 3D printers Its clear intuitive interface lets users quickly and easily make decisions regarding the appearanc
10. be stacked on top of another These are packaged along with the Witbox and can be attached immediately in order to protect it To avoid scratching the table take care when moving the printer and try not to drag it Attaching the side panels Remove the plastic protectors from both sides of the side panels Gently loosen the eight screws four on each side located on either side of the printer fig 2 6 using one of the Allen keys included in the maintenance kit Then slide the panels in as far as they will go and tighten the screws fig 2 7 Figure 2 6 Loosen the side screws Figure 2 7 Slide in the side panels User Manual Witbox lege Attaching the top panel Remove the plastic protectors from both sides of the top panel and place it on top of the Witbox In the box of accessories you will find four screws place them in the holes in the corners of the panel and press down on them with your fingers fig 2 8 Figure 2 8 Put the top panel in place Attaching the print base Open the door at the front using the keys you will find in the box of accessories Cut the two ties that are attached to the extruder carriage fig 2 9 Figure 2 9 Cut the two ties attached to the extruder carriage User Manual Witbox b In the box of accessories you will also find the print base which is made of glass and has four magnets attached to one side Place it gently on the support inside the printer with the magnets facing
11. cessories User Manual Witbox omi Move the extruder over to the left hand side of the printer in order to immobilise it on the X axis EN Immobilise the extruder using a m TOT Nee ae cable tie Cut the excess material off the cable tie View from above of the extruder immobilised on the X axis SSS User Manual Witbox Q Move the extruder to the bottom left hand corner of the printer in order to immobilize it on the Y axis Immobilise the extruder on the Y axis using one long cable tie or two short ones joined together To allow the door to close place the cable tie between the frame at the front and the main body of the printer View from above of the extruder immobilised on the Y axis PUT wa User Manual Witbox omi Q Prepare the packaging base on which the printer will sit Arrange the foam pieces as shown below Foam base on which the printer will sit Fold the four panels downwards View from above of the foam base with the four buffers Turn the base over in order to position the four buffers User Manual Witbox lod Place the four buffers in their respective slots The cardboard box in which the foam base will be placed 7 ur Turn the foam base back over and place it in the cardboard box Add the final foam section to the middle of the base User Manual Witbox el Q Caref
12. control wheel to exit the levelling program fig 3 15 It is recommended that you repeat the levelling process as many times as necessary in order to make sure the base is correctly levelled Figure 3 15 Completing the levelling process The importance of adhesion The adherence of the polymer to the print base is another vital factor in determining the quality of the objects you print using your Witbox It is therefore very important to ensure correct adhesion particularly with regard to the first few layers of material Once you have levelled the print base correctly we recommend that you do the following in order to improve adhesion Make sure the print base is spotlessly clean After you have cleaned it try to place it inside the printer by grasping it from the sides in order to avoid dirtying the area onto which the objects will be printed Use lacquer which will make it easier for the polymer to adhere to the print base fig 3 16 You can also cover the entirety of the print base QO with masking tape However if you do so you will need to go back and level the base again after you Figure 3 16 Apply lacquer have applied the tape User Manual Witbox id Loading the filament Now yourre ready to load the filament into the Witbox and print a test object Go to Control gt Filament gt Load The extruder will heat up to a temperature of 220 C You can monitor the temperature i
13. de in Spain hereby declare that the Witbox Complies with the provisions of Directive 2006 42 CE and the following harmonised standards UNE EN ISO 12100 1 and 2 EN ISO 14121 1 2007 EN 60204 1 2007 UNE EN 13849 1 2007 Madrid December 2013 Alberto M ndez Peydr CEO Firmware 1 3 For more information contact witboxaQbq com www bq com
14. downwards as shown in figure 2 10 Figure 2 10 Insert the print base Attaching the spool and support The spool of filament needs to be placed on a spool holder First attach the metal support to the rear of the printer by inserting the short end into the corresponding slot Then remove the plastic protector from the spool and place it onto the spool holder fig 2 11 The filament will be loaded at a later stage Figure 2 11 Attach the spool and support User Manual Witbox lege Connecting the power cable Before connecting the power cable make sure the switch is inthe O position fig 2 12 Then connect the cable to the printer and plug the other end into the power socket fig 2 13 Figura 2 12 Make sure the switch is Figure 2 13 Plug the cable in the O position into the power socket User Manual Witbox id SETTING UP Once you have plugged the Witbox in it s ready to be switched on The LCD screen will light up and display the name of the current firmware version Control panel When you switch the Witbox on the LCD screen will display information regarding the status of the device such as its temperature name etc Next to the LCD screen is a control wheel that you can press in order to display the main menu Turn the wheel to left or right to scroll through the various options and press it to select one of them Below are details of the options availabl
15. e 3 2 Main menu The main menu contains three options Print from SD Control and FW info This last option tells you which version of the firmware is installed Generally when you access a sub menu the first option in the list will allow you to go back to the previous screen Below we will explain each menu in detail Menu Print from SD The Print from SD option contains all the gcode files that are ready to print Press on any of them in order to begin printing fig 3 3 Figure 3 3 Print from SD menu User Manual Witbox lod Control menu This menu allows you to adjust the various parameters of the Witbox fig 3 4 Figure 3 4 Control menu Below we explain each of the parameters that can be adjusted via this menu e Filament sub menu fig 3 5 If you access this sub menu you will find two options o Load select this option to load the filament into your Witbox in order to start printing o Unload select this option to unload the filament once the printer has finished printing or if you wish to change the filament spool Figure 3 5 Filament sub menu e Move Axis sub menu The Move Axis sub menu contains the following options o Auto Home select this option to move the printer s extruder unit back to its starting position i e the top right hand corner o Disable Steppers select this option to disable the brakes on the motors This will allow the carriages to be moved manually User Manua
16. e and quality of the 3D object they wish to print While users are setting the print parameters Cura separates the design into layers so that it can be printed as quickly and easily as possible Installing and configuring the program Compatible operating systems Cura is compatible with the following operating systems aw Windows XP or later g a Mac 10 6 Snow Leopard or later Unix Ubuntu 12 10 or later Minimum recommended hardware requirements e Minimum 512 MB RAM recommended 2 GB RAM e Minimum 200 MB free hard disk space recommended 500 MB hard disk space e Minimum Pentium 4 processor recommended Intel Core 2 2 0 GHz processor Compatible file types STL the file type supported by the majority of 3D design programs and the standard format for printing 3D objects JPG or BMP these formats allow for the creation of lithopanes OBJ DAE AMF User Manual Witbox bes Downloading and installing the software Cura is designed by Ultimaker You can download it free of charge via the downloads section on bq s official website www bq com sb products witbox html Because it is afree program Cura is constantly evolving for this reason we recommend that you download the most recent version for your operating system Configuring the software When you open the program for the first time a wizard will help you set up your printer fig 4 1 First time run wizard Welco
17. e extruder will heat up until it reaches a temperature of 220 C You can monitor the temperature increase on the LCD screen o9 Once the desired temperature has been reached the extruder will extrude filament for a number of seconds At this point the filament can be removed from the Fibonacci tube manually fig 3 25 Figura 3 25 Unloading the filament view from the rear User Manual Witbox iex Options during printing If you press the control wheel while the printer is printing a number of options will appear e Pause print pauses the ongoing printing process Press it again to resume e Stopprint stops the printing process completely e Changefilament allows you to change the filament in the middle of the printing process We will look at this option in more detail later on in this manual e Nozzle allows you to modify the temperature in C of the nozzle during printing e Speed allows you to modify the print speed while the printing process is ongoing However in order to maintain the same speed you must keep this parameter at 100 How to change the filament during printing Version 1 3 of the firmware allows you to change the filament while the printing process is ongoing This option is very useful if the filament spool happens to run out before the object has been printed or if you wish to print using different colours or materials If you are going to swap the filament for another made from
18. e it left the factory in order to make sure the printer was working correctly Go to the main menu and select the option Print from SD fig 3 20 The screen will display the names of the various different objects that are available to be printed select the one named Twisted Box fig 3 21 After you have selected an object the printer will initiate the printing process automatically On the LCD screen you can monitor the progress of the printing operation and check the extrusion temperature Figure 3 20 Main menu Figure 3 21 Select the gcode file User Manual Witbox Oed When the printing process has been completed open the door and take out the print base fig 3 22 Rest it on a table and pull firmly on the printed object to remove it You can now check that it matches and connects to the test object that came with the printer fig 3 23 Figure 3 22 Remove the base Figure 3 23 Check that two pieces connect How to remove objects from the print base Sometimes objects may adhere too firmly to the print base and become difficult to remove If you are still unable to remove the object after pulling on it firmly try the following e Using a spatula gently dig around the edges of the object in order to loosen it fig 3 24 Figure 3 24 Remove the object using a spatula User Manual Witbox lege Unloading the filament To unload the filament do the following e Go to Control gt Filament gt Unload Th
19. e via this menu Main information screen The main information screen displays information on the status of the printer fig 3 1 Figura 3 1 Main information screen The first line of the screen shows information regarding the temperature In this example the figure of 22 C corresponds to the current temperature of the Hot End while the figure of O C corresponds to the temperature we wish to reach when printing begins it is O C because nothing is currently being printed The second line shows information regarding the position of the extruder in terms of the X Y and Z coordinates As nothing is being printed the coordinates are all O If the printer was printing the values for these coordinates would change as the extruder moved The third line shows information regarding several different parameters The first figure shows us at which percentage of its maximum speed the printer is operating In this example it is operating at 10096 of its maximum speed The second parameter SD shows us how much of the object in percentage terms has been printed while the third parameter shows us how long the printing operation has been going on The last line on the display tells us that the printer is ready to be used bq Witbox Ready User Manual Witbox lege Main menu If you press the control wheel while you are on the main information screen a new screen will appear showing the printer s two menus fig 3 2 Figur
20. er Assembled printers can be stacked one on top of the other avoiding the need for additional shelving m Safety locking door m Rear loading filament system inspired by the Fibonacci spiral User Manual Witbox bd CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT Waste electrical and electronic equipment Applies within the European Union and in European countries with selective sorting processes for waste materials The inclusion of this symbol on the product and or its accessories extruder cables etc and documentation indicates that they cannot be processed as household waste at the end of their useful life To prevent possible damage to the environment or human health separate these products from other types of waste and recycle them correctly This will help promote the sustainable use of material resources Household users should contact the retailer where they purchased the product or the relevant local authorities in order to find out how and where they can recycle this product safely and without harming the environment Business users should contact their supplier and consult the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be disposed of along with other commercial waste User Manual Witbox DECLARATION OF CONFORMIT Y Mundo Reader S L Pol Ind Eur polis Calle Sof a 10 28232 Las Rozas Madrid Spain Tel 34 91 787 58 59 CIF B85991941 Ma
21. extruder by pressing down on the connector and pulling the tube upwards Q Remove the fan and heat sink using the 2 5 mm Allen key The fan will remain partially attached to the extruder although the heat sink can be removed completely an ran T DI 2 PLY T p T 2 yy IR PRUG LL I R a LP 7 Ww User Manual Witbox Unscrew the extruder and detach it from the X axis carriage ies pee os Jy rpe ne SSS e User Manual Witbox 12 Gently remove the Hot End and replace it with the new unit 13 Push the new Hot End in as far as it will go ensuring the cables are pointing backwards and screw it in firmly to make sure it won t slide out User Manual Witbox omi 5 Position the extruder on the carriage and screw it back in carefully taking care not to damage the cables D Put the fan and heat sink back into place The heat sink must be positioned between the fan and the extruder d ONG On 249 va EROA 5 Connect the cables Position the thermistor cable underneath the motor and place the others next to the carriage to prevent them from moving User Manual Witbox 5 To check that everything is OK slide the motor along the X axis D Screw the blower back on User Manual Witbox es
22. for more layers to be added to the object The main parts of the Z unit are as follows fig 5 6 and fig 5 7 e Z axis motor supplies the motive force to move the print base along the Z axis Itis a Nema 17 stepper motor 12V DC 1 7A 4000 g cm of torque e Metal coupling connects the Z axis motor to the screw drive It is spiral shaped in order to cushion any vibrations that may be generated e Screw drive uses the rotary movement supplied by the motor to move the print base along the Z axis User Manual Witbox Z axis motor Figure 5 6Z unit e Screw drive nut connects the print base unit to the screw drive enabling the print base support to travel along the Z axis e Guiderails these are attached to the rear of the Witbox and help ensure correct travel along the Z axis They also provide the printer with extra stability while the base support is moving along the Z axis e Skids these connect the guide rails to the print base unit and help ensure smooth travel along the Z axis e Print base support supports the base onto which the polymer filament is extruded rarae lo oj Guide rails Screw drive nut COLLECT LL ION vw OJ X07 ES OF COCR A x s s oop ay oo Print base Support 77 Jy I yf if NNNN NN N NUNS NNN NW aoa Skids Figure 5 7 Constituent parts of the Z unit User Manual Witbox
23. g in the future The printer comes with a basic maintenance kit comprising three Allen keys two cleaning needles and a replacement Hot End Online resources Before carrying out any maintenance we recommend that you visit the following website where you will find additional material and information on how to successfully perform maintenance operations www mibgyyo com videos s witbox Cleaning your Witbox If you use the Witbox frequently dirt and debris can accumulate in the printer s interior and on its exterior To make it look like new again you can use a damp cloth to clean both the interior and exterior You can also use a vacuum cleaner to remove any leftover filament debris that may have accumulated inside the printer UJ Before cleaning your Witbox we recommend that you do the following e Make sure the printer is completely switched off i e the switch is in the O position and the power cable is not plugged into the mains e f you have used the printer recently allow it to cool User Manual Witbox bd Cleaning the nozzle If an excessive amount of polymer debris builds up around the nozzle it may block it For this reason we recommend that you periodically clean the nozzle with a wire brush fig 6 1 a emi N W Figure 6 1 Clean the nozzle with a wire brush If a blockage occurs your Witbox also includes a set of two cleaning needles that you can use to unblock the nozzle Below we explai
24. h to convert fig 4 6 Figure 4 6 Pop up window to select the object you wish to load into Cura The majority of 3D design programs allow you to save a pre designed object in stl format Cura is able to open the following file types stl obj dae and amf User Manual Witbox Rotating the object Once you have loaded the object one of the things you can do is change its orientation within the virtual space fig 4 7 XC I Quality 3 Y b EpL Clem Qu 4 idm M EATE MET CDI s He IERI Gu ior 8 GERE EIE BA Figure 4 7 Rotating the objecta Changing the size of the object This option allows you to change the size of your object The object s size ratio is maintained so any change made to one parameter will automatically result in the corresponding adjustments made to the others without the need to adjust the X Y and Z parameters separately fig 4 8 pk bes x ui Pati ders Pae pia i Qrnality JE 7 Ul M h D pant TT 1s cibum UE pee Bon W D H 50 0 43 0 3 0 mm Seale X Scale Y ao Seale Z 10 Sie X mm EX Sie mn 4237 Sie Z EO Unitomm scale fi Figure 4 8 Changing the size of an object in Cura User Manual Witbox Simmetry This option allows you to apply conditions of symmetry to the object you wish to print There are three symmetry options to be used depending on the axis to which the symmetry is to be app
25. ion window Witbox User Manual Witbox omi After you have selected the Witbox as your main printer a window will appear to tell you that the setup process is complete fig 4 4 Configuration Wizard Cura Ready Cura is now ready to be used Figure 4 4 Setup complete Click on Finish to go to the main Cura interface fig 4 5 User Manual Witbox Working with Cura Main Cura interface 9 t a ray f fa Figure 4 5 Main Cura interface The main Cura interface Figure 4 5 comprises a main window in which you can view the 3D design of the object you wish to print plus a smaller window on the left hand side where you can adjust the print settings Below is a description of the various elements that appear in the main Cura interface 1 2 CON BW WO A Menu bar This bar contains the File Tools Machine Expert and Help options Settings window Here you can adjust the print parameters for the object The window contains four tabs Basic Advanced Plugins and Start End GCode Load This function imports the object you wish to print from a directory on your computer or an external device Toolpath to SD This function saves the object you wish to print in gcode format Share on YouMagine Share the object with the YouMagine com community View Mode Changes your view of the object Witbox print area Previously imported object User Manual Witbox el 9 Rotate Ro
26. l Witbox el o Jog select this option to independently move any of the printer s motors fig 3 6 There are three sub options Move 0 1 mm Move 1 mm Move 10 mm These options can be applied to any of the motors however there are certain restrictions he Z axis motor can only be moved by 1 mm at a time Therefore only the second option is available for the Z axis motor while all three options are available for the X and Y axis motors The extruder motor can only be moved by 0 1 or 1 mmata time Figure 3 6 Jog option in the Move Axis sub menu e Level Plate sub menu This sub menu fig 3 7 allows you to calibrate and level the print base in order to ensure your objects are printed correctly If you select this sub menu step by step instructions will appear on the screen to help you level the print base correctly This process will be explained in detail later on in this manual Figure 3 7 Level Plate sub menu User Manual Witbox id e Preheat Cooldown sub menu This option allows you to preheat or cool the device fig 3 8 It can help you ascertain whether or not the printer is heating up correctly and to begin the heating process so that later when it is time to print the object it takes less time to do so This option also allows you to cool the Hot End if you need to replace it Figure 3 8 Preheat Cooldown sub menu Preparing the print base Setting up the print base c
27. l Witbox xd If you notice excessive friction when the carriage travels along the X axis this may be caused by incorrect alignment of the rails To solve this problem do the following Loosen but do not undo completely the four screws that hold the X axis rails in place Q Move the X axis carriage along the rails by hand Q Position the carriage on the left hand side and tighten the two screws on that side Q Then move the carriage over to the right hand side and tighten the two screws on that side The above steps do not need to be taken as a preventive maintenance activity they are only necessary if you notice excessive friction User Manual Witbox el HOW TO PACKAGE YOUR WITBOX FOR TRANSPORTATION If you wish to transport your Witbox anywhere we recommend that you follow the steps below in order to ensure the printer is not damaged while in transit e Unload the filament from the extruder To do so switch on the Witbox and select the options Control Filament Unload o9 Pull the filament out from the rear of the printer until all of it has been removed User Manual Witbox bx Remove the spool and metal spool holder and place them in the box of accessories Sra Detach the two side panels the top panel and the print base and place them in the box of accessories O Turn off the printer using the switch at the rear Unplug the power cable and place it in the box of ac
28. lied fig 4 9 a FER es T EE i 1 F pE vem Ej Figure 4 9 Applying symmetry to the object View mode This option allows you to view the object you wish to print in various different ways fig 4 10 a LLEC RES Mh ir Metne pok Micha dui wiii Pae piei LE db de Quality races t a Aa PELLI r ck Tra METTE E D D cage open Se Figure 4 10 View modes User Manual Witbox lege Below is a description of the different view modes Normal the standard mode allowing you to view the object exactly how it has been designed Overhang this mode allows you to identify the critical areas of the object with regard to the printing process The critical areas are shown in red to indicate that they will need additional support during printing Transparent this mode makes the object transparent allowing you to see through it and examine Internal areas that would otherwise be hidden X Ray this mode allows you to view objects that will be contained inside other objects For example if you are printing a whistle this mode will allow you to view the ball inside it Layers this mode allows you to view the various layers that will comprise the final object Moreover there is an option on the right hand side of the window that allows you to see how the object will be constructed layer by layer which can help you identify any potential errors in the layering process fig 4 11 Figu
29. load onto the printer User Manual Witbox el Q The new firmware will be automatically loaded onto the printer fig 4 17 Figure 4 17 Software update in progress Your printer has now been updated fig 4 18 Figure 4 18 Software update complete User Manual Witbox rege PARTS SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATION OF YOUR WITBOX This section of the manual will help you identify the main parts of your Witbox and learn how they work Extruder As we mentioned tn the introduction the Witbox uses the Fused Filament Fabrication FFF method which consists of building an object by adding layers of melted polymer filament on top of one another In order to do this your printer contains a very important unit called the extruder fig 5 1 which is responsible for the entirety of the extrusion process Figure 5 1 Witbox extruder The extruder is comprised of the following components fig 5 2 and fig 5 3 Extruder motor this provides the necessary motive power to draw the filament from the spool and transport it to the Hot End where it is melted at high temperature and deposited in layers onto the print base The Witbox uses a 12 V Nema 17 DC stepper motor with a torque rating of 4000 g cm Extruder body as the name suggests this is the extruder s body and houses all the other parts It is made of 6082 grade aluminium Pulley this is connected to the extruder motor The mechanical operation of its
30. me and thanks for trying Cura This wizard will help you in setting up Cura for your machine Figure 4 1 Wizard to help you set up your printer User Manual Witbox Configuration Wizard Sel select your machine What kind of machine do you have 7 Ultimaker2 3 Ultimaker Original Other Ex RepRap MakerBot Witbox The collection of anonymous usage information helps with the continued improvement of Cura This does NOT submit your models online nor gathers any privacy related information Submit anonymous usage information For full details see http wiki ultimaker com Cura stats If you click on Next gt the following will appear fig 4 2 Figure 4 2 Printer selection window In the printer selection window fig 4 2 specify the printer you wish to set up For the Witbox click on Other Then click on Next in order to select the Witbox as your main printer fig 4 3 Configuration Wizard Other machine information The following pre defined machine profiles are available Note that these profiles are not quaranteed to give good results or work at all Extra tweaks might be required If you find issues with the predefined profiles or want an extra profile Please report it at the github issue tracker 2 MakerBotReplicator Mendel C3 PrintrBot PrintrBotLC 4 3 PrintrBatsimple C3 Prusa Mendel i3 Witbox C Custom Figure 4 3 Printer select
31. n how to unblock and or clean the nozzle and keep it in optimum condition eo First load the filament in order to check whether the nozzle is genuinely blocked To do this follow the step by step instructions on page 25 o9 If you re sure the nozzle is definitely blocked unload the filament before you start the cleaning process To do this follow the instructions on page 28 Detach the Fibonacci guide tube from the extruder by pressing down on the connector and pulling the tube upwards fig 6 2 Figure 6 2 Press down on the connector and pull the Fibonacci tube upwards User Manual Witbox el O Open the printer s main menu and select Control gt Filament gt Load The Hot End will be heated to 220 C This will also heat up any plastic residue that may be blocking extrusion of the melted filament o Insert a 1 5mm Allen key into the connector and push downwards in order to expel any leftover filament Do not leave the Allen key inside the connector for an extended period of time as the heat may cause it to expand and block the connector Insert one of the needles supplied with the printer into the nozzle and drag out any leftover filament that may be there fig 6 3 Take care when performing this action and avoid touching the nozzle with your hands as it is extremely hot i Corry OO SH EE _ A ae LU LN ST Q Check that the tip of the needle is able to emerge from the top of the connecto
32. ncrease on the LCD screen Once the correct temperature has been reached the message Insert amp Press will appear fig 3 17 Figure 3 17 Insert amp Press message o9 The filament must be loaded at the rear of the Witbox via the connector attached to the Fibonacci guide tube fig 3 18 It is very important that you position the spool so that the loose end of the filament is on the right hand side Trim the end of the filament diagonally across with a pair of scissors this will make it easier to guide the filament into the tube Fig 3 18 Loading the filament view from the rear Feed the filament through the tube until you feel it bump against the extruder Push it in firmly to make sure it has reached the end of the tube User Manual Witbox el O Press the control wheel After a few seconds a small stream of melted plastic will appear in the extruder nozzle Each time you press the wheel plastic will be extruded for a few seconds Figure 3 19 Test extrusion to check the system is functioning correctly O Let the extruded plastic cool for a few minutes before opening the printer door First test print The SD card that came with your Witbox has been pre loaded at the factory with a number of files for printing test objects All our printers are tested before they leave our facility In the box of accessories you will find a plastic object of medium quality this was printed using your printer befor
33. ning the Witbox on and off amp USB port Connector for the USB cable located on the right hand side of the printer i MR User Manual Witbox o witiox User Manual Witbox lege Unpacking your Witbox Your Witbox printer has been carefully packaged using durable materials that Incorporate safety features to protect it during transportation eo The box is made from two pieces of cardboard a tray shaped piece on the bottom and a printed cover on top To remove the cover first undo the two round plastic tabs connecting it to the bottom piece fig 2 1 Then lift the cover using the handles near the top fig 2 2 it should lift off easily gg Figure 2 1 Undo the round plastic Figure 2 2 Lift off the top cover tabs on both sides o Inside the box you will find two packages a box of accessories fig 2 3 at the top and underneath it a tray containing the printer fig 2 4 Figure 2 3 lop part Figure 2 4 Bottom part User Manual Witbox Hogar After taking the printer out of its protective bag grasp it firmly by the sides and lift it onto a table fig 2 5 Figure 2 5 Lift out the 3D printer O The Witbox sits on four metal underside supports that are designed to allow one printer to
34. nu Preparing the print base Levelling the print base The importance of adhesion Loading the filament First test print How to remove objects from the print base User Manual Witbox 28 29 29 31 31 31 31 31 31 32 32 35 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 41 42 45 45 47 48 48 50 50 51 52 52 52 52 53 55 Unloading the flament Options during printing How to change the filament during printing Printing with the Cura program What is Cura Installing and configuring the program Compatible operating systems Minimum recommended hardware requirements Compatible file types Downloading and installing the software Configuring the software Working with Cura Main Cura interface Mouse controls Printing an object Loading the object Rotating the object Changing the size of the object Simmetry View mode Exporting the object Updating the printer s firmware with Cura Parts specifications and operation of your Witbox Extruder Hot End X and Y unit Z unit Electronics board components Most important connections on the board Using and maintaining your Witbox Why is correct use and maintenance important Online resources Cleaning your Witbox Cleaning the nozzle How to replace the Hot End User Manual Witbox 64 How to package your Witbox for transportation 73 Safety precautions 75 Technical specifications 77 Correctly disposing of the product 78 Declaration of compliance Use
35. orrectly is vital in order to print objects of high quality We recommend that you read the next two sections carefully Levelling the print base One of the most important factors in achieving objects of high quality is having a correctly levelled base The levelling process adjusts the print base so that the distance from the base to the extruder is the same at every point Why is it so important If the extruder nozzle is too far away from the base or if one part of the base is closer than the other the objects you print will probably not adhere correctly f the nozzle is too close to the base this may prevent the filament from being extruded which would damage the extruder and could also scratch the base Levelling the print base regularly helps improve the quality of the objects you print Before you start the levelling process it is important that you make sure there is no plastic residue on or in the nozzle Clean it if necessary we explain how in the section on maintenance User Manual Witbox el If your printer has a methacrylate base you must carry out the levelling process while the nozzle is cool To cool it go to the main menu and select the Control Cooldown options To help you with the levelling process step by step instructions will be given on the LCD screen To level the print base you need to adjust the three screws located underneath the base support fig 3 9
36. r Q Move the needle up and down in order to make sure the nozzle is entirely free of leftover material Q To check that the nozzle has been cleaned correctly load the filament again and perform a test print Remember that the filament must be extruded from the nozzle in a constant uniform stream User Manual Witbox bx How to replace the Hot End Sometimes it is necessary to replace your printer s Hot End due to blockages in the nozzle or faults in the thermistor or heater cartridge In this section we provide you with a step by step explanation of how to replace the Hot End quickly and easily You can also watch an instructional video by following the link below http goo gl Onw ou For this operation you will need e Replacement Hot End e 1 5mm Allen key e 2 5mm Allen key You can find all these in the box of accessories that came with your Witbox Below we explain the procedure step by step eo Unload the filament from the extruder To do so switch on the Witbox and select the options Control Filament Unload Pull the filament out via the rear of the printer Make sure you have removed it all User Manual Witbox el Select the options Control gt Cooldown to cool the Hot End so that it can be replaced with the new part Turn off the printer via the switch at the back and unplug the power cable User Manual Witbox Disconnect the Fibonacci tube from the
37. r Manual Witbox el INTRODUCTION What is a 3D printer A 3D printer see fig 1 1 is a device that is able to create solid three dimensional objects using a design produced on a computer Currently there are various technologies that make this possible Your bq Witbox uses the method known as Fused Filament Fabrication FFF which builds objects by adding one layer of melted polymer filament on top of another until the item has been completed Figure 1 1 Diagram of a 3D printer Online resources for the Witbox You can find the most up to date version of this manual in electronic format on our website www bgq com sb downloads witbox html We ve also provided a series of instructional videos that will help you get the most out of your Witbox desktop printer www mibavyo com videos 2014 01 16 witboxprimerospaso User Manual Witbox GETTING STARTED Box contents m Witbox 3D printer m Print base m Set of two keys Two side panels and one top panel a USB cable Power cable m Spool of 1 75 mm PLA filament Metal spool holder m SD card preloaded with 3D test models m Printed test object Four underside supports m Maintenance kit comprising O One replacement Hot End o Two cleaning needles D Three Allen keys 1 5 2 5 and 4 mm O Spatula o Wire brush User Manual Witbox oed
38. re 4 11 ayer view mode User Manual Witbox bel Exporting the object Once you have loaded the object into Cura and made all the necessary adjustments the next step is to export the object to the SD card To do so insert the SD card into your computer and click on Save toolpath fig 4 12 This will save your file in gcode format and ensure it is ready to print Figure 4 12 Exporting an object in Cura User Manual Witbox el Updating the printer s firmware with Cura Our team of experts is constantly striving to improve the printer s firmware and achieve optimum functionality For this reason we recommend that you download the latest updates from bq s official website www bg com in order to keep your device up to date To update your printer s irmware follow the steps below Download the latest version of the firmware from bq s official website www bg com fig 4 13 The downloaded file will be in hex format readers com Actualizaciones Documentaci n Figure 4 13 Download the firmware from bq s official website o9 Connect the printer to your computer using the USB cable Access the main menu and go to Machine gt Machine Settings n the Communication Settings section select any of the COM ports shown COM 1 COM 2 COM 3 etc as the serial port In the Speed section select 115200 fig 4 14 From the main menu in Cura go to Machine gt Install custom firmware fig
39. rinter make sure they are attached firmly Do not pull on the cables in order to unplug them from the printer instead grasp them firmly by the plug and pull them out e Disconnect the power cable if you are not going to use the printer for an extended period of time e his printer operates at high temperatures and contains moving parts Do not touch the extruder or the interior of the printer while it is printing e f you need to access the interior of the printer o Make sure it is fully switched off i e the switch is in the O position and the power cable is unplugged from the mains o Allow the device to cool if it has been used recently e Make sure the front door of the printer remains closed while the device is in operation and when it is not being used e Donothitor dropthe printer e Keep the printer on a flat irm and stable surface e Handle and dispose of the consumables with caution e Make sure that small 3D printed objects and other parts that could be hazardous to children are kept out of their reach e Supervise the printing process while the Witbox is in operation e o prevent the risk of fire keep candles and other open flames away from the printer The images and illustrations featured in this manual may not correspond to the final product These images and illustrations may be subject to change without prior notification User Manual Witbox TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions m Prin
40. tates the object along the three axes X Y and Z by the specified number of degrees 10 Scale Adjusts the scale of the object 11 Mirror This function allows you to make quick adjustments with regard to the object s symmetry Mouse controls In order to navigate the Cura interface and view the object you wish to print from all its angles you will need to familiarise yourself with the controls that allow you to interact with the software For Cura the default controls are as follows e Left mouse button selects objects Click and hold down the left mouse button to drag and move the object around the print area This option is useful if you wish to print various objects simultaneously and need to place them in specific positions on the print base e Right mouse button click and hold down the right mouse button to rotate the view 360 around the object e Left and right mouse buttons clicked simultaneously increases or decreases the level of zoom with regard to the object view e Central mouse wheel as above i e increases or decreases the level of zoom e Right mouse button Shift key moves the print base within the virtual space User Manual Witbox SA Printing an object Loading the object To print a 3D object you must first separate it into layers Cura allows you to convert a 3D file into a layered gcode file To do this click the Load button and a window will pop up where you can select the file you wis
41. ter x 505 x y 388 x z 450 mm m Print area x 297 x y 210 x z 200 mm m Box x 620 x y 515 x z 620 mm Mechanics general m Powder coated steel chassis Toughened chrome bars for the X Y and Z carriages m gus bushing for X Y and Z m gus E chains gus screw drive for the Z axis with flexible motor coupling Powder coated steel supports and moving parts m 3 point cushioned levelling system for the print base m Quick change print base system with neodymium magnets Print resolution m Very high 50 microns m High 100 microns m Medium 200 microns m Low 300 microns Mechanics extruder m Extruder designed in house gm 0 4 mm nozzle Blower for cooling printed objects Print speed m Recommended 50 mm s Recommended maximum 80 mm s User Manual Witbox Electronics Ramps 1 4 m Mega 2560 LCD screen with rotary encoder and push button navigation Non heated glass base size A4 29 7 x 21 0 cm m 348W input power 100K thermistors in the extruder 40W 12V heater cartridge Software m Marlin derived firmware m Recommended software environment Cura m Permitted file types gco gcode Compatible operating systems Windows XP and later Mac OS X and later Linux Connections m Standard SDHC card reader gm 4 GB SD card included Type B USB port Materials m 1 7 5 mm PLA filament Operating conditions m Optimum operating temperature between 15 C and 25 C Oth
42. troller board as there is a risk of electric shock The components under the cover should only be handled by qualified technicians The grooves at the rear of the Witbox are designed to allow air to flow out from the fans For this reason they must not be covered or blocked Avoid using the Witbox in enclosed spaces such as boxes cupboards etc as the device will not be able to cool down correctly Avoid placing the Witbox near heat sources such as radiators and devices that emit a large amount of heat as this may have a negative impact on its operation Keep the Witbox away from liquids as they could pose a risk of fire or electric shock Avoid using or storing the Witbox in damp environments such as bathrooms swimming pools sinks etc Switch the printer off in potentially explosive environments or in the vicinity of flammable chemicals Always observe the site regulations instructions and safety signs Do not store or transport flammable liquids or gases or explosive materials in the vicinity of the device or any of its parts or accessories Do not use power cables connectors or plugs that are damaged or contain loose wiring Do not bend or damage the power cable and avoid placing objects on top of it Avoid using cables that have not been approved by the manufacturer User Manual Witbox el e Do not touch the power cable or other connectors with wet hands When connecting the power cable or other connectors to the p
43. ully place the Witbox onto the base you have just assembled Make sure there is nothing loose inside it as loose items could cause damage during transit 10 Wrap the Witbox in its protective bag and place the protective foam corner pieces in the four corners of the box 11 Now for the top protection position the foam pieces as shown below Top protection panel User Manual Witbox Fold the side pieces upwards as shown in the picture AAU Position the four side buffers Place the assembled top protection onto the Witbox Witbox User Manual Witbox el 13 Slide the cover over the foam structure and secure it using the two circular white coloured fasteners turn them until you can see the image of the locked padlock lea Witbox Lo EJE cA eN Finally place the protective brown box over the cover and seal it using packing tape Witbox Witbox User Manual Witbox id SAFETY PRECAUTIONS E DEB D This symbol indicates the presence of components that may cause electric shock This symbol indicates the presence of moving parts inside the device This symbol indicates that important documentation is attached This symbol indicates that the printer operates at high temperatures When using your Witbox please observe the following safety precautions Do not lift the cover that shields the power supply unit and the con
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