Renkforce RF500 Maker Construction Kit

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• Inthemenu"Slicer", choose the desired Slicer that you want to integrate. In our example, this would be the standard selection "Slic3r".

• Intheeld"Name",enterthedesirednameandconrmbyclicking"Add Slicer".

• SelectthenewlyaddedSlic3rbyclickingit(1).

• Right-click"Browse"(2).

• NavigatetothenewSlic3rprogramdirectoryinthewindowthatopensandselectthestartingle,inourexample"slic3r.exe", by double-

clicking(3).

• Selectthe"Slic3r"version(4)andconrmwith"Apply"(5).ClosethewindowwiththeXintheupperrightcorner(6).

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- Table of Contents2
1 Introduction4
2 Explanation of Symbols4
3 Intended Use5
4 Safety Notes6
- A) General Information6
- B) Mains Unit6
- C) Set-Up, Site of Operation7
- D) Operation7
5 Feature Description8
6 Working Principle of the 3D Printer8
7 Overview of the most Important Parts9
- A) Maker Construction Kit / Construction Kit9
- B) Preassembled Device10
8 Software and Firmware Installation11
- A) Download and Unpacking of the Software/Firmware Package11
- B) General Information on the Repeater Host Software11
- C) Installation of the Repeater Host Software12
- D) Installation and Updating of the Firmware12
9 Required Tools and Material14
10 Assembly of the Mechanical Parts15
- A) General Information15
- B) Assembly of the Components17
11 Mounting of the Electrical Components57
- A) Installation of the Electrical Components57
- B) Wiring of the Electrical Components71
12 Final Work85
13 First Commissioning87
- A) Assembly Of The Filament Holder87
- B) Preparing and Assembling the Printing Plate Support87
- C) Setup and Transport88
- D) Mains Connection and First Activation88
- E) Adjustment of the Motor Driver89
14 Operation at the Printer90
- A) Display and Operating Buttons90
- B) Menu Overview91
- C) Functions of the Individual Menu Items93
15 Calibration95
- A) General Notes on Calibration95
- B) Setting of the Z-Stop96
- C) Heating to Printing Temperature97
- D) Setting the Printing Plate99
16 Inserting, Removing and Changing the Filament100
- A) Inserting the Filament - Mechanical Part100
- B) Inserting the Filament Via the Printer Menu101
- C) Removing and Changing the Filament106
17 First Print of an Example Object from the SD Card107
18 General Notes on 3D Printing110
19 Software "Repetier-Host111
- A) General Notes on Software111
- B) Installation111
- C) Connection of the Connected Printer112
- D) Manual Operation Via the Software114
- E) Placement of a Printing Object in the Software115
- F) Preparation for Print117
- G) Print119
- H) more Detailed Description of the Slicer Functions121
- I) Setting up Another Slic3R Version129
20 Firmware Update132
21 Maintenance135
- A) General Information135
- B) Cleaning135
- C) Nozzle Change136
22 Troubleshooting138
23 Handling140
24 Disposal140
25 Technical Data140
- A) Printer140
- B) Mains Unit140
26 Annex141
- A) Fine Adjustment of the Filament Infeed141
- B) Setup of the Printer Settings144
- C) Recommended Tightening Torque of the Screws147

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