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Robo 3D R1 User Manual

Robo 3D R1
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CONTENTS
2 CHAPTER I: Welcome to Your ROBO 3D Experience!
3 CHAPTER II: Installing Software
4 CHAPTER III: Connecting Your R1 3D Printer
8 CHAPTER IV: Software Navigation
21 CHAPTER V: Slice
34 CHAPTER VI: Your First 3D Print- Workflow
40 CHAPTER VII: 3D Printing Resources
41 CHAPTER VIII: Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

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Robo 3D R1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Filament Diameter1.75 mm
Nozzle Diameter0.4 mm
Print SpeedUp to 150 mm/s
ConnectivityUSB, SD card
Frame MaterialAluminum
Print TechnologyFused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Power Requirements110-240V, 50-60Hz
Supported MaterialsPLA, ABS, Nylon
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, Mac
Layer Resolution100 - 300 microns

Summary

Installing ROBO 3D Software

Software Installation Procedure

Steps to install the ROBO 3D Printer software by MatterHackers.

Connecting Your R1 3D Printer

Physical Printer Connection

Steps to physically connect the ROBO 3D printer to power and computer.

Connecting to ROBO 3D Software

Adding Printer to MatterControl

Guide to adding the ROBO 3D printer within the MatterControl software.

Connecting to ROBO 3D Software (cont.)

Install Communication Driver

Instructions for installing the communication driver for the printer.

Reconnecting and Confirming Connection

Steps to reconnect the printer and confirm successful connection.

3D Printer Setup Process

Steps to complete the 3D printer setup in MatterControl.

Software Configuration for Printing

Software Configuration for Printing (cont.)

Understanding the Build Plate (cont.)

Accessing Advanced Settings

Accessing advanced controls for print configuration.

MatterControl Controls Panel

Adjusting Print Temperatures

Setting target temperatures for the extruder and heated bed.

MatterControl Controls Panel (cont.)

Configuring Slice Settings

Slice Settings Overview

Adjusting parameters for the print job itself.

Configuring Slice Settings (CH V)

Selecting Slice Engines

Selecting and using different slice engines like Slic3r, Cura, and MatterSlice.

Configuring Slice Settings (CH V cont.)

Slice Settings Details: Extruders and Filament

Filament Diameter and Temperature Settings

Setting filament diameter and extruder/bed temperatures.

Printer Settings: Custom G-Code

Custom G-Code Setup

Setting up custom G-Code for start, end, pause, resume, and cancel.

Creating Custom Slice Presets

Slice Preset Editor

Opening the editor to customize or create new slice presets.

Creating Custom Slice Presets (cont.)

Your First 3D Print Workflow (CH VI)

Your First 3D Print Workflow (CH VI cont.)

Preheat Extruder and Bed Procedure

Preheating the extruder and heated bed before printing.

Setting Slice Settings for First Print

Configuring Slice Engine, Quality, and Material presets.

Loading Filament Onto Printer

Instructions for correctly loading filament onto the printer.

Loading Filament Onto Printer (cont.)

Filament Insertion Steps

Steps to straighten filament and insert it into the extruder.

Preparing the Build Plate

Build Plate Adhesion Methods

Methods for preparing the build plate for better adhesion.

Preparing the Build Plate (cont.)

Starting the Print Process

Initiating the print process after preparation.

Troubleshooting and General Information (CH VIII)

Recommended Heat Settings

Recommended extruder and bed temperatures for ABS and PLA.

Troubleshooting and General Information (CH VIII cont.)

Preventing Print Warping

Understanding and preventing print warping issues.

Common Clogging Causes

Common reasons for hot end clogging or jamming.

Understanding Auto Leveling

Auto Leveling System Overview

Explanation of the printer's auto-leveling system.

Understanding Auto Leveling (cont.)

Custom G-Code for Z Offset

Defining Z offset using M Code in the custom G-Code field.

Adjusting Z Offset for First Layer

Adjusting Z offset in Slice Settings for first layer calibration.

Extrusion and Filament Issues

Print Quality Issues: Stringing and Shifting

Print Quality Issues: Shifting Layers (cont.)