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General| Build Volume | 300 x 300 x 400 mm |
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| Layer Resolution | 0.05 - 0.4 mm |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.4 mm |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Connectivity | USB, SD Card |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Bed Leveling | Manual |
| Bed Temperature | Up to 110°C |
| Display | LCD |
| Extruder Type | Single |
| Heated Bed | Yes |
| Nozzle Temperature | up to 260°C |
| Power Supply | 24V |
| Technology | FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) |
| Supported Materials | PLA, ABS, PETG |
Overview of potential hazards and warnings for the 3D printer operation.
Warning about opening the electronics bay while the printer is powered on.
Caution against touching hot parts like the nozzle or heated bed.
Warning about flammable materials near the printer.
Advice to avoid moving parts during operation.
Guidance on grounding to prevent damage to electronic components.
Recommendation for adult supervision for users under 18.
Instructions for unpacking parts and checking for shipping damage.
Steps to install the gantry frame (A) to the base frame (B) using M5x25 screws.
Installing T-shaped plates for frame reinforcement, including limit switch placement.
Guide to connecting various electrical cables for the printer components.
Ensuring the PTFE tube is correctly seated in the hotend to prevent clogging.
Adjusting the tension of build plate wheels on the Y-axis using eccentric nuts.
Adjusting the tension of gantry wheels on the Z-axis pillar.
Adjusting the tension of X-carriage wheels on the X-axis.
Tightening the belt driving the Y-axis by adjusting the pulley.
Tightening the belt driving the X-carriage by adjusting the pulley.
Adjusting Titan Extruder tension for smooth filament extrusion.
Steps to preheat the printer and move the nozzle to the home position.
Disabling steppers to allow manual adjustment of the build plate and X-carriage.
Using a paper test to set the nozzle distance from the build plate.
Making micro-adjustments to bed level during the first layer of a print.
Overview of compatible slicing software like Simplify3D, Cura, Repetier-Host.
Setting up Repetier-Host, including port and baud rate.
Configuring printer dimensions (X/Y/Z Max, Bed Left/Front) in Repetier-Host.
Adjusting travel speed, temperatures, and other extruder settings in Repetier-Host.
Loading Tornado.ini configuration into Slic3r for PLA filament printing.
Steps to load a 3D object file into the slicing software.
Selecting print settings and performing the slice operation using Slic3r.
Saving the sliced G-code file to an SD card for printing.
Downloading Arduino IDE and firmware source code.
Steps to verify and compile firmware using Arduino IDE.
Process of uploading the compiled firmware to the printer's controller board.
Details on the 12-month replacement part program and conditions.
Procedure for reporting lost, damaged, or defective parts during shipping.
Information on obtaining support and joining the TEVO Tornado Owners Group.
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