First Print - Revision history

Matthew at 18:48, 19 March 2016

2016-03-19T18:48:11Z

2016-01-26T17:04:18Z

2014-10-18T13:31:45Z

‎Workflow

2014-10-18T13:31:04Z

‎Workflow

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‎Workflow

2014-09-04T13:32:09Z

‎Using Simplify3D

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‎First Print

2014-09-04T13:29:48Z

‎First Print

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‎First Print

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‎Using Simplify3D

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 ====Workflow====
 #Start with 3D CAD model in .stl file format.
-#Use Simplify3D or Slic3r to process the model and export the G-code instructions for Gigabot.
+#Use Simplify3D to process the model and export the G-code instructions for Gigabot.
 #Place the G-code on the microSD card and print directly from the Viki controller.
 ====Using Simplify3D====
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 #In Pronterface click on "Load File" and open the G-code file generated by Simplify3D
 #The tool path will show in the Pronterface preview window
 #Click "Print" and Gigabot will begin heating the bed, then heating the hot-end and then begin printing.

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:04, 26 January 2016
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	=====*We Highly recommend Gigabot prints from the on-board microSD card=====		=====*We Highly recommend Gigabot prints from the on-board microSD card=====
−	~~=====*Do not print directly from Simplify3D. There are known communication issues with Simplify3D=====~~

	====Workflow====		====Workflow====

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 =====*We Highly recommend Gigabot prints from the on-board microSD card=====
 =====*Do not print directly from Simplify3D. There are known communication issues with Simplify3D=====
 #Start with 3D CAD model in .stl file format.
 #Use Simplify3D or Slic3r to process the model and export the G-code instructions for Gigabot.

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 ====Workflow====
-=====We Highly recommend Gigabot prints from the on-board microSD card=====
+=====*We Highly recommend Gigabot prints from the on-board microSD card=====
 #Start with 3D CAD model in .stl file format.
 #Use Simplify3D or Slic3r to process the model and export the G-code instructions for Gigabot.

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 ====Workflow====
 #Start with 3D CAD model in .stl file format.
 #Use Simplify3D or Slic3r to process the model and export the G-code instructions for Gigabot.
 #Use Pronterface to either:
 ##Start the print from Gigabot's on-board microSD card.
 ====Using Simplify3D====

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 #Download the [[FILE:20mm-box.stl]]
 #Open Simplify3D and import the 20mm-box.stl
-#Check that the Gigabot settings are selected and active in Simplify3D. [[File:Simplify3d.jpg|center|800px]]
+#Check that the Gigabot settings are selected and active in Simplify3D under "Edit Process Settings" [[File:Simplify3d.jpg|center|800px]]
 #From the main screen in Simplify3D click on "Prepare to Print" button
 #Save the G-code file to your computer
 #Open Pronterface and connect to Gigabot
-#In Pronterface click on "Load File" and open the G-code file generated by Simplify3D under "Edit Process Settings".
+#In Pronterface click on "Load File" and open the G-code file generated by Simplify3D
 #The tool path will show in the Pronterface preview window
 #Click "Print" and Gigabot will begin heating the bed, then heating the hot-end and then begin printing.