First Print

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*We Highly recommend Gigabot prints from the on-board microSD card

Workflow

  1. Start with 3D CAD model in .stl file format.
  2. Use Simplify3D to process the model and export the G-code instructions for Gigabot.
  3. Place the G-code on the microSD card and print directly from the Viki controller.

Using Simplify3D

  1. Download the File:20mm-box.stl
  2. Open Simplify3D and import the 20mm-box.stl
  3. Check that the Gigabot settings are selected and active in Simplify3D under "Edit Process Settings"
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  4. From the main screen in Simplify3D click on "Prepare to Print" button
  5. Save the G-code file to your computer
  6. Open Pronterface and connect to Gigabot
  7. In Pronterface click on "Load File" and open the G-code file generated by Simplify3D
  8. The tool path will show in the Pronterface preview window
  9. Click "Print" and Gigabot will begin heating the bed, then heating the hot-end and then begin printing.