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==Install software==
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==Simplify3D software==
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Gigabot is fully compatible with open source programming tools supported by the RepRap community (http://reprap.org/).
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Download and install:
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#Simplify3D
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#USB to serial driver
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===Simplify3D FFF Profiles===
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*Click here to purchase: [http://shop.re3d.org/collections/gigabot-accessories/products/simplify3d Simplify3D]
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:Instructions
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# Click on the profile link below that correlates to your model of printer
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# In the new window right click on the link at the top of the page and choose "save link as". This will download the file to your computer.
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# Open Simplify3D.
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# Go to File -> Import .fff Profile
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# Choose the updated .fff configuration file for your machine
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This will add it to the list of profiles you can choose from in Simplify3D. Before starting a new print, click on the "Edit Process Settings" button on the left side of the page. It will open the print settings, then you will need to select the newly imported profile from the drop down list.
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====GB3+ with '''firmware 4.2.0 and above'''====
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:Base Profile - Used for single material prints
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::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wRzVUOKMl_idSDeXuZlGAmlFW4bRFa58 GB3+]
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::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Pm9i7HFFYfgp0otMrtGUUjTaPzWnSRfa GB3+ XL]
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::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PlG5FEK35HZhxxDZDoR9qFEKdyQJPDLq GB3+ XLT]
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:Support Profile (Using separate material for support structures)
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::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=12Ve3AXg64F8X-VCv887YBQfcCOlw2EHM GB3+]
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::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1b5nR29ckYWAxkArYJKU69RwsNLXJFSoy GB3+ XL]
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::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rMpYo8pFb0IpznpGS-lLY-Y48XUQyTFW GB3+ XLT]
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:Polycarbonate (PC) Profile
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::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=16p8Nv4ptM82sqvxf8DuWqmr843g0M3-E GB3+]
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::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-Ex9xMaoKE8Hwe7ioz8aVW36Qd17TcX1 GB3+ XL]
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::[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1sdF7MisfH3hsVoeSqiEPEuPDayf8h6Q2 GB3+ XLT]
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====For GB3 and GB3+ firmware 4.1.3 to 4.1.5====
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php?title=File:Re3D_GB3.fff GB3 and GB3+]
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php?title=File:Re3D_GB3-XL.fff GB3 XL and GB3+ XL]
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php?title=File:Re3D_GB3%2B_XLT_Rev3.fff GB3 XLT and GB3+ XLT]
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====For Terabot V1 with '''firmware 4.2.0 and above'''====
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php/File:Re3D_Terabot_0.4.fff 0.4 nozzles]
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php/File:Re3D_Terabot_0.8.fff Mondo 0.8 nozzles]
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php/File:Re3D_Terabot_0.4-0.8.fff Mondo 0.4 left, 0.8 right]
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:[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eeqP0GgCpFXtsc94MMqwgtX1HEgoxCWA Mondo 1.2 nozzles]
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====For OpenGB====
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php?title=File:Re3D_OpenGB_Rev4.1.fff OpenGB]
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====For GB2====
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php?title=File:Re3D_GB2.fff GB2]
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php?title=File:Re3D_GB2-XL.fff GB2 XL]
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php?title=File:Re3D_GB2_Metal_Rev4.1.fff GB2 with All Metal Hot End]
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====For Gigabot X====
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:[https://drive.google.com/open?id=134w_N8ZS3AMbwirPrRYY96J_qJkKKs7r Gigabot X 0.8mm Nozzle]
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:[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1313Sd_F1NYmmmQNLo8XrWLQQT18QMcqn Gigabot X 1.75mm Nozzle]
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====For Mondo Hot Ends with 0.8mm Nozzles====
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php?title=File:Re3D_GB3%2B_0.8mm_Nozzle.fff GB3+]
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php?title=File:Re3D_GB3%2B_XL_0.8mm_Nozzle.fff GB3+ XL]
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:[http://wiki.re3d.org/index.php?title=File:Re3D_GB3%2B_XLT_0.8mm_Nozzle.fff GB3+ XLT]
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====For 0.25mm Nozzles on GB3+====
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:Base Profile - Used for single material prints
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::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xfR4i4fz6tHShETdNA4pQyhyY24QZNPI/view?usp=sharing GB3+]
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::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xkpDQ7JcO6mL5vXjsx7zN23Yt3kJET7c/view?usp=sharing GB3+ XL]
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::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xqH1InEkv0XpWMDPUjtSLHWeIShZ_pmh/view?usp=sharing GB3+ XLT]
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:Support Profile (Using separate material for support structures)
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::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fLlAPcL7_mJqJrfWLHBM8aQEOPiGF-C7/view?usp=sharing GB3+]
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::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fOyNBDizCB6JiLeqcyRntSUJSQAS8SA7/view?usp=sharing GB3+ XL]
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::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fT-PRd065ybTMMOPYzgT2tx6UqKicyeC/view?usp=sharing GB3+ XLT]
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:Polycarbonate (PC) Profile
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::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xrM3xGcgP8KUlgFL4MdO1oPTdEfp95oU/view?usp=sharing GB3+]
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::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/139eXO7W-mo1mUUU0gZ2OTjE_btRTCw0J/view?usp=sharing GB3+ XL]
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::[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xrHWfTKsCDFkyURC6EboDCqGdTQiIFou/view?usp=sharing GB3+ XLT]
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===Youtube Video===
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[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8n1nJeRvWq0uPRZyvPX5TGv5yq8kLF4c Setup and running Simplify3D]
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As seen in the above video:
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Three steps to choosing your settings:
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# [[Image:Simplify3D_step_one.jpg|none|500px|alt=Alt text|Step 1/3]]
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# [[Image:Simplify3D_step_two.jpg|none|500px|alt=Alt text|Step 2/3]]
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# [[Image:Simplify3D_step_three.jpg|none|500px|alt=Alt text|Step 3/3]]
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Gigabot Model for Simplify3D [[File:Gigabot_Frame.stl]]
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====More Resources====
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:http://www.simplify3d.com/support/
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:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQP0KuWKndRvvTbLVYWZXnQ
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:Helpful tutorials: http://www.simplify3d.com/support/tutorials/
  
Gigabot is fully compatible with open source programming tools supported by the RepRap community. We encourage you to become an active participant in this thriving community!
 
  
:There are two software programs and one USB to serial driver required for printing with Gigabot. The first software one will translate the solid model into G-code and the second one can be used to feed the G-code to Gigabot.
 
  
 
===USB to serial driver===
 
===USB to serial driver===
The Virtual Communications Port driver talks to your USB port in a way that Gigabot understands.
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If you are not able to connect the computer to Gigabot you may need to install a driver. The Virtual Communications Port driver is a piece of software that allows your computer to communicate with your Gigabot using USB.
  
 
:Download and install the VCP driver for your specific operating system.
 
:Download and install the VCP driver for your specific operating system.
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===Slic3r===
 
===Slic3r===
Slic3r takes a 3D model (usually an .stl file) and turns it into G-code. G-code is the instructions for the 3D printer to create the part. A more detailed understanding of G-code can be found on the [http://reprap.org/wiki/Gcode RepRap wiki].
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If you are not using Simplify3D to prepare your 3D model for printing you can use Slic3r. Slic3r takes a 3D model (usually an .stl file) and turns it into G-code. G-code is the instructions for the 3D printer to create the part. A more detailed understanding of G-code can be found on the [http://reprap.org/wiki/Gcode RepRap wiki].
  
 
:Download and install [http://slic3r.org/ Slic3r].  
 
:Download and install [http://slic3r.org/ Slic3r].  
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:Read the complete [http://manual.slic3r.org/ Slic3r manual]  
 
:Read the complete [http://manual.slic3r.org/ Slic3r manual]  
  
:Download Slic3r settings [[File:Gigabot_Slic3r_config.ini]]‎ to your local computer.
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:Download Slic3r settings to your local computer.:
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:[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzIosxyfxDthMlNweHlBTURRZWs GB2]. 
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:[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzIosxyfxDthdERYWFZnelpsUVE GB3 Single]
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:[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzIosxyfxDthdE1kRFlES3B5ZDg GB3 Dual].
  
 
:Open Slic3r and go to File -> Preferences -> Mode -> Expert
 
:Open Slic3r and go to File -> Preferences -> Mode -> Expert
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:Choose the Gigabot_Slic3r_config.ini ‎ configuration file you saved earlier
 
:Choose the Gigabot_Slic3r_config.ini ‎ configuration file you saved earlier
 
===Simplify3D===
 
 
:Here is the configuration file for using Simplify with Gigabot. Click on the following link, and in the new window right click on the link :at the top of the page and choose "save link as" this will download the file to your computer. Open Simplify3D. From the main Simplify3D :screen click on "Edit process settings" on the lower right, a new window will open and then click on "Import" and navigate to the .fff :settings file you downloaded from our Wiki. [[File:Gigabot_Simplify3D_config.fff]]
 
 
:A great place to start is the simplify 3d website: http://www.simplify3d.com/support/
 
 
:Helpful tutorials: http://www.simplify3d.com/support/tutorials/
 
  
 
===Printrun (Pronterface)===
 
===Printrun (Pronterface)===
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:Click OK then restart Pronterface for the changes to take affect
 
:Click OK then restart Pronterface for the changes to take affect
  
===Connecting to Gigabot===
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====Connecting to Gigabot====
  
 
*Turn on Gigabot  
 
*Turn on Gigabot  
 
*Plug the USB cable into your computer
 
*Plug the USB cable into your computer
*In Pronterface click on the 'Connect' button at the top left of the main screen
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*Open Pronterface and click on the 'Connect' button at the top left of the main screen
 
*Once connected the dialog box on the right side of the screen should say 'Printer now online'
 
*Once connected the dialog box on the right side of the screen should say 'Printer now online'
*On the left side of the screen near the Check Temperature button activate the "Watch" check box  
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*On the left side of the screen near the "Check Temperature" button activate the "Watch" check box  
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====Testing the X, Y, and Z limit switches====
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:Open Pronterface
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:In the lower-right corner, type the G-code command "M119" to check the limit switches. All switches should return "OPEN".
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:Using your finger, individually depress each limit switch lightly until it clicks. Hold this position and resend the "M119" command.
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::X_MIN will change to "Triggered"
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::Y_MAX will change to "Triggered"
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::Z_MIN will change to "Triggered"
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====Moving the X and Y and Z axis====
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:In the Pronterface control panel click on the +x 10 button to move the print head to the right 10mm.
  
:In the Pronterface control panel click on the +x 10 button to move the print head to the right 10mm
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[[File:Pronterface.jpg]]
  
  
:Note: Calibrate the bed using the [[Calibrating your Gigabot]] instructions before moving the Z axis
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:Note: Calibrate the bed using the [[Calibrating your Gigabot]] instructions before homing the Z axis

Latest revision as of 18:30, 28 July 2020

Simplify3D software

Gigabot is fully compatible with open source programming tools supported by the RepRap community (http://reprap.org/).

Download and install:

  1. Simplify3D
  2. USB to serial driver

Simplify3D FFF Profiles


Instructions
  1. Click on the profile link below that correlates to your model of printer
  2. In the new window right click on the link at the top of the page and choose "save link as". This will download the file to your computer.
  3. Open Simplify3D.
  4. Go to File -> Import .fff Profile
  5. Choose the updated .fff configuration file for your machine

This will add it to the list of profiles you can choose from in Simplify3D. Before starting a new print, click on the "Edit Process Settings" button on the left side of the page. It will open the print settings, then you will need to select the newly imported profile from the drop down list.

GB3+ with firmware 4.2.0 and above

Base Profile - Used for single material prints
GB3+
GB3+ XL
GB3+ XLT
Support Profile (Using separate material for support structures)
GB3+
GB3+ XL
GB3+ XLT
Polycarbonate (PC) Profile
GB3+
GB3+ XL
GB3+ XLT

For GB3 and GB3+ firmware 4.1.3 to 4.1.5

GB3 and GB3+
GB3 XL and GB3+ XL
GB3 XLT and GB3+ XLT

For Terabot V1 with firmware 4.2.0 and above

0.4 nozzles
Mondo 0.8 nozzles
Mondo 0.4 left, 0.8 right
Mondo 1.2 nozzles

For OpenGB

OpenGB

For GB2

GB2
GB2 XL
GB2 with All Metal Hot End

For Gigabot X

Gigabot X 0.8mm Nozzle
Gigabot X 1.75mm Nozzle

For Mondo Hot Ends with 0.8mm Nozzles

GB3+
GB3+ XL
GB3+ XLT

For 0.25mm Nozzles on GB3+

Base Profile - Used for single material prints
GB3+
GB3+ XL
GB3+ XLT
Support Profile (Using separate material for support structures)
GB3+
GB3+ XL
GB3+ XLT
Polycarbonate (PC) Profile
GB3+
GB3+ XL
GB3+ XLT

Youtube Video

Setup and running Simplify3D


As seen in the above video:
Three steps to choosing your settings:
  1. Alt text
  2. Alt text
  3. Alt text
Gigabot Model for Simplify3D File:Gigabot Frame.stl

More Resources

http://www.simplify3d.com/support/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQP0KuWKndRvvTbLVYWZXnQ
Helpful tutorials: http://www.simplify3d.com/support/tutorials/


USB to serial driver

If you are not able to connect the computer to Gigabot you may need to install a driver. The Virtual Communications Port driver is a piece of software that allows your computer to communicate with your Gigabot using USB.

Download and install the VCP driver for your specific operating system.
Windows version setup executable.
All operating systems.
You may need administrator rights, or need to right click and "Run as Administrator".

Slic3r

If you are not using Simplify3D to prepare your 3D model for printing you can use Slic3r. Slic3r takes a 3D model (usually an .stl file) and turns it into G-code. G-code is the instructions for the 3D printer to create the part. A more detailed understanding of G-code can be found on the RepRap wiki.

Download and install Slic3r.
Read the complete Slic3r manual
Download Slic3r settings to your local computer.:
GB2.
GB3 Single.
GB3 Dual.
Open Slic3r and go to File -> Preferences -> Mode -> Expert
Click OK and follow prompt to restart Slic3r
Once you have restarted Slic3r go to File -> Load Configuration
Choose the Gigabot_Slic3r_config.ini ‎ configuration file you saved earlier

Printrun (Pronterface)

This program is the interface you will use to communicate with Gigabot. Once the 3D model (.stl) has been turned into G-code, it must be feed into the printer. This can be done by loading the G-code file onto a micro SD card and inserting it into Gigabot's Viki controller or feeding it from your computer to Gigabot via Pronterface. More information on Pronterface can be found Here

Download and install Printrun for Windows or Mac.
Open Pronterface and go to Settings -> Options
Under the Printer Settings tab change:
Baud rate to 250000
Bed temp for PLA to 65
Extruder temp for PLA to 195
X and Y manual feed rate to 6000
Z manual feed rate to 200
E manual feed rate to 100
Width, Depth and Height to 600
Click OK then restart Pronterface for the changes to take affect


Connecting to Gigabot

  • Turn on Gigabot
  • Plug the USB cable into your computer
  • Open Pronterface and click on the 'Connect' button at the top left of the main screen
  • Once connected the dialog box on the right side of the screen should say 'Printer now online'
  • On the left side of the screen near the "Check Temperature" button activate the "Watch" check box

Testing the X, Y, and Z limit switches

Open Pronterface
In the lower-right corner, type the G-code command "M119" to check the limit switches. All switches should return "OPEN".
Using your finger, individually depress each limit switch lightly until it clicks. Hold this position and resend the "M119" command.
X_MIN will change to "Triggered"
Y_MAX will change to "Triggered"
Z_MIN will change to "Triggered"


Moving the X and Y and Z axis

In the Pronterface control panel click on the +x 10 button to move the print head to the right 10mm.

Pronterface.jpg


Note: Calibrate the bed using the Calibrating your Gigabot instructions before homing the Z axis