Revision as of 22:51, 4 August 2014

First Steps

Format the micro SD card as FAT 32 by right clicking on the microSD drive in Windows and choose "Format"

Rename the G code files using the 8.3 naming convention (PRINTOO1.gco) before you save them to the SD card

If you save a file to the SD card that does not comply to the 8.3 naming convention then you must reformat the SD card

Insert the SD card into the Viki

Starting the print

There are two options. You can initiate the print from a computer using Pronterface or through the Viki itself.

From Pronterface

Insert microSD card into the Viki

Click on the SD button at the top of the screen. A dialog box will open with a list of files on the SD card

Choose the file you wish to print and click start to begin the print

Remove the USB cable from the computer and allow Gigabot to print

From the Viki

Insert microSD card into the Viki

Press the center button on the scroll wheel

Rotate the wheel to highlight the "Print from SD" option

Click the center button to confirm this option

Rotate the wheel to choose your file and click center button to begin printing

Note: Using a Mac computer to transfer files to the microSD card will automatically cause the Fat32 formatting to become null and invalid.

From Simplify3D

Insert microSD card into the Viki

Open the machine control panel in Simplify3D

Click on "Print from SD card"

Choose the file you wish to print and click start to begin the print

Getting to Know Viki - Common Procedures

Your viki controller is the interface that can control your printer directly rather than or in conjunction with your computer. Often, operating systems can interfere with communication to and from a printer, therefore, controlling the printer from the Viki can sometimes be even more reliable. Below are a few common procedures that may be able to help you learn to use and get more comfortable directly controlling your printer.