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| ## Intro | ## Intro | ||
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| - | This is an experimental 4 axis non-planar 3D printer originally designed by [[https:// | + | This is an experimental 4 axis non-planar 3D printer originally designed by [Joshua Bird](https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | [Mid print video on YouTube](https:// |
| ## Getting started | ## Getting started | ||
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| The software side is difficult and annoying and just generally a bit hostile to use - if you want a printer just for normal 3D prints, the [[planning: | The software side is difficult and annoying and just generally a bit hostile to use - if you want a printer just for normal 3D prints, the [[planning: | ||
| - | Currently, [[https:// | + | Currently, [S4 Slicer](https:// |
| Once you've sliced your model and uploaded it, you must first home the printer and *manually* set the temperature - the slicer won't do it for you. If you're lucky enough to get all the bottom layers down, then you should manually turn on the fan. Don't forget to turn on the MCU fan too to keep the internals cool! This can all be done via the dashboard of Duet Web Control. | Once you've sliced your model and uploaded it, you must first home the printer and *manually* set the temperature - the slicer won't do it for you. If you're lucky enough to get all the bottom layers down, then you should manually turn on the fan. Don't forget to turn on the MCU fan too to keep the internals cool! This can all be done via the dashboard of Duet Web Control. | ||
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| The bed is an unheated circle of aluminium that can be adjusted via three thumb screws under it. You will *need* masking tape covered with glue stick that has been left to dry out to get decent adhesion. It's primitive stuff, but have you seen the price of slip rings?! | The bed is an unheated circle of aluminium that can be adjusted via three thumb screws under it. You will *need* masking tape covered with glue stick that has been left to dry out to get decent adhesion. It's primitive stuff, but have you seen the price of slip rings?! | ||
| - | To generate a bed mesh for auto levelling, run `G32 ` in the console to run the `/ | + | To generate a bed mesh for auto levelling, run `G32` in the console to run the `/ |
| ## Quirks | ## Quirks | ||
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