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‎Instructions

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YOU CAN ONLY USE THE UP 3D PRINT..."

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= Using the UP! 3D Printer =
[[File:Up_3d_printer.jpg|thumb|left]]

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE UP 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON IT</b><br>
Being trained on the Makerbot is a different induction from being trained on the Up!<br/>
</div>

The UP! 3D printer suffered an electronics failure, and has had its control circuitry replaced with a RepRap Melzi controller board.
Software required to control the Up! is installed on the 3D printer PC, alongside the Makerbot.

'''Owners/Trainers''': [[User:BrianS|Brian Starkey]]

[[Equipment/3D_Printer/Training#UP_Trained_Users|'''Trained Users''']]

== Caveats ==

The Up! is intended for use by those who wish to take more control of the 3D printing process and are interested in experimentation. The software workflow is less-friendly than the Makerbot, but infinitely more flexible.

== Instructions ==

<span style="color:red">'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''</span>

''' Startup '''
The Up! requires two power supplies - a 20V high power supply which drives the bulk of the print (motors, heaters) and a separate 5V supply which drives the [[#Filament Feeder]].

Both supplies are plugged in to a switchable power strip plugged in to the wall behind the PC - it is marked "Up". Turning this strip on will power up the printer.

Note: Upon powering up, the [[Filament Feeder]] and extruder fan will come on immediately. Due to a blown FET the fan is permanently on, the feeder however should stop after a number of seconds.

''' Bed Levelling/Calibration '''

The Up! seems to be less sensitive to slight misalignments in the bed to the Makerbot. In part this is probably due to the high-adhesion ABS build plate.

If you do feel the need to level the build plate, then there are 3 bolts on the underside of the pinkish bed mounting block. The bed rides on 3 silicone grommets, and by adjusting the bolts you can compress the grommets to varying degrees to achieve a level build plate.

At present the bed levelling procedure is a fairly manual affair, requiring manual entry of G-code into the Pronterface command window. The suggested calibration procedure is given below.

# Load your G-code file into Pronterface.
# Take note of the part dimensions reported in the command window.
:In the G-codes below, the following substitutions should be used:<br/>
::<centre_x>, <centre_y>: The build centre coordinates as specified when [[Slicing]]<br/>
::<min_x>, <min_y>, <max_x>, <max_y>: The minimum x,y coords as shown by pronterface. e.g.: ''from <min_x> mm to <max_x> mm in X''
G28 {{Color|Green|# Home all axes}}

{{Color|Green|# '''Note:''' Use Z2 initially to make sure there is enough clearance on the extruder}}
G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z2
{{Color|Green|# If you are happy that there is 2 mm more space in the Z-axis, continue with the calibration with <z_min> {{=}} 0}}
{{Color|Green|# Otherwise try larger values of <z_min> (decimals are allowed) e.g. <z_min> {{=}} 0.2}}
{{Color|Green|# In this case you should re-slice your part, specifying <z_min> in the ''Z offset'' field on the ''Printer Settings'' tab}}

{{Color|Green|# Repeat the following commands, adjusting the bolts to provide a < 1 mm gap between the extruder and the bed in all positions}}
G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<min_x> Y<min_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<max_x> Y<max_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<min_x> Y<max_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<max_x> Y<min_y> Z<min_z>

G28 {{Color|Green|# Home all axes}}

'''If you had to use a <min_z> greater than 0, remember to re-slice your model with the correct Z Offset!'''

{{color|red|'''Note:''' The firmware end-stops will not allow Z-coordinates < 0 so don't try!}}

''' Slicing '''

'''Finishing'''

'''Power Down'''

'''Cost'''

Currently we charge 10 pence per gram for prints, this is to cover the cost of material plus a little for wear and tear and other consumables. You can weigh printed parts using the scales next to the blue honesty box. Please put your money into the blue labelled honesty box on the shelf above the printer.

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 {{Warning|'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''}}
 = Operating Instructions =
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 I wasn't planning on trying to push this upstream because I don't think it has wide appeal.

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	= Slicing =		= Slicing =
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		+	= Firmware =
		+	The firmware is Marlin, with configuration changes for the hardware. You can find the branch on github: https://github.com/usedbytes/Marlin/tree/makespace-up
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		+	I wasn't planning on trying to push this upstream because I don't think it has wide appeal.

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-= Using the UP! 3D Printer =
+= The Up! 3D Printer =
 [[File:Up_3d_printer.jpg|thumb|left]]
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 [[Equipment/3D_Printer/Training#UP_Trained_Users|'''Trained Users''']]
-== Caveats ==
+= Caveats =
 The Up! is intended for use by those who wish to take more control of the 3D printing process and are interested in experimentation. The software workflow is less-friendly than the Makerbot, but infinitely more flexible.
-{{Color|Red|'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''}}
+{{Warning|'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''}}
 == Power-on ==
-The Up! requires two power supplies - a 20V high power supply which drives the bulk of the printer (motors, heaters) and a separate 5V supply which drives the [[#Filament Feeder]].
+The Up! requires two power supplies - a 20V high power supply which drives the bulk of the printer (motors, heaters) and a separate 5V supply which drives the [[#Filament feeder|filament feeder]].
 Both supplies are plugged in to a switchable power strip plugged in to the wall behind the PC - it is marked "Up". Turning this strip on will power up the printer.
-{{Note|Upon powering up, the [[Filament Feeder]] and extruder fan will come on immediately. Due to a blown FET the fan is permanently on, the feeder however should stop after a number of seconds.}}
+{{Note|Upon powering up, the [[#Filament feeder|filament feeder]] and extruder fan will come on immediately. Due to a blown FET the fan is permanently on, the feeder however should stop after a number of seconds.}}
 == Control Software (Pronterface) ==
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 The default control software for the Up! is [http://www.pronterface.com/ Printrun, a.k.a. Pronterface], a Python-based Reprap host software.
-Printrun 2014.03.10 is installed on the 3D printer PC under Users/makespace-user2/My Documents/Up/Pronterface. There is a shortcut on the Desktop.
+Printrun 2014.03.10 is installed on the 3D printer PC under <code>Users/makespace-user2/My Documents/Up/Pronterface</code>. There is a shortcut on the Desktop.
 Pronterface is only a control software, it interfaces with the printer, however it depends on external software (a Slicer) to turn 3D models into commands that the printer can understand.
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 === Printer startup ===
-After [[Power on|powering on]] the printer, open Pronterface.
+After [[#Power-on|powering on]] the printer, open Pronterface.
 Select the COM port and baud rate in the top-left hand corner. The COM port is normally '''COM5''' and the baud rate is '''115200''', then click ''Connect''.
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 {{Warning|Before manually controlling the printer, click the '''White''' home button to '''Home All Axes''' (or enter the G-Code <code>G28</code>)}}
 ==== Movement ====
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 {{Tip|Use the keyboard arrow keys to recall recent G-code commands to save on typing}}
 == Bed Levelling/Calibration ==
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 # Load your G-code file into Pronterface.
 # Take note of the part dimensions reported in the command window.
 :In the G-codes below, the following substitutions should be used:<br/>
-::<centre_x>, <centre_y>: The build centre coordinates as specified when [[Slicing]]<br/>
+::<centre_x>, <centre_y>: The build centre coordinates as specified when [[#Slicing|Slicing]]
 ::<min_x>, <min_y>, <max_x>, <max_y>: The minimum x,y coords as shown by pronterface. e.g.: ''from <min_x> mm to <max_x> mm in X''
   G28 {{Color|Green|# Home all axes}}
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   G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z2
   {{Color|Green|# If you are happy that there is 2 mm more space in the Z-axis, continue with the calibration with <z_min> {{=}} 0}}
-  {{Color|Green|# Otherwise try larger values of <z_min> (decimals are allowed) e.g. <z_min> {{=}} 0.2}}
+  {{Color|Green|# Otherwise try larger values of <z_min> (decimals are allowed) e.g. <z_min> {{=}} 0.2. Units are in mm}}
   {{Color|Green|# In this case you should re-slice your part, specifying <z_min> in the ''Z offset'' field on the ''Printer Settings'' tab}}
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 {{Note|The firmware end-stops will not allow Z-coordinates < 0 so don't try!}}
-''' Slicing '''
+= Slicing =
-−
-'''Finishing'''
-−
-'''Power Down'''
-−
-'''Cost'''
-−
-Currently we charge 10 pence per gram for prints, this is to cover the cost of material plus a little for wear and tear and other consumables. You can weigh printed parts using the scales next to the blue honesty box. Please put your money into the blue labelled honesty box on the shelf above the printer.

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 == Control Software (Pronterface) ==
 The default control software for the Up! is [http://www.pronterface.com/ Printrun, a.k.a. Pronterface], a Python-based Reprap host software.
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 After several seconds the command pane on the right of the window should state that the printer is connected and print some details about the machine.
 === Controlling the printer ===
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 ==== Movement ====
 The circular arrangement of buttons can be used to directly control the printer axes. The axis orientation is shown on the picture to the left. e.g. ''Movement in +Z direction moves the bed '''further''' from the extruder''
 ==== Heaters ====
 The bed and extruder heaters can be manually controlled from the controls immediately below the movement buttons. The temperatures can be monitored by checking the ''Watch'' checkbox on the right, which will update the plot in real-time. Clicking the plot will open a new window displaying the temperature plot.
 ==== G-code ====

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 The Up! is intended for use by those who wish to take more control of the 3D printing process and are interested in experimentation. The software workflow is less-friendly than the Makerbot, but infinitely more flexible.
-== Instructions ==
+{{Color|Red|'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''}}
-<span style="color:red">'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''</span>
+== Power-on ==
+The Up! requires two power supplies - a 20V high power supply which drives the bulk of the printer (motors, heaters) and a separate 5V supply which drives the [[#Filament Feeder]].
-''' Startup '''
-The Up! requires two power supplies - a 20V high power supply which drives the bulk of the print (motors, heaters) and a separate 5V supply which drives the [[#Filament Feeder]].
 Both supplies are plugged in to a switchable power strip plugged in to the wall behind the PC - it is marked "Up". Turning this strip on will power up the printer.
-Note: Upon powering up, the [[Filament Feeder]] and extruder fan will come on immediately. Due to a blown FET the fan is permanently on, the feeder however should stop after a number of seconds.
+{{Note|Upon powering up, the [[Filament Feeder]] and extruder fan will come on immediately. Due to a blown FET the fan is permanently on, the feeder however should stop after a number of seconds.}}
-''' Bed Levelling/Calibration '''
+== Bed Levelling/Calibration ==
-The Up! seems to be less sensitive to slight misalignments in the bed to the Makerbot. In part this is probably due to the high-adhesion ABS build plate.
+The Up! seems to be less sensitive to slight misalignments in the bed than the Makerbot. In part this is probably due to the high-adhesion ABS build plate.
-If you do feel the need to level the build plate, then there are 3 bolts on the underside of the pinkish bed mounting block. The bed rides on 3 silicone grommets, and by adjusting the bolts you can compress the grommets to varying degrees to achieve a level build plate.
+If you do feel the need to level the build plate, then there are 3 allen-key bolts on the underside of the pinkish bed mounting block. The bed rides on 3 silicone grommets, and by adjusting the bolts you can compress the grommets to varying degrees to achieve a level build plate.
-At present the bed levelling procedure is a fairly manual affair, requiring manual entry of G-code into the Pronterface command window. The suggested calibration procedure is given below.
+At present the bed levelling procedure is a fairly manual affair, requiring entry of [[#G-code|G-code]] into the Pronterface command window. The suggested calibration procedure is given below.
 # Load your G-code file into Pronterface.
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   G28 {{Color|Green|# Home all axes}}
-'''If you had to use a <min_z> greater than 0, remember to re-slice your model with the correct Z Offset!'''
+{{Note|If you had to use a <min_z> greater than 0, remember to re-slice your model with the correct Z Offset!}}
-{{color|red|'''Note:''' The firmware end-stops will not allow Z-coordinates < 0 so don't try!}}
+{{Note|The firmware end-stops will not allow Z-coordinates < 0 so don't try!}}
 ''' Slicing '''