Instructions
Here are some step by step instructions for learning how to use your Hyrel 3D Printer.
Please also see the Videos page.
Before You Get Started
Unboxing Your Printer:
Basic Printing: One STL and One Head
First Training Session
Overview, Tramming, Printing with an Emulsifiable:
- First Training Session PDF
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Session 1A: Hardware and Software Overview Video
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Session 1B: Communications and Tramming Video
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Session 1C: Setting Z-Zero and Emulsifiable Print Video
Additional Emulsifiable Videos
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EMO Series Printing Tips
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Loading the EMO-25
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More Loading the EMO-25
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Loading the VCD Head
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Loading the SDS Head
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Loading the SDS Head with RTV
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Loading and Printing with the EMO-25
Second Training Session
CAD Modeling, Healing, Positioning, and Printing with Filament:
- Second Training Session PDF
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Session 2A: Simple CAD Modeling in FreeCAD Video
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Session 2B: Healing an STL in MeshLab Video
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Session 2C: STL Positioning, Scaling, and Rotating Video
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Session 2D: Editing Slic3r Recipes and Slicing your STL Video
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Session 2E: Loading and Printing with Filaments Video
Additional Filament Videos
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MK Series Printing Tips
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Post Processing with a Heat Gun
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Loading and Unloading Filament in the MK Series head
MK1-250 Extruder for Standard Filaments:
MK2-250 Extruder for Flexible Filaments:
MK1-450 Extruder for High-Temperature Filaments:
- Overview
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Loading and Printing
Additional Basic Printing Instructions
- Repetrel 3D Printing Basics
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Tramming your Bed: Systems and Engines, 2015 and later
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Tramming your Bed: Earlier Systems and Engines
Intermediate Printing: One STL, Multiple Heads
Z Level Adjustment for Dual Heads
Parallel Calibration Marking with Dual Heads
Advanced Printing: Multiple STLs, Multiple Heads
(work in progress)
Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Tuning
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Establishing Connectivity between PC and Printer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlJqdhtpB6Q
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Table Arm Block Adjustment for bed twist about the X or Y axes: https://youtu.be/ImMo3V1D70w
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Replacing the Heated Build Platform: https://youtu.be/FkJT3ILlAHw
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NEW Tramming the heated build platform and setting Z-Zero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK_x0M8p9Ew
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Updating Slic3r Settings: http://youtu.be/A0I6Xu9Tlvc
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Multi-Head Calibration Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQscrgv6uaQ
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To replace your Tablet Interface Board; also to run from an external PC (start at 6:24): https://youtu.be/b583I7AlGJI
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Adjusting the X-Arm: https://youtu.be/0gFX6Mh-ths
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Tightening the X Belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GYWfMrs0F8
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Adjusting the Y-Arm: https://youtu.be/LZd0ecogGlQ
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Tightening the Y Belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkgviAGep-c
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Replacing your Power Supply http://youtu.be/Zl1sqy6PWx8
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Replacing the heated build platform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed8ZqZLsTJ8
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Replacing the 4A fuses (1206 package) on the yoke: http://youtu.be/EosKDe-SyUI
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Updating the 103 HotHead / HotBed Controllers: https://youtu.be/yM8QMZBTb4o
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Replacing the 103 HotHead Controller: https://youtu.be/XKCEkKSolZc
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Updating the 407 Motion Controller: https://youtu.be/cFAFRkpLmww
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Changing the Print Head PCB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKCEkKSolZc
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Changing the Main I/O Board: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66S9XJ-KeU8
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Configuring the USB-B to run from another coputer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqr4S0WC3Q
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Assembling the new PEEK Fan Nozzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysO8oAzFwC4