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reprap-industrial-v1:software-version-v1.0.5-operation-and-commissioning [2014/11/03 14:39]
Markus Bürgener [Queue] orthography
reprap-industrial-v1:software-version-v1.0.5-operation-and-commissioning [2014/11/10 12:56]
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 ^ No.  ^ Description ​ ^ Content/​Function ​ ^ ^ No.  ^ Description ​ ^ Content/​Function ​ ^
 |  3  | Print job name  | The name of the slicing file uploaded to the queue. ​ | |  3  | Print job name  | The name of the slicing file uploaded to the queue. ​ |
-|  4  | Countdown ​      | Displays the estimated remaining time (calculated from the GCODE).  |+|  4  | Countdown ​      | Displays the estimated remaining time (calculated from the G-code).  |
 |  5  | Progress bar    | Indicates the progress of the print job graphically. ​  | |  5  | Progress bar    | Indicates the progress of the print job graphically. ​  |
 |  6  | [Abort Print] button ​ | Push for anytime [[#Aborting a print job|abortion]] of a print job.  | |  6  | [Abort Print] button ​ | Push for anytime [[#Aborting a print job|abortion]] of a print job.  |
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-If you wish to abort a print job, because the outcome does not meet expectations for example or mechanical problems appear during the print, push the [Abort Print] button. The system will then print the last GCODE information from cash and move the print table and the extruder head to their home positions afterwards. The heating resistors are switched off so that the build chamber and the print table cool down and you can remove the print bed.+If you wish to abort a print job, because the outcome does not meet expectations for example or mechanical problems appear during the print, push the [Abort Print] button. The system will then print the last G-code ​information from cash and move the print table and the extruder head to their home positions afterwards. The heating resistors are switched off so that the build chamber and the print table cool down and you can remove the print bed.
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 |  5  | Homing buttons ​ | Tap to separately or simultaneously move the [[#​Motors|axes]] to their starting positions. ​ | |  5  | Homing buttons ​ | Tap to separately or simultaneously move the [[#​Motors|axes]] to their starting positions. ​ |
 |  6  | Motor control -\\ positive direction ​ | Moves every axis individually once for every tap in positive direction, according to the selected step width. | |  6  | Motor control -\\ positive direction ​ | Moves every axis individually once for every tap in positive direction, according to the selected step width. |
-|  7  | Temperature indicator ​ | Displays the temperature of both extruder nozzles, the print table and the build chamber. While extruder nozzle and print bed temperatures are set directly in the slicing software, the chamber temperature must be [[reprap-industrial-v1:​Tips&​Tricks#​Adjusting the build chamber temperature|defined via the START-GCODE]] intentionally. ​ |+|  7  | Temperature indicator ​ | Displays the temperature of both extruder nozzles, the print table and the build chamber. While extruder nozzle and print bed temperatures are set directly in the slicing software, the chamber temperature must be [[reprap-industrial-v1:​Tips&​Tricks#​Adjusting the build chamber temperature|defined via the Start G-code]] intentionally. ​ |
 |  8  | [Refresh Temperature] ​ | Tap to actualize the temperature values in [7].  | |  8  | [Refresh Temperature] ​ | Tap to actualize the temperature values in [7].  |
 |  9  | [Shutdown] ​ | Tap to switch the 3D printer into sleep mode. | |  9  | [Shutdown] ​ | Tap to switch the 3D printer into sleep mode. |
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-All communication between touchscreen,​ BeagleBone Black and microcontroller is stored and displayed on the log screen. Print job status are stored also.\\ Direct ​GCODE programming can be effected via the GCODE input field.+All communication between touchscreen,​ BeagleBone Black and microcontroller is stored and displayed on the log screen. Print job status are stored also.\\ Direct ​G-code ​programming can be effected via the G-code ​input field.
  
 ^ No.  ^ Description ​ ^ Content/​Function ​ ^ ^ No.  ^ Description ​ ^ Content/​Function ​ ^
-|  1  | History list  | communication history sorted top down by date and time\\ //SENT//: BeagleBone Black to microcontroller\\ //RECV//: microcontroller to BeagleBone Black\\ ​  |+|  1  | History list  | communication history sorted top down by date and time¹\\ //SENT//: BeagleBone Black to microcontroller\\ //RECV//: microcontroller to BeagleBone Black\\ ​  |
 |  2  | Browse buttons ​ | Use [Previous], [Next] and [//page number//] to browse the history. ​ | |  2  | Browse buttons ​ | Use [Previous], [Next] and [//page number//] to browse the history. ​ |
-|  3  | GCODE input field  | Enter GCODE lines here and [Send] them.  |+|  3  | G-code ​input field  | Enter G-code ​lines here and [Send] them.  |
  
 +¹ <wrap lo>The time is stated in //universal time coordinated//​ (UTC) notation so do not wonder if does not match your local time.</​wrap>​
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 NOTICE NOTICE
  
-//The GCODE input field is an advanced feature and requires sound knowledge of GCODE programming. Operating the 3D printer via GCODE input can lead to massive damage of the apparatus.//​\\+//The G-code ​input field is an advanced feature and requires sound knowledge of G-code ​programming. Operating the 3D printer via G-code ​input can lead to massive damage of the apparatus.//​\\
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 === Creating material profiles via the web interface === === Creating material profiles via the web interface ===
-During a print job all necessary temperature data are provided by the respective ​GCODE. For priming the extruders outside a print job the temperature setting required for extruding a material is provided by the //Filament profiles//.+During a print job all necessary temperature data are provided by the respective ​G-code. For priming the extruders outside a print job the temperature setting required for extruding a material is provided by the //Filament profiles//.
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 ===== Initial commissioning ===== ===== Initial commissioning =====
-After [[:​reprap-industrial-v1:​manual|installation]] the RepRap Industrial is ready for initial commissioning. The first few steps will prepare your RepRap Industrial for its day-to-day duty:+After [[manual#Setup and Installation|installation]] the RepRap Industrial is ready for initial commissioning. The first few steps will prepare your RepRap Industrial for its day-to-day duty:
   * Make sure that no foreign objects are left in the build chamber (transport locks, tools or the like).   * Make sure that no foreign objects are left in the build chamber (transport locks, tools or the like).
   * Close the build chamber.   * Close the build chamber.
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 The next step is preheating the build chamber and the print bed in order to enable calibration at operating temperature:​ The next step is preheating the build chamber and the print bed in order to enable calibration at operating temperature:​
   * Tap [[#Manual Control|[Manual Control]]] to enter the respective menu.   * Tap [[#Manual Control|[Manual Control]]] to enter the respective menu.
-  * Activate the build chamber by tapping [[#Queue|[Build Chamber ON]] and then start the heating by tapping [[#Manual Control|[Preheat Chamber/Bed ON]]]. The current temperatures are indicated on the right side of the screen. ​ You can always check the temperature by tapping [[#Manual Control|[Refresh temperatures]]].+  * Activate the build chamber by tapping [[#Manual Control|[Build Chamber ON]]] and then start the heating by tapping [[#Manual Control|[Preheat Chamber/Bed ON]]]. The current temperatures are indicated on the right side of the screen. ​ You can always check the temperature by tapping [[#Manual Control|[Refresh temperatures]]].
   * Let the build chamber heat for approximately 45 minutes.   * Let the build chamber heat for approximately 45 minutes.
  
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 To check or alter the settings, proceed as follows: To check or alter the settings, proceed as follows:
  
-The material profile for each extruder is chosen via the [Select Filament Profile] button in the **//Setup//** menu. +The material profile for each extruder is chosen via the [Select Filament Profile] button in the //Setup// menu. 
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-First you need to install a slicing software on your computer to translate //​.stl//​-files into printable ​GCODEs.\\ //​Kühling&​Kühling//​ recommend using the **Slic3r** slicing software to prepare your digital 3D models for printing.\\+First you need to install a slicing software on your computer to translate //​.stl//​-files into printable ​G-codes.\\ //​Kühling&​Kühling//​ recommend using the **Slic3r** slicing software to prepare your digital 3D models for printing.\\
 To prepare for printing follow these steps: To prepare for printing follow these steps:
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 === Preparing the 3D model === === Preparing the 3D model ===
 The 3D model you want to print must be available as //​.stl//​-file (stereolitographic data). Most common 3D modeling software is able to create this file format. The 3D model you want to print must be available as //​.stl//​-file (stereolitographic data). Most common 3D modeling software is able to create this file format.
-  - Start Slic3r to process a 3D model into GCODE data. +  - Start Slic3r to process a 3D model into G-code ​data. 
-  - Select the preconfigured profiles for filament, print and printer before generating a GCODE file. +  - Select the preconfigured profiles for filament, print and printer before generating a G-code ​file. 
-  - Export the GCODE data.\\ Refer to the [[http://​manual.slic3r.org/​|Slic3r manual]] for help on fine tuning any parameters for the printing process.+  - Export the G-code ​data.\\ Refer to the [[http://​manual.slic3r.org/​|Slic3r manual]] for help on fine tuning any parameters for the printing process.
  
 === Uploading print jobs to the 3D printer === === Uploading print jobs to the 3D printer ===
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   - The web-interface opens with the //"​First Steps"//​ guide that also provides the information given in this chapter.   - The web-interface opens with the //"​First Steps"//​ guide that also provides the information given in this chapter.
   - Change to the //Queue// tab to upload your print job to the 3D printer.   - Change to the //Queue// tab to upload your print job to the 3D printer.
-  - Click [Add Printjob] and then [Browse] to select a GCODE+  - Click [Add Printjob] and then [Browse] to select a G-code
   - Enter the identification (name or number or the like) of the print job in the text field //Name// and if required add additional information via the text field //Note//.   - Enter the identification (name or number or the like) of the print job in the text field //Name// and if required add additional information via the text field //Note//.
   - Click [Add] to upload the selected file to the printer.   - Click [Add] to upload the selected file to the printer.
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-Make sure that all steps described ​in //[[#First start-up]]// ​have been carried out.+Make sure that all previously ​described ​steps have been carried out.
  
 The next steps are carried out at the 3D printer'​s GUI:\\ The next steps are carried out at the 3D printer'​s GUI:\\
reprap-industrial-v1/software-version-v1.0.5-operation-and-commissioning.txt · Last modified: 2015/03/13 10:06 by Markus Bürgener