JGAurora A5S/Spyder Lab 3D Printer
- The heat function allows the user the preheat the print head or the bed.
- Once in the submenu, press the plus or minus buttons to increase or decrease the target temperature. The machine will slowly heat up to the desired temperature.
- Press the orange button to change the interval added/subtracted with each plus/minus button press.
- Press the bottom left button labeled extrude/bed to change which element to heat. The element displayed is the element currently being heated.
- After setting a target temperature for either the nozzle or the bed the printer will continue to heat up and retain the target temperature until a print is started or the machine is switched off.
- The move submenu contains buttons for moving the three axes in either direction.
- While facing the printer, the x-axis buttons moves the print head left and right, the y-axis buttons move the bed back and forth, and the z-axis buttons move the head up and down.
- The button in the top right sets the increments the components will move with each button press.
- Using any of the move buttons will lock that specific axis motor; unlock the motor through the Set > M Off button.
- The home menu allows the user to move each axis, or all three at once, to their respective origin positions.
- Using the home function on any of the three axes will lock that respective axis until M Off is pressed.
- Before leveling the bed, the Z axis must be at its home position.
- The print function is used to select models to print from the inserted SD card.
- Newer models are saved at the end; use the Next Page button to move to the end
- The extrude function allows the user to manually extrude filament.
- The “IN” button moves the filament out of the nozzle while the “OUT” button retracts the filament back.
- The other buttons are used to change the amount of material extruded and the speed at which the material is extruded.
- The level function is used to assist the user in leveling the bed.
- The location buttons will move the print head to their respective locations and allow the user to calibrate that location.
- The set menu contains a group of commands used to set up the printer.
- The two primary features used on this menu are “CHANGE” and “M OFF.”
- The “CHANGE” button is used to change the filament, refer to the filament change section for more detail.
- The “M OFF” button unlocks the stepper motors and should be used if the user wants to manually move the axis after using a function that commands the printer to move that axis.
- In the change filament submenu there are two buttons, one marked “IN” and one marked “OUT”
- Before changing the filament ensure that the nozzle is heated to the correct temperature for the material being unloaded/loaded. The main screen will display the nozzle temperature.
- The “OUT” button will automatically extrude the filament out of the Bowden tube, with the screen displaying the word “END” once the process is finished.
- Once the Bowden tube is clear of filament, insert the end of the new spool until the tip touches the extruder gear.
- While maintaining upwards pressure, press the “IN” button and the printer will automatically extrude material until it reaches the nozzle.
- The slicer is a program used to convert stls/objs into gcode, a format recognized by our 3D printers.
- Use the import button to add a file.
- Double-click the part to open a modification menu.
- Always hit the “Center and Arrange” button before finalizing to ensure that the part is flat and center.
- Pressing the bottommost button on the right side opens the support menu.
- Press “Prepare to Print” when all settings are done in order to view a final preview.
- The support menu is used to add support in order to accommodate any overhangs that might exist.
- A typical max overhang angle is between 45-65 degrees for Orbium.
- Double-clicking the part opens this menu.
- The change position buttons will move the selected part.
- The change scaling will change the size of the part as a percentage or a measurement.
- The change rotation rotates the parts along a selected axis.
- Ensure that the nozzle diameter is correct before printing.
- Use the slider labeled “Infill Percentage” to choose how solid the part should be.
- Generally, most parts will be between 20%-35% but stronger prints should be printed around 80%.
- The layer menu allows the user to change the layer height and the number of top/bottom solid layers and perimeter shells.
- Use 3-4 outlines for stronger pieces and 2-3 outlines for less rigid parts.
- The primary purpose of the “Additions” menu is to add a brim and ensure there are a proper number of outlines.
- For a brim to appear ensure that the “Skirt Offset from Part” is set to 0 and the “Skirt Outlines” is between 10 and 25.
- Use more brim outlines for larger parts and less for smaller pieces.
- The temperature menu controls the printing temperature.
- Check that the heated bed is set to 65 degrees and the primary extruder is set to 245 degrees when printing with Orbium.
- Pressing the “Prepare to Print” button will bring you to this menu.
- Press the “Save to SD Card” button to save the file as a gcode.