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Quick Start Guide
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If a chip design is not yet loaded on the Fluidic Factory, convert chip .stl designs to .phff
format using the Fluidic Factory PC software, then export the design files to a USB memory
stick (see section 6.2)
Load chip design files onto the Fluidic Factory using a USB (see section 6.2.1)
Select the design you want to print and start the print run (see section 5.2 and 5.3)
4.1
Assembly Instructions
Once the Fluidic Factory is unpacked, it only takes 10 minutes to assemble
and start printing.
The following components must be fitted to the Fluidic Factory before
microfluidic chips can be printed;
1
Print Head
2
Heated Printer Bed and Insert
3
Filament Coil Holder
4
Filament Coil
5
Filament Coil Guide
6
Print Nozzle
7
Gearbox
4.1.1 Attaching the Print Head to the Fluidic Factory
NOTE: The Print Head can only be attached when the interface plate is in it upper position (see Figure 6)
