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Introduction

Thank you for you r purchase of a Pegasus Touch Laser 3 D Printe r b y
FSL3D. It is our wish that this produ ct adds  value to  your business or
hobby a ctivities for yea rs to come.  Please take time to read this manual
in its entirety to safely use your  de vice  to its full potentia l. For more
information and pro ducts, plea se visit

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Summary of Contents for Pegasus Touch

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Page 2: ...2 Owner s Manual Pegasus Touch 3D Printer R0 9 July 22 2014 2014 Full Spectrum Laser 3D LLC http fsl3d com ...

Page 3: ...etting Started 11 Overview 11 Unpacking 11 Parts and Accessories 12 Additional Recommended Tools 12 Setup 13 Double Check 18 RetinaCreate software Installation 19 Part 3 Printing 20 Add a model 20 View Control 20 Zoom In Out with a Mouse 20 Change View with a Mouse 20 Pan 21 Moving and Orienting Models 21 Moving and Sizing 21 Orienting 21 Generate Supports 22 Manual Support Modification 22 ...

Page 4: ...libration 27 Calibrate Motor 29 Figure 5 4 The Motor Calibration Screen 29 FSL3D App Store 30 Part 6 RetinaCreate 31 Overview 31 Scene 32 Part 7 Maintenance 33 Pegasus Touch Laser 3D Printer Care 33 Removing cured pieces from failed prints 33 Transportation 34 Resin Care 34 Appendix A Troubleshooting 36 Hardware 36 Software 36 Appendix B Warranty Statement 37 Appendix C Pegasus Touch Specification...

Page 5: ... Please take time to read this manual in its entirety to safely use your device to its full potential For more information and products please visit http fsl3d com Icons Used in This Manual This icon marks Warnings and Cautions Please pay special attention to information associated with this icon The Wing icon is used to indicate information that will help you operate more efficiently ...

Page 6: ...y Modifying the printer without FSL3D s approval will invalidate the warranty and may pose a health hazard Never attempt to operate your printer with the lid open or attempt to override the safety interlock system When you receive your printer please carefully inspect it for any shipping damage and contact us immediately via email if there are any issues please include your unit s serial number an...

Page 7: ...he designation of a laser safety officer may be compulsory under local workplace regulations when operating laser systems above Class I It is the operator s responsibility to ensure that the installation and operation of the FSL3D Pegasus Touch is performed in accordance with all applicable laws Copies of ANSI Standard Z136 1 2000 are available from Laser Institute of America 12424 Research Parkwa...

Page 8: ...aser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 The Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the US FDA issued Laser Notice No 50 to permit manufacturers to classify and manufacture their products in accordance with the International Standard 21 CFR 1040 and IEC 60825 1 require that certification identification and warning labels be placed on laser products Reproductions of the labels found on the FSL3D...

Page 9: ...no fumes and the resin contains zero volatile organic compounds However isopropyl alcohol is commonly used to finish prints so an area with good ventilation is recommended Resin FSL3D photopolymer resin is a mild irritant Treat it with the same care as you would any household chemical and follow standard safety procedures and FSL3D handling instructions Only use resin from FSL3D or approved partne...

Page 10: ...tied and the resin should be filtered and placed in a light proof container amber Nalgene Lab Bottles work well We recommend colored resins be gently stirred with a spoon for 5 minutes before use if left sitting for more than 7 days due to possible pigment settling All resin should be stored in a dry place at or near room temperature 21 C 70 F Please refer to Appendix D Material Safety Data resin ...

Page 11: ...oves work well Purchase cleaning and removal tools Save the box and packaging It is necessary for shipping if your unit requires repair or warranty service Unpacking Once your Pegasus Touch has arrived and you have removed the unit from the box you will need to do the following to prepare the machine wire cutters or scissors required 1 Remove all wrapping and packaging material from the exterior 2...

Page 12: ...nts from the build plate cleaning prints and filtering resin Some of these tools are sharp and can pose a danger if used improperly The resin can be slippery so it is important to be aware of your grip and directions of motion when removing parts from the build plate Always take care when removing parts from the build platform and handle tools in a safe manner FSL3D recommends the purchase of the ...

Page 13: ...et router using the supplied Ethernet cable 2 Ethernet is the preferred interface but USB PC connection requires mini USB cable not supplied and WiFi requires dongle not supplied are also supported You may also load jobs via USB key Refer to instructions at the user forums at http fsl3d com forums for more information 3 Plug the power adapter into a convenient mains power outlet 4 Plug the DC barr...

Page 14: ...14 Figure 1 Exterior View ...

Page 15: ...15 Figure 2 Interior View ...

Page 16: ...16 Figure 3 Connections ...

Page 17: ...only FSL3D approved resin Otherwise your machine may be damaged and warranty voided In addition the RetinaCreate software license is valid only with use with materials from FSL3D or approved partners Be careful not to exceed the maximum fill line to avoid spillage while printing If more resin is needed while printing you can always pause the printer and pour more resin Press the pause button on th...

Page 18: ... to slide the build plate out Always make sure to remove the platform before the resin tray to avoid the resin dripping into the printer Double Check Please double check the list below before you proceed to next steps Are all tapes and films removed from all the printer parts Are the resin tray and the build platform securely installed Is the resin filled below the maximum fill line Is the printer...

Page 19: ...m http fsl3d com and follow the onscreen instructions Ensure you read understand and agree to the terms in the End User Licensing Agreement Remember that the RetinaCreate software license is valid only when used with printers and materials from FSL3D or approved partners ...

Page 20: ...the model in the middle of the grid when you add a model Keep in mind that the build platform is upside down in the printer View Control Zoom In Out with a Mouse Roll the mouse wheel up to zoom in and roll down to zoom out Change View with a Mouse To change the view right click anywhere on the screen and move the mouse around Move the mouse to the left to rotate clockwise and to the right to rotat...

Page 21: ...s and drag to move the model The black arrow on the top of the model pointing upward is to change size of the model Left click on the arrow and drag up and down to increase or decrease the dimensions of the model Orienting The curved bars attached to the arrows are used to change the model s orientation Green red and blue bars represent Y X and Z axes respectively Left click and drag the green and...

Page 22: ... generate supports with a b ase for your model The drop down menu will be covered in depth in Part 6 Manual Support Modification Clicking on a support will select it selected supports are highlighted in red Press the delete key to manually delete the selected support Left click on a support and hold the left mouse button to drag the support Hold down the CTRL key and click on the model to add supp...

Page 23: ... circle with a triangle to start printing RetinaCreate will transfer the model to the printer The number of slices transferred will be shown on the bottom of you r screen Please do not disconnect the cable or close RetinaCreate before it says All Transferred If you are printing a big model and need more resin while printing simply click pause button pour more resin in the tank and restart the prin...

Page 24: ...r self prepared finishing station Use the corner of the paint scraper to release some part of the base of your model then remove the whole model The scraper may be sharp Please be careful not to hurt yourself Sometimes you may find it useful to use a rubber mallet in conjunction with the scraper to work the part off To rinse excess resin from the model fill your container with 99 isopropyl alcohol...

Page 25: ...dels to turn slightly yellow as sunlight contains a wide spectrum of light that breaks down color additives in the resin Alternatively to preserve the best color or transparency of the model cure the model under a 285nm UV light source e g a Phillips 325126 bulb Amazon B00172Y0H4 After it is cured under 285nm light apply an anti UV clear coat such as Krylon 1305 to best preserve color Amazon B0039...

Page 26: ...id open warnings and resin refill warnings Figure 5 1 The Pegasus Touch home screen The top left icon opens the FSL3D App Store The Ethernet icon in the top center right opens up the network configuration window The gear in the top right opens up the calibration screen Print Monitoring When the printer is in an active print job a screen is displayed which allows the user to monitor the job In the ...

Page 27: ... network settings tap the Ethernet or WiFi connectivity icon in the top center left of the home screen In some cases you may need to connect your USB WiFi dongle before powering on the unit Calibration WARNING Misuse of the Calibration Screen can permanently damage your printer Generally you should not have to use the Calibration Screen unless directed to by FSL3D customer support The printer s la...

Page 28: ...the laser on the calibration points To steer the laser use the 9 directional buttons in the center right of the calibration screen In order to traverse the laser across the build area it will be necessary to utilize the three laser step sizes available in the bottom right of the calibration screen Steer the laser to the center of each of the printed dots and press the Add Point button Once the 25 ...

Page 29: ...ially if the vat has been recoated by the user To calibrate the motor lower the build plate using the Motor Down button until it nearly touches the vat Then finely adjust the build plate level by opening the case and twisting the lead screw manually The goal is to leave less than 0 5mm of space between the build plate and the vat Once this is accomplished press the Set Motor Homing button The moto...

Page 30: ...s up the FSL3D App Store You can only connect to the app store with a working internet connection From the FSL3D App Store you can browse printable models and print directly from the web Models in the FSL3D App Store have been tested and should successfully print on your Pegasus Touch printer ...

Page 31: ...ation and size RetinaCreate uses the standard STL file format produced by many 3D programs such as Blender ZBrush AutoDesk Inventor Solidworks etc Models may contain defects such as holes that prevent them from being printed For advanced 3D editing and repair features consider using 3rd party 3D preprocessing software such as the freely available MeshMixer www meshmixer com or NetFabb Private Prof...

Page 32: ...Creates a flat base for each model without any cylinder supports o Clear All Supports Removes all supports including both column and flat base supports for every model inside the workspace o Analyze Only Highlights areas that will need supports for a successful print These areas will be colored in yellow and red Red areas must be supported to avoid print failure Save as Job Saves the contents of t...

Page 33: ...the mirror or galvanometers Wipe mirrors only with a dry microfiber cloth Never attempt to clean the galvo mirrors or the first surface 45 degree mirror with any solvents or other liquid solutions as these will leave some streaking and your print performance will degrade You may use First Contact Polymer solution to clean mirrors when extremely dirty http www photoniccleaning com Follow all manufa...

Page 34: ...rdboard over the front edges and bind in place using plastic wrap Re box the printer and accessories in the original package as they were when you received them Resin Care Handling Please wear protective gloves when handling resin If you get any on your skin wash thoroughly with soap and water immediately The resin can cause mild skin irritation Never ingest resin or use printed parts to handle fo...

Page 35: ... and mild dish soap Storage Always store the resin in opaque bottles or under the printer cover Natural light will cure the resin Reusing You can reuse the remaining resin in the tray but do not return it to its original bottle since it may result in contamination Keep it in the tray under the cover Disposal Cleaned parts and cured resin can be thrown away as normal waste They are non recyclable R...

Page 36: ...e magnet over the sensor Issue Prints fail to adhere to build plate Solution The vat leveling screws may need adjustment to ensure flat contact against the build plate Contact support for more information Software Issue Machine does not boot for more than one minute Solution Unplug power cable from machine not at wall for 5 seconds and plug back in ...

Page 37: ...replaced free of charge if it cures in the bottle without light exposure excludes shipping handling charges b VATs Build tray We estimate every 2 4L of resin the antistick surface of the VAT will be consumed and the VAT will need to be replaced T he antistick layer of the tray may begin to cloud after many prints To limit this and extend the life or the tray vary the printing location You can buy ...

Page 38: ... to replace consumable items If it is returned new unopened or order cancelled only a 5 restocking fee shipping fees if any is applied Consumable items build plate VAT resin may not be returned if opened If unopened they are subject to a 5 restocking shipping fees Products purchased from other 3rd party distributors or resellers review the 3rd party distributor reseller return policy Shipping Expe...

Page 39: ... FSL3D will advance replace any failed part free of charge After the first 30 days all defective parts must be returned to FSL postage paid for evaluation before replacements are issued unless otherwise authorized FSL3D s warranty policy is to repair parts whenever possible and replacing them only if they are unrepairable Thus all warranty parts must be returned first to determine if they can be r...

Page 40: ...r than other consumer 3D printers up to 3000mm sec laser draw speed Z Motor Control screw driven stepping motor 5 micron step resolution On board computer 1GHz processor with 512MB SDRAM for on board processing 2 GB internal storage 8GB microSD external storage Display 4 3 LCD Color Touchscreen Interfaces USB Ethernet WiFi requires optional dongle USB key Build Volume up to 7 x7 x9 build area Dime...

Page 41: ...f swallowed wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious Call a physician Eye contact In the case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Ingestion If ingested seek medical attention immediately Inhalation If inhaled remove to fresh air If breathing is difficult give oxygen and call a physician Material Safety Data Sheet Fire ...

Page 42: ...r glasses with side shields Hand Protection Wear chemical resistant gloves when handling Skin and Body Protection Wear impermeable gloves and suitable protective clothing Prevent contamination of skin or clothing when removing protective equipment Ventilation Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to minimize exposure 9 Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Clear Physical State Liquid 10 ...

Page 43: ... Target Organ Effect Harmful by ingestion Toxic by skin absorption Skin sensitive Corrosive US Classification and label Text Indication of Danger Irritant Risk Statements Irritating to eyes respiratory system and skin US Statements Possible sensitizer SARA Listed No Material Safety Data Sheet Other Information Additional Advice None Literary Reference None Disclaimer The information and recommenda...

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