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3D Models

You can download printable models online or create them yourself.   Search for “STL
models
” with your favorite search engine.  

Creating models is easier  than you think.   We recommendSketchup with the STL
extension,
 but you can find a bunch of other free tools online.

Downloading printable 3D Models:

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Thingiverse:  

http://www.thingiverse.com

  Popular   website   with   thousands   of

community shared models and community support

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CubeHero:  

https://cubehero.com

  relatively   new   community   shared   project

similar to Thingiverse and gaining in popularity

Creating 3D models:

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Openscad:  

http://www.openscad.org

  Free   community   based   code   drawing

program (Mac, Windows, Linux)

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Autodesk123: 

http://www.123dapp.com

 Free online 3D Modeling program

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SketchUp: 

http://www.sketchup.com/download

  Free   3D   Modeling   program

(Mac, Windows)

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Sculptris:  

http://pixologic.com/sculptris/

  Free   3D   Artistic   Modeling   program

(Mac, Windows)

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Blender 

http://www.blender.org/download/

 Free, powerful and very popular 3D

Modeling program (Mac, Windows, Linux)

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3D Model to Print 

http://www.3dmtp.com

 Free online software mostly used for

3D architectural models

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3D   Tin   Free   browser-based   CAD   editor.  

http://www.3dtin.com

  Perfect   for

beginners as well as professionals

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Inkscape:  

http://www.inkscape.org/en/

  Free   drawing   program   with   plenty   of

interesting features for 3D printing (Mac, Windows, Linux)

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Tinkercad : http://www.tinkercad.com

          Manual – ICARUS 3D M2 – 2014 - 

www.icarus3d.eu

 

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Summary of Contents for 3D M2 SERIES

Page 1: ...3D Printer M2 series Manual Manual ICARUS 3D M2 2014 www icarus3d eu 1...

Page 2: ...our helpful tech support website In addition the latest driver downloads answers to frequently asked questions product information and various instruction manuals are found here 2 Email Tech Support...

Page 3: ...M2 series 3D Printer Manual Manual ICARUS 3D M2 2014 www icarus3d eu 3...

Page 4: ...nded to be nor should they be understood to be representation or warranties concerning the products described Specifications are subject to change without notice All information regarding non ICARUS p...

Page 5: ...se 12 Care Maintenance 13 Getting Started 15 Installing the drivers 17 Installing the software 19 Loading filament 20 Calibrating and preparing your printer 22 Using the printer 32 Slicing an STL mode...

Page 6: ...t with at least basic knowledge of electronics mechanics and computers in general Use by untrained persons may be dangerous to the user or damaging to the device Printer damage due to incorrect use is...

Page 7: ...irements and bears the CE mark It is protected against overload and short circuit and needs no modifications to function The working voltage of the 3D printer is 12Vdc and therefore it s outside the s...

Page 8: ...assembler Always cut power before maintenance or modification Do not open the printer door while the machine is in operation Do not disable any safety measures taken by the manufacturer The kit versio...

Page 9: ...use in offices classrooms and alike Never burn printer filament as toxic gas and vapors will be generated if exposed to fire General safety information The 3D printer is not intended for use by person...

Page 10: ...or assembling handling storage use or disposal of the device are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge For this and other reasons we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim li...

Page 11: ...ing is thus distinct from traditional machining techniques which rely on the removal of material by methods such as cutting or drilling subtractive processes A 3D printer is a limited type of industri...

Page 12: ...compartment Using an enclosure not only improves the quality of the prints it removes most health and safety risks that could be caused by this machine Read the chapter Health and Safety for more inf...

Page 13: ...sure no filament falls into the machine as it may cause mechanical failure in the machine Remove any dust or dirt around the machine Do not use a machine that is failing or has seized to function pro...

Page 14: ...and electronic equipment This directive provides the framework of the EU wide collection and reuse of used appliances Environmental protection Always use the intended filament provided by the manufac...

Page 15: ...ation you will have to choose 220V or 110V 5 Place the printer on a flat and stable surface 6 Make sure nothing can interfere with the movement of the printer parts 7 Connect the device to an availabl...

Page 16: ...the software to a newer version or use other printing software we cannot predict whether it will work with the printer Manual ICARUS 3D M2 2014 www icarus3d eu 16 1 Download the install package from...

Page 17: ...nd drivers for the devices just continue in the same way as if no drivers were found Right click on the first device and select update drivers or install drivers and direct the computer to the folder...

Page 18: ...sions of the COM drivers included Choose the version that fits your Mac model and install LINUX As there are many Linux distributions available we are unable to provide you with an exact guide on how...

Page 19: ...etier Host Version 0 84 and higher are supported by the printer Apple Mac The software Repetier Host 0 95 is included in the package you downloaded from our website Mount the DMG package and install t...

Page 20: ...easier You can find a drawing of how to shape the filament on the next page 4 Insert the filament through the hole in the top of the extruder assembly Be careful 5 Grab the filament clamp on top of t...

Page 21: ...n the picture Usually the filament gets stuck in the first chamber of the extruder If it still doesn t work try rotating the filament inside the blue hole while trying to push the filament down Please...

Page 22: ...er Host 0 95 3 Make sure the printer is powered on and click on connect 4 You should now see Printer connected or Printer is now online 5 If the printer fails to connect read Connection Failure on pag...

Page 23: ...orrect the problem 9 When troubleshooting homing problems you can try to push the end stops with a screwdriver before the heatbed or extruder head reaches the end of the axis 10 When homing of the Y a...

Page 24: ...l limits 13 When homing the Z axis push the Z axis endstop with a screwdriver before the extruder nozzle touches the glass If the Z axis motors stop the endstop is functional Next check if the Z screw...

Page 25: ...for testing the overall alignment of your printer You can find the file printtest gcode in the folder FIRSTPRINTS Load the Gcode in Repetier Host 7 Run the Gcode 8 The printer should start printing a...

Page 26: ...the heatbed from rotating with a pair of plyers When you notice a clear difference between the left and right side of the heated bed then the right Z steppermotor needs to be adjusted accordingly sim...

Page 27: ...he port number you wrote down during the installation of the drivers If you still have problems connecting to the printer or if the printer does not respond to manual commands then you have to check t...

Page 28: ...y tend to relate to user related preferences Experimenting with them is the best way to get to know them Manual ICARUS 3D M2 2014 www icarus3d eu 28 Make sure you set the temperatures according to the...

Page 29: ...ed bed do this by clicking on z 10 a few times Once the extruder heat or T reaches the right temperature 185 C for PLA and 235 C for ABS click on extrude After a few clicks you should see melted filam...

Page 30: ...do not replace devices that have been clearly used with wrong settings Important Repetier Host settings Printer Settings In the tab printer make sure the temperatures are set correctly for the type of...

Page 31: ...nfluence on the commands to the printer and has its own temperature settings for communication with the printer When manually controlling the printer with Repetier Host the temperature settings mentio...

Page 32: ...ject on the printbed You can see the outcome in the 3D preview window Notice that before slicing your object preview is purple You can also change the scale of your object When you have modified these...

Page 33: ...in Clean the bed degrease it and replace any damaged kapton tape Stand alone mode In stand alone printer no computer is needed while printing The gcode file is placed on a TF card Micro SD in the SD c...

Page 34: ...dard settings usually suffice for your first prints Please check back to the support section of our website as we are currently working on a detailed Slic3r guide that corresponds with the properties...

Page 35: ...tic detaching from the bed and curling up The temperature of the extruder should be 230 C or slightly higher depending on the used material Bed preparation For PLA you can print directly on glass Good...

Page 36: ...upport material this is extra material printed in order to support some high bridges Suppose you want to print a sphere There is no flat base sticking to the bed and printing without support material...

Page 37: ...Troubleshooting On our website you can find several manuals to help you if you run into trouble with you prints or with the device Http www icarus3D eu Manual ICARUS 3D M2 2014 www icarus3d eu 37...

Page 38: ...an provide you with Kapton tape Replacing Kapton Tape Remove the old Kapton tape from the glass Degrease it with household detergent Prepare a bowl of water and add some detergent to it Cut the kapton...

Page 39: ...mmunity based code drawing program Mac Windows Linux Autodesk123 http www 123dapp com Free online 3D Modeling program SketchUp http www sketchup com download Free 3D Modeling program Mac Windows Sculp...

Page 40: ...t 10Kg Dimensions 45x45x50cm For your protection the printing dimensions will be limited Please only change them if you are an experienced user Damage caused by faulty use will not be covered by the w...

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