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Safety Instructions

POWER SOURCES 
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the 
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your 
appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery 
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 

GROUNDING 
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. The 3-wire grounding type 
plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the 
outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. The grounding pin is a both 
a safety feature and critical component for proper function of the machine. Do not defeat 
the purposes of the grounding type plug. 

POWER-CORD PROTECTION 
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched 
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, 
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 

LIGHTNING 
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended 
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent 
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Plugging the machine into a 
surge protector or an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) can prevent damage to the 
machine as well. In the case of the UPS, it will allow the machine to keep running for a short 
period of time to prevent loss of progress in out-of-power scenarios.

OVERLOADING 
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this 
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. A product and cart combination should be 
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product 
and cart combination to overturn. 

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY 
Never push foreign objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may 
touch dangerous voltage points or mechanical components that could result in a fire, 
electric shock, or broken components. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

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Summary of Contents for GIGABOT 3+

Page 1: ...IMAGE BOX Option A 1 Place Image 2 Sent to Back Option B 1 Click on background 2 Choose image GIGABOT 3 Quick Start Guide 110VAC Revision 12 Revision date Jan 24 2022...

Page 2: ...s SHOP http shop re3d org WEBSITE https re3d org THINGIVERSE https www thingiverse com re3dprinting designs CULTS3D https cults3d com en users re3D creations YOUTUBE https www youtube com re3Dprinting...

Page 3: ...ended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use Gigabot 3 near water such as a sink or other water source The relative humidity of the environment should idea...

Page 4: ...ence receptacles and the point where they exit from the product LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of ti...

Page 5: ...Gigabot 3 Regular Dimensions 5...

Page 6: ...Gigabot 3 XLT Dimensions 6...

Page 7: ...Table of Contents Receiving and Uncrating Bed Leveling and Z Home Loading Printing Material Printing on Gigabot 3 Software Setup Preparing a Print Next Steps A B C D E F G 6 11 17 20 22 24 26...

Page 8: ...to cut zip ties You will also need a 4mm hex driver and an 8mm wrench which are provided with the printer Upon delivery of the Gigabot 3 inspect all packages for damage prior to signing for the delive...

Page 9: ...0 VAC 15A circuit and it should be plugged into an uninterrupted power supply or a surge protector A climate controlled environment is recommended but not necessary 9 A1 Upon arrival check the Tip n T...

Page 10: ...E BOX Option A 1 Place Image 2 Sent to Back Remove the plastic wrap covering Gigabot 3 10 A4 Remove all zip ties foam blocks bubble wrap bed locks etc from Gigabot 3 A5 With at least two people holdin...

Page 11: ...om the Viki With a 4mm Allen wrench unscrew the three screw in the back upright rail and use the screws to attach the Viki to the rail A8 IMPORTANT Remove all 8 eight bed locks using the 8mm wrench No...

Page 12: ...looking at the front of your Gigabot 3 you should see the Gigabot 3 nameplate the power switch is located on the right side of your bot closer to the front It is a small black circle switch ip it on...

Page 13: ...recalibrate the Z height in case of movement during shipping Please follow the steps outlined in this guide to level the bed of your Gigabot 3 These steps use a 0 010 inch feeler gauge or shim stock...

Page 14: ...u then select Prepare scroll down to Move Axis then Move 1mm then Move Z and nally turn the wheel clockwise until it reaches 150mm 14 B1 Using the 8mm combination wrench loosen each of the 2 M5x12 hex...

Page 15: ...opt to turn the leveling knob to push the rail up until it is ush with the side plate and then lower it 4 full revolutions 15 B4 Repeat this process for all 4 corners of the bed frame B5 Use the 8mm...

Page 16: ...he Prepare menu 16 B7 There should now be a widened gap between your nozzle s and the surface of the bed Push the trolley to one corner of the bed near one of the leveling knobs If the motors are lock...

Page 17: ...er will also raise slightly Repeat this process at all corners of the bed 17 B10 For the nal adjustments of the corners turn each knob so that there is slight friction between the shim stock and the n...

Page 18: ...nal tightening the bed will be securely held in position and there will be no need to re level unless some external factor throws it out of level If you have any questions or concerns please do not h...

Page 19: ...ting as well as how to change lament when needed For a video demonstration of loading lament please read our article GB3 Filament Loading on our Knowledge Base here https bit ly LoadingFilament For a...

Page 20: ...spool holders should be on the far left and far right vertical rails For a Gigabot XLT the spool holders mount to the far left and middle right vertical rails C1 Place the lament spool onto the spool...

Page 21: ...A PC or Control Temperature set custom temperature 1 Push down on the collar to 2 pull the lament tube free After heating is complete 3 hold open the extruder tensioner and 4 feed the lament into the...

Page 22: ...are listed below PLA Enclosure open remove at least 2 enclosure hood panels Bed clean or thin layer of glue stick or Magigoo Original Can be main part material or support material with PETG in dual ex...

Page 23: ...ntroller until it clicks Your Gigabot 3 will come pre loaded with a gcode le This le is precon gured for you to immediately print D1 Select Init SD card or Change SD card and then navigate to Print fr...

Page 24: ...bot users make on a daily basis The factory le functionality also enables us to better support and troubleshoot with customers We recommend this for any user looking for a robust and reliable software...

Page 25: ...ur Zendesk page at Gigabot Printing Pro les Be sure to select the appropriate pro le for your GB3 model rmware and nozzle size 25 E1 In Simplify3D import the pro le you just downloaded It will afterwa...

Page 26: ...ultiple objects The general steps for preparing gcode will be the same for Simplify3D as they would be for other slicing programs if users choose not to use it For a quick video demonstration of these...

Page 27: ...choose the material resolution and extruder you are printing When you are satis ed click the Prepare to Print button 27 F1 Use the Preview Mode to analyze the gcode for potential printing errors There...

Page 28: ...elp you as you explore different 3D models and materials Filament selection https re3d org materials https bit ly KnowledgeBaseMaterials How to dry lament https bit ly DryingFilament Material Printing...

Page 29: ...s for any further issues or questions Feedback on instructions support and other aspects of your experience are welcome Reach out to us at 29 You have now completed your rst print on Gigabot 3 FORUM h...

Page 30: ...section of our website https re3d org applications you can nd videos featuring owners just like you who are taking 3D printing to the next level We want to help you share your work and show off how y...

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