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IMAGE BOX:

Option A.

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Our newest proﬁles are readily available on
our Zendesk page at
https://re3d.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/3
60037613411-Gigabot-Printing-Proﬁles-Sim
plify3D-Slic3r-Cura-. Be sure to select the
appropriate proﬁle for your GBX nozzle size.

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To import a new proﬁle in Simplify3D, go to
File > Import FFF proﬁle and select the fff ﬁle
downloaded from the Knowledge Base. It will
afterwards be available as an option in the
process settings of each printing process. Feel
free to watch our video on these steps at
bit.ly/ImportingProﬁles.

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Summary of Contents for Gigabot X

Page 1: ...IMAGE BOX Option A 1 Place Image 2 Sent to Back Option B 1 Click on background 2 Choose image Gigabot X Getting Started Guide...

Page 2: ...rg 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 FOLLOW US Stay updated...

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

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

Page 6: ...with the printer Upon delivery of the Gigabot X inspect all packages for damage prior to signing for the delivery If there is any damage record it and report to our shipping manager within 24 hours a...

Page 7: ...rge protector A climate controlled environment is recommended but not necessary Gigabot X operates best at a temperature of 16 C 60 F to 29 C 85 F and at a humidity of 0 RH to 80 RH non condensing 7 A...

Page 8: ...es foam blocks bubble wrap etc from Gigabot X 8 A4 With a 4mm hex screwdriver remove the triangle braces securing the pellet extruder and the X carriage There are six triangle braces total two for the...

Page 9: ...cludes an enclosure you will need to attach 11229 Panel Handles to the Hood Panel Front both Hood Panel Sides and Front Panel Top prior to use Fasten using 10231 M4 x 12 FHCS and 2 5mm Allen Wrench 9...

Page 10: ...Option A 1 Place Image 2 Sent to Back If you are looking at the back of your Gigabot X the power switch is located on top of the electrical box It is a large red switch rotate it clockwise to turn it...

Page 11: ...t in case of movement during shipping and for continued maintenance of Gigabot X Please follow the steps outlined in this guide to simultaneously level the bed of your Gigabot X and set the proper gap...

Page 12: ...lockwise to select and click Prepare then scroll and press the dial to select Disable Steppers 12 B1 With the nozzle still hanging off the back edge of the bed use the Viki to Home Z To do this naviga...

Page 13: ...a shim stock skip this step 13 B4 Ensure that the back left quadrant of the bed is clear of debris and place a tool setter in the back left quadrant of the bed above the cross rail holding up the bed...

Page 14: ...70 HHCS on the upper Z limit switch leveling block on the right side of the machine Turning counterclockwise when viewed from above will increase the Z height and clockwise will decrease the Z height...

Page 15: ...hese need to be loose enough so the ends of the rails can move vertically in the slots of the side plates 15 B10 When viewed from below turning the knob clockwise will raise that quadrant and counterc...

Page 16: ...t each quadrant Periodically use the tool setter to check the bed level since tightening the hardware on the rails may slightly move them 16 B13 After the nal tightening the bed will be level and secu...

Page 17: ...materials carbon ber wood copper berglass basalt may also be printable We are still in the process of testing various materials for printing with Gigabot X At re 3D we commonly print with rPET Ultraf...

Page 18: ...gh the bottom of the hopper trolley and into the underside of the hopper Note if the screws aren t lining up with the heat set inserts on the underside of the hopper rotate the hopper by 90 degrees C2...

Page 19: ...tate the hopper lid to remove it Pour the provided blue Ultrafuse rPET pellets into the hopper Replace the hopper lid by screwing it back on Note The Ultrafuse pellets provided are not dehydrated To e...

Page 20: ...en remove at least 2 enclosure hood panels Bed clean or thin layer of glue stick or Magigoo Original PETG Glue stick on bed Enclosure optional ABS Very clean bed surface Clean bed with damp rag water...

Page 21: ...a gcode le This le is precon gured for you to immediately print D1 On the Viki push in the dial to access the menus Scroll to Init SD card or Change SD card and push in the dial to initialize the SD c...

Page 22: ...a single le which helps us better support and troubleshoot with customers We recommend this for any user looking for a robust and reliable software work ow Every Gigabot X is shipped with a USB that i...

Page 23: ...1 Gigabot Printing Pro les Sim plify3D Slic3r Cura Be sure to select the appropriate pro le for your GBX nozzle size 23 E1 To import a new pro le in Simplify3D go to File Import FFF pro le and select...

Page 24: ...e and or multiple 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 demonstratio...

Page 25: ...le material resolution extruder etc When you are satis ed click the Prepare to Print button 25 F1 Use the Preview Mode to analyze the gcode for potential printing errors There are also useful approxi...

Page 26: ...o print with https re3d zendesk com hc en us articles 360044313292 Choosing Gigabot X P rint Materials re 3D supplied design les https re3d zendesk com hc en us articles 360038554071 Downloadable Desi...

Page 27: ...ther issues or questions Feedback on instructions support and other aspects of your experience are welcome Reach out to us at 27 You have now completed your rst print on Gigabot X FORUM https re3d zen...

Page 28: ...ection 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 you...

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