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Quick Start Guide

 

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CNC Carving

5.1 Assembly

5.1.1 Assemble the CNC Carver
5.1.2 Initial Setup

5.2 Get Started

5.2.1 Fix the Material
5.2.2 Attach the Bit

5.3 Start Carving

5.3.1 Prepare the G-code File
5.3.2 Set the Work Origin and Start Carving
5.3.3 Clean the Finished Work

CNC Carving

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Page 4: ...01 12 26 42 58 Before You Start Machine Assembly 3D Printing Laser Engraving and Cutting CNC Carving CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START ...

Page 5: ...ising out of or in any way connected with the assembly handling storage use maintaining or disposal of this product 1 2 Intended Use Snapmaker modular 3D printers come with improved 3 in 1 capabilities for 3D printing laser engraving cutting and CNC carving Snapmaker modular 3D printers are ideal choice for beginners who are just getting started hobbyists who prefer more customized options as well...

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Page 7: ...em Snapmaker Luban You can also use 3rd party software to generate G code fles STL OBJ SVG JPEG PNG more formats to be added MacOS Windows Linux 320W A150 160 x 160 x 145 mm A250 230 x 250 x 235 mm A350 320 x 350 x 330 mm A150 Up to 110 C A250 Up to 100 C A350 Up to 80 C 50 300 microns Up to 275 C 0 4 mm PLA ABS TPU Wooded PLA etc A150 160 x 160 mm A250 230 x 250 mm A350 320 x 350 mm 1 600mW 450nm...

Page 8: ...uchscreen Holder x 1 DC Power Cable x 1 Print Sheet x 1 Material Bag x 1 CNC Carving Platform x 1 Laser Engraving Cutting Platform x 1 Heated Bed x 1 Laser Safety Goggles x 1 Filament Holder Sheet x 1 Filament Holder Tube x 1 Tool Box x 1 Power Module x 1 Linear Module x 3 Quick Start Guide x 1 CNC Safety Goggles x 1 Arched Fixture x 4 Fixture Accessory x 4 Filament x 1 Toolhead Cable x 1 ...

Page 9: ...Details you should be aware of throughout the process Tips offer you convenient operations and additional options Make sure that the highlighted part is facing the right way Do not tighten the screws when this symbol appears Always tighten the screws when it is absent Ball End Mill x 1 Flat End Mill x 1 M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw x 7 ER11 Collet Only for 3 175 mm CNC Bits x 1 ER11 Nut x 1 Wing ...

Page 10: ...12 Quick Start Guide 13 Machine Assembly MACHINE ASSEMBLY ...

Page 11: ...1 10 Attach the feet to the Base Plate 02 10 Attach the Heated Bed to any one of the Linear Modules Y axis M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw x 4 Base Plate x 1 Foot x 4 M4 x 8 Screw x 4 Linear Module x 1 Heated Bed x 1 Do not press the steel strip ...

Page 12: ...sembly 03 10 Attach the Y axis to the Base Plate 04 10 Attach the Touchscreen Holder to the Base Plate M4 x 8 Screw x 2 M4 x 8 Screw x 4 Touchscreen Holder x 1 Make sure the Y axis is accurately mounted onto the groove of the Base Plate ...

Page 13: ...uide 19 Machine Assembly 05 10 Attach the Z axis to the Base Plate 06 10 Move the Z axis slider to the top then attach the X axis to the Z axis M4 x 8 Screw x 4 M4 x 8 Screw x 4 Linear Module x 1 Linear Module x 1 1 2 ...

Page 14: ...he Heated Bed to the Controller Controller x 1 M4 x 30 Screw x 4 Keep the protective dust plugs on the unplugged connectors Dust accumulation may seriously affect the performance of the Controller Make sure the connectors are in the right direction Add on 3 Heated Bed Power Screen USB Toolhead Add on 1 Add on 2 X Axis Y Axis Z Axis Heated Bed ...

Page 15: ...nnect the Touchscreen to the Controller 10 10 Connect the cables for the Power Module Touchscreen x 1 Power Module x 1 AC Power Cable x 1 DC Power Cable x 1 Do not connect or disconnect any cables when the machine is powered on Make sure the power switch is in the Off position ...

Page 16: ...mbly Absolutely amazing You have successfully assembled the machine body just select one function to complete the assembly and bring your first job into the world 3D Printing Laser Engraving and Cutting CNC Carving PAGE 26 PAGE 42 PAGE 58 ...

Page 17: ...art 3 1 Assembly 3 1 1 Assemble the 3D Printer 3 1 2 Initial Setup 3 2 Get Started 3 2 1 Calibrate the Bed 3 2 2 Load Filament 3 3 Start Printing 3 3 1 Prepare the G code File 3 3 2 Start Your First Print 3 3 3 Remove the Print 3D Printing ...

Page 18: ...inting Module to the Controller Toolhead Cable x 1 01 04 Attach the 3D Printing Module to the slider on the X axis 3D Printing Module x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 4 Make sure the power switch is in the Off position 3 1 1 Assemble the 3D Printer Guides Pictures Snapmaker ...

Page 19: ...crew x 2 Filament Holder Sheet x 1 Filament Holder Tube x 1 04 04 Place the Print Sheet M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw x 1 Make sure the Heated Bed is clean and there isn t any dust or dirt on it before you place the Print Sheet Make sure the Print Sheet aligns perfectly with the Heated Bed Print Sheet x 1 1 1 ...

Page 20: ...orks Adjusting the Z Offset Z Offset is the distance between the tip of the nozzle and the print surface Adjusting the Z Offset is the process of tweaking the height of the nozzle by tiny increments A proper Z Offset value helps ensure the first layer of your print sticks to the print sheet Guides Pictures Snapmaker 0 1 mm Filament Too Low Too High Print Sheet It is recommended to wait for 5 secon...

Page 21: ... the touchscreen 2 Place the calibration card or a piece of A4 paper between the nozzle and the heated bed and manually calibrate the Z Offset for the last point 3 2 2 Load Filament Guides Pictures Snapmaker How It Works Filament Loading The motor drives the filament into the extruder then the filament extrudes through the nozzle after being heated by the heated block How to Load Filament 1 Hang t...

Page 22: ...the tweezer then tap Done You can change the target Nozzle Temp by sliding the scale bar If there is no filament coming out of the nozzle do not tap Done until you repeat the steps above and the filament extrudes successfully When you need to change the filament select Controls and Nozzle After the temperature reaches the target temperature tap Unload and pull the filament out of the module Congra...

Page 23: ...to the machine via the USB disk Click Export G code to file in Snapmaker Luban and save it to the USB disk then insert the USB disk into the controller and select Files USB on the touchscreen After receiving the G code file tap Yes and Start on the touchscreen to start printing If you run into the issue of poor adhesion swipe left on the printing progress screen and you can try adjusting the Z Off...

Page 24: ...remove the print Share You can share your prints in our Facebook group and our forum Wait for the temperatures of the nozzle and the heated bed to drop to room temperature displayed on the touchscreen Remove the print sheet from the heated bed and bend it slightly 3 3 3 Remove the Print Guides Pictures Snapmaker The nozzle and the heated bed are still extremely hot right after printing ...

Page 25: ...ng 4 1 Assembly 4 1 1 Assemble the Laser Engraver and Cutter 4 1 2 Initial Setup 4 2 Get Started 4 2 1 Measure the Focal Length 4 2 2 Calibrate the Camera 4 2 3 Fix the Material 4 3 Prepare the G code File and Start Cutting Laser Engraving and Cutting ...

Page 26: ... the Laser Module to the Controller Toolhead Cable x 1 01 03 Attach the Laser Module to the slider on the X axis Laser Module x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 4 Make sure the power switch is in the Off position 4 1 1 Assemble the Laser Engraver and Cutter Guides Pictures Snapmaker ...

Page 27: ... touchscreen Read the Terms Name the Machine Connect to a Wi Fi Network 1 1 It is recommended to wait for 5 seconds when you turn your machine off and on again Please skip this step if you have completed the initial setup If you need to change the settings above swipe left on the home page of the touchscreen select Settings tap Wi Fi or About Machine as needed The initial guide which helps you get...

Page 28: ...als once the focal length has been determined the machine will automatically adjust to ensure that the focal length is consistent How It Works Focal Point The best focusing result can only be achieved when the Focal Point is right on the surface of the material throughout engraving or cutting Too Close Perfect Too Far How It Works Work Origin Find out where the engraving cutting will be by setting...

Page 29: ...Y Y to move the laser dot to where the work origin will be then tap Set Work Origin and Run Boundary to check if the work origin is proper If the work origin is improper reset the work origin and run boundary again 5 Tap Start the machine will conduct an Auto Focus procedure If the laser module runs into any portions of the machine turn off the machine immediately In the event of needing to remeas...

Page 30: ...engraving cutting platform If you need to fix thick materials refer to 5 2 1 Fix the Material You can also fix materials using other tools Make sure the clamp set will not collide with any portions of the machine 4 2 3 Fix the Material Guides Pictures Snapmaker 2 Tap Start the machine will use the engraved square to calibrate the camera If you have detached the laser module from the X axis or if y...

Page 31: ...ake photos and stitch them into a panorama of the platform click Confirm 4 3 Prepare the G code File and Start Cutting Guides Pictures Snapmaker If you find the edges of the captured image are not aligned you shall click Calibration to manually calibrate the camera Zoom into the image and move the lines until they perfectly match the square click Confirm Apply to see the finished image Click Confi...

Page 32: ...ace Set the thickness of the material Click Run You can also start engraving cutting by using the USB disk connecting with the USB cable or sending G code files via Wi Fi For detailed instructions please refer to our online user manual Unlike the Camera Capture method you will need to set the work origin if you use the methods above 4 Remove the finished work and complete the assembly Share You ca...

Page 33: ...bly 5 1 1 Assemble the CNC Carver 5 1 2 Initial Setup 5 2 Get Started 5 2 1 Fix the Material 5 2 2 Attach the Bit 5 3 Start Carving 5 3 1 Prepare the G code File 5 3 2 Set the Work Origin and Start Carving 5 3 3 Clean the Finished Work CNC Carving ...

Page 34: ...h the CNC Module to the slider on the X axis CNC Module x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 4 5 1 1 Assemble the CNC Carver Guides Pictures Snapmaker Make sure the power switch is in the Off position 02 03 Connect the CNC Module to the Controller Toolhead Cable x 1 ...

Page 35: ...d the Terms Name the Machine Connect to a Wi Fi Network It is recommended to wait for 5 seconds when you turn your machine off and on again Please skip this step if you have completed the initial setup If you need to change the settings above swipe left on the home page of the touchscreen select Settings tap Wi Fi or About Machine as needed The initial guide which helps you get started will appear...

Page 36: ...g the wing nuts The size of our provided model is 43 8 x 50 2mm Make sure the clamp set does not impede the movement of the CNC bit Guides Pictures Snapmaker M4 x 70 Screw Wing Nut Fixture Accessory Arched Fixture Do not screw the screws through the CNC carving platform Make sure the clamp set will not collide with any portions of the machine All the three positions as illustrated can be used to f...

Page 37: ... Provided Collet is Only for 3 175 mm CNC Bits ER11 Nut Congratulations Handle the CNC bits carefully and keep them out of reach of children 2 Make sure you have worn the CNC Safety Goggles Insert the CNC bit into the ER11 collet Flat End Mill is required for our provided model Make sure the end of the CNC bit is parallel with the edge of the ER11 collet 3 Screw the entire unit onto the shank as t...

Page 38: ... file Load G code to Workspace Send G code to the machine via Wi Fi 5 3 1 Prepare the G code File Guides Pictures Snapmaker Files sent by Wi Fi can be found on the touchscreen Files Local You can also send the G code files to the machine via the USB disk Click Export G code to file in Snapmaker Luban and save it to the USB disk then insert the USB disk into the controller and select Files USB on t...

Page 39: ... work origin is proper If part of the boundary runs beyond the material or the CNC bit runs into any portions of the machine reset the work origin and run boundary again If the CNC bit runs into any portions of the machine power off the machine immediately and check if the CNC bit is damaged Change the CNC bit if it is damaged 3 Place the calibration card or a piece of A4 paper between the CNC bit...

Page 40: ...ine 1 Remove the clamp set from the CNC carving platform 2 Clean the finished work and the machine using the dust collector then remove the finished work using the Diagonal Pliers Guides Pictures Snapmaker Share You can share your finished work in our Facebook group and our forum ...

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