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Preface Note: Each device must be tested before leaving factory. If there are some residues in extruder or some tiny scratcheson the build tape, it isnormal and won’taffect the printing quality. On the completion of this User Guide, thanks all Flashforge engineers and the Flashforge 3D printer users for their unremitting efforts and sincere assistance. The Flashforge Finder User Guide is designed for the Finder users to start their printing journey with Flashforge Finder.
Introduction Notes xPlease read Flashforge Finder 3D Printer User Guide carefully before use. ·The User Guide is written based on Windows 7 OS. ·The version of the Flashprint is latest. The Flashforge Finder 3D Printer User Guide contains the information needed for you to set up and use this device. This User Guide including the following parts: Preface, Introduction and after-sale service.
Notice Safety Notice ! Notices: Read all the instructions in the manual and familiarize yourself with the Flashforge Finder User Guide before setting-up and using. Failure to comply with the warning and instructions may result in individual injury, fire, equipment damage or property damage. PLEASE STRICTLY FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICE BELOW ALL THE TIME. · Work Environment Safety ķ Keep your work place tidy. ĸ Do not operate Finder in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
gloves away from moving parts. ĺ Do not operate the device while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. ·Cautions ķ Do not leave the device unattended for long. ĸ Do not make any modifications to the device. Ĺ To lower the build plate before loading/unloading filament. (The distance between the nozzle and build plate should be kept for at least 50mm) ĺ Operate the device in a well-ventilated environment. Ļ Never use the device for illegal activities.
Legal Notice All the information in this document is subject to any amendment or change without the official authorization from Flashforge. FLASHFORGE CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRATIES OF MERCHANTA- BILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology 3D printing refers to transforming three-dimensional models intophysical objects that you can hold and touch. It is also called additivemanufacturing because the 3D model is created by “adding” layers uponlayers of material until the object is fully formed. Fused Filament Fabrication(FFF) is the most common method of 3D printing.It is also the method that the Finder uses. It works by melting plasticmaterial called filament onto a print surface in high temperature.
3D scanner. ·From the Cloud The most popular way of obtaining a 3D model is to download it from websites that allow users to upload 3D models that they designed. E.g. :www. thingiverse.com 1.1.2 Slice and Export the 3D Model: Slice software is the software that prepares 3D models for printing and turns them into instructions for the 3D printers. FlashPrint is theslicing software used for the FlashForge Finder. Using FlashPrint, you can turn stl. files into g. or gx. files for printing.
Chap pter 2: 2 Abo out Finder 2.1A About You ur Finderr 2.1..1 Views F Front Top Right Back 1. Touch screen s 6. Leveling L kn nob 11. Sprring presserr 2. Power Switch S 7. Filament F caartridge 12. US SB cable input 3. Nozzle 8. Extruder E 13. US SB stick input 4. Z-axis guide g rod 9. Filament F intaake 14. Pow wer input 5. Build plate p 10. X-axis guid de rod Finde er User Guide | www.flashfo orge.
2.1.2 Terms Build Plate The surface on which the Finder builds an object. Build Tape The blue tape that covers Finder’s build plate so that the object can stick to the build plate well. Build Volume The three dimensional amount of space that an object will use once it is completed. The largest build volume of Finder is 140*140*140mm. Leveling Knobs Knobs under the build platform that are used for adjusting the distance between the nozzle and build Extruder plate.
2.1.3 Reference Name Finder Number of Extruder Single Print Technology Fused Filament Fabrication(FFF) Screen Size 3.5’’ color IPS Touch Screen Build Volume 140×140×140mm Layer Resolution 0.05 - 0.25mm Build Accuracy ±0.1mm Positioning Accuracy Z axis 0.0025mm; XY axis 0.011mm Filament Diameter 1.75mmͧ±0.07ͨ Nozzle Diameter 0.
2.1.4 Interface Menus Press Build Read the print file from yThe local memory card yThe USB stick yReturn arrow Select the target print file among the list yBuild: To begin printing yCopy: To copy the files to the local memory card from the USB stick.(The button is not available while printing from local memory card ) yDelete: To delete the print file Print interface yAbort: To abort the print job. yPause/Resume: To suspend or resume the print job.
Tools in print interface yFilament: To change filament during printing. (Note: You need to suspend the operation first) yFinish-Shutdown: To start auto shutdown yCancel: To end the tool orders and return to the print interface. Preheat Tap the [Preheat] button to enter the preheat interface. Tap the [Start] button to heat up to the setting temperature. The default temperature is 220ć. Tap the temperature display bar to set the temperature. To set the preheat temperature.
The picture displays the preheat interface. It shows the actual temperature and the target temperature. Tap the [Abort] button to abort the preheat job. Tools Tap [Tools] to enter tool options. yFilament: To load/unload the filament. yLevel: To adjust the build plate. yHome: To make the X, Y and Z axes back to the zero point. yManual: To manually adjust the positions of X, Y and Z axes. ySetting: To implement relevant function setups. yStatus: The check the real-time status of the printer.
yReturn arrow Tap [Setting] to enter the setting interface yLanguage: To set the display language yWIFI: To turn on/off the WIFI y Wlan hotspot: To turn on/off the Wlan hotspot. yServo Calibration: To turn on/off the servo or adjust the servo. yExtruderCalibration: To adjust the initial distance between the extruder and the build plate. yFilament Check Off: To turn on/off the filament check y Factory Resetreturn to factory setting yUpdate: To update the firmware version.
WLan hotspot yOFF/On: To turn on/off the Wlan hotspot. ySetup Wlan hotspot:To set the SSID and password. ySSID:The name of hotspot. yPassword: The password of hotspot. ySave: To save the setting. yReturn arrow Servo On: Actually, the present servo status is off. And the servo’s swing arm withdraws. Tap ‘+’ or ‘-’ to adjust the status of swing arm. Tap ‘+’, the arm swings down while tap ‘-’ , the arm swings up. Servo OFF: Actually, the present servo status is on. And the servo’s swing arm withdraws.
Status: It displays the real-time status of the extruder temperature, fan and filament. About: It displays the basic information about the device. Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
2.2 Accessorries Filament*1 Power C Cable USB Caable Fiilament Guiide Tube ͧM2.0/2.5ͨ Screwdriver U S B stick Alle n Wrenchͧ nch Unclog Tool P Power Adaptter Gllue Stick Staamping Wren Finde er User Guide | www.flashfo orge.
Chapter 3˖Unpacking (reference video˖Unpacking˅ This chapter will present you the whole unpacking procedure of Finder 3D printer.(Note: Make sure you read the whole unpacking guide) 3-1 (3-1)Place the packaging box on a clean work surface. 3 2 ͧ3-2ͨOpen the box, grasp the two handles and then lift your Finder out of the box. Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
3 3 (3-3)Your Finder is wrapped by packaging materials, remove these materials step by step. 3 4 (3-4)Remove the side protective foam sheets. 3 5 (3-5) Remove the bag to unveil the Finder Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
3 6 ˄3-6˅On the top foam sheet, you can see one Quick Start Guide and a tool bag( USB stick*1, leveling knob*1, Allen wrenches*3, stamping wrench*1, unclog tool*1, and screwdriver*1). 3 7 ˄3-7˅Remove the tape on for fixing the flat cable . 3 8 (3-8) Cut off four ribbons that used for fixing the guide rod. Then slide the extruder to Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
make sure the extruder is in good condition. 3 9 (3-9) Take the filament(Assign random color)out of the Finder. 3-10 (3-10) Lift the build plate up and take out the glue stick, power cable and USB cable. Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
Congratulations! You have unpacked your Finder. Next, let’s move on to hardware assembly of Finder. Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
Chapter 4: Hardware Assembly Your Finder has been installed before leaving factory, you can start up the Finder for printing after mounting the filament spool and completing leveling. 4.1 Filament Installation 4-1 (4-1) The filament cartridge is at the rear of Finder. Lift the cartridge out of the Finder. Black Filament Detecting Equipment 4-2 (4-2) Take out the filament and thread it through the filament detecting equipment.
After installing the filament, put the cartridge back to the printer. 4.2 Printer Start-up 4 3 (4-3)Insert the power supply into the power input on the back of the Finder and plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 4 4 (4-4) Press the starter button to start the device. 4.3 Loading Filament For stable filament loading and proper device protection, you need to install the filament guide tube properly.
(4-6) Insert the filament from the filament guide tube into the filament intake. 4 6 Next, we will load the Flashforge filament.(Note: Please lower the build plate to increase the distance between the nozzle and build plate to 50mm at least for avoiding nozzle jam.) 4 7 (4-7) Tap[Tool]. 4-6 4-8 (4-8) Tap [Filament]--[Load] Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
4-9 ˄4-9˅After the extruder’s temperature reaches 220ć, the printer will sound a beep to prompt you to load the filament into the extruder. 4-10 ˄4-10˅Insert the filament into the extruder at an upright angle. Then the filament will be drawn through the extruder. Do not tap [Cancel] until the filament load the extruder steadily. 4.4 Unloading Filament 4-11 (4-11) Tap [Tool]-[Unload] and the extruder starts heating up. Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
4-12 (4-12) After the extruder reaches 220ć, the printer will sound a beep to prompt you to unload the filament from the extruder. Press the spring presser, press down the filament for about three seconds and gently pull the filament out. Note: Do not pull out the filament with force as it will damage the gears. If the melted filament has cooled down in the extruder, please repeat the steps above. Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
Chapter 5: Build Plate Leveling Finder creatively adopts three-point intelligent leveling system, which will give clear and comprehensive feedback to users. There are three spring-loaded knobs under the build platform. The distance between the plate and nozzle increases while tightening the knobs. On the contrary, the distance reduces. 5 1 (5-1) Tap [Tools] - [Level] on your Finder touch screen. Please wait while the extruder and platform finish initial movements.
(5-2) After tapping [Yes], the extruder starts to move towards the first point and theplate moves up and down to verify the distance between nozzle and plate. 5-3 (5-3) When it shows that the distance is too big, please unscrew corresponding nut under platform clockwise until hearing a steady beep and the [Verify] button appears. 5-4 (5-4) If the distance is appropriate, tap [OK] to second point leveling. If still not, please follow the prompts to adjust again till you see [OK] button.
Leveling Emergency Plan˖ Some levelingspare partsmay be damaged after being used for a period of time. Now users could adopt the emergency plan for leveling. ˄1˅Insert the USB stick to the USB port. ˄2˅Tighten each of the three knobs underneath the build platform until they go no further ˄3˅Tap [Build] on the touch screen, tap the USB icon and then select Leveling.g file. ˄4˅Tap [Build], then the build plate and the extruder start moving.
Chapter 6: About Software 6.1 Software Installation 6.1.1 Software Acquisition Method 1: To get the installation package from the USB disk in the toolkit. Method 2: Open the link below to download the installation package: http://www.flashforge.com Steps: Support---Downloads---Flashprint---chose the software version---download 6.1.2 Software Installation and Start-up 1. Decompress the zipped file or start the installation program, and then install the software according to the direction. 2.
When you start FlashPrint, a dialog box will pop up. Just select Flashforge Finder in the machine type list and click [OK]. You can also change the machine type via clicking [Print]--[Machine type]. See graphic 6-2: 6 2 6.2.2 Software Introduction 6 3 Load one or multiple files. Enter the support edit mode Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
Print it directly with your Finder or export to your USB Stick View FlashPrint home screen from one of six viewing angles Move model around on xy plane; shift+click to move along z axis Turn and rotate your model Scale the size of your object Cut model into several parts 6.2.3 Loading You can load a model file or Gcode file into your Flashprint by the following six methods: Method 1: Click the Load icon on the main interface. Then select the object file.
Loading a png, jpg, jpeg, bmp picture file into the FlashPrint. And the following dialogue box(6-3) will pop up. The setting box includes settings for shape, mode, maximum thickness, base thickness, bottom thickness,width, height, top diameter and bottom diameter. Shape: including plane, tube, canister and lamp. Mode: including “darker is higher”and “lighter is higher”. Maximum thickness: Z value of the model Base thickness: The minimum raft thickness and the default value is 0.
Tube˄6-6˅ Cansiter(6-7) Lamp(6-8) Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
Seal(6-9) 6.2.4 Views ķChanging views Change model views by moving, rotating, scaling. Drag Click the [View] icon and then you can move the object by the following three methods: Method 1: Hold down the left mouse button and drag. Method 2: Hold down the middle mouse button and drag. Method 3: Hold down theShift key, hold down the right mouse button and drag. Rotate Click the [View] iconand then you can rotate the object by the following two methods: Method 1.
ĸSet View Allows users to view the object on the build plate. Six views are under the view menu, that is, home view, bottom view, top view, front view, back view, left view and right view. Method 1: Click the the [View] button, there are six views in the drop- down list Method 2: Click the the[Look] icon on the left, click it again and a submenu will appear with six views for selecting.
Method 1: Click the [Move] icon on the left, hold down the left mouse button and drag to adjust the location of the model in XY direction. Hold down the Shiftkey, hold down the left mouse button and drag to adjust the location of the model in Z direction. The distance and the direction of the movement shall be displayed. Method 2: Click the [Move] button on the left and then enter the distance value. Click [Reset]to reset distance values.
Note: If the[Uniform Scaling] radio button is clicked, it will scale the model in equal proportion when changing value in any positioning of the model. Otherwise it will only change the value of the corresponding positioning. 6.2.8Cut Left-click on the model to select it and double-click on the Cut icon to set the cut plane. The direction and position are available for setting. ķDraw with Mouse ĸX Plane ĹY Plane Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
ĺZ Plane 6.2.9 Supports After loading the model, click [Edit]--[Supports] or click the Supports icon directly, then you will enter the support edit mode(as shown in the picture below). Click [Back] to exit when you finish editing.
basis of the type of existing support, and will pop up the corresponding prompt to let you make the choice. ĸAuto Supports 6-11 Click the [Auto Supports] button, the software will judge the position where supports are needed and generate corresponding treelike or linear supports. If it is a model with supports, the existing supports will be deleted and new supports will be generated. ĹAdd Supports Supports will be added once clicking the [Add] button.
ĺ Clear Supports Click [Clear Supports], all supports will be deleted. The operation can be repealed via clicking [Undo] or pressing the shortcut key Ctrl+Z. ĻDelete Supports Supports will be deleted once clicking the [Delete] button. Move the cursor to the supports needed deleting, current supports and its subnode support will be highlighted, click the left mouse button to delete these highlighted support. 6.2.
ĺSupports: When print suspended structure models, support is necessary. Click [supports] to create support part for the printing. ĻRaft: This function will help the model to stick well on the platform. ļWall: During dual color printing, this function will help to clear the leaking filament of another extruder.
b. Fill Pattern is the pattern of filling shape which effects printing duration. c. Combine Infill: You can select the layers for combining according to the layer thickness. The combined thickness should not exceed 0.4mm. “Every N layers” is for all the infills while “Every N inner layers” is only for inner infills, which generally can save print time. 6-13 Speed a. Print Speed is the moving speed of the extruder. Generally, the lower speed is, the better print you will get.
6-14 (6-14) Click[Edit], then you can add or remove a height. 6.2.11 File Menus ķNew Project Click [File]--[New Project] can build a blank project. If there is an unsaved modification on previous project, then it will inform you whether the modification needs to be saved or not. Click [Yes] will save the modification, click [No] will abandon it. If click [Cancel] or close tool tip, then will cancel the new project.
Method 2: Click on [File]--[Save as...] to save the model as project file .fpp or .stl and .obj. For .stl and .boj, models are integrated as one(include support part). If load it again, only the position of the model was saved, not included the printing parameters.
Method 2: Press the shortcut Ctrl+Z. ĸ Redo Allows users to redo the most recent edit you have undone to your model file by the following two methods Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Redo] Method 2: Press the shortcutCtrl+Y. ĹEmpty Undo-stack To clean up the recorded operating steps so as to release the memory. ĺ Select All By the following two methods, you could select all models in the scene.
After selecting the model, you can make the model surface to platform via the following operation. Click [Edit]--[Surface to Platform] into surface to platform mode(As shown in the picture) ˄Surface to Platform˅ 6-17 ľAuto Layout All Click [Edit]--[Auto Layout All] after loading one or more than one models, all models will be placed automatically as automatic placement rule. 6.2.13 Print Menus ķ Connect Machine You can connect the Finder with your PC via a USB cable or WIFI.
Method 1͵Connect Via USB Cable a. Connect your Finder with your PC via an USB cable. b. Turn on your Finder and start Flashprint. c.Click [Print]--[Connect Machine], then select USB in the [Connection Mode]option and select machine you want to connect in [Select Machine] option. If you can not find your machine, click the [Rescan] button to scan your machine and select it. Finally click[Connect] button to connect to the printer.
pops up. You need to select “Wi-Fi” in Connect Mode. Enter into the IP Address shown on the interface and then click [Connect]. 6-19 If successfully connected, you will see the following red mark. ĸConnect Finder with your PC under STA mode a. Turn on the WIFI of Finder and connect your PC with Finder via the WIFI. Press [ Tools ], [ Setting ], [ WIFI ],and [ WIFI ON]. b.“Finder” continuous signal will be found available on the network list. c.
6 21 d. Select WIFI mode as STA mode, and then complete the corresponding setups, you can change the SSID(the WIFI’s name) and the password, select[Enable] in DHCP auto get IP, then click [Save]. The following interface will appear. 6-22 Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
e. Click the [Restart] button. You need to restart your Finder’s WIFI. And then your Finder will connect with your computer via the WIFI that you’ve set up. ĸDisconnect Finder Click[Print]--[Disconnect] to disconnect your PC and Finder. 6.2.14 Tool Menus ķControl Panel After connecting PC with Finder, click[Tools]--[Control Panel] to open the control panel. 6-23 Jog Controls a.
move upward a specified distance; Click Z-, build plate will move downward a specified distance. (Specified distance refers to the move distance you set in Jog Mode. c. Stop: Click the [stop] button to abort the current movement.d. XYZ coordinate frame on the right side: Show the current position of extruder/build plate. e. Make Current Position Zero button: Set the current position of the extruder/build plate as (0, 0, 0). (NOTE: X, Y, and Z boxes are for display purposes.
extruder before motor starts. Therefore, do not start rotation operation until the extruder temperature reachesto the printing temperature of filament.For PLA filament, the extruder temperature should reach 200ć, after reaching the extruder temperature, click the [Forward]/[Reverse]rotation button to control filament load and filament unload. Furthermore, if you want to stop filament load and unload, you can click[Stop].
6-24 Step 3˖Reboot you Finder and wait for 4-5 seconds, then you can see the update process bar. When the update finishes, it will go back to the main interface. Step 4˖Tap[Tools]--[About] to check] to check whether the updated version is right. ĹOn Board Preferences When the computer and printer are in connection, click[Tools]--[On Board Preferences], you can check the printer name.
Chapter 7:Basic Printing This chapter will provide a step-by-step guide on turning a 3D modelinto a physical reality. Before proceeding, it is recommended that you’d bettergo over prior chapters on loading/unloading filament, leveling the build platform, and the functions and capabilities of FlashPrint. 7.1 Generate a Gcode (7-1)Double-click the icon of Flashprint to start the software. 7-1 (7-2)Click[Print]--[Machine Type] to select Flashforge Finder 7-2 (7-3)Click the [Load] icon to load a .
on the build area. Click[Back]and double-click the Moveicon again, then click [On the Platform] and [Center]to ensure the model be on the platform. 7-4 Note˖If you’ve place your model in a right place, you can skip the step above. (7-5) Click the Print icon on the top, you should make some setups for your print job. 7-5 Preview: If you check the [Preview] box, you can preview your model after slicing is done. Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
Print When Slice Done: If you print via USB cable, you can check the box, while if you print via USB, you should not check the box. Machine Type: Flashforge Finder Supports: If you print a model with supports, you should click the inverted triangle and select [Enable]. Raft: You are suggested to select [Enable]. Resolution: You are suggested to select [Standard] More Options: You are suggested to keep them default. Click[OK] to select the path to save the Gcode file.
Next, we are going to print the model. 7.2 Print Methods After generating the Gcode file, you can transfer it to your Finder. You can transfer the file through USB cable and USB stick. 7.2.1 Print from Computer (USB connection) ķConnect your Finder with your PC via a USB cable. ĸTurn on your Finder, level the build plate and load the filament. ĹClick [Print] and transfer your Gcode file to your Finder. After completing transference, the printer will heat up automatically.
transference, the printer will heat up automatically. And when heating finishes, the printer will start to build the model. If you want to print a Gcode from a local folder, you just need to load the file into Flashprint at the status of USB connection or WIFI connection, then click the [Print] button on the top-right. Load the target Gcode file into FlashPrint. 7-9 Click the [Print]button, the PC will transfer the Gcode file to the printer.
After finishing transferring, the printer will heat up automatically. And when heating finishes, the print will start to build the model. 7-11 7.2.3Print from USB Flash Disk ķInsert your USB flash disk with target .g or .gx file to your Finder. . ĸTurn on the Finder. Make sure the build plate has been leveled and the filament is loaded. ĹTap[Print]and then tap the SD Card icon in the middle. The file(s) will be displayed on the screen.
Chapter 8: Advanced Printing When you get familiar with your Finder, you will definitely want to accomplish some advanced prints. This chapter will take you to get to know the advanced printing skills. Expert Mode grants the users more freedom of parameter edition. There are two modes are available for users, one is “Basic Mode” and the other is “Expert Mode”. 8-1 Select Profile: Allows users to select the required scheme.
b. First Layer Height When printed with thinner layers, comparative thicker bottom layer could improve adhesion and tolerance for non-perfect build plates. 2˅Speed a. Base Print Speed: The fiducial value of extuder’s movement speed during printing(For subsequent speeds counting ). With a lower speed, the printer can build an objects with higher resolution and more smoothness. b. Speed at which extruder moves when not extruding filament. c.
Perimeter 1˅Thickness a . Shell Count: Numbers of laps for each layer’s shell. Maximum: 10; Minimum: 1. b. Maximum Path Overlap: Max amount of overlapping extrusion for some models, especially small models. 2˅Speed: a. Exterior Speed: Speed at which the exterior shell is printed. b. Visible Interior Speed: Speed at which the visible interior shell is printed. c. Invisible Interior Speed: Speed at which the invisible interior shell is printed. 3˅ Start Points a.
b. Bottom Solid Layer: Number of solid layers on the under surface of model. c. Fill Density: Determines the interior solidity of the model. d. Fill Pattern: Determines the infill pattern used for the interior of part, Hexagon infill has higher strength and Line infill take less print time. e. Start Angle: Angle of the infill’s first layer f. Overlap Perimeter: The overlap width between the infill and the shell. g. Vase Mode: When enabled, the interior infill and top solid infill will not printed.
Support 1˅General a. Enable Support: Allows users to turn on/off the support option. Support structure can prevent the model from collapsing. If choosing “Yes”, then both treelike and linear supports are available for setting up. If choosing “No”, then both treelike and linear supports are unavailable for setting up. 2˅Treelike a. Speed: Speed at which the treelike supports are printed. b. Space to Model(X/Y): The gap between the treelike supports and the model contact surface (in the X/Y directions). c.
Additions 1˅Raft a . Enable Raft: Enable to print raft during printing. Raft could help the model stick to the build plate. b. Margin: The distance between raft’s outline and outline of model’s first layer. If the raft is enabled, the extra raft area around the object is also enabled. Increasing the margin will create a stranger raft while using more materials and leaving less area for your object. c. Space to Model(Z): The gap between the raft top and the model’s first layer. 2˅Pre-extrusion a .
8-6 Advanced 1˅Stepper Motor Voltage(Usually keep default) a. X-Axis: Voltage parameter of X-axis stepper motor. The bigger the value is, the more heater will produce. b. Y-Axis: Voltage parameter of Y-axis stepper motor. The bigger the value is, the more heater will produce. c. Z-Axis: Voltage parameter of Z-axis stepper motor. The bigger the value is, the more heater will produce. d. A-Axis: Voltage parameter of right-extruder stepper motor.
b. Path Width: The width of the path, the default value is 0.4mm. Keeping default is suggested. c. Path Resolution: The default value is 0.1mm. The bigger the value is, the lower the extrusion resolution is. On the contrary, the extrusion resolution is much higher. 8-7 Others Dimensional Adjustment a. Enable Adjustments: Enable software to make compensation for errors. b. External Compensation: Enable software to make compensation for the outer diameter error. c.
Save as new Allows users to save the model as a new file after parameter modification. How to do? After getting all the required parameters modified, click [Save as new], then a dialogue box will pop up. Users need to enter the file name into the box, then click [OK]. Click the drop-down menu of [Select Profile], the new added scheme can be found in the list. Remove Allows the users to delete the added scheme(s).
width, and temperature. It is critical to adjust the support structures accordingly to ensure the best print result, especially for large 3D prints.The principle is raised by a stage designer and widely accepted among the 3D printing industry. ĸPrinciple of Proportionality As for the application of supports, users are suggested to comply with the principle of proportionality. Even though the supports algorithm has been developing, adding supports intelligently cannot be realized at present.
Right:Treelike support structure Wrong:Linear support structure Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
2) Model with Small-area Overhang Right:Treelike support structure Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
Wrong:Linear support structure Manual Modification 8-9 For the experienced 3D printer users, the [Add] and [Delete] buttons are suggested using for manually adding or deleting supports. Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
1ͤManual Add 8-10 You can add the support structure manually to according to the actual shape of the model. Left click [Add] on the left, and then click on the position when support structure is Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
needed. Press down the left mouse button and drag to generate the support. 2˅Manual Delete 8-11 Like the picture above, a hole inside the model doesn’t need any supports. Left click the [Delete] button and then left click the supports needed deleting. And the support will be deleted. 8.
Not all the models are in the right positions after being loaded. Therefore, you need to place it in an appropriate position for better print quality. Such as the models below, you need to put one of the surfaces onto the platform.(Please refer to 5.1.
Further Reading˖Cut Function Left-click on the model to select it and double-click on the Cut icon to set the cut plane. The direction and position are available for setting. E.g˖ As for a big model or an irregular model, you need to cut it into several parts so as to reduce the printing limitation and to better the print quality. Look at the model below: Picture 8-15 is the preview of the model’s original placement and Picture 8-16 is the preview of the model with support structure.
(8-17) Looking at the Picture 8-16, we will definitely find that the complex supports will influence the smoothness of the model. By analyzing the model’s feature, cutting from the Y plane will be suitable. 8-17 (8-18) The model preview after cutting. 8-18 (8-19) Click [Edit]--[Surface to Platform] to put the flat surfaces onto the platform. Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
7 10 Comparison 8 19 Finder User Guide | www.flashforge.
Chapter 9: Supports and Service Flashforge team is on standby and ready to help you withany challenges you may have with your Finder. If the issues or questionsare notcovered in this User Guide, you can seek for solutions on our official website or contact us via telephone. There are solutions and instructions to common issues that can be found in ourknowledge base. Have a look first as most basic questions are answered there. http://www.flashforge.
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