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stacker_s4:stacker_s4 [2021/02/24 02:45] – [Change the EEPROM Steps Per mm] formlabstacker_s4:stacker_s4 [2025/01/13 02:02] (current) – [Stacker S4] formlab
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   * Max Build Volume: ''510x  360 x 600mm''   * Max Build Volume: ''510x  360 x 600mm''
   * [[:Filament options]]   * [[:Filament options]]
-  * [[:How much does FDM printing cost?]]+  * [[https://www.formlab.schoolofarts.be/pricing|How much does FDM printing cost?]]
  
   * [[stacker_s4:add_the_stacker_printer_to_cura]]   * [[stacker_s4:add_the_stacker_printer_to_cura]]
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 ===== Calibrate E-steps ===== ===== Calibrate E-steps =====
  
-Do this after changing filament brands and after a nozzle swap.+Run this calibration after changing filament brands and after a nozzle swap. 
 + 
 +=== Prepare the printer === 
   * Remove the existing filament   * Remove the existing filament
   * Clean the feeder gears with a toothbrush or brass brush   * Clean the feeder gears with a toothbrush or brass brush
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   * measure 120mm of filament, from the entry point and mark with a line   * measure 120mm of filament, from the entry point and mark with a line
  
-==== Connect Stacker to the computer ====+=== Connect Stacker to the computer ===
 (Tested on 24/02/21). (Tested on 24/02/21).
   * Add usb-extension cables to the usb cable on the stacker, so it can reach the iMac.   * Add usb-extension cables to the usb cable on the stacker, so it can reach the iMac.
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   * Optionally: test the connection by enabling the fan at 100%   * Optionally: test the connection by enabling the fan at 100%
  
- +=== Slowly extrude 100mm of filament === 
-  * Slowly extrude 100mm of filament: +   * In the print panel, enable ''Heat On''. (We will not extrude filament out of the nozzle, but the extrude command only works when the nozzle is hot. This is a safety feature). 
-    * In the print panel, enable ''Heat On''. (We will not extrude filament out of the nozzle, but the extrude command only works when the nozzle is hot. This is a safety feature). +   * Set the extruder temperature to 200 
-    * Set the extruder temperature to 200 +   * Set the extruder speed to 60mm / min. 
-    * Set the extruder speed to 60mm / min. +   * Set ''Extrude'' to 100mm 
-    * Set ''Extrude'' to 100mm +   * Click extrude
-    * Click extrude+
  
   * Measure to the mark to find out what was actually extruded. Take 120 and subtract the measured distance to find the actual length of extruded filament.   * Measure to the mark to find out what was actually extruded. Take 120 and subtract the measured distance to find the actual length of extruded filament.
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-==== Change the EEPROM Steps Per mm ====+=== Change the EEPROM Steps Per mm ===
   * In Repetier-Host, go to ''Printer > EEPROM Settings''   * In Repetier-Host, go to ''Printer > EEPROM Settings''
   * Find the entry for ''Extr.1 steps per mm''. This is the current E-Steps value.   * Find the entry for ''Extr.1 steps per mm''. This is the current E-Steps value.
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