Instructions

Here are some step by step instructions for learning how to use your Hyrel 3D Printer.

Before You Get Started

Unboxing and Initial Setup: 30M and ESR Models

1. PDF: Quick Start Instructions
2. System 30M Unboxing (similar for Engines)
3. Revised Supplement for 2019 - System 30M Initial Setup (similar for Engines)

Unboxing and Initial Setup: Hydra Models

1. Hydra Model Unboxing
2. Hydra Model Startup
3. Hydra Hotbed Installation
4. Hydra Home Calibration Details
5. Hydra Model Overview
6. Hydra Model Controls Overview

Unboxing and Initial Setup: Engine HR (High Resolution)

1. How the Engine HR is Set Up, Part 1
2. How the Engine HR is Set Up, Part 2
3. Setting the Z-Zero on the EHR, as of March, 2018

GCODE to establish sensor-based home in Z and in X/Y:
G28 Z0 ; home Z
G28 X0 Y0 ; home X/Y

GCODE to insert BEFORE first move, assuming 28.2 as your calculated Z-Zero above absolute Zero:
M660 H2 Z28.2 ; set tool height for tool two (Z offset)

GCODE to insert ON first move, 
Before: G1 Z0.275 F360 ; move to next layer (0)
After:  G1 Z0.275 F360 H2 ; move to next layer (0) and invoke head Z offset for this tool

Please complete the steps above for your model of printer before printing.

BASIC Printing: One STL, One Head

First Training Session

Overview, Tramming, Printing with Emulsifiables, Clays, Gels

1. PDF: First Training Session
2. Session 1A: Hardware and Software Overview Video
3. Session 1B: Communications and Tramming Video
4. Session 1C: Setting Z-Zero and Emulsifiable Print Video

Additional Emulsifiable Videos

1. EMO Series Printing Tips
2. Overview of Reservoir-based Print Heads:
   1. Overview of the EMO and COD Heads
   2. Overview of the SDS and CSD Heads
   3. Overview of the VOL and VCD Heads
   4. Overview of the KRA and KCD Heads
   5. Overview of the SMH-2 Head
3. Loading Cold and Warm Flow Print Heads:
   1. Loading the EMO-25
   2. More Loading the EMO-25
   3. Loading the VCD Head
   4. Loading the SDS Head
   5. Loading the SDS Head with RTV
   6. Loading and Printing with the EMO-25

Second Training Session

CAD Modeling, Positioning, and Printing with Filaments

1. PDF: Second Training Session
2. Session 2A: Simple CAD Modeling in FreeCAD Video
3. Session 2B: Healing an STL in MeshLab Video
   1. PDF: Simple Healing with MeshLab
4. Session 2C: Positioning, Scaling, and Rotating your STL Video
5. Session 2D: Editing Slic3r Recipes Video
6. Session 2E: Slicing your STL and Viewing your GCODE Video
7. Session 2F: Loading and Printing with Filaments Video

Additional Filament Videos

1. General MK Series:
   1. MK Series Printing Tips
   2. Post Processing with a Heat Gun
   3. Loading and Unloading Filament in the MK Series head
2. MK1-250 Extruder for Standard Filaments:
   1. Overview
   2. Loading and Printing
3. MK2-250 Extruder for Flexible Filaments:
   1. Overview
   2. Loading and Printing
4. MK1-450 Extruder for High-Temperature Filaments:
   1. Overview
   2. Loading and Printing

Additional Basic Printing Instructions

1. PDF: BASIC Printing Instructions
2. HotHead/HotBed 103 Controller Board LEDs Explained
3. Tramming your Bed: Systems and Engines, 2015 and later
4. Tramming your Bed: Earlier Systems and Engines

Please become skilled at BASIC Printing before moving to INTERMEDIATE Printing.

INTERMEDIATE Printing: One STL, Multiple Heads

1. PDF: Intermediate Printing Instructions
2. Session 3A - Setting Two Heads to Z-Zero
   1. Session 3A - Alternate Version
3. Session 3B - Calibrating the Offset Between Two Heads
   1. GCODE: Calibration Target
4. Session 3C - Slicing and Printing with Second Head Support
5. Session 3D - Clone or Parallel Printing

Please become skilled at INTERMEDIATE Printing before moving to ADVANCED Printing.

ADVANCED Printing: Multiple STLs, Multiple Heads

1. Session 4 - Advanced Slicing and Printing: Multiple STLs with Multiple Heads

Please refer to the videos below for instructions on Troubleshooting, Maintaining, and Tuning your Printer.

Other Accessory Overviews

• Overview of the LA5-808 and LA6-450 Lasers

Troubleshooting, Maintaining, and Tuning

List of ALL Videos

General

1. Establishing Connectivity between PC and Printer
2. Updating Slic3r Settings
3. Replacing the 103 HotHead Controller
4. Updating the 103 HotHead / HotBed Controllers
5. Updating the 407 Motion Controller
6. Assembling the new PEEK Fan Nozzle on the MK1-250 and MK2-250

Hydra Models

Configuration

1. Converting from Printer to CO2 Laser

Adjustments

1. Hydra Home Calibration Details
2. Adjusting X and Y Belt Tension
3. Adjusting Z Belt Tension
4. Adjusting Linear Bearings
5. Draining Laser Coolant

System 30M and Engine (SR) Models

Adjustments

1. Adjusting the X-Arm
2. Tightening the X Belt
3. Adjusting the Y-Arm
4. Tightening the Y Belt
5. Adjusting the Table Arm Block
6. Tramming the heated build platform and setting Z-Zero

Replacements

1. Replacing the Power Supply
2. Replacing the Heated Build Platform
3. Replacing the (old) 4A fuses (1206 package) on the Yoke
4. Replacing the Print Head PCB
5. Replacing the Main I/O (Spine) Board
6. Replacing the Tablet Interface Board
7. Running from an External PC (start at 6:24)
8. Replacing the LED Strips
9. Replacing the Front Switch Panel

YouTube Directories

1. The Hyrel YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT-48K-0Y4xoTvbJCjyDFXA/videos
2. Karl Gifford's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/karl0gifford/videos?sort=dd&shelf_id=0&view=0