Instructions
Here are some step by step instructions for learning how to use your Hyrel 3D Printer.
Before You Get Started
Unboxing Your Printer:
Please complete the steps above before printing.
BASIC Printing: One STL, One Head
First Training Session
Overview, Tramming, Printing with an Emulsifiable
- PDF: First Training Session
Session 1A: Hardware and Software Overview Video
Session 1B: Communications and Tramming Video
Session 1C: Setting Z-Zero and Emulsifiable Print Video
Additional Emulsifiable Videos
Overview of the EMO-25 and COD-25 Heads
EMO Series Printing Tips
Loading the EMO-25
More Loading the EMO-25
Loading the VCD Head
Loading the SDS Head
Loading the SDS Head with RTV
Loading and Printing with the EMO-25
Second Training Session
CAD Modeling, Healing, Positioning, and Printing with Filament
- PDF: Second Training Session
Session 2A: Simple CAD Modeling in FreeCAD Video
Session 2B: Healing an STL in MeshLab Video
Session 2C: Positioning, Scaling, and Rotating your STL Video
Session 2D: Editing Slic3r Recipes Video
Session 2E: Slicing your STL and Viewing your GCODE Video
Session 2F: Loading and Printing with Filaments Video
Additional Filament Videos
- General MK Series:
- MK1-250 Extruder for Standard Filaments:
- MK2-250 Extruder for Flexible Filaments:
- MK1-450 Extruder for High-Temperature Filaments:
Overview
Loading and Printing
Additional Basic Printing Instructions
- PDF: BASIC Printing Instructions
Tramming your Bed: Systems and Engines, 2015 and later
Tramming your Bed: Earlier Systems and Engines
Please become skilled at BASIC Printing before moving to INTERMEDIATE Printing.
INTERMEDIATE Printing: One STL, Multiple Heads
- PDF: Intermediate Printing Instructions
Session 3A - Setting Two Heads to Z-Zero
Session 3B - Calibrating the Offset Between Two Heads
- GCODE: Calibration Target
Session 3C - Slicing and Printing with Second Head Support
Session 3D - Clone or Parallel Printing
Please become skilled at INTERMEDIATE Printing before moving to ADVANCED Printing.
ADVANCED Printing: Multiple STLs, Multiple Heads
Please refer to the videos below for instructions on Troubleshooting, Maintentance, and Tuning your Printer.
Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Tuning
Establishing Connectivity between PC and Printer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlJqdhtpB6Q
Table Arm Block Adjustment for bed twist about the X or Y axes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImMo3V1D70w
Replacing the Heated Build Platform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkJT3ILlAHw
NEW Tramming the heated build platform and setting Z-Zero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK_x0M8p9Ew
Updating Slic3r Settings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0I6Xu9Tlvc
To replace your Tablet Interface Board; also to run from an external PC (start at 6:24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b583I7AlGJI
Adjusting the X-Arm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gFX6Mh-ths
Tightening the X Belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GYWfMrs0F8
Adjusting the Y-Arm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZd0ecogGlQ
Tightening the Y Belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkgviAGep-c
Replacing your Power Supply https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl1sqy6PWx8
Replacing the heated build platform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed8ZqZLsTJ8
Replacing the 4A fuses (1206 package) on the yoke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EosKDe-SyUI
Updating the 103 HotHead / HotBed Controllers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM8QMZBTb4o
Replacing the 103 HotHead Controller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKCEkKSolZc
Updating the 407 Motion Controller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFAFRkpLmww
Changing the Print Head PCB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKCEkKSolZc
Changing the Main I/O Board: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66S9XJ-KeU8
Configuring the USB-B to run from another coputer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqr4S0WC3Q
Assembling the new PEEK Fan Nozzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysO8oAzFwC4