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=== Controls ===
== Controls ==


Here is an explanation of the electronics of the 16A; click any image to enlarge:
Here is an explanation of the electronics of the 16A; click any image to enlarge:


==== Main Panel ====
=== Main Panel ===


The Main Panel has the Power Supplies, Controllers, Encoders, and Relays.
The Main Panel has the Power Supplies, Controllers, Encoders, and Relays.
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==== Front Panel ====
=== Front Panel ===


The Front Panel has the Tablet Interface Board (with STM429 Motion Controller) and External Ports.
The Front Panel has the Tablet Interface Board (with STM429 Motion Controller) and External Ports.


[[File:16A_TIB_2021_L.jpg|400px]]
[[File:16A_TIB_2021_L.jpg|400px]]

Revision as of 17:12, 29 January 2021

The Hydra 16A is our large format machine.

History

  • The Hydra 16A was introduced in 2015.

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Technical Data

Technical specifications and accessory compatibility for printers currently shipping are detailed in the comparison chart on the Printer Overview page.

Adjustments

Adjustments
Metric Units During Slicing In G-Code Editor GUI During Build
Speed of Travel mm/min yes yes no
Layer Thickness mm yes no no
Flow Rate nL/sec yes yes yes
Extruder Temperature °C yes yes yes
Fan Speed % of max yes yes yes
HotBed °C yes yes yes

Controls

Here is an explanation of the electronics of the 16A; click any image to enlarge:

Main Panel

The Main Panel has the Power Supplies, Controllers, Encoders, and Relays.

16A MAIN 2021 s.jpg

  • The Left Side:
    • The ATX Power Supply provides 3.3, 5, and 12 VDC power to the processor, lights, and most heads loaded on the yoke.
    • The 24 VDC Power Supply provides 24 VDC power to the motion motors - X, Y, Z, A, and B.
    • The 48 VDC Power Supply provides 48 VDC power to the 3-phase spindle tool.
  • The Center:
    • The X Axis Encoder controls motion and monitors for errors in this axis.
    • The Y Axis Encoder controls motion and monitors for errors in this axis.
    • The Z Axis Encoder controls motion and monitors for errors in this axis.
    • The optional CO2 Laser Driver controls the CO2 Laser.
    • The optional 3-Phase Spindle Driver controls the 3-Phase Spindle Tool.
    • The optional A Axis Encoder controls motion and monitors for errors in this axis.
    • The optional B Axis Encoder controls motion and monitors for errors in this axis.
  • The Right Side:
    • The Hotbed Controller controls the heated or chilled build platform and the emergency stop.
    • The Relays control power to:
      • The Hotbed (or Coldbed)
      • The Emergency Stop
      • The Chamber Heater
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Front Panel

The Front Panel has the Tablet Interface Board (with STM429 Motion Controller) and External Ports.

16A TIB 2021 L.jpg