The HATCHBOX 3D Printer User Guide : Software Setup

HATCHBOX Alpha 3D Printer reads GCODE output files. There are various free open source slicing software available to the public that you can use, as long as the file output is GCODE. In this section, we will provide you with the necessary information in order to set up HATCHBOX Alpha 3D to properly print with any open source slicing software you choose.

Enter the following specifications as the machine settings:

 3D Printer Type:

 o Delta

Machine Settings:

 o E-Steps per 1mm filament: 92 (over time this will need to be calibrated)

 o Maximum width (mm): 300

 o Maximum depth (mm): 300

 o Maximum height (mm): 330

 o Heated bed: Yes (check if applicable within the software)

 o Machine center 0,0: Yes (check if applicable within the software)

 o Build area shape: Circular

 o GCode Flavor: RepRap (Marlin/Sprinter)

Printer Head Size:

 o Head size towards X min (mm): 0.0

 o Head size towards Y min (mm): 0.0

 o Head size towards X max (mm): 0.0

 o Head size towards Y max (mm): 0.0

 o Printer gantry height (mm): 0.0

Communication Settings:

 o Serial port: AUTO (if your computer cannot detect the serial port, you can  manually select the serial port the 3D printer is connected to)

 o Baudrate: AUTO (if your computer cannot connect to the serial port, set  the Baudrate to 1152000 and restart Cura)

Nozzle Size (mm):

 o 0.40 mm

Filament Diameter (mm):

 o 1.75 mm

Shell/Wall Thickness (mm):

 o 0.8 (this can be adjusted based on the part being printed at increments of  the nozzle size)

Print Speed (mm/s):

 o 50

Print Temperature (C):

 o 190°C is ideal for HATCHBOX PLA

 o 220°C is ideal for HATCHBOX ABS

 *This is a general rule and will vary based on the ambient temperature the 3D  printer will be running.

Bed Temperature (C):

 o 60°C is ideal for HATCHBOX PLA

 o 100°C is ideal for HATCHBOX ABS

 *This is a general rule and will vary based on the ambient temperature the 3D  printer will be running.

Set Up is now complete and you are ready to print with the HATCHBOX Alpha 3D printer.

For better print quality, please visit your selected slicing software’s website in order to read the full definition for each setting, and to adjust the settings as needed.