Creality Sonic Pad User manual

Creality Sonic Pad
User Manual
V4.0
SHENZHEN CREALITY 3D TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Thank you for choosing our prodcuts. For the better experiecne,
please read the entire instruction before operating the product. Our
teams will always be ready to provide you the best service. Please con-
tact us by phone or email provided at the end of this document if you
encounter any problem with our product.
In addition, you can visit our official website at www.creality.com to
find relevant software/hardware information, contact details, opera-
tion, and warranty instructions.

Catalogue
01. Product Description
02. Packing list
03. Interface and button description
04. Operation Precautions
05. First use
06. Daily use
07. Connect multiple printers
08. System upgrade
09. Advanced options
10. Time lapse video
11. Slicing software displays previews and thumbnails
12. Adaptation of other printers
13. The use of WEB operation terminal
14. SSH account
15. FAQ
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When the Creality Sonic Pad is connected to the FDM printer via a
USB cable, it becomes the core system of the printer.
Hardware Specifications
1. Product Description
CPU
RAM
ROM
USB 2.0 interface
Screen resolution & size
Wi-Fi protocol
LAN interface
Gsensor interface
Power interface
Input voltage
T800
2GB
8GB
4
1024x600 & 7 Inch
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
100M
PS/2
DC 2.5
12V
2. Packing list
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1. Creality Sonic Pad x1
2. 12V power adapter (including adapter) x1
3. G-sensor data cable x1
4. G-sensor x1
5. USB cable x1
6. USB drive x1
7. MicroUSB to MiniUSB connector x1
8. MicroUSB to Type-C connector x1
9. Instructions x1
10. Screw Pack x1
M3*8 self-tapping screw X2
M3*8 machine screw X2
M3*6 machine screw X2
3. Interface and button description
Reset
G-sensor interface
Speaker
Lan interface
USB 3
USB 4
12V power interface
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System status light
Power indicator
Power button
M3 mounting holes
USB 1
M3 mounting
holes
USB 2
1. Please use the product strictly in accordance with this manual to
avoid personal injury and property damage.
2. Do not place the machine near any heat source or flammable or
explosive objects. We suggest placing it in a well -ventilated, low-dust
environment.
3. Please use the power adapter that comes with the machine to
prevent damage to the machine.
4. Do not place this product in a vibration or unstable environ-
ment.
5. Please power off to clean the product regularly.
6. Users should comply with the laws and regulations of the corre-
sponding countries and regions where the equipment is located
(used), abide by professional ethics, pay attention to safety obligations,
and strictly prohibit the use of our products or equipment for any
illegal purposes. Creality will not be responsible for any violators' legal
liability under any circustance.
4. Operation Precautions
1. Device connection
1.1 Connect the Creality Sonic Pad to the AC110V/220V power supply
using the power adapter.
5. First use
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LANCAMDC
USB
SENSOR
1.2 Connect the Creality Sonic Pad USB1 port to your printer (use the correct
adapter if necessary) with a USB cable. (The first printer must be connected
to the USB1 port of the Sonic pad, otherwise it will not connect).
2. Boot Settings
After the connection is completed, press the power button of the
Creality Sonic Pad to enter the boot-up operation (follow the order of
the guide instructions to configure the product).
2.1 Startup screen 2.2 Select language
2.3 Select region 2.4.1 Network settings (optional)
LANCAMDC
USB
SENSOR
USB 1
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2.4.3 The network connection is
completed(optional)
2.4.2 Add a network(optional)
2.5 Privacy setting, click next after
reading and agree by selecting the
checkbox
2.6 Device Rename
2.7 Printer firmware flashing (upgrade via SD/TF card)
2.7.1 Select printer model(users need to open up the printer to check the mother-
board chip model.
2.7.2 Taking the model Ender-3 S1 as an example, after selecting the model, you
will enter the flashing guide page. Please prepare a card reader and memory card
for the printer flashing.
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2.7.3 Write the firmware to the SD/TF card, then insert the SD/TF card into the
printer, click Next step.
2.7.4 After the printer is powered on, the Creality Sonic Pad will automatically
connect to the printer. (the firmware in SD/TF will be automatically flashed after
the printer is powered on)
2.7.5 After the printer firmware is flashed, click Restart.
2.8 Printer firmware flashing (upgrade via USB cable)
2.8.1 Select the printer (motherboards with chips such as atmega 2560 cannot be
upgraded via SD/TF card)
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2.8.2 Take the CR10 V3 as an example. After selecting the model to enter the
flashing guide page. Please connect the printer to the screen terminal with a USB
cable.
2.8.3 After clicking Next step, the Creality Sonic Pad will start flashing the firmware
to the printer and wait for the flashing to complete.
2.9 Printer firmware flashing (update BootLoader)
Pleasenotethat if theprinterwithatmega1284pchipcannotsuccessfullyflash
thefirmware,youneedtoupdatetheBootLoaderofthemotherboardfirst,and
then flash the firmware. For the BootLoader update tutorial, please check the
officialwebsite.
https://www.creality.com/pages/download Ecosystem
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6. Daily use
1. Print
1.1 Enter the Home page and click "Print".
1.2 Select the gcode file saved locally or in the USB drive, click
on the to print the file.
3. Functional self-check
After the printer firmware is flashed, the Creality Sonic Pad will automatically
restart the printer. After restarting, it will enter the function self-test and follow the
on-screen instructions. After the self-test is completed, click Start your experience,
the screen will save the relevant user configuration, and the system will be reload-
ed. After entering the Home page, you can start using this product.
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1.3 Enter printing interface, the printer starts to print, and the screen
will display printing information such as estimated time.
1.4 Parameters can be adjusted during the printing process, the
specific parameters are shown in the figure.
1.6 During the printing process, you can choose to Pause/Stop printing.
It can resume after pause, but it will exit the printing interface and go
back to Home page if you stop printing.
Note: Parameter adjustment can only
be performed after the printer starts
printing, and cannot be adjusted
during the preparation process (such
as heating).
1.5 Click to enter the motion parameter interface, you can adjust the
upper limit of the motion parameters (actual speed please refer to the
slice parameter setting).
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1.8 Creality Sonic Pad will jump to the following interface after Emer-
gency Stop, you need to manually click Restart to restore the connec-
tion.
1.7 If you need to terminate the print process, you can click
2. Slicing file management
2.1 Enter the gcode selection page and perform the following opera-
tions.
Manage gcode files, USB drive and local files can be copy from and to each
other or vise versa. Files can also be delete from here.
The sort type of the file.
In the model preview area, you can view the details of the slice file.
Click on to print the gcode file.
A
B
C
D
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3. Using assistant
3.1 Click the icon at the top of the page to enter the using assistant
interface.
AB
DC
3.2 In the using assistant interface, you can view FAQ and export
system logs.
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7. Connect multiple printers
1. Add the first 3D printer (must be connected to the Sonic pad's USB 1
port), click Pick Printer at the top of the page.
3. Take CR-6 SE as an example, after selecting the model, follow the
connection process to add a new printer.
4. After the connection is successful, click Access to devices on the Pick
printer interface to control the corresponding printer.
2. Add a new printer and select the corresponding USB port (up to 4
printers can be connected).
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8. System upgrade
1. Online upgrade
1.1 On the home page, go to "Configure" > "Other Settings" to check for
new version.
2. USB drive upgrade
2.1 Please go to https://www.creality.com/pages/download Ecosystem to
download the corresponding upgrade file. Decompression it and copy to
the root directory of the USB drive. After inserting the machine, an upgrade
prompt will pop up automatically. Follow the instructions to upgrade.
1.2 Click System Upgrade and follow the on-screen prompts. After the
upgrade is complete, the system will restart automatically.
5. Click Equipment Management on the Pick Printer interface to enter the
equipment management interface, click the icon to edit the printer
name and delete the printer.
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1. Display macros
Click the button to display/hide the macro functions. (left sidebar
and in the control interface).
2. Console
Click the button to show/hide the console.
3. HOTEND PID calibration
Click to enter the calibration page, set the hotend calibration tempera-
ture, click to start calibration, and confirm that the calibration is com-
pleted according to the prompts, the system will automatically save.
9. Advanced options
4. HOTBED PID calibration
Click to enter the calibration page, after setting the calibration tem-
perature of the hotbed, click to start the calibration, and confirm the
completion of the calibration according to the prompt, the system will
automatically save.
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5. Measuring resonances
Adjust the extrusion parameters and upper temperature limit according
to the printer configuration. Go to Other settings, Advanced options, and
click Measuring resonances.
5.1.2 After connecting and installing the sensor as shown, click Next
step.
5.1 Similar to Ender-3 S1 hotbed on the Y axis.
5.1.1 Enter the vibration compensation page, select the current
machine type and click Next step.
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5.1.4 After the printer is reset to zero, the X-axis vibration compensation
detection will start.
5.1.3 When the sensor status is OK, click the Start test.
5.1.5 After the X-axis vibration compensation detection is completed,
click Next step.
5.1.6 Install the sensor on the Y-axis as shown and click Next step.
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5.1.8 The sensor bracket can be removed after the Y-axis vibration
compensation test is completed.
5.1.7 Wait for the Y-axis vibration compensation detection to be
completed.
5.1.9 After the vibration compensation test is completed, please remove
the sensor and disconnect the cable (the data has been saved).
5.2 Similar to Ender-5 Plus hot bed not on Y-axis
5.2 1Enter the vibration compensation page, select the current
machine type and click Next step.
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