Mayku FormBox Safety guide

FormBox
Starter Book

Welcome to a world of making.

Contents

Setup 4
Make 12
Design 32
Tips 38

PART 1
Setup
First things rst, let’s get you plugged in
and ready to start making.
4

5

Front
Handles Vacuum Plate
Vacuum Cleaner
Power Socket
Vacuum Port AC Power
Timer
Light
Timer
Start Button
Timer
Dial
Heater
Light
Heater
Heater
Dial
Handles Trays

Back
Timer
Light
Timer
Start Button
Timer
Dial
Heater
Light
Heater
Heater
Dial
Handles
Vacuum Plate
Vacuum Cleaner
Power Socket
Vacuum Port AC Power
Trays
CLICKCLICK

Suction TubeMayku FormBox Vacuum Cleaner
( 2000W max )
Things
You’ll
Need
Things
You’ll
Need
Clear Working Area
( Not included )
8

B
Plug your vacuum cleaner’s power cable
into the back of the FormBox and switch
your vacuum cleaner on.
1
Plug everything in
A
Plug your FormBox into the mains using the
power cable already attached to the back
of the machine.
9

C
Insert the smaller end of the FormBox
vacuum tube into the port on the back of
the FormBox. Make sure it’s pushed in all
the way.
D
Connect your vacuum cleaner’s hose into
the other end of the vacuum tube. The
connector has been designed to t any
vacuum cleaner hose.
Note
Your vacuum cleaner draws
power directly from the FormBox.
Do not plug your vacuum
cleaner into the wall.

E
To turn your FormBox heater on, select a
temperature setting on the heater dial.The
fans will turn on to keep the machine cool.
Congratulations!
You’re now ready to use your Mayku
FormBox. Read on to learn how to make your
rst creation.
11

PART 2
Make
In your rst recipe, we’ll be learning
how to use your FormBox to make a
hologram viewer. We’ll also be covering
one of the fundamental rules of
designing for the FormBox:
Remove all undercuts.
12

13

Things
You’ll
Need
SmartphoneScissors / Knife
Vacuum Cleaner
( 2000W max )
Mayku FormBox Mayku Cast Sheet Hologram Template
Part 1 & 2
( Not included )
14
Scissors
Mobile Phone - Option 1

1
Make sure everything
is plugged in and
switched on
A
Make sure your vaccum cleaner is plugged
into the FormBox and switched on.
B
Check that your vacuum cleaner hose is
connected to the FormBox vacuum tube.
15
Mobile Phone - Option 1

A
Choose a Mayku Cast Sheet
from the pack included. (they are
the transparent ones)
2
Choose your material
and check settings
16

A
Mayku sheet materials have different
temperature and time ranges.You will
always nd these on the instructions that
come with the sheets.
B
At rst, set your time dial to the top of the
range indicated. For example, if the range is
1-2 minutes, set the time dial to 2 minutes.
3
Set the time and
temperature dials
17

Tip
Mayku Sheets can
heat quicker or slower
depending on your
environment and air
temperature. As you test
out your FormBox, you’ll
become familiar with the
settings that work for you.
Don’t be afraid to try small
adjustments.
C
You’ll also see a temperature setting on the
instructions alongside your sheets.
D
Set your machine to the correct temperature
for the cast sheet.