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GIGABOT 3+
Quick Start Guide
(110VAC)
Revision: 12
Revision date: Jan 24, 2022

Welcome
Congratulations on your Gigabot® 3+ purchase. We can’t wait to see you print huge!
This guide will help get your Gigabot® 3+ set up and ready to print. Should you have any
questions, please reach out to [email protected].
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Safety Instructions
READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions must be read before the printer is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference or accessed
on our Knowledge Base here: https://bit.ly/gigabotguides .
HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Compressed air and vacuums can
be used for dust or particle removal. Only water and isopropyl alcohol may be used to
damp a lint-free rag to wipe off dust and bed surface adhesives.
ATTACHMENTS
Do not use any attachments or enhancements not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE
Do not use Gigabot® 3+ near water such as a sink or other water source. The relative
humidity of the environment should ideally be between 0%-50%. Feedstock should be
stored in dry boxes if the environment is too humid or if the material is moisture-sensitive.
PLACEMENT
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Place
the product only on stable surfaces recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
product.
VENTILATION
Slots and openings in the enclosure are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable
operation of the product. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
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Safety Instructions
POWER SOURCES
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your
appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
GROUNDING
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. The 3-wire grounding type
plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. The grounding pin is a both
a safety feature and critical component for proper function of the machine. Do not defeat
the purposes of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
LIGHTNING
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Plugging the machine into a
surge protector or an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) can prevent damage to the
machine as well. In the case of the UPS, it will allow the machine to keep running for a short
period of time to prevent loss of progress in out-of-power scenarios.
OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product
and cart combination to overturn.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Never push foreign objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or mechanical components that could result in a fire,
electric shock, or broken components. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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Gigabot 3+ Regular Dimensions
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Gigabot 3+ XLT Dimensions
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Table of Contents
Receiving and Uncrating
Bed Leveling and Z Home
Loading Printing Material
Printing on Gigabot® 3+
Software Setup
Preparing a Print
Next Steps
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B
C
D
E
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A | Receiving and Uncrating
Inside this crate is your Gigabot® 3+. We know you want to start printing,, but your new
3D printer needs a little attention before your power it on. It’s currently wearing extra
pieces that protect it during shipping, but wreak havoc if left on during the printing
process. Follow these receiving and uncrating instructions first, and we’ll get you printing
soon!
To uncrate a fully assembled Gigabot® 3+, you will need a Phillips head screwdriver and a
pair of diagonal cutting pliers to cut zip ties. You will also need a 4mm hex driver and an
8mm wrench, which are provided with the printer.
Upon delivery of the Gigabot® 3+, inspect all packages for damage prior to signing for the
delivery. If there is any damage, record it and report to our shipping manager within 24
hours at [email protected].
For a video demonstration similar to the following instructions, feel free to watch our video
titled “GB3+ Uncrating” on our YouTube channel at
https://www.youtube.com/re3Dprinting/.
This Gigabot® 3+ runs on 110V AC power at 60Hz, and it comes with a Type B power cable.
The Regular size Gigabot will draw a maximum of 10.9A at 110V AC, and the XLT size
Gigabot will draw a maximum of 12.5A at 110V AC.
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Before arrival, establish an appropriate space
for the Gigabot® 3+ to be located during
operation. Gigabot® 3+ requires access to a
dedicated 110 VAC 15A circuit, and it should
be plugged into an uninterrupted power
supply or a surge protector. A
climate-controlled environment is
recommended, but not necessary.
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A1
Upon arrival, check the Tip n' Tell and
Shockwatch indicators for indication of
mishandling. Check the crate for damage. If
any damage is observed, or the indicators are
tripped, record and report to
[email protected] within 24 hours.
A2
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the
wood lid and panels of the crate.
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Remove the plastic wrap covering Gigabot®
3+.
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A4
Remove all zip ties, foam blocks, bubble wrap,
bed locks, etc. from Gigabot® 3+.
A5
With at least two people holding the Gigabot®
3+, disengage the brakes and roll it off of the
bottom of the crate and onto the floor.
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A7
Locate the Viki at the back of the Gigabot® 3+
near the electrical box and remove all
packaging from the Viki. With a 4mm Allen
wrench, unscrew the three screw in the back
upright rail and use the screws to attach the
Viki to the rail.
A8 **IMPORTANT**
Remove all 8 (eight) bed locks
using the 8mm wrench. Note that
these are both above AND below
the bed frame. Save these bed
locks in the event that you need to
transport your Gigabot® 3+ in the
future.
A9
Insert the socket end of the power cable into
the electrical box. Check that the connection
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A10
Insert the plug end of the power cable into an
outlet.
A11
If you are looking at the front of your
Gigabot® 3+ (you should see the Gigabot® 3+
nameplate) the power switch is located on the
right side of your bot closer to the front. It is a
small black circle switch; flip it on!
A12
If your Gigabot® 3+ includes an enclosure, you
will need to attach [11229] Panel Handles to
the Hood Panel Front, both Hood Panel Sides,
and Front Panel Top prior to use. Fasten using
[10231] M4x12 FHS and 2.5mm Allen
Wrench.

B | Bed Leveling and Z-Home
Before shipment, all Gigabot® 3+ printers are calibrated to have a leveled bed and
correctly gapped nozzle Z heights (the distance between the nozzle and the bed). The
following instructions outline the steps to level the bed of your GB3+ and recalibrate the Z
height in case of movement during shipping.
Please follow the steps outlined in this guide to level the bed of your Gigabot® 3+.
These steps use a 0.010 inch feeler gauge or shim stock to gauge the distance between the
nozzle and the bed. Users may opt to use a tool setter as well. It is also acceptable to level
the bed with something like a 1-2-3 block or a piece of aluminum extrusion, but users will
have to set the Z home position afterward.
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Using the Viki LCD controller, move the bed
down 150mm. Press the button to see the
main menu, then select “Prepare,” scroll down
to “Move Axis,” then “Move 1mm,” then “Move
Z,” and finally turn the wheel clockwise until it
reaches 150mm.
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B1
Using the 8mm combination wrench, loosen
each of the 2 M5x12 hex head screws that
fasten the bed side plate to the bed cross rails.
There are 8 in total.
B2
These need to be loose enough so that the
ends of the rails can move vertically in the
slots of the side plates with little to no
resistance.
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Adjust the leveling knobs until there is about a
1/8” gap (3mm) between the top of the rail
and the top of the side plate at each corner. A
ruler or a shim can be used to measure this
distance. Similarly, users can opt to turn the
leveling knob to push the rail up until it is flush
with the side plate, and then lower it 4 full
revolutions.
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B4
Repeat this process for all 4 corners of the bed
frame.
B5
Use the 8mm combination wrench to raise the
M5x70 hex head screw on the upper Z limit
switch leveling block (when looking directly at
the Gigabot® 3+ name plate, this is the right
side leveling block). Turning counterclockwise
when viewed from above will raise the screw.
Do 2-4 full revolutions to raise the screw and
move the Z home position further from the
nozzle.
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Using the Viki, select “Home Z,” in the
“Prepare” menu.
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B7
There should now be a widened gap between
your nozzle(s) and the surface of the bed. Push
the trolley to one corner of the bed, near one
of the leveling knobs. If the motors are locked,
they can be unlocked by navigating to the
“Prepare” menu in the Viki and selecting
“Disable steppers.”
B8
Place a shim stock between the nozzle and
bed. Use a 0.3mm thick gauge.
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When viewed from below, turning the knob
clockwise will raise that corner. Turn the
leveling knob to raise the bed until the nozzle
is close but not touching the shim stock. This
gap is needed because when raising the other
corners of the bed, this corner will also raise
slightly. Repeat this process at all corners of
the bed.
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B10
For the final adjustments of the corners, turn
each knob so that there is slight friction
between the shim stock and the nozzle.
Repeat this process until all corners have the
same friction.
B11
Use the 8mm combination wrench to
gradually tighten the M5x12 hex head screws
at each corner. Periodically use the shim stock
to check the bed level, since tightening the
hardware on the rails may cause them to move
slightly. The bed cross rails should be secured
and acceptably level to the nozzle after 2-3
total passes.
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After the final tightening, the bed will be
securely held in position and there will be no
need to re-level unless some external factor
throws it out of level. If you have any
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate
to contact our support at [email protected].
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C | Loading and Changing Filament
Gigabot® prints with 2.85mm diameter polymer filament. Thanks to the all-metal design of
the hot ends, Gigabot® can print virtually any 3D printing filament available on the market!
Whether you are using Gigabot® for utilitarian or artistic prints (or both!), your 3D printer
needs filament loaded and inserted into the extruder to properly execute your vision for a
3D printed paradise. The following section demonstrates how to load filament to Terabot®
prior to printing as well as how to change filament when needed.
For a video demonstration of loading filament, please read our article “GB3+ Filament
Loading” on our Knowledge Base here: https://bit.ly/LoadingFilament
For a video demonstration of changing filament, please read our article “Changing the
Filament Spool” on our Knowledge Base here:https://bit.ly/ChangingFilament
For updates on the full range of materials we’re testing, see our website at:
https://re3d.org/materials/
With your Gigabot®, we have provided PLA filament. We recommend using this material
for your first test print since it prints consistently, and we have developed optimized print
settings for it that will be discussed in a future section.
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Install the [10864] spool holders to the back
of Gigabot® with 2x M5 magic t-nuts, 2x M5
flat washers, and 2x SHCS M5x16 each using a
4mm Allen key to fasten the hardware. For
Gigabot® Regular, the spool holders should be
on the far left and far right vertical rails. For a
Gigabot® XLT, the spool holders mount to the
far left and middle right vertical rails.
C1
Place the filament spool onto the spool holder.
The filament should feed from below the spool
and into the Filament Detection (FD) unit
nearest to it.
C2
Prior to inserting the filament into the guide
tubes, use the dust cleaning cloth to clean it.
Insert each filament into its tube, wrap a
filament cleaning cloth around it just below
the FD unit, and then secure it using the
spiralite.
C3