re:3D gigabot User manual

think big,
print huge
quick start guide

quick start guide 3
Table of Contents
a Receiving and uncrating 5
b bed level & z home 11
c Loading filament 19
d SOFTWARE 23
e Setup 23
f preparing a print 26
g printing on gigabot 29

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This guide will help get your Gigabot® set up and ready to print. Should you have any questions,
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Rev.03 December 2016

Receiving and
uncrating

gigabot®: unassembled 6
If you received a fully assembled Gigabot®, follow steps A1 through A5. If you received a
Gigabot® kit, follow steps A6 through A7. Follow steps A8 through A11 regardless of your
Gigabot® type.
For fully assembled Gigabots, need two 9/16" wrenches or socket wrenches to remove the
braces securing the Gigabot® to the base of its crate. You will also need a Phillips head
screwdriver to remove the panels of the crate.
Upon delivery of the Gigabot®, whether it is fully assembled or a kit, 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 of these steps, feel free to watch our video on this process on our
YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/GigaBot3D/.
The Gigabot runs on 120V as a standard unless you specified when purchasing that it would
be preferable to use 220V. In the case that you ordered a 220V machine you will have to
acquire your own plug. The standard 120v version comes with a universal power cord.
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A1
A2
A3
Upon arrival, check the
Tip n' Tell and Shockwatch
indicators. Check the
crate for damage. If any
damage is observed, or
the indicators are tripped,
record and report to
[email protected] within
24 hours.
Remove the lid and all
the panels, as well as
the plastic wrap covering
Gigabot®.
Remove all zip ties, foam
blocks, bubble wrap, etc.
from Gigabot®.
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A4
A5
A6
Remove all 4 wooden
corner braces by using 2
9/16" wrenches.
Remove all 8 bed locks
using the 8mm wrench.
Note that these are both
above AND below the
bed frame.
For kit customers only:
Check all boxes for
damages before signing
o on the delivery. Record
and report any damages to
[email protected] within
24 hours of receiving your
shipment.
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A7
A8
A9
Kit customers only:
Complete the assembly of
the Gigabot® according to
the assembly instructions.
Insert the female end of
the cord into the electrical
box. Check that the
connection is secure.
Plug in the male end of
the cord into an outlet.
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a10
If you are looking at the
front of your Gigabot (you
should see the Gigabot
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!
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