Robox RBX01 User manual

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User Guide
including AutoMaker™
Version 1.1

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Contents
1.0 Introduction..........................................................................6
1.1 Welcome ................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Learn More............................................................................................. 7
1.3 Using This Guide ................................................................................... 8
1.4 Instructional Icons ............................................................................... 9
1.5 Typography..........................................................................................10
1.6 Important Safety Information ...........................................................10
Electrical Safety................................................................................................... 10
Operation Safety................................................................................................. 11
Safety Guidelines................................................................................................ 12
1.7 Safety Symbols and Definitions ........................................................13
1.8 Legal Notice .........................................................................................14
1.9 Copyright ............................................................................................. 14
1.10 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................... 15
1.11 Limited Warranty Statement ........................................................... 16
1.12 Regulatory and Environmental Information ................................. 17
2.0 Overview..............................................................................19
2.1 Features ...............................................................................................20
2.2 Specifications...................................................................................... 20
2.3 Minimum Hardware Requirements ..................................................21
2.4 How It Works ....................................................................................... 22
2.5 At A Glance........................................................................................... 23
3.0 Getting Started ..................................................................25
3.1 Package Contents ............................................................................... 26
3.2 Unpacking Robox®.............................................................................. 27
3.3 Soware Installation ..........................................................................29
3.4 Starting AutoMaker™ ..........................................................................31
3.4.1 On Windows............................................................................................... 31
3.4.2 On MacOS................................................................................................... 31
3.4.3 On Linux...................................................................................................... 31

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3.5 Setting Up Your Robox® Account.......................................................32
3.6 Attaching the USB Cable .................................................................... 33
3.7 Attaching the Power Cable and Powering On..................................33
4.0 Using Robox®......................................................................34
4.1 Loading Filament ...............................................................................35
4.1.1 Preparing the Filament........................................................................... 35
4.1.2 Feeding to the Head ................................................................................ 35
4.1.3 Installing the Reel..................................................................................... 36
4.2 Unloading Filament............................................................................ 37
4.2.1 Pause / Resume / Eject Button............................................................. 37
4.2.2 Removing The Reel.................................................................................. 38
4.3 Filament Storage.................................................................................38
4.4 The HeadLock™ System .....................................................................39
4.4.1 Removing a Head..................................................................................... 39
4.4.2 Installing a Head....................................................................................... 40
4.5 Removing the Bed...............................................................................41
4.6 Installing the Bed ................................................................................ 41
5.0 AutoMaker Soware ........................................................42
5.1 User Interface ......................................................................................43
5.2 Print Workflow .................................................................................... 44
5.3 Status Screen....................................................................................... 45
5.3.1 Connected Printers.................................................................................. 45
5.3.2 Installed Filament..................................................................................... 46
5.3.3 Temperature Display............................................................................... 46
5.3.4 Projects Tabs.............................................................................................. 47
5.3.5 Current Printer Status.............................................................................. 47
5.3.6 Advanced Settings.................................................................................... 48
5.3.7 Advanced Settings - SmartReel™ Programming ............................. 49
5.3.8 Advanced Settings - Head Programming .......................................... 49
5.3.9 Advanced Settings - Calibration and Maintenance ........................ 50

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5.3.10 Advanced Settings - Diagnostics........................................................ 52
5.4 Layout Screen......................................................................................53
5.4.1 Arranging Items on the Bed................................................................... 54
5.5 Settings Screen ................................................................................... 56
5.5.1 Starting Production ................................................................................. 56
5.5.2 Filament Settings...................................................................................... 57
5.5.3 Print Settings ............................................................................................. 58
5.5.4 Advanced Settings - Material................................................................. 60
5.5.5 Advanced Settings - Print Profile.......................................................... 63
5.5.6 Advanced Settings - Extrusion.............................................................. 64
5.5.7 Advanced Settings - Nozzles ................................................................. 67
5.5.8 Advanced Settings - Support ................................................................ 70
5.5.9 Advanced Settings - Speed.................................................................... 72
5.5.10 Advanced Settings - Cooling............................................................... 75
6.0 Finishing Parts....................................................................78
6.1 Removing Breakaway Support Material...........................................79
6.2 Removing Soluble Support Material................................................. 80
6.2.1 Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH)........................................................................ 80
6.2.2 High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) ........................................................... 80
6.2.3 Polylactic Acid (PLA) ................................................................................ 80
6.3 Vapour Finishing .................................................................................81
7.0 Calibration and Maintenance .......................................82
7.1 Calibration ........................................................................................... 83
7.1.1 Nozzle Opening......................................................................................... 83
7.1.2 Nozzle Height............................................................................................. 86
7.1.3 X and Y Oset............................................................................................. 88
7.2 Maintenance........................................................................................ 91
7.2.1 Purge Nozzles............................................................................................ 91
7.2.2 Eject Stuck Material ................................................................................. 92
7.2.3 Speed Test.................................................................................................. 92

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7.2.4 Cleaning...................................................................................................... 92
7.2.5 Print Bed ..................................................................................................... 92
7.2.6 Build Chamber.......................................................................................... 93
7.2.7 Extruder....................................................................................................... 93
7.2.8 Lubrication................................................................................................. 94
7.3 Troubleshooting..................................................................................95
8.0 Supplementary Information.......................................100
8.1 GCode Commands............................................................................101
8.2 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................105
8.2.1 Hardware..................................................................................................105
8.2.2 Soware....................................................................................................107
8.2.3 Printing......................................................................................................108
8.3 Glossary of Terms..............................................................................109
8.4 Contact Us .........................................................................................121

1.0
1.0
Introduction

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Robox® micro-manufacturing platform and
welcome to the future of custom manufacturing!
Robox® provides you with the capability to produce three-dimensional models in
a variety of thermoplastic materials and with our HeadLock™ easy replacement
system, you can begin to explore a whole range of personal manufacturing
possibilities.
1.2 Learn More
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
soware updates.
• Quick Start Guide
You will find this in the product packaging along with the warranty
registration card and safety information booklet. It contains a brief setup
guide for Robox® to get you printing as easily as possible.
• Safety Information Guide
You will also find this in the product packaging - it contains essential
information relating to safety and certification. Please read carefully before
using Robox®.
• Oicial Robox® website - www.cel-robox.com
The Robox® website provides up to date information on available hardware
and soware products compatible with the system. It also contains contact
details, warranty information and support.
• Optional Documentation
Your product packaging may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents
are not necessarily part of the standard package.

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1.3 Using This Guide
This user guide contains the information you need to setup and use your Robox®
micro-manufacturing platform.
1.3.1 How This Guide Is Organised
This guide contains the following parts:
• Section 1 - Welcome
This section outlines all the important safety considerations, international
certifications and information on this user guide and accompanying
documentation.
• Section 2 - Overview
This section describes the features and specifications of the product, along
with a brief introduction of the printing process and overview diagrams of
the major hardware features.
• Section 3 - Getting Started
This section explains how to begin producing items with your new
micro-manufacturing platform. It includes how to unpack your new product,
soware installation and connectivity.
• Section 4 - Using Robox®
This section describes in detail how to use Robox® to produce items,
including loading and unloading filament, replacing the print head and
removing / replacing the print bed.
• Section 5 - AutoMaker™ Soware
This section explains how to use the included AutoMaker™ soware to set up
your production run. In includes detailed information on printer settings and
advanced options.
• Section 6 - Finishing Parts
This section explains how you can improve the quality of your parts aer
production.
• Section 7 - Troubleshooting and Maintenance
This section includes essential maintenance procedures to keep your
Robox® running smoothly, along with a troubleshooting guide to help you to
fine tune and diagnose any problems.

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• Section 8 - Supplementary Information
This final section contains a variety of extra information for your reference. It
includes a GCode reference, glossary of terms, FAQs and contact details.
1.4 Instructional Icons
The following classifications are used throughout this guide:
• DANGER/WARNING: Important information to prevent injury or
damage to yourself, people or property when trying to complete a task.
• CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to product components
when trying to complete a task.
• IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must follow to complete a task.
• NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
• GLASSES: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury to your eyes.
• GLOVES: When performing certain procedures, the machine may be
hot and gloves are required to avoid burns.

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1.5 Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or item to select.
Italics Used to emphasise a word or phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,
the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<R>
Indicates a mouse button click (le, wheel, right).
1.6 Important Safety Information
The following precautions should be made to ensure the safety of yourself and
your environment and to protect the product from damage. Please follow these
precautions at all times:
Electrical Safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system or performing any maintenance.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These
devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Use the power supply voltage specified on the rating label. Avoid overloading
an electrical outlet with multiple devices.
• Use only the power cable supplied with the product. Do not damage, cut
or repair the power cable. A damaged power cable carries a risk of fire
and electric shock. Replace a damaged power cable with a manufacturer
approved power cable.
• Please do not disassemble the product, there are no user serviceable parts
inside. If you experience any problems, please contact your local Service
Representative or CEL Technology. See the ‘Contact Us’ section of the User
Guide / Warranty Card.
• Ensure the product is well-grounded. Failure to ground the product may result
in electrical shock, fire and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.