Snapmaker A250 User manual

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A250 & A350
MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL
Rotary Module

CONTENTS
Before You Start 1
Machine Assembly 10
CNC Carving 16
Laser Engraving and Cutting
Troubleshooting
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BEFORE
YOU
START

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or made public, whether by printing, photocopying, and microfilm or by any other means whatsoever, without the prior written permission of Snapmaker.

1.1 Disclaimer
Please read the Quick Start Guide carefully. Failure to read this guide is likely to result in personal injury, inferior results, or damage to Snapmaker
products, for which we assume no responsibility or liability. Ensure anyone who uses this product has read and understood this guide. This guide
is for reference use only, and we do not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the information provided. We reserve the
right to revise this guide in our sole discretion at any time without notice. Users can download the up-to-date guide from our official website.
The conditions or methods of assembly, handling, storage, use, maintenance, or disposal of this product are beyond our control. For this reason,
Snapmaker is not responsible or liable for any loss, injuries, damage, or expense arising out of or in connection with the assembly, handling, storage,
use, maintenance, or disposal of this product. When using Snapmaker products, users are responsible for fair use of intellectual properties and
compliance with laws and regulations applicable.
When using the Snapmaker Rotary Module, users remain responsible for qualifying and validating the application of the created object for its intended
use, especially for applications in strictly regulated areas like medical devices and aeronautics.
1.2 Safety and Compliance
Do not expose the machine to rain or wet conditions.
Do not operate the machine on an unsound or uneven table or workbench.
Do not leave the machine unattended while it is on.
Keep away from the machine when it is in operation.
Do not operate the machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
Do not let children use the machine without the supervision and assistance of an adult.
Do not touch the moving parts while the machine is still in operation.
Put the machine into the Enclosure as applicable.
Turn off the machine immediately if any of the following occurs:
• The machine is on fire which persists after it is turned off.
• The machine stops unexpectedly.
• Any damage is incurred to the interior components of the machine.
• Any unusual light or sound comes from the machine which has never occurred previously.
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1.3 Labels on Your Rotary Module
1.4 Used Symbols
Safety Labels Hazard
Sharp edges
Dangerous elements
Do not touch
Keep body parts away from moving parts
Keep body parts out of the motion path
On the Rotary Headstock
On the Rotary Headstock
Warning Location
Warning Failure to follow this instruction might result in severe personal injury.
Failure to follow this instruction might result in malfunction, damage to the machine
or workpiece, or slight personal injury.
Caution
Direction
Tells you practical advice.
Ensure the highlighted part is facing the right way.
Tip

1.5 Specifications
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Rotary Module for A250 Rotary Module for A350
Weight
Dimensions
Material Length Range
Maximum Material Size
Inward-clamping Radius
Outward-clamping Radius
Frame Material
Rated Power
Supported Software
Supported File Types
Supported Materials for CNC
Supported Materials for Laser
Angle Precision
Maximum Angular Speed
Rotation Type
Rotational Speed Conversion
2.2 kg
120 width × 284 depth × 108 height (mm)
10 - 70 mm
70 length × 68 radius (mm)
1 - 30 mm
10 - 50 mm
Aluminum alloy
7.2 W
Snapmaker Luban, Autodesk Fusion 360, Vectric Aspire
.svg, .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .bmp, .dxf, .stl
Wood, tooling and modeling board, plastic, bamboo, wax, more being tested
Wood, leather, plastic, fabric, paper, non-transparent acrylic, more being tested
0.1 °
45 °/s
360 ° continuous
100:1
2.4 kg
120 width × 384 depth × 108 height (mm)
10 - 170 mm
170 length × 68 radius (mm)
The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.6 Parts List
Quick Start Guide × 1 Rotary Headstock × 1 Tailstock × 1
Badge × 1
Mask × 1
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A250 & A350
MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL
Rotary Module
M4 × 8 Hex Socket
Head Screw × 6
M4 × 14 Hex Socket
Head Screw × 14
M4 × 10 Hex Socket
Head Screw × 4
Straight Groove
V-bit × 1
Chuck Wrench × 2
AB Glue × 1
A350 Base × 1
Material for Laser × 3 Material for CNC × 3
This guide takes Snapmaker 2.0 A350 as a demonstration. All steps and illustrations apply to the assembly and use of the Rotary Module on A250
and A350.The Rotary Module for A250 is provided with two CNC materials and two laser materials.

1.7 Video Tutorials
You can read the Quick Start Guide or watch the video tutorials to begin your maker journey.
For video tutorials, visit our official website (https://snapmaker.com): Hover over Support > Select Snapmaker 2.0 > Go to Video Tutorial.
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1.8 Preparations
1.8.1 Software Update
Download our software Snapmaker Luban from https://snapmaker.com/product/
snapmaker-2/downloads, and update it to version 3.14.0 or above. This guide takes
version 3.14.0 as a demonstration to generate the G-code file.
1.8.2 Firmware Update
Update the firmware to version 1.12.0 or above via Wi-Fi or USB flash drive.
: Turn on the machine > Connect your machine to a Wi-Fi network > Swipe left on
the Touchscreen > Tap Settings > Firmware Update > Check for Updates > Update
Now > Complete.
: Download our firmware from https://snapmaker.com/product/snapmaker-2/
downloads > Insert the USB flash drive into the Controller > Turn on the machine >
Swipe left on the Touchscreen > Tap Files > Tap USB > Tap the firmware file to update.

Use the H2.5 bit for machine assembly and the H2.0 bit to adjust the set screw on the Tailstock. Before use, ensure the screw bit holder is put back
into the handle.
1.8.3 Get the Screwdriver Ready
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MACHINE
ASSEMBLY

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Turn off the machine before assembly.
M4 × 8 Hex Socket Head Screw ×4
Base ×1
Rotary Headstock ×1
For A250
For A350
01 Attach the Rotary Headstock to the Base.

CNC Carving
Platform × 1
M4 × 14 Hex Socket
Head Screw × 10
02 Attach the Base to the middle of the CNC Carving Platform.
If the nut is screwed out from the CNC Carving Platform, glue it back with the provided AB glue.
For A250
For A250
For A350
For A350
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Add-on 3 Heated Bed Power
Screen USB
Toolhead Add-on 1 Add-on 2
Addon 2
Do not connect or disconnect any cables when the machine is turned on.
03 Connect the Rotary Headstock to the Controller.

Congratulations
You are now ready to use!
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3.1 Assemble the CNC Carver
3.2 Generate the G-code File
3.3 Safety Instructions
3.4 Origin Assistant
3.4.1 Select an Assistant
3.4.2 Material Settings
3.4.3 Fix the Material
3.4.4 Attach the CNC Bit
3.4.5 Set the Work Origin
3.5 Start Carving
3.5.1 Preview the File
3.5.2 Run Boundary
3.5.3 Attach the Tailstock
3.5.4 Check Before Carving
3.6 Remove the Finished Work
CNC Carving

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3.1 Assemble the CNC Carver
Attach the CNC Module to the Slider. Connect the CNC Module to the Controller from the behind of the X Axis, and
lock the Toolhead cable into the Cable Holder. Leave enough length for the Toolhead to move.
Turn off the machine before assembly. Do not connect or disconnect any cables when the machine is turned on.
M4 × 8 Hex Socket
Head Screw ×4
Toolhead Cable ×1
Controller ×1
CNC Module ×1