¶ 1. Preparation
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Space and Stability:
Choose a spacious and accessible location for the Magneto X, considering its dimensions (55 x 61 x 70 cm) and weight (30kg). The chosen surface must be stable and level to prevent operational disruptions. Uneven surfaces can lead to misalignment and print failures. Ensure there's enough room for operation and regular maintenance. -
Weight Considerations:
Select a sturdy table or bench capable of supporting the printer's 30kg weight and the dynamic forces from high-speed prints. Reinforced workbenches designed for heavy machinery are recommended. Avoid unstable materials like glass. While placing the printer on the floor can offer stability, it may hinder accessibility and ease of use. Having a rubber causes problem.
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Movement and Vibrations:
The MagXY motion system generates considerable force. Position the printer away from sensitive equipment and areas where vibrations could be disruptive. To mitigate vibration transfer, consider using anti-vibration pads under the printer's feet. -
Air Quality and Ventilation:
Choose a well-ventilated area to maintain air quality, as 3D printers can emit particles and fumes, particularly when using materials like ABS. A room with external ventilation or proximity to a window can help. In a home setting, avoid confined spaces like bedrooms. Consider an air filtration system designed for 3D printers for additional safety.
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Temperature and Humidity:
Operate the printer in an environment with stable temperature and humidity. Extreme fluctuations can affect filament behavior and print quality, particularly temperature-sensitive materials like ABS/ASA/Nylon and moisture-sensitive filaments like those containing Nylon. Avoid placing the printer near sources of rapid temperature change like heating vents, air conditioners, or windows. -
Accessibility and Safety:
Ensure the printer is accessible for maintenance and filament changes, with ample room for safe maneuvering. Keep it out of reach of children and pets. Be aware of high temperatures, as the print bed reaches 100°C and the nozzle is over 200°C. Always allow parts to cool before handling them. -
Power Supply:
The Magneto X needs a stable power supply. Place it near an outlet that meets the 110V / 220V requirements. Avoid using under-rated extension cords to prevent power issues and potential hazards. -
Noise Considerations:
Although the Magneto X's linear motor operates quietly, printing can be loud, especially with fans running at high speeds for materials like PLA and PETG. Consider the potential noise impact in a home environment and plan the printer's location accordingly to minimize disturbance. -
Tools and Equipment:
While the Magneto X comes equipped with all the necessary tools for its operation, maintaining a supplementary toolbox can enhance your printing experience and ensure you're prepared for any situation. -
Helper
Magneto X at 30kg can be heavy, especially when removing it from the box. We highly recommend you have at least one more person comfortable lifting 25kg to assist you with the setup phase. -
Special Note for Pacemaker and Electronics
While Magneto X's linear motor has a short range of magnetic field of 5cm, the magnetic force is quite strong within that field. Do not place any electronics on top of the linear motors to avoid unintended damage, and ask anyone with a pacemaker to be at least a meter away from the printer for safety reasons.
¶ 2. Unboxing Magneto X
Unboxing Magneto X
Magento X is often shipped in a fitted pallet.
Properly unboxing your Magneto X is the first step to a successful printing experience. Here's a detailed guide to ensure you do it correctly, including checking for damages and connecting to power.
¶ 2.1 Inspect the Package
Before opening, inspect the external condition of the package. Look for any signs of damage such as dents, tears, or punctures that could indicate mishandling during shipment. If you notice significant damage, take photos for documentation and consider contacting the supplier before proceeding.
¶ 2.2 Prepare Unboxing Area
Choose a spacious and clean area to unbox. Ensure the space is stable and capable of handling the printer's weight as you lift it out. Having a second person can be beneficial due to the printer's size and weight.
¶ 2.3 Unboxing
Cut the Tape Carefully: Use a box cutter or scissors to gently cut the tape. Avoid using excessive force that could damage the printer inside.
Remove the Top Layer: Take out any top-layer packing materials and set them aside. These might include foam, cardboard, or protective plastic.
Then take out the side protections.
First take out the foam on all 4 sides of printers.
And then take out the 4 corner protection.
¶ 2.4 Check for Visible Damages
Before removing the printer, visually inspect it for any damages. Look for cracks, broken parts, or anything that seems out of place. If you find damage, it's important to document them with photos and contact the supplier for guidance.
¶ 2.5 Lifting the Printer
Carefully lift the printer out of the box. It's improtant to have two people for this step, one on each side, to safely handle the 30kg weight. When lifting, it is important for lifters to be on the longer sides (Y-Axis) of Magneto X (the sides without logo). Please see following picture for reference.
Place it gently on the floor for now for next steps.
¶ 2.6 Inspect the Printer
Once the printer is free from its packaging, conduct a thorough inspection for any hidden damages or loose components that may have occurred during shipping.
Check to see if linear motor proection is still on.
Check to see if the top extruder exterior is without damage
Check to the Z-axis for potential damages like deformation
¶ 2.7 Find and Check the accessories and build plateform
In the center part of the printer, you will find a large piece of foam where accesory box, touch panel, filament and build platform is located.
First please remove the yellow ribbon on the foam by spliting them. You do not need a cutter for this but have one handy.
Please remove the foam covers to reveal the touch panel and the filament and remove the accessory box, with a box cutter.
Take out the accessory box and it contains following items:
Ensure all accessories and tools are present. Cross-reference with the included accessory list to make sure nothing is missing. This includes any cables, tools, or additional parts required for operation.
Also take out the filament and touch panel and place them in a secure spot.
¶ 2.8 Inspect the Printer
Once the printer is free from its packaging, conduct a thorough inspection for any hidden damages or loose components that may have occurred during shipping.
¶ 2.9 Setup linear motor and Z-axis
There are four yellow protective covers on the motors:
They are hold down by zip tie. You can remove the ties by cutter this way:
Please keep the yellow protective covers you will need them very soon.
Now pick the 2nd longest one from the four, seen here:
This yellow plasticcover will be used as the guide for preparing Z-axis for build platform.
Before proceeding, please move the toolhead to poistion shown in this pic, which is toward to the back of the printer.
¶ 2.10 Install the build platform
Find the yellow plastic cover used to protect the X-axis from the last step.
Place it between the stepper motor and the L-bracket as seen in below picture. This yellow cover is used as a height guide for preparing L bracket for installing build plateform.
Now manually rotate the bracket of the Z-axis such the bottom L brack is almost touching the yellow cover
Please do that for all 4 z-axises
Before proceeding, It requires the cooperation of 2 people to lift the build platform for best installation without damaging the printer or hurting the install.
Now we need to place the build plaform with similar rotation but this time it is a lot heavy and that is why you need 2 people.
Firt, you can get your fingers to lift the platform in these two location.
Front
Then lift up the platform
Turn the plaform to the right 45 degrees as show in the pic
Lift the platform straight up to go above the height of the L brackets
Place the feet of each corner of platform into the hole in the L bracket:
Find the screws and yellow hexagonal wrench from the tools box.
Install the four Z-axis screws by turning the yellow wrench for each corner, do not tightening the screws.
Once all corners are locked down by screws, then tightening all four up them with the yellow wrentch using the long side for better toque.
You will find the WiFi attenna in the place where plaform was stored as well as the power cable and the spatula.
¶ 2.11 Install the Screen
Locate the touch screen found in previous step.
Locate the screws for the touch panel, it is the 2 longer screws of the 4 screws from the accessory box.
Locate the corner where web camera is installed. It is on the right hand side if you look at Magneto X from the front where you can see the logo.Tight each screw to secure the touch panel.
¶ 2.12 Install the Filament Rack
Locate the filament racks, blue wrench and the two left over shorter screws from accessory box:
- First find the filament holder that is highlighted in the red boxx
Turn it around to see the metal end and find the ring up front where you can turn. - Turn the ring so that the dial unlocks the exterior ring such that you can remove it
- Push the holder's metal end through the rack mount as see in
- Secure the the holder with the mount by putting back ring and turn it so lock
Now find the Teflon pipe fixed joint and install it as marked in the figure below. Please pay attention to the direction of the hole position, it must be exactly the same as in the picture
Place the consumable support racks in advance. The coordination between them should be the same as shown in the picture below:
Locate the rack mount holes on the left frame toward to back. use the two holes upfront, hightlighted in red box.
Use the blue wrench to secure the filament guide and the rack to the frame. The guide should be press against the frame with the long end of the PTFE tube facing in to the printer
Now insert the o PTFE tube into the pipe fixed joint
Insert the other end of the Teflon tube into the extruder:
Finally complete the installation of the material rack and Teflon tube:
¶ 2.13 Install WiFi Antenna
Locate WiFi Antenna which was placed under the platform and should be still in the foam:
The attenna is already linked to the printer and it has glues on its back side.
[optional] You can attached the WiFi attena to the lower back frame of the printer by removing the the tape on the back of the attenna and place it here:
¶ 2.14 Setting up the printer to its printing location.
First, find the foam inside of the printer under the platform.
It should be empty by now, if not remove everything that is still in it and place them in an easy to find location.
Then you can lift the foam up and bend a bit to remove it from the printer.
Now you and your help can lift up the printer from left and right frame of the printer like this. Do not put force on the linear motor.
And it is now secure on the table
Locate the power cable socket on the lower left frame that looks like this
Please note the voltage stick that is right next to the socket. Make sure it matches the volatage for your country
¶ 2.15 Final Inspection
Give the printer one last inspection to ensure everything looks correct and all parts are secure. Double-check that all tools and accessories are accounted for and that the workspace is clean and free of any packaging
¶ 3. Powering Up
¶ 3.1 Initial Check
Before connecting the power, double-check that all cables and components are properly installed and secured. This includes the HDMI cable, power cord, and any connections to the extruder and motion system.
Now, we need to check linear motor movement and set it up for powering up.
Move the toolhead like below on both the x-axis and y-axis directions. You should be able to move it easily:
If the movement is smooth, please place the tool head in the center of the build platform like this:
If the movement is difficult or locked, please get in touch with support at support@peopoly.net
¶ 3.2 Connect to Power
Power Outlet: Choose a power outlet close to the printer's location to avoid needing extension cords. If an extension is necessary, ensure it can handle the printer's power requirements.
Make sure the power volt for your Magneto X matches matches local voltage:
If not, hold and immediately contact support at support@peopoly.net
Do not attempt to power on!
Connecting the Power Cord: Plug one end of the power cord into the printer and the other into your power source. Wait to turn on the printer.
¶ 3.3 Power On the Printer
Locate the power switch and turn on the printer. Observe the initial reactions of the system.
¶ 3.4 Monitor HDMI Output
Characters Display: Watch the screen connected via HDMI. It should display characters or a startup sequence normally. An image here showing a normal startup screen can reassure users.
After the system started, the screen show below:
¶ 3.5 Extruder Light Check
Extruder LED: Observe the lights at the extruder.
The one on the left is the power LED and should be red, while the LED on the right is the loadcell sensor is green.
Both lights should be steady and have no flickering:
If either LED flickers, this might indicate an anomaly. A close-up image of the extruder light in a normal state could be helpful here.
¶ 3.6 Manual X and Y Axis Check
Movement Test: About 30 seconds after the screen is powered on, you reach this screen:
Then, you gently push the toolhead along the X and Y axes with your hand. The toolhead should resist movement slightly and not move freely; this indicates the motors are engaged and functioning normally.
¶ 3.7 Indicator Lights Check
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Normal state LED color: green
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Abnormal status LED color: red
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Left LED: X motor status
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Right LED: Y motor status
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Left button: Disable X Y linear motor(long press 3 sconds)
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Right button: Enable, clear XY motor errors(long press 3 sconds)
If an abnormality occurs in the motor and the motor status light turns red, please press and hold the motor enable button to reinitialize the motor.
¶ 3.8 Listen to Unusual Noises
Listen Carefully: As the printer powers up, listen to any unusual sounds. Noises that don't match the expected operational hums and fans could indicate an issue.
¶ 3.9 Observe Error Messages
Screen Alerts: Keep an eye on the display for any error messages or warnings. Familiarize yourself with common alerts so you can respond appropriately.
¶ 3.10 Document Any Anomalies
Note Irregularities: If you notice anything unusual during these checks, document it with notes and photographs. This information will be crucial for troubleshooting customer support.
¶ 4. Touch Screen Interface
At the core of Magneto X is Klipper, a high-performance firmware running on Linux that orchestrates every detail of the 3D printing process. Here we will go over the graphic control interface on the touch panel so you can have a basic understanding of what menu items are for so you can proceed to calibrate and print
¶ 4.1 Main Interface
This is what you will see when printer finishes bootup:
¶ 4.2 Left Side for quick control
On the left side, you can see control strip with 4 buttons.
This button allows to you to go back to previous menu or step:
This button takes back to the Main Interface. It is helpful when you are lost.
This is the marco quick access button:
This is the emergency stop button. It is useful when something is going wrong and you need to halt the printer immediately.
You can access those buttons simply by touching them.
¶ 4.3 The temperature display:
All readings are in Celsius
In the center left of the main interface, it is several temperature indicators. Temperature is one of the most critical aspect for any 3D printers and here you get full readings.
At the top, you can see the two small icons, on the left is the extruder temperature and on the right is the build platform temperature. The extruder temperature is the temperature measured at the meltzone.
At the middle, you see three rows, they are Extruder, Heated Bed and Controller with their temperatures reading:
You can press on the reading for Extruder and Heated Bed to set target temperature.
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Right Side Menu:
You can see 5 larger incons on the right.
The Homing button takes you to various of homing options
The Temperture button would give you a sub menu of changing and reviewing temperatures
The Actions button leads to sub-menu of movements and leveling commands
The Configuration button takes you some functions that adjust settings, including network and bed mesh.
And Print button takes to you the print sub menu for starting a print
These menus are your key control for managing your Magneto X. You will use some of them in the next step.
¶ 5. Calibration(Quad Granty Level and Bed Meshing)
Leveling is one of the most important calibration step for 3D printers and here we will perform the Quad Granty Level and then Bed Meshing to prepare Magneto X for printing.
¶ 5.1 Preparation
- Double check make sure there is no debris of extruded plastic off the nozzle
- Make sure the platform is clean and there is nothing on the platform which would affect leveling
¶ 5.2 Quad Gantry Level
Quad Gantry Level uses loadcell sensor to check and adjust 4 corners of the platform to get optimal leveling. It will move from corner to corner until it is able to get the leveling to a satisifactoy close range.
To start Quad Gantry Level
First go to Homing in the Main Interface
Click "Quad Gantry Level" button:
Once the leveling starts, the build plaform will first heated to 70C degree before the toolhead starts to move to corners and check leveling. During heating, you will see following message on top of the screen:
If you start Quad Gantry Level process and after awhile, you see the "Too Many Tries" mess pops up at the end of process, it means that Quad Gantry Level failed to get the bed level within satisifactory tolerance. Please restart the Quad Gantry Level again and it will pick up from where it left off and try to complete. If you continue to get "Too Many Tries" after 2 attempts, please reach out to support.
Only proceed to next step when Quad Gantry Level completes without "Too Many Tries" message.
¶ 5.3 Bed Mesh Calibration
Bed Mesh process helps to further dial in the leveling by adjusting for 48 points across the entire build area. This should only performed after Quad Gantry Level is completed without error messages.
Here is how you can start the Bed Mesh calibbration
In the main interface, press Configuration
Then press the "Bed Mesh"
Finally, press "Calibrate" to start the 48-point bed mesh leveling
Just like Quad Gantry Level, the Bed Mesh calibration will also heat up the platform to 50C degree before it begins. You will see this message on top of the screen when it is heating up.
After completing the bed mesh, you need to restart Klipper to make the parameters take effect:
You can also check your bed mesh by following steps:
¶ 6. Wifi Settings
Connecting your Magneto X to WiFi enhances its functionality, allowing for remote monitoring and operation. This section will guide you through the process of setting up WiFi using the Klipperscreen interface. Before you begin, note that the Magneto X supports WiFi standards 802.11 N/AC, ensuring a stable and fast connection. The WiFi antenna is pre-installed on your device; please locate it and inspect for any damages or misalignment before proceeding.
¶ 6.1 Locate the WiFi Antenna
Identify the Antenna: Check the documentation or look around the printer to locate the pre-installed WiFi antenna.
Inspect for Damage: Ensure the antenna is intact, properly attached, and not obstructed or damaged. If you notice any issues, address these before attempting to connect to WiFi.
¶ 6.2 Accessing WiFi Settings
Navigate to System Settings: On your Klipperscreen, go to the main menu and tap on 'Settings' to find network options.
Select WiFi Network: Look for a 'WiFi' submenu where you can access the WiFi settings.
Subsequently, a character prompt will pop up, indicating that the wifi is being connected. When "Connected" appears, the wifi connection is successful.
If you have tried many times but still unable to obtain wifi, please refer to these two methods to connect Magneto X to the network:
¶ 6.3 Verifying Connection
Once WiFi is connected, the WiFi network list will show much more info for the connected network, such as IP address and frequency.
Write down the ip number as you would need it later.
Troubleshoot If Needed: If the connection fails, double-check your password and network name. Ensure your network is within range and operating on a compatible frequency for the 802.11 N/AC standards.
¶ 6.4 Camera and Browser Checks
- Connect your computer and Magneto X to the same router
- Remove the camera cover:
- Open the computer browser
- Enter the IP address of Magneto X obtained in the previous step.
- You can access Magneto X’s web control platform as follows:
Make sure the broswer is not using VPN connection.
Open the default broswer and enter the address from above
And you can see on your browser screen like this:
¶ 6.5 Checking Config
Please take a moment to confirm some of the settings while you are still in the browser.
Here are the steps:
- Find the magneto_toolhead.cfg file, as shown in the figure below. Find this configuration file, double-click to open the file and enter the editing interface.
- On lines 85 and 86, Find the and change min_temp to -60 and max_temp to 300
- Disable Runout Sensor
Currently, the Klipper has a bug regarding runout sensor. Please ensure it is disabled in the config. follow the guide here: wiki link
- Save and restart
In the upper right corner of the editing interface, click Save && Restart
Klipper will restart and the parameters will take effect.
¶ 6.6 WiFi Best Practices
Secure Network: Ensure your WiFi network is secure to prevent unauthorized access to your printer.
Regular Updates: Keep your printer's firmware and your router's firmware up to date for the best performance and security.
¶ 7. Slicer
Orca Slicer is a powerful, open-source slicing software designed to prepare your 3D models for printing on the Magneto X. Known for its user-friendly interface and robust features, Orca Slicer supports a wide range of printers and materials. It's continually improved by a community of developers and users, ensuring it stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in 3D printing.
¶ 7.1 Introduction to Orca Slicer
Open Source: As an open-source platform, Orca Slicer offers transparency, flexibility, and a wealth of features developed by its community.
User-Friendly: Despite its comprehensive functionality, Orca Slicer maintains an intuitive interface, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced users.
¶ 7.2 Downloading Orca Slicer
Peopoly edition: You can download the Orca Slicer with Magneto Setting here: Link.
We plan to bring Magneto X settings to official release in near future.
¶ 7.3 Installing Orca Slicer
Run Installer: Once downloaded, open the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. Accept the terms, choose your installation directory, and proceed with the installation.
Launch Orca Slicer: After installation, open Orca Slicer. You might need to allow it through your firewall to enable all its features.
¶ 7.4 Adding Magneto X to Orca Slicer
Open Orca Slicer, click Prepare, click the drop-down box below Printer, and click "Add/Remove printers".
After clicking, the following dialog box will pop up. Select the Magneto X machine as shown below.
¶ 7.5 Connecting Orca Slicer to Magneto X:
Network Connection: If your Magneto X is connected to your network via WiFi, Orca Slicer can often connect directly to it. Enter the IP address of your Magneto X in Orca's printer settings.
After the connection is successful, click "Device" to see the Magneto X control interface:
¶ 8. Test Printing
Must do following Wiki steps before going forward with printing:
Must Read Before Print
After setting up your Magneto X and becoming familiar with its interface and slicing software, it's time to conduct a test print. This initial print is crucial to verify that your printer is functioning correctly and to understand what a successful print should look like. Here's how to proceed with test printing using the PLA-CF filament that comes with your printer and a pre-sliced file.
¶ 8.1 Loading the Filament
Prepare the material and use needle nose pliers to trim the head of the material:
Insert PLA-CF Filament: Locate the filament rack and the filament feeding mechanism. Insert the end of your PLA-CF filament spool into the feeding tube or slot.
Heat the Nozzle: Preheat your nozzle to the recommended temperature for PLA-CF. This can usually be done directly from the Klipperscreen interface.
Make sure that the extruder gear is in a meshing state and can extrude material. Move the position shown in the picture below upwards.
Feed the Filament: Once the nozzle is hot, use the Load button to load the filament. Each time the button is pressed, 20mm of filament will be loaded:
When you see filament starting to be extruded from the nozzle, it means the material is loaded successfully：
¶ 8.2 Apply a thin coat of glue stick for PEI
Before printing with the Magneto X, please applying a thin coat of glue stick to ensure that the first layer sticks to the PEI platform.
¶ 8.3 Starting the Test Print
Begin Printing: With the test file selected, start the print. Monitor the first few layers to ensure the filament adheres well to the build plate and that the print is progressing correctly.
¶ 8.4 Monitoring the Print
Observe the Process: As the printer works, watch for any signs of issues like poor adhesion, filament not extruding, or the print head moving erratically.
¶ 8.5 Evaluating a Successful Print
Completion: A successful test print should be completed without interruptions or errors.
Quality: Check the quality of the printed object. Look for smooth layers, proper adhesion to the build plate, and accurate dimensions.
No Defects: Ensure there are no signs of warping, stringing, or blabbing.
¶ 8.6 Identifying Common Print Failures
Warping or Lifting: If corners or sides are lifting off the bed, this could indicate bed leveling issues or incorrect bed temperature.
Stringing or Oozing: If you see thin strings of plastic between parts of your print, this might indicate temperature issues or incorrect retraction settings.
Poor Surface Quality: Bumps, blobs, or holes could suggest problems with extrusion or movement.
¶ 8.7 Next Steps for Print Success
Adjustments: Based on what you observe, you may need to return to calibration, leveling, or slicer settings for adjustments.
Documentation: Keep a log of any issues and the adjustments you've made. This will be helpful for future troubleshooting and fine-tuning.
¶ 8.8 Next Steps for Print Failure
Consult Documentation: Refer to your Magneto X manual and online resources for specific troubleshooting tips.
Seek Community Help: Engage with the Peopoly community or other 3D printing forums for advice and shared experiences.
Methodical Changes: Make one adjustment at a time and test again, so you know what's working and what isn't.
By methodically going through the test printing process, you'll gain valuable insights into your Magneto X's performance and how to achieve the best print results. Remember, patience and careful observation are key to successful 3D printing. Happy printing!