Hatchbox Alpha Manuel utilisateur
YOUR CREATIVITY. OUR TOOLS.
USER MANUAL v 1.0
About us
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Disclaimer
By purchasing this product you agree to read the user
manual in its entirety before powering the 3D printer.
From professional engineers to designers and hobbyists alike,
enter into the world of HATCHBOX for endless innovation and
design opportunities in 3D printing. Our printer and extensive
collection of filaments cater to a variety of applications suitable
for home, business, or anything your creative intellect aspires for.
Our distinguished craftsmanship is what makes us unique and
sets us at the forefront of the competition. For consistency
in quality, variety in selection, and affordability in pricing, HATCHBOX
is here to be your ultimate 3D printing filament solution. We
encourage you to join our 3D printing community and share
your vision in shaping and designing the future.
At HATCHBOX, we never stop innovating, and we never cease
improving our existing products. We operate our own factory,
allowing us complete quality control from manufacturing to
packaging. Starting 2016, our filaments will have a diameter
tolerance of +/- 0.03 mm. We strive to make the best filaments
available at the lowest price possible. By providing our customers
the highest quality filaments at an affordable price, we believe
that this will accelerate the 3D printing revolution.
Table of Contents
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1.1 Getting Started 04
Welcome ................................................................. 05
Warning and Cautions ................................................................. 06
Specifications ................................................................. 07
How it Works ................................................................. 08
2.1 Set Up 09
What’s Included ................................................................. 10
Hatchbox Alpha Diagram ................................................................. 11
Unpacking Printer ................................................................. 12
Build Plate ................................................................. 14
Filament Rack Assembly ................................................................. 15
Powering the Printer ................................................................. 16
3.1 Start Up 17
Automatic Leveling ................................................................. 18
Z-Offset ................................................................. 20
Loading/Unloading Filament .............................................................. 21
4.1 Software 22
Software Setup ................................................................. 23
5.1 Maintenance 25
Lubrication ................................................................. 26
Screw Tension ................................................................. 26
6.1 LCD Screen 27
Utilities Menu ................................................................. 28
Main Menu ................................................................. 29
7.1 Warranty 31
Warranty ................................................................. 32
8.1 Terms of Service 34
Terms of Service ................................................................. 35
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Getting Started
1.1
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Welcome
Getting Started
1.1
This user guide is designed to start your journey with HATCHBOX ALPHA 3D printer.
Follow this guide at a pace that you are comfortable with in order to know how to use
and operate the 3D Printer properly. Even if you are familiar with delta type 3D printers,
it is essential that you read through this guide thoroughly before starting your creative
journey. Hatchbox is excited to welcome you to the world of 3D printing. We encourage
you to join our 3D printing community and share your vision in shaping and designing
the future.
YOUR CREATIVITY. OUR TOOLS.
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Warning and Cautions
• Failure to read this user manual before installing and using the 3D printer may cause
personal injury and/or property damage.
• HATCHBOX 3D printers generate high temperatures and include moving parts that may
cause serious injury.
• Always connect 3D printer power cord directly to the wall outlet.
• Never reach inside the printer while it is in operation.
• Always allow the 3D printer build plate to cool down before reaching inside.
• Always allow the 3D printer hot end to cool down and reach the home position before
reaching inside.
• Always ensure there are no moving parts before reaching inside.
• Before opening the 3D printer for service, ensure that the power supply is turned off,
power cord is disconnected from the power supply, and the power cord is disconnected
from the wall outlet.
• Due to the product melting plastic, operate the 3D printer in a well-ventilated, cool, dry
and dust-free environment.
• Do not use the 3D printer without personal supervision.
• Do not touch the inside of the 3D printer during printing.
• Avoid long period use of the 3D printer.
• If the 3D printer is producing abnormal noise and/or smoke, immediately turn off the
power switch, stop printing, and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Keep moving parts well lubricated and clean the 3D printer regularly. Do not use flammable
solvents to clean the 3D printer.
• Always ensure screws on the extruder and arms are adequately tightened.
• Always perform automatic leveling when the extruder hot end and build plate is cold.
• Always check the Z-offset before printing.
Getting Started
1.1
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Specifications
Printing:
Print Technology: Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Build Volume: 300 mm diameter, 330 mm height
Print Quality: 0.050 mm – 0.400 mm
Position Precision: X, Y, and Z at 0.05 mm
Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
Nozzle Diameter: 0.40 mm
Print Speed: 20 – 150 mm/s
Travel Speed: 300 mm/s
Connectivity: USB and SD Card
Software:
Output file: GCODE
Software Control: Cura, Repetier, and Slic3r (to name a few)
File Type: STL, AMF, OBJ
Supports: Windows 7 and Mac OS X
Electrical:
AC Input: 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz
Power Requirement: 24 V DC at 10 amps
Temperature:
Ambient Operating Temperature: 15℃ - 35℃
Storage Temperature: 0℃ - 35℃
Extrusion Temperature: 0℃ - 270℃
Heated Build Plate Temperature: 0℃ - 110℃
Mechanical:
Build Plate: Aluminum base with a glass bed
Stepper Motor: 1.8° step angle with 1/16 micro-stepping
Belt Type: GT2
Belt Width: 6 mm Belt Pulley: 16 teeth / 10 mm diameter
Getting Started
1.1
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How it Works
HATCHBOX Alpha 3D Printer makes solid, three-dimensional objects. The control software will
translate your 3D drawing from STL, AMF, OBJ format into GCODE, which instructs the 3D printer
to print the model via USB cable or SD Card. The 3D printer filament then feeds through the
PTFE guide tube to the extruder’s hot end, creating a 3D product layer by layer. This method is
called Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF).
STEP 1 - DESIGN or DOWNLOAD STEP 2 - SLICING
Download Design
Design in CAD
Save as .STL
(CAD Software)
Slice Process
Download .STL File
(Slicing Software)
Save on to
SD Card or USB
Save on to
SD Card or USB Cable
STEP 3 - INSERT SD CARD OR USB CABLE DIRECTLY
INTO 3D PRINTER
STEP 4 - PRINT OUT 3D DESIGN
Getting Started
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Set Up
2.1
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What’s included - Check list
HATCHBOX Alpha 3D Printer
20A 125V Power CordGlass Build Platform
1
1 1
High Speed 2.0 USB Cable
1
Retractable Breakaway
Utility Knife
Phillips Screw Driver8 Piece Hex Wrench Set
1 1 1
1 MM Micro Sheer
Wire Cutter
1
6/7 MM Wrench
1
Replacement Bowden
Tube Push in Fitting
1
Set Up
2.1
√
1
0.40 MM Replacement
Nozzle
2
FIlament Rack Knob
2
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FIlament Rack Stand A FIlament Rack Stand B
FIlament Rack Spool
1
FIlament Rack rubber feet
4
8/10 MM Wrench SD Card
1
4
Binder Clip
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