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MANUAL
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MANUAL
Unique
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CraftBot 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 4
6 GCODE VIEW 25
6.1 FUNCTIONS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SCREEN 25
6.2 FUNCTIONS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCREEN IN GCODE VIEW 25
6.2.1 Slice 25
6.2.2 Clear 25
6.2.3 Load 25
6.2.4 Save 26
6.2.5 Print 26
6.2.6 Options 26
6.3 FUNCTIONS ON THE TOP OF THE SCREEN 26
6.3.1 Legend 26
6.3.2 GCode (G1) 26
6.3.3 Type 26
6.3.4 Tool Head 26
6.3.5 Extrusion 26
6.3.6 Feed Rate 26
6.3.7 Section view 27
6.3.8 Control panel at the bottom of the screen in GCode view 27
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INTRODUCTION
CraftWare software converts 3D designs into printing commands for the CraftBot 3D printer. To print a
3D object CraftBot needs toolpath information generated from 3D object files like .obj or .stl. Toolpath
information is simply called “GCode”. CraftWare has been developed by CraftUnique with the aim of
easing and perfecting the printing process.
Switching between views is done either by clicking on the Object, Support or GCode buttons or by
hitting their respecting number (1-2-3) on the keyboard.
Object and Support views have unlimited “Undo – Redo” option. Undo - Redo function is not available
in GCode view.
OBJECT VIEW
– ADDING AND MOVING OBJECTS
3.1 DETAILED COMMAND INFORMATION
Commands to use CraftWare are also highlighted at the lower section of the screen with explanation
what functions are available in the given view and how these functions can be controlled.
Other setting options include CPU settings, handling panel on screen placement and file handling
options.
In the general graphics settings rendering, object viewer and GCode viewer settings can be modified.
Specifying how object outside the work area should be market. If the sliding bar is moved to the left
objects parts outside the work area are transparent. If the slider is moved all the way to the left object
parts outside of the work area will be colored bright red.
Visual color tailoring of the object segments, different extrusions volumes (mm/mm), speed settings
(mm/s) in the GCode visualization.
Accepted color formats are RGB, RRGGBB, ARGB, AARRGGBB,
Double click to pop up the color editor.
3.2.4.1 About
The “About” section tracks software development changes.
Select all function (CTRL + A key) can be used if we have multiple objects we would like to modify. Select
none function is also available at a Click.
Adding object to the selection: Shift + Left Mouse Click
3.5 CHANGING THE VIEWING ANGLE – LOOKING AROUND IN THE VIRTUAL BUILD PLATFORM
CraftWare has the option in all views to move around in the virtual build area:
• Zoom in and out - Scrolling the Mouse wheel
• Rotate around target with the middle or right mouse button
• Use SHIFT to pan and CTRL to look around
Multiply objects: Select object to be multiplied. At the bottom control panel select “Multiply”. Specify the
number of clones and click “ok”.
With the drop function we can virtually place the object on the build platform.
Objects turn red if moved outside of the printing area.
Realign – arranges all objects within the print area optimally centered.
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Object position can individually be tailored as well by manually in the control panel at the bottom of the
screen.
4.3 CHANGING THE SURFACE STEEPNESS FOR AUTOMATIC SUPPORT BAR GENERATION
The minimum surface steepness determines to which object part CraftWare generates support
automatically. By default surface steepness is set at 75°. In case of more fine printing lower steepness
can be applied.
Adding support bar: Move the cursor to the attaching point of the planned support bar; (CraftWare will
allow it only to the positions where it is feasible, red sign will indicate if not feasible) support bars max
steepness is 45°.
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CraftWare slicing feature has two modes: Easy and Expert. By default Easy pops up.
5.1.2 Selecting the printing material – this option specifies the heat setting of the extruder
• PLA – 215 °C/ 419 °F
• ABS - 250 °C/ 482 °F
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5.1.4 Add raft – CraftWare generates raft below the object automatically
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A Raft is a few layer of filament creating a base underneath the object. Objects are printed on the raft,
not directly on the build plate. Rafts help to prevent warping. Rafts are recommended for object with
small footprints. Rafts are primarily used with ABS to help with bed adhesion.
By hitting the Slice button CraftWare will generate the GCode and switch to GCode view.
By clicking on Expert Mode CraftWare offers a range of further setting option. In the Mode box it is
possible to switch back to Easy Mode, doing so will eliminate all setting changes done in Expert Mode.
Input control - Detailed description of the function is explained in the left bottom box for the input
control field to be modified.
5.4.1 Resolution:
Extrusion Width – It specifies the distance of midline of perimeter and loops in millimeter. Should be
set based on the printer’s specification, by default it is set to 0,400 mm.
Layer height – Specifies layer height in millimeter. Layer height is basically equivalent to vertical
resolution in 3D printed objects. The thinner the layer, the more layers per millimeter and the
smoother the texture of your built object. It can be set between 0,3-0,1 mm
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5.4.2 Extruder
Filament diameter: should be set according the diameter of the filament usable with the printer’s
extruder. This value is the base of the extrusion rate calculation.
Extruder adjust: Adjust to finetune extrusion rate.
5.4.3.2 Thickness
Thickness is calculated by multiplying number of loops with the extrusion width (mm)
5.4.4.3 Density
Specifies the distance between adjacent Shell filler lines. When it’s 100%, the distance between lines is
exactly Extrusion Width. If reduced, then there will be less number of filled lines but the lines will be
thickened by increased extrusion.
5.4.4.4 Speed
Adjust the speed of the Shell (100% = DrawSpeed).
5.4.5.2 Density
Specifies the distance between adjacent HShell filler lines. When it’s 100%, the distance between lines
is exactly Extrusion Width. If reduced, then there will be less number of filler lines but the lines will be
thickened by increased extrusion.
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5.4.5.3 Speed
Adjust the speed of the Shell (100% = DrawSpeed).
5.5.4 WarmupFill
Warmup can be used to make sure that the extruder has a steady flow right before when it draws a
perimeter.
5.5.9.2 Elevation
Z elevation of the printer head.
5.6.1.1 Height
The first object layer’s height can be different. Larger values can help if the print-bed is not calibrated
well. Only applied when there is no raft.
5.6.1.3 Speed
Draw speed exclusively used for the first layer. Including raft.
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5.6.1.4 Z Adjust
This value will be added to the output Z coordinate in the GCode. For example it can be the negative
height of the paper with which you calibrated the bed to zero.
5.6.2.1 Offset
Specifies the distance of the skirt from the Support Bars and the Object’s perimeter.
5.6.4.1 Offset
Specifies the distance of the Raft from the Object’s perimeter.
5.6.4.3 Only under support – raft is printed only under support bats
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Raft configuration
Type: Nothing, Linear, Square grid, Triangle grid
Layer Height: Height of the current raft layer
Density: Specifies how many lines are drawn
Angle: Base direction of the lines
5.9.4.1 Acceleration
Enable: Produces extra GCode commands to implement accelerating/deceleration. Printer’s own accel
function should be disabled while this is active.
5.10 Control
Set maximum number of CPU cores. Thread priority: Normal or High.
For slicing according to the set parameters hit the slice button.
GCODE VIEW
GCode view can be entered either after slicing has been done or by clicking the ”GCode” button at the
left side of the screen or by hitting ”3” on the keyboard.
One can move back to the object view or to the support view by selecting their respective button on
the left side of the screen or by hitting 1 or 2 on the keyboard.
6.2.1 Slice
The slice option screen will appear.
6.2.2 Clear
Clears all objects – can’t use undo!
6.2.3 Load
Previously saved GCode can be loaded.
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6.2.4 Save
Saving the final GCode.
6.2.5 Print
If the printer is connected directly the printing can be started by clicking on the print button.
6.2.6 Options
See for details Options Menu in chapter 3.2.
6.3.1 Legend
Details color setting.
6.3.3 Type
Coloring lines by type – Switch on “Legend” for color setting.
6.3.5 Extrusion
Coloring by amount extruded filament.
6.3.8.1 Layer
In the box specific line can be selected, by moving the sliding bar layer visualization can be shown in
progress.
6.3.8.2 Line
Using the slider printing lines in a given can be visualized.