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* Has a built in remote printer control over wifi, you can go to this webpage to view it if you're connected to the hacklab wifi. http://192.168.133.60/#/home | * Has a built in remote printer control over wifi, you can go to this webpage to view it if you're connected to the hacklab wifi. http://192.168.133.60/#/home | ||
=== Usage - Load Filament === | === Usage - Load Filament (proper way) === | ||
* Remove the lid | * Remove the lid | ||
* The direct-drive extruder (above the nozzle) has a silver tensioner arm with a knob at the top, there is a lock and unlock symbol beside it. | * The direct-drive extruder (above the nozzle) has a silver tensioner arm with a knob at the top, there is a lock and unlock symbol beside it. | ||
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* Turn on printer, on the touch screen navigate to the "settings" window (it looks like 3 sliders tuning things, the button below the "Home" icon), a temperature and movement window should open. Go to the second tab, "Extrude/retract". Set the temperature and click "extrude". | * Turn on printer, on the touch screen navigate to the "settings" window (it looks like 3 sliders tuning things, the button below the "Home" icon), a temperature and movement window should open. Go to the second tab, "Extrude/retract". Set the temperature and click "extrude". | ||
* When the temperature is reached, push the filament in and it should get caught by the extruder. You should feel the filament getting pulled in. | * When the temperature is reached, push the filament in and it should get caught by the extruder. You should feel the filament getting pulled in. | ||
* It will extrude a little, then when it's done use tweezers to remove the extruded filament | * It will extrude a little, then when it's done use tweezers to remove the extruded filament | ||
=== Usage - Unload Filament === | === Usage - Unload Filament === | ||