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|description = Artillery Sidewinder X2
|description = Artillery Sidewinder X2
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|financing  = Bought from official Vendor (€412)
|financing  = Bought from official Vendor (€412)
|buildvolume = 300 x 300 x 400 mm (11.8 x 11.8 x 15.7 in)
|nozzle = 0.4 mm stainless steel
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In addition to the two [[Prusa Mini|Prusa Minis]] which are our main 3d Printers at the lab we now have a Sidewinder X2 for larger print jobs.
In addition to the two [[Prusa Mini|Prusa Minis]] which are our main 3d Printers at the lab we now have a Sidewinder X2 for larger print jobs.
* Please bring your own filament and only use plain PLA. Additives like wood or carbon wear out the nozzles extremely quickly.
* Please bring your own filament and only use plain PLA. Additives like wood or carbon wear out the nozzles extremely quickly.
* The printer is now open to very experieced user and standard PLA Filament. Please ask on #3d_printing slack channel before usage.
* The printer is now open to experieced user and standard PLA Filament. Please ask on #3d_printing slack channel before usage if you are not familiar with the machine.
* If you want to help calibrate the printer or help with the wiki site, please contact @yichen zhang on slack to get the newest update on the printer.
* If you want to help calibrate the printer or help with the wiki site, please contact @yichen zhang on slack to get the newest update on the printer.
* We are now working hard on the documentation and a properly tuned slicer profile.
* We are now working hard on the documentation and a properly tuned slicer profile.


== Details ==
== Details ==
* Build volume 300 x 300 x 400 mm
* Nozzle size: 0.4mm
* UBL mesh bed leveling enabled  
* UBL mesh bed leveling enabled  
* Printable via USB Stick and micro SD card
* Printable via USB Stick and micro SD card
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== Quickstart guide==
== Quickstart guide==
''' If you haven't used the printer, register for the monthly [https://tickets.mumalab.org/courses/ 3D printing intro course] or ask in the 3d_printing channel on Slack beforehand.''' <br>
''' If you haven't used the printer but already visited one of the monthly [https://tickets.mumalab.org/courses/ 3D printing intro course], please for now contact @yichen zhang on slack for a 15 - 30 min quick introduction to the machine. ''' <br>
'''INFO: As of 29.09.2022, this printer hasn't been included in 3D printing intro course'''
 
* The Spool holder is currently detached because of space reasons, we are working on a solution for it.
[[File:Damaged-SidewinderX2-PEI-Sheet.jpg|thumb|right|alt=A picture showing the damaged area of the PEI-Sheet.|Damaged area of the PEI-Sheet]]
** For now please carefully move the printer to the big tables to test print with it. Install the spool holder and attatch the filament runout sensor before starting printing.
 
** We are now working on the issue. Please see the to do list for further details.
* Please visually inspect the printer for visible damage before usage.
* Please visually inspect the printer for visible damage before usage.
** If damage is been found please contact @yichen zhang on slack. Thank you.
** If damage is been found please contact @yichen zhang on slack. Thank you.
* Please slice your 3D Object in [https://github.com/prusa3d/PrusaSlicer PrusaSlicer]
* Please slice your 3D Object in [https://github.com/prusa3d/PrusaSlicer PrusaSlicer]
** We are working on a tuned Slicer profile for the machine, but for the time being the default X1  profile with some modification will do the job.
** We are working on a tuned Slicer profile for the machine, but for the time being the default X1  profile with some modification will do the job.
** The currently used PEI-Sheet has some damage at the center (see photo beside). If you don't want to print on this area please move your object out of the center in the slicer. The damaged area is about 28 x 52 mm in size.
* Please use the official Artillery Sidewinder X1 presets for the Sidewinder X2
* Please use the official Artillery Sidewinder X1 presets for the Sidewinder X2
** Add "Artillery" in the "Other Vendors" tab
** Add "Artillery" in the "Other Vendors" tab
** Add the "Artillery Sidewinder X1" on the "Artillery FFF" tab
** Add the "Artillery Sidewinder X1" on the "Artillery FFF" tab
** Select "Artillery Sidewinder X1 BL-TOUCH" as your printer
** Select "Artillery Sidewinder X1 BL-TOUCH" as your printer
** Edit the start Gcode under printer setting in advanced mode and add M420 S1 Z2 after G28 command to [https://marlinfw.org/docs/gcode/M420.html enable mesh bed leveling]
* Get the USB stick that's in the printer accessoire bag, export to the USB via the button on the bottom right in PrusaSlicer, and insert it into the printer
* Get the USB stick that's in the printer accessoire bag, export to the USB via the button on the bottom right in PrusaSlicer, and insert it into the printer
** We will get a dedicated USB stick for it soon, but until next plenum this will do the job
** We will get a dedicated USB stick for it soon, but until next plenum this will do the job
* Warning: Using IPA on the glass bed will cause really strong bed adheasion. Please wait for the bed to cooldown before remove your print.
* Power up the machine via the power switch on the backside of the machine.
** For now, don't clean the surface or use wet paper towl to clean the surface for big flat print.
* Preheat the nozzle via the load/unload menu of the machine (210°C Recommended)
* Insert your filament through the reverse bowden setup with the filament runout sensor all the way into the extruder, push the black lever if needed.
** Then use the load filament function from the machine to load and purge the filament.
* Check that no particle is trapped between the magnetic sticker and magnetic PEI Sheet as we are using stored mesh bed leveling data (because mesh bed leveling takes a long time for a machine this size, if you want to ensure perfect quality feel free to redo the mesh bed leveling for your specific print.)
* Clean the magnetic PEI sheet with IPA
* Verify that you're about to start the right print via the filename
* Verify that you're about to start the right print via the filename
* Please at least wait for the first layer to be printed and verify its quality.
* Please at least wait for the first layer to be printed and verify its quality.
* Please check the print regularly during printing. Please don't leave the Lab while printing. Thank you.
* Please check the print regularly during printing. Please don't leave the Lab while printing. Thank you.
* After printing, preheat and use the unload filament function to unload your filament. Please home the machine before shutting it down.
== Machine operation ==
== Machine operation ==
=== Insert filament ===
=== Insert filament ===
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[comming soon]
[comming soon]
=== Unified bed leveling ===
=== Unified bed leveling ===
[comming soon]
== Guide Video ==
[comming soon]
[comming soon]
== Finished calibration ==
== Finished calibration ==
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== To do list ==
== To do list ==
* Figure out how to install filament holder for printer operation in printing room
** Current proposed solution 1: Reverse Bowden setup
** Current proposed solution 2: Hole through backside of middle plate under the prusa minis and filament guide
** Current proposed solution 3: Side mount filament rack (potential problem with high prints?)
** If anybody have some ideas please either edit in Suggestions and Feedback section or send a message on #3d_printing slack channel, would be much appreciated.
* Flow rate calibration
* Flow rate calibration
* Tolerance test  
* Tolerance test  
* Torture test
* Torture test
* Speed test
* Speed test
* Some impressiv demo prints
* Some impressive demo prints
== Machine Update ==
* 3.11.2022: [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001276183036.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.17.21ef1802cX4xi7 Magnetic PEI springsteel bed] installed
* 10.12.2022: Reverse Bowden setup is now complete (Using [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5257221  Side Spool Guide for Artillery Sidewinder X2]) by DaRaX. The machine has been move down to its intended space on the low slot of the shelf.
== Maintenance update ==
== Maintenance update ==
Next planned maintanance of the machine:
Next planned maintanance of the machine:
* 1.11.2022
* 1.3.2024
== Upgrades ==  
== Upgrades ==  
* Magnetic PEI bed (Or other removable print bed)
* Magnetic PEI bed (Or other removable print bed)

Latest revision as of 09:08, 6 January 2024

         
Sidewinder X2

Status: working [box doku]

Sidewinder x2.jpg
Description Artillery Sidewinder X2
Owner  MuMaLab
Financing  Bought from official Vendor (€412)
Build Volume  300 x 300 x 400 mm (11.8 x 11.8 x 15.7 in)
Nozzle  0.4 mm stainless steel


In addition to the two Prusa Minis which are our main 3d Printers at the lab we now have a Sidewinder X2 for larger print jobs.

  • Please bring your own filament and only use plain PLA. Additives like wood or carbon wear out the nozzles extremely quickly.
  • The printer is now open to experieced user and standard PLA Filament. Please ask on #3d_printing slack channel before usage if you are not familiar with the machine.
  • If you want to help calibrate the printer or help with the wiki site, please contact @yichen zhang on slack to get the newest update on the printer.
  • We are now working hard on the documentation and a properly tuned slicer profile.

Details

  • UBL mesh bed leveling enabled
  • Printable via USB Stick and micro SD card
  • Material: plain 1.75mm PLA

Quickstart guide

If you haven't used the printer but already visited one of the monthly 3D printing intro course, please for now contact @yichen zhang on slack for a 15 - 30 min quick introduction to the machine.

A picture showing the damaged area of the PEI-Sheet.
Damaged area of the PEI-Sheet
  • Please visually inspect the printer for visible damage before usage.
    • If damage is been found please contact @yichen zhang on slack. Thank you.
  • Please slice your 3D Object in PrusaSlicer
    • We are working on a tuned Slicer profile for the machine, but for the time being the default X1 profile with some modification will do the job.
    • The currently used PEI-Sheet has some damage at the center (see photo beside). If you don't want to print on this area please move your object out of the center in the slicer. The damaged area is about 28 x 52 mm in size.
  • Please use the official Artillery Sidewinder X1 presets for the Sidewinder X2
    • Add "Artillery" in the "Other Vendors" tab
    • Add the "Artillery Sidewinder X1" on the "Artillery FFF" tab
    • Select "Artillery Sidewinder X1 BL-TOUCH" as your printer
  • Get the USB stick that's in the printer accessoire bag, export to the USB via the button on the bottom right in PrusaSlicer, and insert it into the printer
    • We will get a dedicated USB stick for it soon, but until next plenum this will do the job
  • Power up the machine via the power switch on the backside of the machine.
  • Preheat the nozzle via the load/unload menu of the machine (210°C Recommended)
  • Insert your filament through the reverse bowden setup with the filament runout sensor all the way into the extruder, push the black lever if needed.
    • Then use the load filament function from the machine to load and purge the filament.
  • Check that no particle is trapped between the magnetic sticker and magnetic PEI Sheet as we are using stored mesh bed leveling data (because mesh bed leveling takes a long time for a machine this size, if you want to ensure perfect quality feel free to redo the mesh bed leveling for your specific print.)
  • Clean the magnetic PEI sheet with IPA
  • Verify that you're about to start the right print via the filename
  • Please at least wait for the first layer to be printed and verify its quality.
  • Please check the print regularly during printing. Please don't leave the Lab while printing. Thank you.
  • After printing, preheat and use the unload filament function to unload your filament. Please home the machine before shutting it down.

Machine operation

Insert filament

[comming soon]

Unload filament

[comming soon]

Start a print job

[comming soon]

Unified bed leveling

[comming soon]

Guide Video

[comming soon]

Finished calibration

  • Marlin Firmware on Ruby board has beed updated to 2.0.9.3
  • TFT Firmware has been updated with Unified Icon
  • Belt tightness checked
  • Manual bed leveling done
  • Unified bed Mesh leveling done (EEPROM slot 1)
  • PID Autotune done for 215 nozzle / 60 bed
  • Probe offset set

To do list

  • Flow rate calibration
  • Tolerance test
  • Torture test
  • Speed test
  • Some impressive demo prints

Machine Update

Maintenance update

Next planned maintanance of the machine:

  • 1.3.2024

Upgrades

  • Magnetic PEI bed (Or other removable print bed)
  • Raspberry Pi (Octoprint upgrade)
  • All metal hotend
  • Better cooling fan
  • Better Nozzle
  • Reinforcement bar for ringing reduction
  • USB Extender for longevity of USB Port

Test Prints

Prusaslicer stock setting benchy

Technical Details

Boring stuff for the documentation

Machine Construction

Sidewinder X2 electronics compartment
Sidewinder 2 Ruby mainboard
Sidewinder X2 TFT main board

Packaging

Delivery Packaging

Discussion

  • Switch to 0.6mm Nozzle

[Description comming soon]

Suggestions and Feedback

Do you have any suggestions or feedback in regard to the printer, its maintainance and its current status?
Please write your comments below!

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