![]() ![]() The surface is a textured, adhesive layer that sticks to PLA and similar materials. The coating recipe is a well-kept secret on Tiertime’s part. The non-heated print bed consists of 3 mm of aluminum fixed directly onto the Y-axis linear rail with a unique nozzle height error tolerant coating designed to secure the first layer of the print model to the bed. The combination of nozzle diameters and resolutions mean the Cetus is versatile enough to manage both detail-oriented final product printing and quickly-rendered prototypes or draft pieces. The compact single extruder is of the direct drive variety with interchangeable PEEK-made nozzles with diameters of 0.2 mm, 0.4 mm, and 0.6 mm with layer resolutions of 50, 70, 100, 200, 250, 300, and 350 microns. Belted stepper motors assure movement on the axis. The linear rails on each axis ensure quiet, precise functionality with the extruder rail controlling the X-axis, while the print bed runs on the Y-axis, and finally, the extruder rail moves along the Z-axis module. It uses Melted Extrusion Modeling (MEM) print tech with a cantilever design. The build volume is a modest 180mm x 180mm x 180mm that relative to the size and weight (12.1 lbs) of the printer is an amazing ratio. The chassis is constructed with high-quality aluminum extrusions that coupled with the linear rail axis modules, and the low-profile rubber footed mainboard, keep the model upright with a non-chambered, guts exposed, minimalist feel that belies an impressive rigidity. The minimalist, open-ended functionality also extends to modding as the Cetus is ripe for tinkering and add-ons. It’s small and lightweight, but remarkably sturdy while the small footprint and portability mean it is easily transported from home to office or wherever else it might be needed with minimal hassle. Combined they create a small form factor printer without any redundant, frivolous additions nor bells and whistles. Click on OK and print will go forward.The Cetus is a minimalist printer whose driving force springs forth from Tiertime’s desire to manufacture a 3D printer free of the complexity that unfortunately defines various models on the market with an emphasis on enjoyment and functionality.Ī quick look at the Cetus reveals a simple, yet intelligent design based on six core modular components: three-axis modules, a main board electronic module, a print bed, and an extruder. If you get an error stating "Failed ato activate the printer" its a known bug in UpStudio and I have raised a request with them to get that fixed. Later 'TurnOffFan.gcode` can be used to turn off the fan and steppers. ![]() ![]() If you change the fan wiring, then remember that UP Studio doesn't switch ON and OFF the cooling fan! So you would need to remember to print TurnOnFan.gcode before issuing normal print command from UpStudio. If you want to use the fan selectively open the extruder cover and llug the FAN wire connector into the LASER contol connetor (the same white connector next to the fan connector) Slic3r gcode already handles enabling and disabling this end point as required (using M42 P15). The extruder has a pin which can be used for the other accessories (laser was proposed in their kick starter ) After the print stepper motors are switched off, so Z axis can drop and may destroy to your print!!Įvery time before you want to print initilaize your 3D printer again using the physical switch since Stepper motors are swiched off, therfore may not in the right position.Ĭetus turns on the noisy fan as soon as powered ON. Make sure the Z-axis friction holder (small white ring at bottom) is tight. This basically messes up the filament usage prediction in Slic3r, and I haven't find a way to fix it. In the Filament section update Extrusion Multiplier to 23. In Slic3r create a custom printer profile and paste start and end gcodes from the respective files Don't deduct the 0.5 mm that is required to do in Up Studio Import the Cetus configuration (in Slic3r File->Load Config, select the ini file in this thing)Įdit start.gcode replace 182.9 with the value noted in #2. If step#1 is correctly done you should get all 0 for each of the 9 points. Use the UpStudio calibration screens to calibrate z-axis. Use the instructions given by myfordboy and level the axis as far as possible. It also turns off steppers at the end of printing. Several beeps are added as well to indicate when the gcode is transimitted to printer, when the heater has reached the temperature, when the print is done, and finally when the setup is turned off. I took official S3d profile, and modified it for Slic3r. Slic3r Prusa edition has very nice support for 3d infills, and surface finishes, and has good open source community support. TierTime has officially published only Simplif圓d profile, but not for others like Cura or Slic3r. Their UpStudio supports printing gcode generated by other slicers. TierTime Cetus is a very capable printer. ![]()
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