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--- equipment:electronics:3dprinters:prusacoreone [2025/08/10 17:28] – kit
+++ equipment:electronics:3dprinters:prusacoreone [2025/10/06 17:09] (current) – kit
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 ====== Prusa Core One ======
-===== WORK IN PROGRESS =====
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 <callout title="Induction Required" type="danger" icon="true"> This equipment requires an induction prior to use. For your own safety and to avoid damage to the equipment do not attempt to use it until you have been inducted. </callout>
-<callout title="Crush / Entanglement / Burn Hazard" type="warning" icon="true"> This equipment is hazardous to the user or those around them, take care during use.</callout>
+===== Risks =====
-===== THE REST OF THIS IS FROM THE PRUSA XL AND WILL BE UPDATED =====
+<callout title="Crush / Entanglement / Burn Hazard" type="warning" icon="true"> This equipment is hazardous to the user or those around them, take care during use. </callout>
+===== Health and Safety =====
+  * Do not touch the nozzle or heatbed when the printer is printing or warming up. The nozzle can reach 300°C and the heatbed can reach over 100°C.
+  * Supervise at least the first few layers of the print and notify on the forum in the "long 3D print notifications" chat if you are going to leave the printer unattended for a significant amount of time.
+  * Report problems on the forum as soon as they arise. Do not attempt to disassemble the 3D printers unless you have been authorised to do so.
+  * ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA filament should not be used without additional advanced filtration system - the bench top ikea filtration is not suitable. Please speak to committee well in advanced if this is something you are looking to use.
 ===== Induction =====
-Inductions for the 3D printers are now available on the member portal (right-hand PC by the electronics bench). Tap your card/keyfob on the reader, select “Manage machine inductions”, and take the 3D printer quiz. You will be shown the padlock code on successful completion.
+Inductions for the 3D printers are now available on the member portal (PC near the door in the laser cutter room). Tap your card/keyfob on the reader, select “Manage machine inductions”, and take the 3D printer quiz. You will then have access on the RFID lockout box, you just need to tap your card/fob and it will switch on.
 **Print file format:** bgcode or gcode - bgcode will load and start printing faster
+Please use PrusaSlicer for slicing for the Hackspace 3D printers.
 ** Change the print in settings to Prusa Core One **
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 You may need to update Slicer to get the new print settings this can be found here:
 [[https://help.prusa3d.com/product/core-one|Prusa CORE One Support]]
+**Printer profile:** Prusa CORE One HF0.4 nozzle
 **General usage and safety rules are the same as the other printers.**
-However with regards to filament the loading and unloading is slightly different as this has the spool holder and Nextruder - Prusa's next generation extruder with planetary gearbox and LoadCell sensor.
+However with regards to filament the loading and unloading is slightly different as this has the spool holder and Nextruder - Prusa's next generation extruder with planetary gearbox and LoadCell sensor. Please read below for more information or check the manual.
 <callout title="**DO NOT REMOVE GEARBOX COVER**" type="danger" icon="true"> **DO NOT** remove the cover of the gearbox unless you have a gearbox alignment tool that comes with the assembly kit. The gearbox is precisely aligned and calibrated. There is no need to access it and you could misalign the gearbox by removing the cover. </callout>
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 ===== Manual =====
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+===== USB Format =====
+When loading G-code from a USB stick the Prusa 3d printers are only set up to support FAT32 file systems and the partition table should also be MBR.
+If your USB stick works fine on a computer but isn't loaded by the printer, the most common issues are:
+  * It's formatted as exFAT rather than FAT32
+  * It's using a GUID partition table rather than MBR
+For full details on why and recommended formatting tools on different operating systems please see Prusa's article on the subject.
+[[https://help.prusa3d.com/article/sd-cards-and-usb-drives_112291|]]
 ===== Filament =====
-All Hackspace 3D printers use 1.75mm filament. Most filaments such as PLA, ABS, PETG, FLEX etc are supported. Do not use filaments that require a nozzle temperature above 285°C such as polycarbonate.
+All Hackspace 3D printers use 1.75mm filament. Most filaments such as PLA, PETG, FLEX etc are supported. Do not use filaments that require a nozzle temperature above 285°C such as polycarbonate.
-Abrasive filaments can be used on toolhead 1 as it has an ObXidian nozzle, but printing them on any other toolhead will wear down and break the brass nozzles. Examples of abrasive filaments are CF / GF filaments, wood and metal filaments, and glow in the dark filaments. Please also structure your multi-material prints to avoid printing with the brass nozzles on top of an abrasive filament.
+Abrasive filaments should not be used on this printer but can be used on tool 1 of the Prusa XL. Examples of abrasive filaments are CF / GF filaments, wood and metal filaments, and glow in the dark filaments. Please also structure your multi-material prints to avoid printing with the brass nozzles on top of an abrasive filament.
+Please **DO NOT** use ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA filaments as we need an advanced filtration system, please let committee know well in advanced if you will need this as a proposal will need to be raised.
 ===== Inserting filament =====
-If you are starting with the printer, we recommend choosing PLA for the initial print. This material
+If you are starting with the printer, we recommend choosing PLA for the initial print. This material is easy to work with and does not require complex pre-print preparation.
-is easy to work with and does not require complex pre-print preparation.
-Before you insert the filament, start by placing the filament spool on the side holder. Be careful not
+  * Prepare a spool of filament (PLA is recommended), place it on the spoolholder on the side of the printer, and unhook the filament end carefully to avoid tangling.
-to let go of the end of the filament strand - the spool could easily tangle up.
+  * Cut the filament to a sharp point and push it through the PTFE tube all the way to the  Nextruder. Once it reaches the filament sensor in the print head, the loading process will begin  automatically.
+  * When the Preheat menu appears, select the filament material and wait for the nozzle to reach the desired temperature. Once it heats up fully, it will push out a bit of material from the nozzle.
-If there is filament already in the lines please remove following the removing filament guidance below.
+The printer will ask if the color of the extruded filament is okay. Check if there is filament
+extruded from the nozzle, and select one of the options:
+  * Filament extruded, correct color: YES
+  * Filament not extruded or wrong color: PURGE MORE (repeatable)
+  * Filament not extruded and PURGE MORE doesn't help: RETRY (restart loading).
-  - Cut the end of the filament into a sharp point. Insert the filament into the PTFE tube on the side and keep pushing it inside. If the filament sensor is on, the filament will be automatically fed. If the filament sensor is off, proceed to step 2.
+Please open the top slide vent when using PLA.
-  - Select the LCD Menu - Filament - Load Filament and confirm with the button.
-  - The Preheat menu will automatically appear. Select the material of the filament you want to insert and confirm the selection with the rotary knob.
-  - Wait until the nozzle reaches the desired temperature.
-  - Press the rotary knob to start feeding the filament. Push the filament into the PTFE tube lightly until you feel that the extruder gear has grabbed the filament and is pulling it in.
-  - The feed wheel in the extruder will then pull the filament further into the extruder. Once it heats up fully, it will push out a bit of material from the nozzle. The printer will ask if the colour of the extruded filament is okay. The message on the screen will say: Yes / Purge More /Retry. Check if there is filament extruded from the nozzle, then select:
-      *   If the filament is extruded and the colour is correct, select **YES**
-      *   If the filament is not extruded or is contaminated with another colour, select: **PURGE MORE** (you can repeat this step)
-      *   If the filament is not extruded and **PURGE MORE** doesn't help, repeat the loading procedure by choosing **RETRY**
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+{{ :equipment:electronics:3dprinters:core_one_loading_filament_pic_only.png?nolink&600 |}}
-===== Removing filament =====
-**After use:** **Please completely remove your filaments** from all of the lines rather than leaving a clipped amount in. Due to the PTFE lines this would be a significant loss of filament and also potential pain of the filament being used by accident by following prints.
+===== Unloading filament =====
+**After use:** **Please completely remove your filaments** from all of the lines rather than leaving a clipped amount in. Due to the lines this would be a significant loss of filament and also potential pain of the filament being used by accident by following prints.
+ Select LCD Menu - Filament - Unload Filament
   - Select LCD Menu - Filament - Unload Filament
-  - The printer will preheat automatically depending on the selected material. As soon as it reaches the right temperature, the filament will be unloaded from the extruder in a few seconds.
+  - The printer will preheat automatically. As soon as it reaches the right temperature, the filament will be unloaded from the extruder in a few seconds.
-  - Once the extruder stops unloading the filament, remove it from the PTFE tube by hand. Please keep in mind that the process of unloading the filament strand from the extruder takes a few seconds. Do not pull hard on the filament when the unloading process is running. Check the printer's screen for information.
+  - Once the extruder stops unloading the filament, remove it by hand from the PTFE tube. The filament needs to be wound up on the spool and secured carefully so that it does not tangle up.
   - Make sure to secure the unloaded filament when you wind it up back onto the spool. If the end of the filament slips out, the spool may become tangled.
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+===== Accessories =====
-===== Priming tower =====
-The priming tower (not to be confused with the wipe tower produced by MMU2S/MMU3) is a
+Similarly to the Prusa XL is that it's very easy to print on different steel sheets. We have two:
-small, mostly hollow block that is used to stabilize the pressure inside the nozzle once an extruder
+  * satin -- this is the default sheet for all filaments
-is unparked from the dock.
+  * smooth -- this is the same as the previous printers. It should only be used for PLA. If you're printing PETG or FLEX, then you *need* to use the satin sheet.
-The printer extrudes a tiny amount of filament from the nozzle to stabilize the pressure inside the
-nozzle and then continues to print the main object. As a result, the priming tower is thin and light,
-resulting in minimal waste. The priming tower is supported with a hollow cone to ensure better
-stability.
-The priming tower settings can be altered in the Print Settings -> Multiple Extruders menu.
-However, the default values work for the vast majority of prints and we recommend keeping them
-untouched. In case you're encountering stability issues, you may consider changing the Width of
-the tower or the Stabilization cone apex angle.
-Switching between extruders is nearly instantaneous and there is very little waste because the XL doesn’t require a full wipe tower or a bin for plastic waste. All that is needed is a compact priming tower design to stabilize the pressure inside the nozzle. You can further reduce the amount of wasted filament by employing smart features from our PrusaSlicer, such as wipe to infill, which allows you to prime the nozzle into the object’s infill.
+Any doubts check here: [[https://help.prusa3d.com/filament-material-guide|Filament Material Guide]]
-{{ :equipment:cnc:priming_tower.png?400 |}}
+===== Maintenance =====
+Keep heatbed free of debris
+Wipe the bed with the supplied cleaning wipes soaked in isopropyl alcohol
+Please do not get IPA on the transparent windows
+NO ACETONE!!
-===== Accessories =====
+===== Features =====
-Similarly to the MK4 is that it's very easy to print on different steel sheets. We have three:
+  * **Build volume:** 250 x 220 x 270 mm (9.8’’×8.6’’x10.6’’)
-  * smooth -- this is the same as the previous printers. It should only be used for PLA. If you're printing ABS, PETG or FLEX, then you *need* to use the textured sheet.
+  * **Printer dimensions:** 22,5 kg, 415×444×555 mm; 16.3×17.5×21.8 in (X×Y×Z)
-  * textured -- this is the strongest sheet and is a good choice for general printing in almost any filament. It has slightly lower bed adhesion than smooth when printing PLA, but only slightly. Remember -- you may also need glue stick when using sticky filaments.
+  * **Filament diameter:** 1.75mm
-  * satin -- this is for PLA only and gives a slightly different surface finish.
+  * **Supported materials:** PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB as we do not have a filtration system we cannot do ABS, ASA, HIPS and PA, if these are required please let committee know well in advance.
+  * **Layer height:** 0.05-0.30 mm
-Toolhead 1 is equipped with a 0.4 mm ObXidian nozzle, allowing it to print with abrasive materials such as CF/GF filled filaments. **DO NOT PRINT THESE WITH OTHER NOZZLES, ONLY TOOLHEAD 1.** It will work with all other filaments on the approved list as well and should be all around more durable than the other nozzles.
+  * **Extruder:** Nextruder, Direct Drive, E3D V6 compatible (with adapter)
+  * **Extruder electronics: ** Custom breakout board for connecting fans, thermistors and other parts.
+  * **Filament path:** Aluminum heatsink, all-metal hotend
-===== Features =====
+  * **Drive system:** Nextruder Planetary Gear System, 10:1 gearbox ratio
+  * **Cooling fan** High-performance turbine, 360° cooling system
+  * **Nozzle** High-flow Prusa Nozzle brass CHT - 0.4 mm
+  * **Max nozzle temperature:** 290 C
+  * **Max heatbed temperature:** 120 C
+  * **Max Chmaber temperature:** 55 C
-  * **Printer design:** Core XY
+==== Troubleshooting ====
-  * **Build volume:** 360×360×360 mm (14.17’’×14.17’’×14.17’’)
+The first port of call if there is an issue is to run a Selftest. This is a set of various tests that serve as a diagnostic tool. This can help detect the most common problems.
-  * **Printer dimensions:** 700 mm (w) × 900 mm (h) × 720 mm (d) (27.5’’×35.5’’×28.5’’) including side spoolholders and the separate top enclosure cover
-  * **Filament diameter:** 1.75mm, wide range of thermoplastics supported (including, but not limited to PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS…)
-  * **Extruder:** Planetary 1:10 gearbox with no-slip drive gear, Load Cell sensor, E3D V6 compatible*
-  * Tool Changer with up to 5 tool heads (optional upgrade via built-in expansion port)
-  * **Bed:** Segmented heatbed with 16 individually controlled segments
-  * **Print surface:** Removable magnetic steel sheets with different surface finishes
-  * **Electronics:** 32-bit custom-made board with an expansion slot, single-cable communication with tool heads, network features, one-click printing
-  * **Mesh Bed Levelling:** Load Cell-based fully automatic first layer calibration with no Live Z adjustment
-  * **Power panic:** Hardware-based, single G-Code line accuracy
-  * **Ethernet connection:** built-in; network connectivity not required for setup or operation
-  * **Wi-Fi module:** built-in; network connectivity not required for setup or operation
-===== Common Problems =====
+The following tasks will be performed:
-==== Tool Offsets ====
+  * Test of heatsink fan and print fan
-The tools can get slightly out of line with each other. This can be particularly noticeable on the z axis -- when multi material printing, you might find that one tool prints slightly higher or lower than the others. If this happens, you can re-run the tool offset calibration wizard: https://help.prusa3d.com/guide/4-first-run_468832#469249
+  * Test of the X, Y, and Z axis
+  * Gearbox alignment
+  * Heater tests
+  * LoadCell test
+  * Network connection (Not set up at Hackspace)
+  * Setting up the filament sensor
-==== Bed adhesion ====
+At one point, the Selftest will ask you to calibrate the filament sensor by inserting a piece of filament through the PTFE tube into the extruder. We suggest preparing an entire spool of PLA filament, so you can start printing once the Selftest finishes.
-As the printer isn't enclosed, it's prone to getting dust on the bed, and as it's a bigger bed anyway, it takes more cleaning. You might find that it takes noticeably more time to fully clean the bed. If you're having problems with bed adhesion, make sure it's very thoroughly cleaned.