snapmaker How to Use the Z-Axis Extension Module Installation Guide
- June 8, 2024
- snapmaker
Table of Contents
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snap maker How to Use the Z-Axis Extension Module
Foreword
This is a guide on how to use the Z-Axis Extension Module on your Snapmaker
Original. It is divided into two sections:
- Provides information on assembly.
- Demonstrates the configuration of Snapmaker Luban.
Used Symbols
Caution: Ignoring this type of message might result in malfunction or
damage of the machine and injuries to users
Notice: Details you should be aware of through- out the process
- Make sure that the hightlighted part is facing the right way.
Assembly
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Make sure that the machine is powered off.
Unplug all the cables.
Wait about 5 minutes for the machine to cool off if it just finished printing. -
Detach the Filament Holder.
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Detach the X-Axis
(with 3D Pinting Module attached). -
Detach the Controller.
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Detach the previous Z-Axis.
Attach the Z-Axis Extension Module (Z-Axis thereafter). -
Attach the Filament Holder onto the Z-Axis.
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Attach the XAxis (with 3D Printing Module attached) to the Z-Axis.
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Attach the Controller to the Z-Axis.
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Connect all the cables unplugged in Step 1.
Configuration of Lubann
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Make sure that your firmware is updated to the latest 2.11, and that Snapmaker Luban is installed:
https://snapmaker.com/product/snapmaker-original/downloads. -
Connect your PC with the machine using the provided USB cable, and switch the power on. Note: If you fail to find serial port of your machine, try and install CH340 driver at:
https://snapmaker.com/product/snapmaker-original/dowloads. -
Launch Snapmaker Luban.
- From the left sidebar, enter Workspace
- On top left, find Connection and click the refresh button to reload serial ports list
- Click the drop-down button and select the serial port of your machine, and click Connect.
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Select Custom and the toolhead connected to the machine when prompted.
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Click Settings on the left sidebar, choose Machine Settings.
- Type 125, 125, 221 separately in the blank spaces under X, Y, and Z.
- Under Z axis Extension Module, click the drop-down button and select On.
- Click Save Changes.
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Tap Controls on the Touchscreen, and tap Home AXes to run a homing session.
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Level the Heated Bed. For detailed instructions, refer to Quick Start Guide. Your Z-Axis Extension Module is now ready to go.
Note: If your machine is using 3D printing Module, to see if configuration is successful, tap Settings About >Build Volume on the Touchscreen.