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In the box, one toolhead plate and one toolhead bracket have been pre-assembled, and so have one platform plate and one platform bracket.
In the box, one toolhead plate and one toolhead bracket have been pre-assembled, and so have one platform plate and one platform bracket.
Get the screwdriver ready. The screwdriver head H2.5 is used for assembling the machine. Before use, ensure that the screw bit holder is put back into the handle.
If you already have the enclosure installed on your machine, unplug the DC power cable and the connecting cable of the Addon 3 port. Disconnect the touchscreen cable and remove the touchscreen. Detach the foot fixtures, and then remove the machine from the enclosure.
If the screws on the sliders are not aligning with the screw holes on the base plate, move the support platform to the proper position.
If you already have the 3D printer installed on your machine, there is no need to detach the heated bed, just disconnect the heated bed cable.
Use the original M4 × 8 screws that came with the machine.
Use the original M4 × 8 screws that came with the machine.
This chapter takes 3D printing as a demonstration, all steps demonstrated apply to all the other functions.
Select one function to complete the assembly.
The original support platform that came with the machine should be used with the 3D printing function.
If you already have the 3D printer installed on your machine, there is no need to detach the heated bed.
The new support platform is only compatible with the CNC function, as it is not compatible with 3D printing function.
If you are using the enclosure, replace the machine into the enclosure, and then clamp the foot fixtures onto the four feet of the machine.
If you are using the enclosure, replug the connecting cable of the Addon 3 port.
Place the touchscreen, and then reconnect the touchscreen cable and the DC power cable.
If you have already installed Snapmaker Luban on your computer, ensure that its version is 4.8.1 or later.
Before use, update the firmware to version 1.16.5 or later. For Touchscreen installed with the firmware of V1.9.0 or later, you can update via Wi-Fi or USB flash drive. For firmware previous to V1.9.0, update only via USB flash drive.
Wi-Fi Updating
USB Flash Drive Updating
The touchscreen will prompt a pop-up window to confirm the installation status of the quick swap kit. Tap Installed > Let's Create!
Before using the quick swap kit, if you have already updated the firmware to version 1.16.5 or later and disabled the quick swap feature, swipe left on the touchscreen > tap Settings > Quick Swap Install Status to enable this feature.
After installing the quick swap kit, the stroke of the Y axes and Z axis will be reduced by approximately 15 mm. Therefore, it is necessary to recalibrate the 3D printing and laser function. Refer to the respective Quick Start Guides based on the installed toolhead.
If you need to use the machine after removing the quick swap kit, swipe left on the touchscreen > tap Settings > Quick Swap Install Status > Not Installed > Let's Create to disable this feature, and then recalibrate the 3D printing and laser function.
When switching functions, you have the option to use the Park for Easy Swap feature.