USER GUIDE APOLLO3D SATURN10/10Plus This guide only applicable to Apollo3D Saturn 3D printer
PREFACE Note: Each device must be tested before leaving factory. If there are some residues in extruder or some tiny scratches on the build tape, it is normal and won’t affect the printing quality. On the completion of this User Guide, thanks all Apollo3D engineers and the Apollo3D printer users for their unremitting efforts and sincere assistance. The Apollo3D Saturn User Guide is designed for the Saturn users to start their printing journey with Apollo3D Saturn.
FILAMENT REQUIREMENTS Do not abuse the filament. Please make sure you use the Apollo3D filament or the filament from the brands accepted by Apollo3D. FILAMENT STORAGE All polymers degrade with time. Do not unpack until filament is needed. Filament should be stored at clean and dry conditions. LEGAL NOTICE All the information in this document is subject to any amendment or change without the official authorization from Apollo3D.
Content 1.Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Accessories .............................................................................................................................................5 1.2 Product Parameters ...............................................................................................................................5 1.3 Terms.............
1.Introduction Saturn10 used Saturn10 plus push-bottom used touch screen 1.Touch screen 4.Extruder 7.Nozzle 2. Reset 5.Build Plate 8.Extruder Fan 3. USB stick input 6.Leveling Nut 9.Power input 4 10.
1.1 Accessories Filament Needle for Nozzle 1.2 Product Parameters Name Saturn 10/10 plus Print Technology Fused Deposition Modeling (FFF) Build Volume 190 x 190 x 150mm Layer Thickness 0.05mm~0.4mm Nozzle Diameter Standard 0.4mm, can be in 0.2, 0.3, 0.5mm Model Materials 1.75mmPLA, ABS, carbon fiber, etc Product SIZE & WEIGHT 370 x 380 x 388mm/8.5kg Package SIZE & WEIGHT 445 x 435 x 460mm/8.
Scraper A tool that used for picking up your printed object. Needle for Nozzle A tool that used for Conducting residual filament. you have to adjust the extruder temperature up to 190℃. Allen Wrench and Sleeve A tool that used for seizing the nozzle’s metal cube. PTFE Tube A material that help the filament load or unload to your 3D printer. Grease Make 3D printer’s X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis smooth. Glue Stick Nozzle A solid adhesive used for making the model stick to the build plate firmly.
2.First Installation 2.1 Leveling To actually level the heat-bed is really simple, it just takes some practice to get it right. (1) Start by tightening down all the screws so you have more room to work with. (2) Home to Z minimum, then send it to Z 0 manually, the Z parameter is 0 in the touchscreen. (3) Use the touch screen to move X-axis and Y-axis for top left (point 20,20), bottom left (point 160,20), top right (point 20,160) and bottom right (point 160,160), one leveling one point.
B) Saturn10P: Wait for the extruder to heat: Use the touch screen to select [Preheat]—[Add], Set Extrusion temperature at 190 ° C. (2) Put in Filament A) Saturn10: Waiting a moment for temperature up to 180 ° C above, Use the push bottom to select [Prepare]— [Move axis]—[Extruder]— [Move 10mm], Add by Clockwise knob, set about 50-100mm, Ensure the length can be smoothly threaded. B) Saturn10P: Use the touch screen to select [Extrusion]—[Add], Set about 50-100mm, Ensure the length can be smoothly threaded.
3.1.2 Print Setting Each type of filament needs different setting for best print effect. If using prepared models of Apollo3D, setting completed automatically under the circumstance of choosing correct extruder and filament. For better adhesiveness of print product, we suggest applying a thin layer of glue before printing. Adaptability of filament parameters: Different filament brands have different filament characteristics.
If necessary, remove build plate from the printer, then remove model from build plate with a scraper. Use water If glue stick is used when printing, and neither of above methods is effective, wash build plate with warm water to dissolve the glue after taking build plate from the printer.
4.Introduction of Touch Screen-Saturn10 Main Info screen: the information of your printing. Prepare: Move axis, Auto home, Set home offsets, Disable steppers, Preheat PLA, Preheat ABS. Control: Temperature, Motion, Filament, Restore failsafe, Print from SC: Prepare-1 Main: back to homepage. Move axis: Increase/ Reduce the distance from the x-axis/y-axis/z-axis to the origin. Auto home: x-axis/y-axis/z-axis to the origin. Prepare-2 Preheat PLA: the PLA filament you upload or download.
4.Introduction of Touch Screen-Saturn10P Ready Print homepage Preheat: set the extruder or heat-bed temperature. Move: move X-axis/Y-axis-Z-axis. Home: Printer zeroing. Printing: select what you want to print. Extrusion: load/ unload the filament. Leveling: leveling the heat-bed. Settings: Option. More: N.A. Preheat Add: Set temperature up. Des: Set temperature down. Extruder: Set Extruder temperature. 10°C: Set heat-bed temperature. Back: back to homepage.
Home All: x-axis/y-axis/z-axis to the origin. X: x-axis to the origin. Y: y-axis to the origin. Z: z-axis to the origin. Back: back to homepage. Leveling Setting FlieSys: select the storage type(SD/USB) WIFI: N.A. Fan: set the speed of fan. Continue: N.A. Filament: Language: Set different language. Back: back to homepage. FlieSys SD: Use SD card USB: Use USB stick. Back: back to homepage.
Fan Add: Increase fan speed. Dec: Reduce fan speed. Back: back to homepage. language Set different language. ChooseFile Touch . Select your 3D model to print.
5.Slicer software suggestion The process that ignites 3D printing innovation is comprised of a few essential tools. Obviously, you have the 3D model and the 3D printer, but there’s an instrumental piece to the puzzle right in between those two points. 3D printing slicer software essentially acts as the middleman between the 3D model and printer.
5.1 Installation and Setting (1) Software Acquisition: To get the installation package from our linked. (2) Software Installation and start-up: Settings—Printer—Add Printer—Custom—Insert your 3D printer name, such as Saturn. Printer and Extruder1 setting parameters as the picture below.
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Settings—Printer—Mange Printers. Profiles—Import—“Saturn10.curaprofile” Saturn10.curaprofile :To get the file from our linked.
5.2 Save to File File—Open Files: select your 3D model, STL Type. All free 3D models download from online. To help you find the perfect fit, here’s a list of the top 3D printing 3D models. Site Type Price 3D Printable Models https://www.thingiverse.com/ Repository Free ★★★★★ https://cults3d.com/ Marketplace Free, Paid ★★★★ https://www.myminifactory.
Rotate—Press red line, make the bottom parallel to platform. Save to file, and insert your USB stick or SD card to your 3D printer.
6.Maintenance 6.1 Maintenance and Service Problem Cause Extruder head building off center. The device has lost track of extruder’s exact location and is failing to build. PLA is not extruding or sticking to the build tape properly. This can be caused by the build plate not being leveling with the extruder head. Saturn froze before my object started. Saturn may have received contradictory commands.
6.3 Daily Maintenance and Use Suggestion 1. Please cover the top to prevent the device from falling into dust when not using the device. If the device has not been used for a long time, it is recommended to use the original packaging. 2. Grease moving parts regularly. For frequent users, add grease at least once every three months; For long-term nonusers, add grease at least every six months. 3.
7.Support and Service Apollo3D team is on standby and ready to help you with any challenges you may have with your Saturn. If the issues or questions are not covered in this User Guide, you can seek for solutions on our official website or contact us via e-mail. There are solutions and instructions to common issues that can be found in our knowledge base. Have a look first as most basic questions are answered there. https://www.apollo3dprinting.
