Instructions

Here are some step by step instructions for learning how to use your Hyrel 3D Printer.

Before You Get Started

Unboxing and Initial Setup: System 30M and Engine Models

1. PDF: Quick Start Instructions
2. Video:

Unboxing and Initial Setup: Hydra Models

1. Hydra Model Unboxing
2. Hydra Model Startup
3. Hydra Hotbed Installation
4. Hydra Home Calibration Details
5. Hydra Model Overview
6. Hydra Model Controls Overview

Please complete the steps above for your model of printer before printing.

BASIC Printing: One STL, One Head

First Training Session

Overview, Tramming, Printing with Emulsifiables

1. PDF: First Training Session
2. Session 1A: Hardware and Software Overview Video
3. Session 1B: Communications and Tramming Video
4. Session 1C: Setting Z-Zero and Emulsifiable Print Video

Additional Emulsifiable Videos

1. EMO Series Printing Tips
2. Overview of Cold and Warm Flow Print Heads:
   1. Overview of the EMO and COD Heads
   2. Overview of the SDS and CSD Heads
   3. Overview of the VOL and VCD Heads
   4. Overview of the KRA and KCD Heads
   5. Overview of the SMH-2 Head
3. Loading Cold and Warm Flow Print Heads:
   1. Loading the EMO-25
   2. More Loading the EMO-25
   3. Loading the VCD Head
   4. Loading the SDS Head
   5. Loading the SDS Head with RTV
   6. Loading and Printing with the EMO-25

Second Training Session

CAD Modeling, Positioning, and Printing with Filaments

1. PDF: Second Training Session
2. Session 2A: Simple CAD Modeling in FreeCAD Video
3. Session 2B: Healing an STL in MeshLab Video
   1. PDF: Simple Healing with MeshLab
4. Session 2C: Positioning, Scaling, and Rotating your STL Video
5. Session 2D: Editing Slic3r Recipes Video
6. Session 2E: Slicing your STL and Viewing your GCODE Video
7. Session 2F: Loading and Printing with Filaments Video

Additional Filament Videos

1. General MK Series:
   1. MK Series Printing Tips
   2. Post Processing with a Heat Gun
   3. Loading and Unloading Filament in the MK Series head
2. MK1-250 Extruder for Standard Filaments:
   1. Overview
   2. Loading and Printing
3. MK2-250 Extruder for Flexible Filaments:
   1. Overview
   2. Loading and Printing
4. MK1-450 Extruder for High-Temperature Filaments:
   1. Overview
   2. Loading and Printing

Additional Basic Printing Instructions

1. PDF: BASIC Printing Instructions
2. HotHead/HotBed 103 Controller Board LEDs Explained
3. Tramming your Bed: Systems and Engines, 2015 and later
4. Tramming your Bed: Earlier Systems and Engines

Please become skilled at BASIC Printing before moving to INTERMEDIATE Printing.

INTERMEDIATE Printing: One STL, Multiple Heads

1. PDF: Intermediate Printing Instructions
2. Session 3A - Setting Two Heads to Z-Zero
   1. Session 3A - Alternate Version
3. Session 3B - Calibrating the Offset Between Two Heads
   1. GCODE: Calibration Target
4. Session 3C - Slicing and Printing with Second Head Support
5. Session 3D - Clone or Parallel Printing

Please become skilled at INTERMEDIATE Printing before moving to ADVANCED Printing.

ADVANCED Printing: Multiple STLs, Multiple Heads

1. Session 4 - Advanced Slicing and Printing: Multiple STLs with Multiple Heads

Please refer to the videos below for instructions on Troubleshooting, Maintaining, and Tuning your Printer.

Other Accessory Overviews

• Overview of the LA5-808 and LA6-450 Lasers

Troubleshooting, Maintaining, and Tuning

List of ALL Videos

1. Establishing Connectivity between PC and Printer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlJqdhtpB6Q
2. Table Arm Block Adjustment for bed twist about the X or Y axes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImMo3V1D70w
3. Replacing the Heated Build Platform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkJT3ILlAHw
4. NEW Tramming the heated build platform and setting Z-Zero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK_x0M8p9Ew
5. Updating Slic3r Settings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0I6Xu9Tlvc
6. To replace your Tablet Interface Board; also to run from an external PC (start at 6:24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b583I7AlGJI
7. Adjusting the X-Arm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gFX6Mh-ths
8. Tightening the X Belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GYWfMrs0F8
9. Adjusting the Y-Arm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZd0ecogGlQ
10. Tightening the Y Belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkgviAGep-c
11. Replacing your Power Supply https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl1sqy6PWx8
12. Replacing the heated build platform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkJT3ILlAHw
13. Replacing the 4A fuses (1206 package) on the yoke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EosKDe-SyUI
14. Updating the 103 HotHead / HotBed Controllers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM8QMZBTb4o
15. Replacing the 103 HotHead Controller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKCEkKSolZc
16. Updating the 407 Motion Controller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFAFRkpLmww
17. Changing the Print Head PCB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKCEkKSolZc
18. Changing the Main I/O Board: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66S9XJ-KeU8
19. Configuring the USB-B to run from another coputer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqr4S0WC3Q
20. Assembling the new PEEK Fan Nozzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysO8oAzFwC4

YouTube Directories

1. The Hyrel YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT-48K-0Y4xoTvbJCjyDFXA/videos
2. Karl Gifford's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/karl0gifford/videos?sort=dd&shelf_id=0&view=0