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Kobus du Toit
Sep 4, 20171 min read
Attach the back projector locks
The printer was designed to be upgraded. The back projector bracket and super speed arms have extra holes in so that we can attach a...
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Kobus du Toit
Sep 4, 20172 min read
Install Acer H6502BD
Acer stopped manufacturing the H6510BD. This meant we needed to find a new projector for our printers. We tried a few different...
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Michelle du Toit
Apr 27, 20172 min read
Mini Manufacturing of Tri-Fidget Toys
In this case study, Gizmo 3D customer shares his 3D printing experience and how he is making money selling 3D printed Tri-fidget toys.
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Kobus du Toit
Mar 18, 20172 min read
Printing rules
There are certain rules you need to follow to have a perfect print. This post will be updated over time as we and users find the rules....
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Kobus du Toit
Jan 18, 20173 min read
Testing of Glycerin/Glycerol/Glycerine
Top down DLP 3D printers normally need a lot of resin to fill the vat. I am always on the lookout to find a way to reduce the resin...
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Kobus du Toit
Jan 10, 20171 min read
Install the build plate and vat
This image is a cross section of a GiziMate Xtreme. Only some of the components have been numbered to make it easier to explain what...
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Kobus du Toit
Dec 11, 20162 min read
Design guidelines
Minimum Supported Wall Thickness Recommended: 200 micron Minimum Unsupported Wall Thickness Recommended: 200 micron Maximum Unsupported...
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Kobus du Toit
Dec 6, 20162 min read
Production Update
Just as we thought we were out of the woods and everything was going to plan, it turns out we're not there yet. Manufacturing in Vietnam...
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Kobus du Toit
Nov 4, 20161 min read
Install the projector(s)
The projectors attach using three M3 bolts. Screw in the bolts into the projector, but not too deep. Fit the projector into the holes...
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Kobus du Toit
Nov 4, 20161 min read
Install the vat heater
The vat heater has to be installed inside the vat on the bottom. You will have 2 clamps that screw into the vat to keep the heater in...
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Kobus du Toit
Nov 4, 20162 min read
Trouble Shooting: Nothing moves
Power Make sure the printer is powered up. The DC power should be plugged in, it is the little round plug. The DC power is a laptop...
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Kobus du Toit
Nov 4, 20161 min read
PC doesn't detect printer
Every Windows 10 PC we have used connected the printers automatically, but some of the users have reported that the PC didn't...
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Michelle du Toit
Oct 31, 20161 min read
Gizmo 3D Printers Indiegogo Update - The Secret is out!
It's FINALLY time for the Gizmo 3D Printers Indiegogo backers to start receiving their brand new printers! There's already a HUGE...
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Kobus du Toit
Sep 10, 20161 min read
Preparing for your printer to arrive
For those of you whose Gizmo 3D Printer can't come fast enough - here's some tips for preparing your work space in the meantime! 1....
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Kobus du Toit
Sep 8, 20162 min read
Checklist when you get your printer
- Motors plugged into the controller at the back. Controller motors are in the order X, Y, Z. X = wiper (future), Y = automated...
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Kobus du Toit
Sep 5, 20162 min read
Configure brightness for a resin
If your projector is too bright the white projection area will burn the resin and you will get a lot of waste on the build plate. A...
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Kobus du Toit
Sep 4, 201614 min read
Your first print
You will need a PC, e.g. i3, with at least 4GB of memory and running Java 64 bit. More memory is better, especially when printing big...
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Kobus du Toit
Sep 3, 20162 min read
Changing projection area
When you get your printer the projector bracket will be held down by cable ties. Cut the cable ties so that the projector can be moved...
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Kobus du Toit
Sep 2, 20163 min read
Calibrating the XY scale
Gizmetor allows the user to change the XY size of the slices. This short tutorial will explain how to do that. When ever you calibrate...
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Kobus du Toit
Sep 1, 20162 min read
Resin level before printing
Users started printing now and the biggest problem they face is not being sure on how and where the build plate should be. Follow these...
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