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--- 3devo_extruder:3devo_extruder [2021/09/30 07:32] – [Troubleshooting] formlab
+++ 3devo_extruder:3devo_extruder [2024/06/17 02:22] (current) – [Filament width specifications] formlab
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-[[https://support.3devo.com/]]
+[[https://support.3devo.com/|support.3devo.com]]
+[[https://support.3devo.com/how-to-make-a-perfect-spool-of-pla|3devo guide to extrude PLA]]
+===== Extrude recycled PLA 2.95mm  =====
+==== Preparation ====
+  * Add 10% fresh PLA granulate to the regrind
+    * weigh an empty cup, set scale to zero, weigh the full cup. Divide weight by 10 (for example: 510g becomes 51 grams). Add this amount of fresh PLA granulate to the regrind and mix.
+  * Close doors and windows to avoid air draft.
+  * Add cutters next to the extruder
+  * Start up the extruder and the Windows computer. Connect them with a USB cable.
+  * Start up 'DevoVision' on the computer. Click on the toolbar on the right (for services?): Show hidden icons > DevoVision ('3d' logo). If this icon isn't present, click the DevoVision app in the toolbar first. (It will notify you that the service should be started instead). <wrap hi>Test this for clearer instructions</wrap>.
+  * On DevoVision, connect to the com port and give a name for the log file (use 'year month day - number' for example). Now the extruder needs to be restarted (press the button on the LCD screen).
+  * On the extruder, go to:
+    * **Settings**
+      * Empty spool diameter: 106mm
+      * Full spool diameter: 190mm
+      * Spool width: 43mm (this dimension seems to vary per spool. Easy to measure with calipers).
+    * **Spooling** > Positioner settings > preview position. Check if the left & right position lines up with the sides of the spool.
+==== Startup ====
+  * Start extrusion (automatic): The machine warms up and starts extruding.
+  * Wait for the material to become thick enough to be put in between the puller wheel. This might take half an hour or so
+  * Click 'Spooling' and follow the instructions.
 ===== Filament width specifications =====