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 ==== Please note this a preliminary, under construction version. It should be used as a general guide only, until this notice is removed. ====
+==== The Bambu Labs Wiki ====
+https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/x1
 ==== The Design Process Overview ====
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 * After your design is complete export the design file in a format acceptable to Bambu Studio.
-=== Previewing the slicing ===
+==== The Printers ====
+The Lab currently has 2 of the Bambu X1 Carbon printers, know as "Giga" and "PLA Only".
+* As named, the "PLA Only" printer should be used only with PLA filament.
+* The "Giga" printer can be used with most other filament types.
+Both printers have attached to them a 4 spool AMS, Automatic Material System" option. This facilitates automatic switching of the available filament. Initially this guide will not cover AMS usage.
+==== The Driving Software ====
+Bambu Labs "Bambu Studio" is the software used to actually drive the printing process.
-If you are not familiar with Bambu Studio it is recommended you install the software on your local machine. This will allow you to become familiar with the product at your leisure.
+If you are not familiar with Bambu Studio it is recommended you install the software on your local machine. Although this will not allow you to actually connect to the physical machines, it will give you an opportunity to become familiar with the product at your leisure.
 A good place to start is the Bambu Quick Start Guide which will step you through the installation and general usage of the product.
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 * Bambu Studio Keyboard Shortcuts:  https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/software/bambu-studio/3d-scene-operations
-=== Slicing/Printing at TheLab ===
-You will repeat most these steps at the Lab, running through them at home will help you become familiar with the studio product at your leisure. The final configuration will depend on the Lab machine setup
+==== Member local Bambu Studio ====
+Once one is comfortable one can perform these steps on the Lab machine version of Bambu Studio if desired.
+=== Preparing/Previewing/Slicing at home or in TheLab ===
+You will repeat most these steps at the Lab, running through them at home will help you become familiar with the studio product at your leisure. Once comfortable with the tool it is perfectly acceptable to perform these steps on the Lab machine. The final configuration will depend on the Lab machine setup
-* The first step is to To import the .stl file:  Click File->import->import 3MF/STL/STEP/...
+* The first step is to To import the your design file. Supported files include .3mf .stl .stp .step .amf .obj.
- * Note and Correct any errors reported by the Studio
+ * Click File->import->import 3MF/STL/STEP/...
+* The Prepare Tab should automatically open with your project displayed in the center of a print plate.
+* Note and Correct any errors reported by the Studio
-== The Prepare Tab ==
+=== The Prepare Tab ===
   * Select Printer Type,  Bambu Lab X1, (Nozzle size will depend on what you printer has installed)
   * Select Plate Type, depending on type type of filament
   * Bambu Plate Types: https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/filament-acc/acc/plates
-  * Add/select your filament. For this if you are not sure you can choose Bambu PLA Basic. The following Bambu wiki gives a good overview of filament types/usage:
+  * Add/select your filament. For this if you are not sure if using PLA you can choose Bambu PLA Basic. The following Bambu wiki gives a good overview of filament types/usage:
   * The basics: https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/knowledge-sharing/filament-guide-beginners
   * Bambu Filaments and Accessories:  https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/filament-acc
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 * The remaining items can be left to default until you are more familiar with the process. The default settings should be fine for your first print if it is not too complicated.
-== The Preview tab ==
+=== The Preview tab ===
+ * Select the "Preview" tab
  * Note and correct any errors, add supports to your project if needed.
  * Use the mouse scroll wheel to zoom in and out, left button to view the object from different perspectives, right mouse button to reposition the plate within the view port.
- * Add Link to Bambu Studio keyboard shortcuts
+ * Bambu Studio Keyboard Shortcuts:  https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/software/bambu-studio/3d-scene-operations
-* Slice your model
- * If the slicing process notes any errors/concerns they will be presented. One example is if your design needs "supports" to aid in printing parts that hang out over space, unsupported. These you would need to trim from your final product.
+== Slice your model ==
+* Press the Slice Plate button on upper right to start the slicing process
  * Bambu Studio - Complete Beginner’s Guide to Slicing for 3D Printing : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUi54VpSeek
- * Press the Slice Plate button on upper right to start the slicing process
-  * Note and correct as needed any reported errors/warning
-When done previewing/defining/slicing your project settings, export the project from Bambu Studio as "all Plate Sliced File".
+ * Note and correct as needed any reported errors/warning
-==== The Printers ====
-==== The Driving Software ====
+* If successful a dialog containing "Slice ok" should be displayed. Also you will find a "Color Scheme" chart that indicates various characteristics of the pending print process
-==== Member local Bambu Studio ====
+If the slicing process notes any errors/concerns they will be presented. One example is if your design needs "supports" to aid in printing parts that hang out over space, unsupported. These you would need to trim from your final product.
+== More about Supports ==
+* How to create automatic or manual supports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CUSWpVZsUY
+* Normal vs. Tree Supports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXVVvZciR9Q
+=== Save/Export Your Project ===
+When done previewing/defining/slicing your project settings on your personal copy of Bambu Studio, save your changes to your thumb drive.
+There are a couple of ways you can do this,
+==== Save the Project ====
+ To save as a full project, select "File->Save Project".
+ Then you can reload the project within the Lab version of Bambu Studio. This will allow you to modify any of your model and printer characteristics. You may need to "reset" some of the characteristics set when viewing your model in your personal version.
+==== Export the data ====
+To export the file data, select "File->Export".
+ \\
+ There are several formats which you can choose when exporting, not all of which may be enabled.
+ * If you use the export as G-code it is not obvious to the author how you can change print characteristics such as nozzle size, filament type, etc.
+ * If you export as a .stl file you can take it to a design program but if you re-import within Bambu Studio will need to repeat the Prepare/Preview steps performed in you personal version.
+\\
+Whatever form you chose it can be taken to TheLab to be loaded on the Lab version of Bambu studio.
+This will become less burdensome once you become comfortable using the Bambu Studio. Then perhaps you can do the entire workflow within the Lab version, most likely after one or two print cycles.
 ==== Makerspace Bambu Studio ====
+Visually inspect the printers to ensure one is available for use before continuing, otherwise this may just waste your time.
+* login on to the Lab's silver mini computer located in the atrium area next to the book cases, pin code is on the lower right hand side of the monitor. Note: The computer in the print room also has Bambu Studio loaded but it is “not” connected to the printers at this time.
+ * If someone has an instance of Studio already running and is monitoring a current print job, do not interrupt the job in progress. You can however open a second instance of Bambu Studio targeting the available printer.
+=== On Lab machine, within Bambu Studio ===
+**//__DO NOT__// log into the Bambu Labs internet site within Bambu Studio with your personal Bambu Lab account. Doing so will prevent the normal print process. The generic Lab account must be used**
+** Do not update the Lab version of Bambu Studio if presented with the option. Confer with the area coordinator and via the "Bambu" discord channel if you have version concerns.**
+* Insert your thumb drive, then import the file you saved at home, the original .stl, gcode, or what ever format Studio will accept.
+* Do NOT attempt to login in to your own personal Bambu account.
+* **EDITOR NOTE: Clarify what login**
+ * Doing so will logout the Lab shared 3d printing account tied to the Bambu printer in the lab.
+ * **EDITOR NOTE: Whom to contact if not currently logged in?**
+== On the Prepare Tab ==
+* Verify the project settings, printer, build plate, filament, etc are acceptable
+* Refer to the "Member local Bambu Studio" section if you need a refresher of the particulars.
+== On the Device Tab ==
+Here you can select and set as needed your printer characteristics corresponding to the available printer.
+ * You can “get” the current state of the selected printer to determine it's characteristics
+** * EDITOR NOTE: MORE NEEDED FOR CHARACTERISTICS**
+* Double check that the printer currently selected is the desired idle printer.
+* The dialog will show the expected print duration and filament consumed.
+* The initial default settings, other than printer selection, should be fine until you are more familiar with the implications.
+== On the Preview Tab ==
+* select the "Preview" tab
+* Note and correct any errors
+* Refer to the "Member local Bambu Studio" section if you need a refresher of the particulars.
+* click “Slice Plate” to slice the file
+* Bambu Studio - Complete Beginner’s Guide to Slicing for 3D Printing : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUi54VpSeek
 ==== Prepare Machine for Printing ====
+Visually inspect the printer to ensure one is still available for use before continuing.
+* The printers are intended to remain on at all times. So they should not be turned off.
+=== Filament ===
+* verify filament currently installed on machine
+ * One can use “Lab” filament for the current price of .03 cents per gram.
+ * There is a scale by the machines
+ * There is a payment QR code on the wall between the machines
+ * Members who bring their own filament are encouraged to label their rolls as unlabeled rolls are considered fair game. “Lab” rolls are typically not labeled as such
+ * Extra lab rolls can be found in one of the bins marked as such below the printers
+=== Plate Type ===
+First a some "plate" definitions
+== Heat Bed ==
+* This is the non removable print plate that contains a heating element which varies in temperature depending on filament type used. Proper temperature helps to ensure a successful print.
+* **This plate should never come in contact with any foreign substance be it filament, glue, etc.**
+* **You must ensure there is a magnetically attached print plate on the heat bed before attempting a print.**
+== Print Plate ==
+ * This is thin removable, magnetically attached plate that is place on top of the heat bed. Different plate designs have been developed to enhance the print process/success rate. These plates are designed to be removable for easier cleaning and occasional replacement if necessary.
+* ** NOTE: Some print filaments/procedures may suggest placing glue or some other substance on the print plate to aid in filament adhesion.  DO NOT allow such substance to come in contact with the heat bed.
+Before attaching a print plate please ensure the side that contacts the heat bed is of free of foreign substances.
+Better yet clean the print plate before using to ensure maximum print adhesion and to avoid contaminating the heat bed.**
+* Choose a print plate appropriate for your project and allow it to magnetically attach to the heat bed.
+* Bambu Plate Types: https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/filament-acc/acc/plates
+=== Clean the Print Plate ===
+The print plates should be inspected and cleaned if necessary before using. The following are some how tos:
+* Bambu Lab Textrued PEI Plate Cleaning Guide: https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/filament-acc/acc/pei-plate-clean-guide#:~:text=After%20applying%20the%20dishwashing%20detergent,the%20plate%20from%20the%20sides.
+* How to Clean Bambu Lab Cool/PLA Print Plate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s93wR_DHtdk&t=90s
 ==== Send Print Job to Machine ====
+If the printer is ready to go, the slicing within Studio is successful and the available printer is selected within Studio then one can "Send" the job to the printer. Sending involves uploading the project to the Bambu cloud from which it will then be sent to the selected printer.
+Within Bambu Studio, Preview tab
+* If the slicing is complete and successful, click on the "Send" button. The following "Send print job to" dialog will be displayed.
+{{bambu:send_print_job.png}}
+* A progress bar at the bottom of the dialog will show upload progress.
+* When the "send" is complete, the Device tab will display a camera view along with the expected print time and filament to be consumed.
+* Click on the green arrow on the left mid screen to turn on the video view.
+The following Bambu Lab link will provide further printing details.
+* **NOTE: In spite of this documents suggestion //__DO NOT__// log into the Bambu Labs internet site within Bambu Studio using your personal Bambu Lab account. Doing so will prevent the normal print process. The generic Lab account must be used**
+* Printing from Bambu Studio: https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/p1/manual/print-from-bambu-studio
+==== At the printer ====
+Once the "send" has completed the printer will run through several phases before actually starting to print your project.
+The bed needs to be heated, printer bed leveled, printer calibrated. You can monitor these automatic phases at the printers
+control panel as seen below:
+{{bambu:print_job_progress.png}}
+The following video will give a walk through of the printer's GUI control panel.
+* Graphic User Interface WALKTHROUGH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LQCO8PTMxc
+==== Verify filament being used ====
+With the AMS system it is easy for your project desires to be out of sync with the actual printer settings.
+Perhaps your project is set to use the filament within position 1 of the AMS. When you get to the Lab you might see an empty position and accidentally load your filament in position 2. Then you initialize the filament load process at the printer itself to load your filament from position 2.
+When you send the print job within Bambu Studion it will do what your "program" says, it will switch to AMS position 1 for the print. Probably not what you had intended.
+This may occur also if your print job filament "type" does not match what is currently in the job specified AMS position, but is available in a different AMS position.
+It's also a good idea to monitor your print job at least in the early stages to ensure it is adhering to the print plate as expected.
 ==== Completing Print ====
-==== Remote Printer Status Access ====
+One your print is complete the Device tab within Studio will display a print complete status message.
+* Don't forget to close "YOUR" instance of Bambu Studio". When doing so discard any "modified values" to prevent any global Studio changes from affecting other members.
+* Make sure you do not close another other instances which may be controller other members unattended print jobs.
+=== Remove you finished print ===
+Generally you can remove your printed job from the print plate via a finger nail scrape, if that proves problematic there are "plastic" scraper tools located in one of the drawers between the printers.
+* **Under no circumstances is it acceptable to use metal tools on these print plates, that will damage them rendering them unusable.**
+==== Miscellaneous things that might be useful ====
+Just a collection of interesting things
+=== Skip an object ===
+If one is printing multiple objects at the same time, occasionally one or more objects may fall over or become separated
+from the print plate. This can result in a whole bunch of print "poop". If this is the case one or more objects in the
+print job can be skipped as described in the Bambu Labs article:
+* [[https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/general/skipping-objects | Article descrbing skipping Objects during print]]
+Just one of several video showing how to skip an object at the printer control screen
+* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wruAkMj9iRI | Video Showing skip on console]]