TRONXY MOORE 1 MINI CLAY 3D PRINTER

User Manual

User Notes

Unpacking: Please check the packing list to ensure that no parts are lost or damaged. If any, contact after-sales personnel immediately for reissue.
(开箱时,请对照装箱清单,确保无零件的丢失及损坏,如有发生,请立即联系我们的售后人员,我们会在最短时间内为您补发。)
Environment: Please use the machine in a ventilated, dry, clean, and flat environment.
(请在通风、干燥、清洁、平坦的环境中使用机器。)
Safety: The machine contains high-speed moving parts. Children are not allowed to use the printer alone. It is not recommended to use this 3D printer when unattended.
(该机器包含高速运动部件,儿童不得单独使用打印机;无人看管情况下,不建议运行3D打印机。)
Operating Temperature & Humidity: The recommended room temperature is 8°C-40°C, and humidity is 20%-80%. Using outside this range may lead to a bad printing effect.
(3D打印机的使用环境温度建议为8℃-40℃,湿度为20%-80%,在此范围之外使用,可能带来不良的打印效果。)
Emergency Stop: In an emergency, you can turn off the power directly. ?
Warranty: Unauthorized modification or disassembly causing damage to core components is not covered by the warranty.
(如果用户擅自改装或者拆卸导致机器的核心部件损坏,则该情况不在保修范围内。)
SD Card: Video, software, and other related information are stored in the SD card. ?

Introduction

This section provides an overview of the TRONXY MOORE 1 MINI CLAY 3D PRINTER components.

Printer Components:

1. X axis system: Controls movement along the X-axis.
2. Print head module: Houses the extrusion mechanism.
3. PC10-03 pneumatic connector: For pneumatic connections.
4. 3.5 inch full color touch screen: User interface for controlling the printer.
5. Printing platform: The build surface where the object is printed.
6. Power switch: Turns the printer on and off. ?
7. Leveling nut: Used for adjusting the platform level.
8. Tube: Material delivery tube.
9. PC10-02 pneumatic connector: Another pneumatic connection point.
10. Barrel holder: Secures the clay barrel.
11. M18 feeding screw: The screw that pushes the clay through the barrel.
12. Transmission: Gear system for driving the screw.
13. 57 feeding motor: Motor for the feeding mechanism.
14. DC interface: Power input port.
15. 57 Extrusion motor interface: Motor connection for extrusion.
16. X axis slider: Guides the movement on the X-axis.
17. USB-A, USB-B and TF card sockets: Ports for data transfer and storage. ?

Parameter

Print Parameters

Parameter	Value
Printing principle	LDM (Liquid Deposition Molding)
Print volume	180 × 180 × 180 mm
Printing accuracy	0.3-3.0mm
Positioning accuracy	X/Y: 0.00625mm, Z:0.00125mm
Number of printhead	1
Nozzle diameter	1.0-3.0 mm (optional)
Print speed	10~40mm/s (30mm/s is recommended)
Moving speed	60mm/s
Consumables	Ceramic mud, porcelain mud, purple sand mud, etc.

Temperature Parameter

Parameter	Value
Ambient temperature	8°C - 40°C

Software Parameters

Parameter	Value
Slicing software	Cura
Input format	.STL, .OBJ
Output format	G-Code
Connection method	TF card, USB disk, USB cable (for skilled users)

Power Parameters

Parameter	Value
Power input	100V-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power output	24V/4A DC

Physical Parameters

Parameter	Value
Machine size	355252370 mm
Machine weight	≈7.5kg

Packing List

The package includes the following items:

1. Moore 1 Main Body *1
2. Screw print head *1
3. Barrel 0.5L *2
4. M18 extrusion screw *1
5. Barrel holder *1
6. Feed transmission *1
7. Piston *1
8. Tube *2
9. 57 Motor connection line *1
10. Power adapter *1 + Power cable *1
11. PC10-03 pneumatic connector *1
12. PC10-02 pneumatic connector *2
13. Firberglass plate *2

Accessories and Tools

The following accessories and tools are provided:

14. M4*10 screws *10
15. M4*20 screws *4
16. Clip *2
17. Plastic wrap *1
18. Card reader and TF card *1
19. USB cable *1
20. A box of nozzles *1
21. T-shaped allen wrench *1
22. Slotted screwdriver *1
23. Wrench *1
24. L-shaped allen wrench *4
25. Shovel *1
26. Clay *1

Install Screw Feeding Device

Follow these steps to install the screw feeding device:

Step 1-2: Remove the barrel fixing block.
Step 3-4: Insert the M18 extrusion screw and reinstall the barrel fixing block.
Step 5-6: Install the piston onto the screw.
Step 6-7: Install the PC10-02 pneumatic interface to the barrel.
Step 7-8: Twist the barrel in a clockwise direction.
Step 9-11: Use 4 M4*10 screws to install the barrel holder.

Note: Before installing the barrel, it is necessary to pour the clay into the barrel. (Please refer to page 20 for preparation method).

Install the Print Head and Feed Tube

Step 12-13: Use two M4*10 screws to install the print head onto the Moore 1 Main Body.
Step 13-14: Install the feed tube.

Install Firberglass Plate

Step 15: Place the Firberglass plate on the printing platform.
Step 16: Use clips to fix the fiberglass board plate on the platform.

Note: Before printing, cover the fiberglass board plate with a layer of plastic wrap to prevent the bottom of the model from cracking.

Cable Connection

Connect the 57 motor connection line and the power adapter/cable to the appropriate ports on the printer.

Action: Insert the print head motor wire.

Platform Leveling

1. Access Leveling: From the Main screen, select "Tool", then select "Level".

2. Leveling Process: Follow the sequence shown on the screen (points 1-5) to level the platform. Adjust the screws under the platform to achieve a distance of 0.3-0.5mm between the nozzle and the platform at each point.

Visual Aid: The screen displays numbered points for leveling. The diagram shows adjusting nuts under the platform to set the nozzle-to-platform distance.

Slicing Software Settings

This section guides you through configuring the slicing software (Cura) for the MOORE 1 printer.

1. Model Settings

Adding the Printer:

Navigate to Settings > Printer > Add Printer.
Select "Custom FFF printer" under "Add a non-networked printer".
In the "Custom FFF printer" settings, set the "Printer name" to "MOORE 1".
Click "Add".

2. Parameter Settings

Configure the printer settings within Cura:

Printer Settings: Set dimensions (X: 180.0, Y: 180.0, Z: 180.0 mm), build plate shape (Rectangular), and other basic settings.
Printhead Settings: Adjust nozzle size (e.g., 1.5 mm), compatible material diameter (e.g., 3.0 mm), and nozzle offsets.
Extruder Settings: Configure extruder start and end G-code.
Quality Settings: Set Layer Height (e.g., 0.5 mm), Initial Layer Height (e.g., 1.0 mm), Line Width (e.g., 1.5 mm), Wall Thickness (e.g., 1.5 mm), and Wall Line Count (e.g., 1).
Speed Settings: Adjust Print Speed (e.g., 40.0 mm/s), Wall Speed (e.g., 20.0 mm/s), Top/Bottom Speed (e.g., 20.0 mm/s), Travel Speed (e.g., 40.0 mm/s), and Initial Layer Speed (e.g., 20.0 mm/s).
Special Modes: Enable "Surface Mode" and "Spiralize Outer Contour" for specific print effects.

3. Slicing Workflow

Open a file (.STL, .OBJ) containing your 3D model.
Click "Slice" to process the model based on your settings.
Click "Preview" to review the sliced model layer by layer.
Click "Save to Disk" to save the G-code file to your SD card or computer.

Precautions and Operations for Replacing the Barrel

Piston Position: The piston must be moved to its original position before changing the barrel.
Feed Tube: The feed tube of the print head must be unplugged before operation.

Material Control Methods:

Linkage mode (default): Controls the feeding device and print head motor simultaneously.
Feeding device mode: Controls only the feeding device motor.
Print head mode: Controls only the print head motor.

Material Control Interface: From the "Materials" screen, select "Tool", then "Materials". You can adjust material feed rate using "E1+" and "E1-" buttons (speed range 0-40).

Preparation of the Clay

1. Soak the clay:
Put the clay into a basin, add water to cover the clay, and soak for 2.5 hours. (Complimentary clay can be used directly without soaking).
2. Mix/blend the clay:
Take out the clay and mix it evenly by hand for 3-5 minutes. Shape the clay into a cylinder slightly smaller than the barrel's diameter.
3. Load the clay into the barrel:
Place the prepared clay cylinder into the barrel.
4. Squeeze the air/bubbles out:
Beat the barrel up and down to expel air. Use a piece of thick paper to help push out the bubbles from the barrel.

Cautions After Printing

Note: Soak the printhead/nozzle in water after printing to prevent the mud from drying and clogging the printhead. ?