The First Print

All steps after installation needed to start your first print with NanoDLP.

Connect to NanoDLP#

The main way to use NanoDLP is a web based interface that could be accessed through your local network.

NanoDLP HDMI port being used to display and cure print layers, so it could not be used.

To find out Raspberry Pi or SBC IP you can use one of the ways below. After finding IP just need to open it through your browser.

Using NanoDLP finder tool#

Download, extract and run NanoDLP Finder Tool.

HMI interface#

If you are using, HMI interface you can get IP details by touching WIFI icon on top right of the screen.

Online dashboard#

Visit online dashboard to see online NanoDLP printers in your network.

Router and OS network area panel#

You can get your device IP by visiting administration panel of your router. Also your OS will detect NanoDLP on your local network, it will be accessible on Windows local area network.

Making IP static#

You should plug SD card into a card reader and edit nanodlp-network.txt file to set a static IP on your device.

Setup machine and resin settings#

Go through following steps to make sure you will have functional printer.

1. Go to machine settings and make sure your printer resolutions is correct.
2. Go to display calibration and choose boundary, then control if it covered your whole display area.
3. Go to axis calibration and test zero point your build platform should be completely aligned with VAT surface.
4. Go to axis calibration and move up 1cm, measure if the movement is correct.
5. Go to resin profile and edit default/the first profile, check if cure times are correct.

Upload and start your first print#

1. Go to plates page.
2. Press add plate.
3. Choose STL file to print.
4. After slicing get completed click on the print button.

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