Videos

Please also see the Instructions page and the Getting Started page.

Our YouTube Page.

Product Features

• Hot Bed Manufacturing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vJXnB-8JII
• SMH-2 Static Mixing Head Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3azICOBuHdk
• How to make Time Lapse Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qJ-2uFt-_Y
• Hothead LEDs explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q90Bj07MiqI
• Quiet Storm Cooling Fan Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B9hoMLNOuQ
• LA6-450 and LA5-808 Laser Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz6mRSkOaSk
• Two Part Test Print on the Model 16A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc2UFwjUtc4
• Test Print on a Model 16A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc2UFwjUtc4
• Printing a test of an Extrusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql1NZLWVJQM
• Using a Hyrel3D Printer and Spindle Tool to rework Circuit Boards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C88ni0huwhw
• Running a Fadal CNC with Hyrel software and motion controllers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nUZc-de_qg
• Introducing the Model 16A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81sVBZOOcbw
• Intro to Hyrel 3D Possiblilities, Jan 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwrhV74NjCQ
• Selecting the Right Printer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc9gBZtUL7c
• Intro to Hyrel 3D Possibilities: https://youtu.be/4oxCqR_DVNQ
• Printing four parts at once (ABS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQFacnpzmv0
• Printing three parts at once (ABS), with the "Clone Head" feature: https://youtu.be/cuRcIE-Jbyc
• Printing two parts at once (plasticine): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6aMBQSZPgg
• Introducing the System 30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9HvQ3SepoM
• Sped-up video of the Gear Vase print: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaIrESgjNSA
• Introducing the hot-swappable Print Heads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNwv7Dw_Zwg
• Introducing the Developer's Kit (SDK): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VHxf182fIs
• Introducing the Luer Tip Kit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPYPWjnDGho
• Introducing Hyrel 2.4 and Slicing 2 stls for 2 heads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMyS3h4qiSA
• Introducing Hyrel 2.4 and Inserting new Temperature and Fan Speed gcode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4REXwbuTvzQ
• Sneak Peek: Pick and Place Head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlSGlOpyipI
• Introducing the SDS Syringe Heads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKHa1CXnSdI
• Introducing the LA5-808 Laser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lpa4nENtyQ
• Introducing the LA6-450 Laser (6w, 450nm): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1IGa-8y9yQ
• Introducing the MK2-250 Head for Flexible Filaments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_zCytnGvvo
• Plasma Magnetic Vortex Deposition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQy25Nlj3_Q
• 3D Milling on the Hyrel Model 16A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQb5vS97jFo
• Bioplotting for under $10K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XREWb_Md5o0

Print Material

• Printing in Sugru (Rubber): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuii5rP53Js
• Printing in Air-dry Modeling Clay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trdz4YDbdsw
• Printing in Plasticine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw8XiW46G0k
• Printing in Play-Doh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dihvAQR7LQg
• Testing the Shark5 Laser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEePz8_0ttc
• Part Printed in NinjaFlex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ76lRfpOJ4
• First Clay test print: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gv71RAtdwg
• Model 16A Build Volume: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw2E_d-q9bQ
• Print Heads Overview, June 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGriCCrfkuw

Instructions

Here are some basic instructions; a more structured presentation can be seen at the Instructions page.

Training Lessons

1: Basics and Emulsifiables

1. Session 1A: Hardware and Software Overview
2. Session 1B: Communications and Tramming
3. Session 1C: Setting Z-Zero and Emulsifiable Print

2: Modeling and Filaments

1. Session 2A: Simple CAD Modeling in FreeCAD
2. Session 2B: Healing an STL in MeshLab
3. Session 2C: Positioning, Scaling, and Rotating your STL
4. Session 2D: Editing Slic3r Recipes
5. Session 2E: Slicing your STL and Viewing your GCODE
6. Session 2F: Loading and Printing with Filaments

3: One STL with Multiple Heads

1. Session 3A - Setting Two Heads to Z-Zero
   1. Session 3A - Alternate Version
2. [[Session 3B - Calibrating the Offset Between Two Heads
   1. GCODE: Calibration Target
3. Session 3C - Slicing and Printing with Second Head Support
4. Session 3D - Clone or Parallel Printing

4: Multiple STLs with Multiple Heads

1. Session 4 - Advanced Slicing and Printing: Multiple STLs with Multiple Heads

General Information

• HotHead/HotBed 103 Controller Board LEDs Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q90Bj07MiqI
• Quick Start Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtfIq4RQ6_w
• Upgrading to Repetrel 2.4xx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyXFKYpzs30
• NEW Unboxing the System 30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHxC2__DPsM
• NEW Tramming the heated build platform and setting Z-Zero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK_x0M8p9Ew
• Manually Setting the Z-Zero Position: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArDX4UpflmE
• Powering up the System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_crzan5T7Y
• How to use 3D PDFs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoBqTQ_qCUY
• First Print Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNQNaz0Yzt4
• Programming Head Offsets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zxxBYbdlOE
• Multi-Head Printing with Nested STLs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KwJ6OgOx14

Emulsifiable Specific

1. EMO Series Printing Tips
2. Overview of Cold and Warm Flow Print Heads:
   1. Overview of the EMO and COD Heads
   2. Overview of the SDS and CSD Heads
   3. Overview of the VOL and VCD Heads
   4. Overview of the KRA and KCD Heads
3. Loading Cold and Warm Flow Print Heads:
   1. Loading the EMO-25
   2. More Loading the EMO-25
   3. Loading the VCD Head
   4. Loading the SDS Head
   5. Loading the SDS Head with RTV
   6. Loading and Printing with the EMO-25

Filament Specific

1. General MK Series:
   1. MK Series Printing Tips
   2. Post Processing with a Heat Gun
   3. Loading and Unloading Filament in the MK Series head
2. MK1-250 Extruder for Standard Filaments:
   1. Overview
   2. Loading and Printing
3. MK2-250 Extruder for Flexible Filaments:
   1. Overview
   2. Loading and Printing
4. MK1-450 Extruder for High-Temperature Filaments:
   1. Overview
   2. Loading and Printing

GCode, Modeling and Slicing

• Creating a part with support material: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL9nxP_Lg1U
• Intro to FreeCad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yHRuef29L4
• Healing with MeshLab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLGIRAgLz4w
• DXF to GCODE for the Laser: https://youtu.be/YRsyEGHyt3k
• Adding DavoPads (FrogToes/PrintStamps) to Anchor Large Prints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgcggw5BglA
• Slicing two nested STLs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfIvS50zLyc

Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Tuning

• Replacing the LED Strip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2sWEYRVAII
• Replacing the Front Switch Panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14ynZ3DHzVg
• Reestablishing Connectivity between PC and Printer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlJqdhtpB6Q
• Table Arm Block Adjustment for bed twist about the X or Y axes: https://youtu.be/ImMo3V1D70w
• Replacing the Heated Build Platform: https://youtu.be/FkJT3ILlAHw
• NEW Tramming the heated build platform and setting Z-Zero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK_x0M8p9Ew
• Updating Slic3r Settings: http://youtu.be/A0I6Xu9Tlvc
• Multi-Head Calibration Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQscrgv6uaQ
• To replace your Tablet Interface Board; also to run from an external PC (start at 6:24): https://youtu.be/b583I7AlGJI
• Adjusting the X-Arm: https://youtu.be/0gFX6Mh-ths
• Tightening the X Belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GYWfMrs0F8
• Adjusting the Y-Arm: https://youtu.be/LZd0ecogGlQ
• Tightening the Y Belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkgviAGep-c
• Replacing your Power Supply http://youtu.be/Zl1sqy6PWx8
• Replacing the heated build platform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed8ZqZLsTJ8
• Replacing the 4A fuses (1206 package) on the yoke: http://youtu.be/EosKDe-SyUI
• Updating the 103 HotHead / HotBed Controllers: https://youtu.be/yM8QMZBTb4o
• Replacing the 103 HotHead Controller: https://youtu.be/XKCEkKSolZc
• Updating the 407 Motion Controller: https://youtu.be/cFAFRkpLmww
• Changing the Print Head PCB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKCEkKSolZc
• Changing the Main I/O Board: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66S9XJ-KeU8
• Configuring the USB-B to run from another coputer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqr4S0WC3Q
• Assembling the new PEEK Fan Nozzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysO8oAzFwC4

Archives

• Original Kickstarter Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UnMxL2bw4o
• Shop Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9rgkw5r4l4
• Tramming the heated build platform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soY9uOw3nCM
• Software Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBaQZjpPqFU
• Big Nerd Ranch Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdoN_1jP8Ks
• Upgrading to Repetrel 2.x: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4QwiuQtjO0
• ColumbusMAKESit Printer Burn-in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEfeVYbbKPQ
• Engine Sneak Peek (Four Materials): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TjGIa60vAg
• Kids test 3D Printed Hockey Pucks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYttqVDkY2c
• Repetrel 1.806 New Features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZUeh6Bkwu8
• Setting up custom gcode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIAQT0SBR-g