CTC 3D Printer unboxing

3DHubby · 2016-01-22T06:09:12.000Z

This is a simple question, but I got a CTC 3D Printer and there are two boxed items under the Build Plate. I cannot see any way to get them out, so I just want to know do I just select Level Build Plate to move the build plate to the top, or is there another way to make the build plate move up?

I don’t want to damage anything before I even get started, but the instructions are hopeless and there is nothing mentioned about these two boxes or how to remove them.

bardiir · 2016-01-22T10:09:45.000Z

I’m moving the build plate by hand quite a lot, you should not do that too fast however as the step motors can induce a current into the circuit when beeing moved and you certainly don’t want that to get too big.

Adagio · 2016-01-22T10:12:58.000Z

+1 Just gently push it up. The LCD Might light up. That means you’re going too fast…

aurebo · 2016-01-22T10:57:37.000Z

Leave the printer switched off and slowly turn the Z-axis manually (by hand).

eharrell · 2016-01-22T13:51:10.000Z

Gently lift up the build plate while the power is OFF. You can also turn the lead screw that lifts the build plate.

chrislefrois · 2016-01-23T11:38:52.000Z

Hi…

Turn the Z axis threaded rod… manually.

- Chris

3DHubby · 2016-01-25T06:11:37.000Z

Thanks everyone, that is a great help and I have removed the boxes from under the build plate.

CTC also sent me a reply after I did this. They have a video showing how to unpack and setup, which would have been nice on the SD card they send with the printer, or a piece of paper with that link.

So all good on this now.

Montana3D · 2016-01-31T22:02:46.000Z

Deleted. You got it done.