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a5:getting-started [2018/06/22 21:12] โ€“ [New Owners Guide: Getting Started] samuelpinchesa5:getting-started [2020/12/25 02:13] (current) โ€“ external edit 127.0.0.1
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 So you bought an A5 or A3S โ€” congratulations! Here's hoping it serves you well. Before you get started, you would be wise to read this page through. It will prevent headaches better than a packet of paracetamol... ^_^ So you bought an A5 or A3S โ€” congratulations! Here's hoping it serves you well. Before you get started, you would be wise to read this page through. It will prevent headaches better than a packet of paracetamol... ^_^
  
-Having problems? See the [[#having-problems|troubleshooting]] section below.+Having some problems? See the [[#troubleshooting|troubleshooting]] section below.
 ==== 1. Check the Power Supply ==== ==== 1. Check the Power Supply ====
 :!: :!: :!: **BEFORE YOU PLUG IN YOUR PRINTER** :!: :!: :!:  :!: :!: :!: **BEFORE YOU PLUG IN YOUR PRINTER** :!: :!: :!: 
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 === Printing Settings & Profiles === === Printing Settings & Profiles ===
 +  * **NEW: download the [[https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-cura-software|Cura]] 4.0.0 beta and you will find that it now includes a starting profile for the JGAurora A5!**
   * **[[a5:printing-profiles |Slicer Software Setup:]]** See [[a5:printing-profiles | this page]] for advice on setting up your printing software (slicer)   * **[[a5:printing-profiles |Slicer Software Setup:]]** See [[a5:printing-profiles | this page]] for advice on setting up your printing software (slicer)
   * **[[a5:printing-profiles |Material Printing Settings:]]** See [[a5:printing-profiles | the same page]] for suggested printing settings, and some contributed pre-configured profiles for various slicers and materials.   * **[[a5:printing-profiles |Material Printing Settings:]]** See [[a5:printing-profiles | the same page]] for suggested printing settings, and some contributed pre-configured profiles for various slicers and materials.
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 ==== 3. First Print Checklist ==== ==== 3. First Print Checklist ====
 Before you do your first print, here are some things you may want to double check. Before you do your first print, here are some things you may want to double check.
-  * **Ensure you push the cable connectors in ALL the way**. Many problems occur from poor connections at the side connectors. Your printer may not heat up. Your printer may crash the nozzle into the bed, or slam the head into the end of an axis... **PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK all cable sockets FIRST** if you are having problems! =)+  * **Ensure you push the cable connectors in ALL the way**. Many problems occur from poor connections at the side connectors. Your printer may not heat up. Your printer may crash the nozzle into the bed, or slam the head into the end of an axis... **PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK all cable sockets FIRST** if you are having some problems! =)
   * Inspect the printer thoroughly before use. Check all the screws you can access are tight, and that the axis all move smoothly. Check the bed is parallel with the main chassis of the printer, and check the x-axis is also parallel with both the bed and the main chassis.   * Inspect the printer thoroughly before use. Check all the screws you can access are tight, and that the axis all move smoothly. Check the bed is parallel with the main chassis of the printer, and check the x-axis is also parallel with both the bed and the main chassis.
   * [[a5:bed-levelling|Level the printing bed]]   * [[a5:bed-levelling|Level the printing bed]]
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 ===Useful links for beginners === ===Useful links for beginners ===
 +  * [[a5:bed-adhesion|Essential Tips: How to get prints to stick to the bed!]]
 +  * [[a5:faq|Troubleshooting FAQ Page]]
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 After your first print, you may want to try to improve the printing quality. Check out the links below to find out how! After your first print, you may want to try to improve the printing quality. Check out the links below to find out how!
   * [[https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/|Improving print quality guide (by Simplify3D)]]   * [[https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/|Improving print quality guide (by Simplify3D)]]
 +  * [[https://www.aprintapro.com/printaguide/|Print Troubleshooting Guide & Tutorials (by AprintaPro)]]
   * [[http://www.crforums.com/showthread.php/7-Software-FAQ|Software tips from CR-10 forum]]   * [[http://www.crforums.com/showthread.php/7-Software-FAQ|Software tips from CR-10 forum]]
  
-==== 4. Having problems? ====ย +==== 4. Itching for upgrades====ย 
-  * Having problems with your printer? First, check out the [[a5:faq|FAQ page]], which lists many common A5 problems and solutions!ย +Looking to buy some upgrades? Check out our [[https://jgaurorawiki.com/essentials|Essentials page for super essential tools, 3D printer parts and great upgrades.]]ย 
-  * Join one of the [[http://www.jgaurorawiki.com/a5#community-groups|A5 & A3S support groups]]!+ย 
 +For starters, I'd recommend taking the time to [[a5:stepper-drivers|tune your stepper drivers]], upgrade your [[a5:firmware|mainboard firmware]] , and have a browse through some of the [[https://sampin.ch/3d-print-upgrades|3D printable upgrades]] you can do! Maybe start with a new [[https://sampin.ch/fan-ducts|3D printed fan duct]]? ABS recommended for this one.ย 
 +ย 
 +==== 5. Troubleshooting ====ย 
 +  * Having some problems with your printer? First, check out the [[a5:faq|FAQ page]], which lists many common A5 problems and solutions!ย 
 +  * [[a5:bed-adhesion|Prints not sticking? Check this page]] and do ALL the steps and prints will stick without resorting to glue stick!ย 
 +  * Join one of the [[http://www.jgaurorawiki.com/a5#community-groups|A5 & A3S support groups]], or join us on the [[https://jgauroraforum.com|forum]]!
  
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