Volumetric Shrinkage Volumetric shrinkage is worked out by comparing the density of the resin before and after it has cured. We usually print a disc with a hole in the centre in a clear resin to ensur...
D7
Printing does not get past the first layer using nanoDLP
Symptom Print hangs before the first image is shown and appears to lock up. Cause There were some old versions of the firmware floating around and also nanodlp and printer profiles. If they are not ma...
How can I get more space on SD card using nanodlp on a pi?
The NanoDLP image on this website has the operating system partition compressed so the download will be smaller. The last step on the instructions is to expand the partition to use the full SD free sp...
LCD has no image or flicking image
The best indicator is the green / blue light (different depending on the version) LED on the HDMI board (the board closest to the UV light, see photo below). Here is a description and possible causes ...
X and Y Size are off when printing
Problem The initial bed / LCD size was set incorrectly in the slicer or nanodlp for the D7. Prints are oval or incorrect XY size. Solution NANODLP Based on the LCD screen information with an acti...
Power Supply and Main board LED Blinks (and UV does not work)
Problem Some customer received the printer and found both the PSU LED light and Motherboard LED light blink. The motherboard blinks indicate there’s short circuit which triggers the protection proce...
LCD is showing a split image or ghosting
The LCD module is very fragile and many units have been delivered with the LCD damaged during shipping. Check this page for photos and suggestions. The newest D7 units are now shipping with an acrylic...
The Power button is blinking or not coming on
The first batch of printers were shipped with a power supply that was later determined to have issues. Check that the power supply is labeled MW (MeanWell). If it is not then it may be an earlier weak...
LCD does not show anything and there is a blinking light on the HDMI board
When the light on the HDMI board is blinking that means the board is not receiving any signal from the computer (or RaspberryPi). Check that the HDMI cable is connected securely Check that the PC is s...