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The most up to date list of Snapmaker docs, talks, tools, examples & articles the internet has to offer.
Snapmaker Original ·
Snapmaker 2.0 (AT/F models) ·
Snapmaker J1 ·
Snapmaker Artisan ·
Snapmaker Ray
High performance - 3D printer / Laser / CNC - with a large build volume.
# SUPPORT
| If you encounter any problems, please submit a ticket first to Snapmaker.|
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You could also seek help from like-minded within [official communities](#official-communities).
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Contents
Legend: 📝 blog posts · 📚 docs · 🔧 tools · 📹 talks/video · 💾 files · 🛒 shopping items · 💻 coding
Official Docs & Firmware & Software
Snapmaker 2.0
Snapmaker Artisan
Snapmaker J1
Snapmaker Ray
Snapmaker Luban
Official Communities
Community Guides
How to set stuff up
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Connectivity
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3D Printing
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Laser
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CNC
Home Assistant Automation
How to make stuff
Online stuff generators
- Universal
- Caligrapher - [LASER / CNC / 3DP]- handwriting generator with SVG export.
- STL2PNG heightmap (depth map) generator - [LASER / CNC] This website lets you convert STL files to PNG height images. You can do things like this with laser for example - How To... 3D Grayscale
- HeightMaps to STL - [CNC / 3DP] - Use this free and fast online tool to convert your PNG and JPG 2D heightmap images or logo into 3D STL (stereolithography) mesh/model files suitable for printing with a 3D printer, CNC machining or for loading into your favourite 3D editing package.
- 3D Printing
- Laser
- Create boxes and more! - One site to rule them all - amazing online vector generator for designing boxes, shelfes, bins, tests and much more.
- Keychaines, Name-Snowflakes, Connected Text and more - some are free for personal use, some are pro only.
- Stencil Generator - The interface on this website can support you to generate a multi-layer stencil from an input image.
- Treasure trove of templates generators - a huge number of various calculators and template generators that you can export in SVG. Diameter Tape, Compass, Spirals, Bolt Patterns and much much more.
- Snowflakes generator - made by Bleeptrack - Fr0zenSystem is a little snowflake generator. This version is optimized to be used with lasercutters but might also be used with pen- or cutter plotters. The idea is to cut out two different layers that in combination form a nice snowflake shape.
- Numerical Dial Generator and more - This interactive generator produces an image of a numerical dial, based on your settings and requirements. They have more generators related to dials.
- Paper box generator - ever wanted to cut a foldable box?
- Wave pattern generator - get an SVG with wave pattern.
- CNC
How to fix stuff
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AXIS
- Snapmaker 2 milling kit for the brass nut in the linear axis - For all Snapmaker 2 users who have problems with the wear of the plastic nut in the linear guides, the milling program in conjunction with the clamping device offers the possibility of milling freely available brass trapezoidal nuts TR8x8 with anti Backslash so that they can be machined into the Snapmaker 2 compatible nut. By @gojoetofly
- DIY step motor drive repair - nice writeup about installing aftermarket drive for step motor.
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3D Printing related
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CNC
How to modify stuff
Snapmaker 2.0 Mods
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Firmware
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Overall Platform related
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Enclosure
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3D Printing
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Laser
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CNC
Settings Collection
This is a collection of settings/hacks for processing various materials with various tools shared by community members.
Laser settings
Air assist is recommended for any laser module you use. Some mods are listed in here.
Material |
Laser Module |
Operation |
Thickness (mm) |
Method |
Work Speed (mm/min) |
Power (%) |
Notes |
Source |
Lightburn Profiles Official |
All |
Official Wiki Article |
Acrilic Clear |
10W |
Engrave |
N/A |
Fill Line interval 0.25mm |
500 |
100 |
Place sheet of paper on top of acrylic |
Facebook post |
Acrilic Clear |
10W |
Dot-filled Engraving |
N/A |
Fill Dot interval 0.14mm |
5ms/dot |
30 |
Put liquid chalk on top (either marker or spray) |
Snapmaker forum |
Stainless Steal |
10W |
Engrave |
N/A |
Fill Line interval 0.1mm |
450 |
100 |
Clean steel surface |
Marking SS with 10W laser |
YETTI cups |
10W |
Engrave |
N/A |
Fill Line interval 0.07 |
3500 |
40 |
Quick rub with a magic eraser and then I use a chrome polish on a drill buffer to make it pop. Wash in the sink after |
Facebook post |
Rubber Stamps |
10W |
Engrave |
N/A |
Fill Line interval 0.15 |
880 |
100 |
1 pass |
Facebook comment by Darien Kruss |
Rubber Stamps |
10W |
Cut |
N/A |
On the line |
400 |
100 |
4 pass z-step 1.00 mm |
Facebook comment by Darien Kruss |
Synthetic leather |
1.6W |
Engrave |
N/A |
Fill Dot interval 0.1mm |
Jog 1500 Dwell time 3ms/dot |
70 |
10W module was too strong for this |
Forum post by Shamuscg |
3D Printing settings
A collection of profiles for various slicers.
CNC Settings
Material |
Operation |
Tool |
Tool RPM |
Feed rate (mm/min) |
Stepdown (mm) |
Notes |
Source |
Clear Acrylic |
Milling |
Standard 1.5mm 1 flute bit from Snapmaker |
12000 |
1000 |
0.5 |
In plastic you are better off moving fast and taking small cuts otherwise you will get that melted blob of doom |
Facebook post |
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Tools
Specific to Snapmaker machines
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3D PRINTING
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LASER CUTTING AND ENGRAVING
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CNC
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G-CODE and machine control
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CALIBRATION & PRINTER TUNING
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MULTIFUNCTION SLICERS
- 🔧 Snapmaker Luban - [WIN/NIX/MAC] - Official software that works with all Snapmaker functions.
- 🔧 Kiri:Moto - [WEB] - 3DP/Laser/CNC slicer in browser. Has some unique features like slicing model in layers for laser cutting.
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3DP SLICERS
- 🔧 PrusaSlicer - [WIN/NIX/MAC] - Popular alternative to Luban for 3D printing. Alpha versions available with latest functionality via GitHub.
- 🔧 Ulltimaker Cura - [WIN/NIX/MAC] - Another popular alternative to Luban for 3D printing.
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LASER CUTTING AND ENGRAVING
- 🔧 Lightburn - [WIN/NIX/MAC] - Ultimate solution for all your laser needs. Guides available in this list. Worth every penny.
- 🔧 1-Touch Laser Photo - very easy to use tool to convert photos to good quality engravings.
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CNC
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G-CODE
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DESIGN
- 🔧 Potrace - [WIN] - Genious and free little tool for transforming bitmaps into vector graphics.
- 🔧 Tiled ZoeDepth, v3.ipynb - [WEB] - Another genious and free tool for generating depth maps from 2d images, useful for CNC, 3D Printing and Laser engraving!
Handy Files & Models
Released By Community members - UNOFFICIAL
Pics of stock parts
Lasering
Snapmaker 2.0 A350 CAD Models - UNOFFICIAL
Snapmaker 2.0 A250 CAD models - UNOFFICIAL
Released by Snapmaker Team - OFFICIAL
Shopping List
Aftermarket parts
Tooling
- CNC
- 🛒 Collet ER11 - if you want to use 1/4 bits get a different collet. (not affiliated)
- 🛒 CNC Plastic cutting bits - Plastic Cutting Router Bits - Industrial, ZrN & Spektra Coated by Amana Tool. (not affiliated)
- 🛒 Lakeshore Carbide - good source of metalwork quality bits. (not affiliated)
- 🛒 Edge of Arlington Saw & Tool - good source of metalwork quality bits. (not affiliated)
- 🛒 IDC Woodcraft - good source of woodwork quality bits. (not affiliated). Thanks to Robert Reade from FB group.
- 🛒 Precise Bits - amazing store with ability to pick bits for your application. Has calculators and guides for bits. (not affiliated).
Materials
- 🛒 Ocooch Hardwoods - good source of quality precut wood for your projects. (not affiliated)
3d Printing
Contributing
Contributions of any kind welcome, just follow the guidelines!
Contributors
Thanks goes to these contributors!