Models processed in slicing software to generate Gcode files for printing.
3D printing process:
Slicing software installed on computer. Common options: Wiibuilder, Cura. Wiibuilder developed in-house, user-friendly, recommended.
Wiibuilder included on printer's TF card. Use card reader to view TF contents on PC for installation.
System requirements for Wiibuilder:
CPU: Pentium 1GHz
RAM: 1GB minimum
Disk: 1GB+ free space
Display: 640×480 minimum
Graphics: 3D acceleration, OpenGL 2.0+
Color: 256 colors minimum
OS: Windows 7+ / MacOS 10.13.6+
Other: .Net Framework 4.5.2+
Steps to install Wiibuilder:
Locate and run Wiibuilder.exe on TF card. Click Install > Next > Finish to continue.
OS: MacOS 10.13.6+
Decompress installer. Double-click package, drag Wiibuilder to Applications.
Menu Bar: Access Wiibuilder menu
Toolbar: USB/WiFi connect, save Gcode, load model, undo/redo, slice,
settings
Home View: Restore default view angle
Center Object: Auto-adjust model XY
to center on platform
Flat: Auto-flatten tilted model on platform
Land Object: Auto-adjust model Z to align bottom with platform
Delete Selected: Remove current model
Add/Delete Support: Manually add/remove model supports
Edit: Open model and Gcode editor
Right-click model for context menu:
Copy model
Mirror on X/Y/Z axis
Delete model
Export model to STL
Arrange All Parts: Auto-adjust multi-model position and spacing
Clear Plate: Remove all models
Slicing Settings:
Open Wiibuilder, click Configure > Language to select.
Click Printer to select model.
Click Printer.
Scroll to find “TINA2S”.Note: Not “TINA2”, will fail if wrong.
Open Wiibuilder, click File to load model or drag model in.
Five sample models in “Show Example Directory” for test printing.
Click model to adjust size, angle, position.
Model should be centered and properly placed on platform. Click Center Object, Flat, Land Object. If floating, print fails.
Beginners use defaults without adjustment.
After setting parameters, click Slice to convert file.
Note: The 3D printer has been connected to the network, and the IP address is displayed. For operations, Please refer to: “Print by app”.
Select the computer to use the same network as the device. Using different networks can cause transfer failures.
The computer should connect to the same local network with the 3D printer.
Click “WLAN Connection”, the software will automatically search for the 3D printers in the local network and show them in the below list. If no 3D printer be found, you can also try to manually enter the IP address of the 3D printer to connect.
Note: If you still cannot connect to the 3D printer, please check whether the firewall of the computer prohibits the software from networking, and whether the computer and the 3D printer are in the same local area network.
Send the sliced model to the 3D printer, and the 3D printer starts printing after receiving it.
Save sliced model to TF card, insert card into printer.
Note: Save directly to TF root, not in folder.
Options:
Top/Bottom Speed (mm/s): Top and bottom surface print speed
Outer/Inner Shell Speed (mm/s): External and internal shell surface
print speed
Infill Speed (mm/s): Infill print speed
Support Infill/Interface Speed (mm/s): Support infill and top/bottom
surface print speed
Initial Layer Speed (mm/s): First layer print speed
Travel Speed (mm/s): Non-print movement speed
Infill Pattern: Select from Lines, Grid, Triangles, Zig Zag,
Concentric, Cross, Octet. Patterns shown below.
Infill Before Wall: Print infill then walls.
Outer Before Inner Walls: Print outer then inner walls.
Infill Patterns:
Infill Patterns
Lines Grid
Triangle Zig Zag
Concentric Cross
Octet
Support Pattern: Select from Lines, Grid, Triangles, Zig Zag,
Concentric. Same designs as infill patterns.
Lines easier to remove, for models needing more support
Grid for small models needing less support
Zig Zag stronger than Lines, better than Grid, for difficult to > remove supports
Overhang Angle: Angle between support and model surface. Larger =
easier removal, smaller = better support. Default 60°.
Support Infill Density (%): Higher density = stronger support.
Support Top/Bottom Gap (mm): Distance from support top/bottom to
model. Smaller = more effective but harder removal leaving.
residue, larger = less effective but easier removal for smoother
surface.
Distance X/Y (mm): Horizontal distance from support to model, same
effects as Top/Bottom Gap.
Enable Support: Use supports.
Support Top/Bottom: Top and bottom support layer thickness.
Support Interface: Infill percentage inside supports.
Support Interface Infill Pattern: Select from Lines, Grid,
Triangles, Zig Zag, Concentric. Same designs as infill patterns.
Connect Support: Join separate supports into one.
Raft Air Gap (mm): Distance between raft and model, determines
removal difficulty.
Raft Extra Margin (mm): Distance from raft edge to model surface.
Raft Base Thickness (mm): Raft thickness.
Initial Layer Z Overlap: Overlap between model's first and second
layers.
Brim Line Amount: Number of rings added to model edge contacting
platform.
Skirt Line Count: Number of anti-overflow lines at model end
contacting platform.
Horizontal Travel Retraction: Enable filament retract during
non-print horizontal moves
Retract at Layer Change: Retract filament between layers
Retraction Speed (mm/s): Filament retract speed
Retraction Distance (mm): Filament retract distance inside nozzle
Retraction Minimum Travel (mm): Minimum pre-print nozzle move
distance before retracting
Z Hop When Retracted: Enable nozzle lift after retract
Z Hop Height (mm): Nozzle lift distance after retract
Filament Flow (%): Molten filament flow rate based on material.
Generally 90 for PLA/PLA Pro, 100 for ABS.
Filament Diameter (mm): Diameter of filament used. Printer only
supports 1.75mm.
Combing Mode: Nozzle movement when not printing.
Off: Shortest move from previous extrusion to new start
All: Move along already extruded paths
No Skin: Avoid outer layers moving to new start, improves quality
Right Nozzle Diameter (mm): Diameter of right extruder nozzle.
Printer has single right extruder with 0.4mm nozzle.
Outer Wall Line Width (mm): Outermost wall line width. Lower for
finer detail.
Inner Wall(s) Line Width (mm): Single wall line width for all but
outermost
Top/Bottom Line Width (mm): Top and bottom line width
Infill Line Width (mm): Single infill line width
Support Line Width (mm): Single support line width
Skirt/Brim Line Width (mm): Single skirt or brim line width
Raft Top Line Width (mm): Line width in raft top surface. Thin for
smooth top.
Raft Middle Line Width (mm): Line width in middle raft layers.
Thicker second layer for build plate adhesion.
Raft Base Line Width (mm): Raft base layer line width. Thick for
build plate adhesion.
Prime Tower Line Width (mm): Prime tower extrusion width
Note: Z Seam is where printer finishes outer layer, may cause blob/zit when changing Z height. Aligned seams make noticeable line (Z Seam) from oozing at start/stop. Options minimize this.
Z Seam Type: Determines Z Seam location
Shortest: Most time-efficient start/stop
User Specified: Set X/Y start/stop
Random: Random start/stop prevents column buildup
Sharpest Corner: Start/stop at sharpest model corner
Z Seam X/Y (mm): X/Y location of Z Seam. Only for User Specified
type.
Hiding Seam Preference: For Sharpest Corner type, puts seam inside
or outside corner
Z Seam Relative: Relative to object center or absolute on build
plate. Only for User Specified type.
Skin Layers Thickness (mm): Top and bottom skin layer thickness
Horizontal Expansion (mm): Fine-tune part size to offset cooling
shrinkage for tighter tolerances
Skin Alternate Rotation: Top/bottom layers change 90° each layer.
This adds 45° rotation every 2 layers.
Normal top/bottom layer directions:
Layer 3 with Skin Alternate Rotation enabled:
Enable Print Cooling: Direct cooling air at printed part
Enable Draft Shield: Print wall around model to block external
airflow. Used when Print Cooling off for longer cooling materials like ABS.
Wall Line Count: Number of walls to print