WANHAO DUPLICATOR I3 MINI Instruction Manual - 10.2 Useful Terms

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10.2 Useful Terms

Display

Provides the main interface for operating the 3D Printer

Firmware

Software that is programmed into the electronic board

GCODE

Code that is produced using the slicing process. Describes the movements and temperature

settings of your 3D printer

Nozzle

Opening at the bottom of the print head where filament is pushed through

Micro SD Card

Secure Digital memory card. This is where your GCODE files can be stored and accessed by the 3D

Printer

PLA Filament

Commonly used plastic filament with low environmental impact

Slicing

Process that turns a 3D Design into a code that can be used by 3D Printers

Spool

Filaments of PLA and ABS are wrapped, creating a spool

Stepper Motor

DC motors that move in discrete steps. This allows for precise positioning and/or speed control

.stl

A common file format for 3D Designs/Models

USB Cable

This cable allows communication between the WANHAO 3D Printer and a computer, using

the USB port of the computer

Extruder Assembly

The section filament is pushed through encompassing the hot end and nozzle 

Brim/Raft

Types of printed foundations that help madels adhere to the print bed