Discov3ry User Guide

Parts
FRONT

Welcome

BACK

Syringe
grip

Your package has finally arrived and

you are about to begin a journey. Take
this thing and do more!

Flange
support

Rod end
Motor

2.5 mm
Allen key
included

Case

Extrude
Experiment
Explore

Motor
wires

Base

Cartridge Assembly

LUER LOCK
CONNECT

Step 2
Connect cartridge according to
schematic on right.

Syringe

Step 3
Load syringe on to Discov3ry
using two points of contact:
(1) syringe grip
(2) rod end

Female
connect

Step 4
Insert flange support.
Step 5
Connect tip to 3D printer.

Connect

The Discov3ry is compatible with any G-code slicer such as:

At the back of the unit you will find four coloured wires
which must be matched to your 3D printer board motor
leads. The Discov3ry a color code that may differ from your
individual printer. Alternatives included below.

SLIC3R
SKEINFORGE
SIMPLIFY 3D
REPETIER
PRONTERFACE
G-codes
M302 - Allow cold paste extrusion
M92 E(xyz) - Set extruder steps/mm (where xyz is steps/mm)
M500 - Store new temporary M92 settings
M501 - Set temporary parameters to current M92 settings
M502 - Restore printer default M92 settings
M503 - Display current M92 settings
For more information visit www.structur3d.io/help

Syringe Tips

Step 1
Load syringe with paste.

Software

Custom Work

POLYPROPYLENE TIPS

Discov3ry

Code 1

Code 2

Bipolar
Code 3 Driver

Black

Green

Yellow

Red w/
White 4 or B

Green

Red

Red

Green 3 or B

Blue

Blue

Orange

Red w/
White 2 or A

Red

Yellow

Brown

Red

1 or A

NOTE: This configuration sets the stepper motor to rotate

clockwise. To reverse direction, reverse red and blue wires.

Tips on Maintenance
Ensure wires are in good working order
before use.
Ensure fasteners and nuts are tightened
properly (2.5 mm Allen key, 3/8 bit).

Female

Blue
Red
Green
Olive
0.25mm 0.41mm 0.84mm 1.54mm
internal diameter

STAINLESS-STEEL TIPS
(6.35mm length)

Male

Male
connect
Tip

COVER

Ensure flange and Allen key are installed.

Depending on your personal technology,

the installation will require custom
adjustments. To help other makers, post
your unique installation to:
www. forum.structur3d.io

Red
0.25mm

Pink
0.61mm

internal diameter

Amber
1.36mm

WARNING: During experimentation be cautious with all

heat sources including your 3D printer.

Lubricate lead screw an gears with silicone

lubricant PTFE grease.
Wipe all metal parts free of paste with damp
cloth after each use.
Make sure paste has not dried in the tube.
For a refill on your cartridge pack visit
http://www.structur3d.io/discov3ry-preorder/