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Hotspot compensation
Background Every projector has a hotspot. The hotspot is an area of the display that is stronger than the rest of the display. Our...
Kobus du Toit
Mar 29, 20232 min read


Gizmetor advance scaling
The newest version of Gizmetor adds advance scaling. In Gizmetor it is possible to split a build area up into unlimited number of...
Kobus du Toit
Apr 8, 20212 min read
Gizmetor overrides
This page will explain the different overrides available in Gizmetor Override manager Dip depth Sets how far the build plate will dip...
Kobus du Toit
Jul 2, 20204 min read


How to Achieve a Semi-gloss or Satin Finish on your Resin 3D Print
This 3D print called Desk Clamp Headphone Hanger by Wyka from Thingiverse is an excellent lifehack if you're looking to declutter your...
Michelle du Toit & Daniel Federici
Jun 5, 20193 min read


Preparing for your printer to arrive
For those of you whose Gizmo 3D Printer can't come fast enough - here's some tips for preparing your work space in the meantime! 1....
Kobus du Toit
Sep 10, 20161 min read
Checklist when you get your printer
- Motors plugged into the controller at the back. Controller motors are in the order X, Y, Z. X = wiper (future), Y = automated...
Kobus du Toit
Sep 8, 20162 min read


Configure brightness for a resin
If your projector is too bright the white projection area will burn the resin and you will get a lot of waste on the build plate. A...
Kobus du Toit
Sep 5, 20162 min read


Your first print
You will need a PC, e.g. i3, with at least 4GB of memory and running Java 64 bit. More memory is better, especially when printing big...
Kobus du Toit
Sep 4, 201614 min read


Changing projection area
When you get your printer the projector bracket will be held down by cable ties. Cut the cable ties so that the projector can be moved...
Kobus du Toit
Sep 3, 20162 min read


Calibrating the XY scale
Gizmetor allows the user to change the XY size of the slices. This short tutorial will explain how to do that. When ever you calibrate...
Kobus du Toit
Sep 2, 20163 min read


Resin level before printing
Users started printing now and the biggest problem they face is not being sure on how and where the build plate should be. Follow these...
Kobus du Toit
Sep 1, 20162 min read
Printing speed explained when printing continuously
We print different objects at different speeds and at different projection areas. Our maximum print speed is advertised to be 3mm per...
Kobus du Toit
Sep 1, 20162 min read
Align super speed add-on
Users with the super speed add-on need to align the 2 projectors perfectly to gain speed. This can be a bit difficult at the start, but...
Kobus du Toit
Sep 1, 20164 min read
Choose the right resin
Red resin (FunToDo Industrial Blend Red) The hardness of the fully cured resin is 75 shore D. It has been tested from -45C to +225C. Low...
Kobus du Toit
Sep 1, 20162 min read


Support generation
We have a video on YouTube explaining how to create supports. This post will add more information about support generation as we learn...
Kobus du Toit
Sep 1, 20163 min read


Importing a model in inches (imperial)
When you import a model that was saved in inches it might not be visible in Gizmetor because it will be so tiny. If the model is small...
Kobus du Toit
Sep 1, 20161 min read
Which printing method to use
We really have 3 ways of printing, standard, continuous and semi continuous. Standard With standard speed the build plate moves down into...
Kobus du Toit
Jul 2, 20162 min read
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