3D Printer Assembly and Printing

What is the primary function of a 3D printer's power supply unit?

• To convert the input voltage to a suitable level for the printer

• To maintain the temperature of the printing bed

• To control the movement of the extruder

• To feed the filament into the hot end

What is the main board in a 3D printer responsible for?

• Transforming voltage

• Controlling stepper motors

• Heating up the hot end

• Cooling down the electronics

What is the purpose of the ribbon cable in a 3D printer?

• To connect the power supply to the main board

• To connect the stepper motors to the main board

• To connect the main board to the LCD

• To connect the hot end to the extruder

What is the function of the extruder in a 3D printer?

• To transform voltage

• To control stepper motors

• To grip the plastic filament

• To heat up the hot end

What is the purpose of the heat sink in a 3D printer's hot end?

• To cool down the electronics

• To grip the plastic filament

• To heat up the hot end

• To prevent heat from spreading

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What is the function of the part cooling fan in a 3D printer?

• To cool down the electronics

• To grip the plastic filament

• To heat up the hot end

• To cool the plastic as it's extruded

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What is the purpose of the bed in a 3D printer?

• To transform voltage

• To control stepper motors

• To grip the plastic filament

• To build up the 3D print

What is the role of the slicer software in 3D printing?

• To transform voltage

• To control stepper motors

• To convert 3D files to a printable format

• To heat up the hot end

Where can you find 3D files for printing?

• Online 3D file repositories

• In the slicer software

• On the printer's SD card

• In the printer's firmware

What is the first step in bed leveling?

• Setting up the software

• Loading filament

• Checking the tightness of bolts

• Using a piece of paper to adjust the bed