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  • Rotrics DexArm User Manual V1.2
  • ✨Getting Started
    • 🎮Hands-on Guide
    • 🎨Writing/Drawing
      • Generate G-code with third-party software
    • 🎇Laser Engraving
      • ❗Important - Safety Guideline
    • 🛸3D Printing
      • Generate 3D Printing G-code with Cura
    • 🦾Teach & Pneumatic
    • 📷Computer Vision
    • 🔄Rotary Module
    • Sliding Rail Kit
      • Sliding Rail Kit Installation Guide
    • Conveyor Belt Kit
      • Conveyor Belt Kit Installation Guide
  • 💻Product Overview
    • 🗺️Product Overview
    • 💾Software - Rotrics Studio
    • 🍴Accessories
      • Touchscreen
  • 🔧FAQ & Troubleshooting
    • ❓FAQs
      • Received an Error message in Rotrics Studio?
      • How to toggle developer tools on Rotrics Studio
      • How to re-calibrated DexArm or reset encoder values?
      • How to upgrade DexArm's firmware?
      • How to upgrade the touchscreen firmware?
      • How to send third-party G-code files with Rotrics Studio?
      • How to replace filament?
      • How to set Wi-Fi?
      • How to change touchscreen language?
      • How to execute SD card files?
      • Why can't I copy G-code files to the Touchscreen directly?
      • How to write/draw with different colors?
      • Why it misses part of the image when drawing?
      • How to level DexArm manually?
      • Why my 3D printing module is clogged?
    • 🔑Troubleshooting
      • “G-code sending task started...” Error
      • Laser module won't light
      • Rotrics Studio "Internal error occurred"
      • Failed to upgrade Rotrics DexArm's Firmware
      • Fix the clogged 3D printing nozzle
      • Replace the cracked case
      • How to Fix a Black Screen after upgrading the firmware?
      • DexArm couldn't connect to my computer
      • DexArm beyond limits/stuck problem
      • DexArm movement accuracy problem
      • The pen doesn't write with ink
      • 3D printing module won't heat up
      • The Arm doesn't move, only filament comes out
      • Software connect problem after safety enclosure installed
      • Safety enclosure wiring changes
  • ⌨API(G-code)
    • Introduction
    • Marlin Original Commands
      • [Marlin] G000-G001 - Linear Move
      • [Marlin] G002-G003 - Arc or Circle Move
      • [Marlin] G004 - Dwell
      • [Marlin] G020 - Inch Units
      • [Marlin] G021 - Millimeter Units
      • [Marlin] G028 - Home and StallGuard
      • [Marlin] G029 - Bed Leveling Manual
      • [Marlin] G090 - Absolute Positioning
      • [Marlin] G091- Relative Positioning
      • [Marlin] G092 - Set Position
      • [Marlin] M003 - Laser On
      • [Marlin] M005 - Laser Off
      • [Marlin] M082 - E Absolute
      • [Marlin] M083 - E Relative
      • [Marlin] M092 - Set Axis Steps-per-unit
      • [Marlin] M104 - Set Hotend Temperature
      • [Marlin] M105 - Report Temperatures
      • [Marlin] M106 - Set Fan Speed
      • [Marlin] M107 - Fan Off
      • [Marlin] M108 - Break and Continue
      • [Marlin] M109 - Wait for Hotend Temperature
      • [Marlin] M114 - Get Current Position
      • [Marlin] M200 - Set Filament Diameter
      • [Marlin] M201 - Set Print Max Acceleration
      • [Marlin] M203 - Set Max Feedrate
      • [Marlin] M204 - Set Starting Acceleration
      • [Marlin] M205 - Set Advanced Settings
      • [Marlin] M400 - Finish Moves
      • [Marlin] M410 - Quickstop
      • [Marlin] M420 - Bed Leveling State
      • [Marlin] M500 - Save Settings
      • [Marlin] M501 - Restore Settings
      • [Marlin] M502 - Factory Reset
      • [Marlin] M503 - Report Settings
      • [Marlin] M504 - Validate EEPROM contents
      • [Marlin] M906 - TMC Motor Current
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  • Table of Contents
  • 1. Set up for first use
  • 2. Start using
  • 2.1 Control Sliding Rail with Rotrics Studio.
  • 2.2 Drawing with Sliding Rail
  • 2.3 Laser Engraving with Sliding Rail.
  • Integrate Sliding Rail Kit into your project.

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  1. ✨Getting Started

Sliding Rail Kit

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📅Update: 2021/06/05

Table of Contents

1. Set up for first use

Read the to check the items, assemble the sliding rail and set up for the first use.

2. Start using

Tips: Make sure you've updated Rotrics Studio to V1.0.1 and above. You can download it on our Download Center -

Tips: Make sure you've updated DexArm's firmware to V2.2.2 and above. You can update it by clicking Setting -> General -> check update on Rotrics Studio.

2.1 Control Sliding Rail with Rotrics Studio.

2.1.1 Initialize the Sliding Rail

DexArm will automatically update the "axis_steps_per_unit" of the E axis, meanwhile, the sliding rail will move to its home point through stallguard and sensorless_homing of TMC2209.

Now, we can start controlling it with Rotrics Studio. We can use the Left / Right arrow button to control the sliding rail since it's been connected to the 12-pin motor port.

2.2 Drawing with Sliding Rail

We provided a sample svg file for you to experience drawing with the sliding rail. Click the link below to download it.

How to use it?

Step 1: Set up drawing board and sliding rail.

Put a 1 meter long board below DexArm and stick a paper on it.

Power on DexArm and move it to the center of the drawing board.

Tips: it's recommended to stack the board up to the Z0 height of DexArm so that we can get the biggest working area.

Step 2: Enter Advance mode

Go to Setting -> Config -> Advance and toggle the switch.

Step 3: Set Work Origin.

Click Z- to move DexArm until the nip touches the paper.

Open Termianl and send G92 X0 Y0 Z0 E0 to set work origin.

Step 4: Import it to Rotrics Studio's drawing panel.

Step 5: Change the working parameters👇

Make sure the origin of the picture is in X0 Y0.

  • Width: 800mm

  • Move Y: 0

  • Move X: 0

  • Work Speed: 4000

  • Work Acceleration: 200 (Set it in Terminal by sending M204 S200)

Step 6: Click Generate G-code and Start Drawing.

2.3 Laser Engraving with Sliding Rail.

❗ Warning: This is an experimental feature! Make sure you are waring Safety Goggles thorough the whole process.

Step 1: Set up laser material and sliding rail.

Place a long material below DexArm and focus the laser module. Move DeArm to the center of the material.

Step 2: Enter Advance mode

Go to Setting -> Config -> Advance and toggle the switch.

Step 3: Set Work Origin.

Click Z- to move DexArm until the nip touches the paper.

Open Termianl and send G92 X0 Y0 Z0 E0 to set work origin.

Step 4: Import the SVG file above into Rotrics Studio's laser panel.

Step 5: Set the Transformation parameters as illustrate below and set your common working parameter.

  • Width: 800mm

  • Move X: 0

  • Move Y: 0

Step 6: Click Generate G-code and Start Drawing.

Integrate Sliding Rail Kit into your project.

Just like controlling DexArm, we use G-code commands to control the sliding rail's movement as well.

After setting up the sliding rail kit, send the G1 Exx Fxx command via serial and you can control the movements.

;G1 Exx Fxx - move sliding rail xx mm at speed xx mm/min 
G1 E100 F2000; move sliding rail forward 100mm at speed 2000 mm/min 

Learn more about DexArm's API here👇

Note: The sliding rail uses a different step motor as DexArm. We need to finish the initialization to change the step-per-unit value before using it.

Move DexArm to the middle of the sliding rail and then power on. Open Rotrics Studio and click Basic -> Accessories -> Sliding Rail -> to initialize your sliding rail.

The recommended speed range is 2000 - 5000 mm/min

Tips: The Advance mode is designed for drawing and laser engraving with sliding rail. It will cancel the workspace limitation of Drawing and Laser. It will also change X-axis movements to E-axis movements.

Tips: You can add a custom button to set the Sliding Drawing origin if you drawing with the sliding rail often.

Note: Do NOT set the SVG width over the Sliding Rail's 1000mm working rage.

Tips: The Advance mode is designed for drawing and laser engraving with sliding rail. It will cancel the workspace limitation of Drawing and Laser. It will also change X-axis movements to E-axis movements.

Tips: You can add a custom button to set the Sliding Drawing origin if you drawing with the sliding rail often.

The recommended speed range is 2000 - 5000 mm/min

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1) Set up for first use
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