2. Printer Setup

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Follow along with Mike as you learn the basics of the V-One in this step-by-step guide. He'll teach you tips and tricks as you complete your very first Hello World circuit!

Unpacking your V-One

The V-One will arrive in a single box with all the included tools and accessories inside. The ink and paste will arrive in a separate padded envelope along with the box. If you also purchased the optional drill attachment, this will be included in the box as well.

Once you’ve opened the box, remove the Tools and Accessories box as well as the power cable box. Place them aside for now, and remove the V-One in its foam from the box. Avoid picking the V-One up by the bridge. Instead, use two hands and lift it from the base.

The V-One comes with all the tools and accessories you need to get started:

Tools & Accessories

• 1 - Probe

• 2 - Dispensing Units

• 3 - Tip caps

• 1 - USB Cable

• 1 - Power Cable

• 4 - Thumbscrews

• 2 - Board Clamps

• 1 - Tweezers

• 1 - Voltera Disposable Nozzles - 25 Pack

Consumables

• 1 - Conductive Ink Cartridge

• 1 - Solder Paste Cartridge

• 1 - Solder Wire Spool

• 1 - Hello World Circuit Kit

• 10 - 2" x 3" FR1 Substrates

• 6 - 3" x 4" FR1 Substrates

Printer Anatomy

Take some time to get comfortable with the parts of the V-One. We will be working with them over the next couple of sections.

Probe:

Dispenser:

V-One:

Software Installation

Download the V-One software installer for your operating system. Open the file and install on your system.

Setting Up Your V-One

Find a spot for your V-One.

• A flat, level surface with minimum vibration is optimal.

• A well ventilated area is recommended.

• Do not place the V-One on a surface that is susceptible to heat damage.

• Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures – room temperature is ideal.

Connect your V-One.

• Connect the USB cable to the V-One, then to your computer.

• Connect the power cable to the V-One, then to an outlet.

• Open the Voltera V-One software.

Now you are ready to get printing! Follow along with our Hello World tutorial; you will learn how to print traces, dispense solder paste and assemble a functional board!