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## Grab the correct conductive ink from the fridge. It is labeled with a '''green''' sticker.
## Grab the correct conductive ink from the fridge. It is labeled with a '''green''' sticker.
## Set the conductive ink on the table, allowing to begin to warm to room temperature.
## Set the conductive ink on the table, allowing to begin to warm to room temperature.
# ''Software setup''
# ''Software Setup''
## Power on the Voltera.
## Power on the Voltera.
## Open the Voltera Windows application.
## Open the Voltera Windows application.
## Load the ink file. This is the Top Layer Gerber file. Download it <u>here.</u>
## Load the ink file. This is the Top Layer Gerber file. Download it <u>here.</u>
## Click "Next."
## Click "Next."
# ''Cleaning the sensors''
# ''Cleaning the Sensors''
## Take a cue tip and dip it into the isopropyl alcohol. The cue tip should be moist, but NOT soaked. Dab the cue tip on a paper towel to dry it slightly.
## Take a cue tip and dip it into the isopropyl alcohol. The cue tip should be moist, but NOT soaked. Dab the cue tip on a paper towel to dry it slightly.
## Clean the calibration switches by rubbing them with the cue tip.
## Clean the calibration switches by rubbing them with the cue tip.
## Click "Next."
## Click "Next."
# ''Clamping the substrate''
# ''Clamping the Substrate''
## Acquire a 1.5" by 2" blank board. They are located in the one of the drawers.
## Acquire a 1.5" by 2" blank board. They are located in the one of the drawers.
## Slide the board underneath the clamps on the Voltera, push the clamps towards each other, and finger-tighten the thumb screws.
## Slide the board underneath the clamps on the Voltera, push the clamps towards each other, and finger-tighten the thumb screws.
## Click "Next."
## Click "Next."
# ''Mounting the probe''
# ''Mounting the Probe''
## Pull the probe from one of the drawers.
## Pull the probe from one of the drawers.
## Remove the cap and place it near the Voltera.
## Remove the cap and place it near the Voltera.
## Mount the probe onto the magnetic gantry. It should snap into place and the contacts should align.
## Mount the probe onto the magnetic gantry. It should snap into place and the contacts should align.
## Click "Next."
## Click "Next."
# ''Positioning and probing''
# ''Positioning and Probing''
## Click "Outline." This will show you where the Voltera thinks the board is. It will move the probe around the printer surface.
## Click "Outline." This will show you where the Voltera thinks the board is. It will move the probe around the printer surface.
## Repeat step one until the outline is centered with the board. Click and drag the circuit in the Voltera application to move the outline.
## Repeat step one until the outline is centered with the board. Click and drag the circuit in the Voltera application to move the outline.
## Click "Next."
## Click "Next."
## Click "Probe" and wait for the Voltera to finish its measurements.
## Click "Probe" and wait for the Voltera to finish its measurements.
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## Click "Next."
## Remove the probe, replace the cap, place the probe back in the drawer, and click "Next."
# ''Priming the Conductor''
## Hold on to your hats, folks.
=== Level 2 ===
=== Level 2 ===
CHANGE this: After completing the Hello World tutorial, you can proceed with making double-sided boards. Voltera has a tutorial called "Punk Console" which walks through creating your own double-sided board. It also shows how to use the V-One drill to make vias and component through-holes.
CHANGE this: After completing the Hello World tutorial, you can proceed with making double-sided boards. Voltera has a tutorial called "Punk Console" which walks through creating your own double-sided board. It also shows how to use the V-One drill to make vias and component through-holes.