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= Elegoo Orange Storm Giga =

'''⚠️ GUIDANCE REQUIRED — THIS MACHINE RUNS DIFFERENTLY THAN OUR STOCK PRINTERS. SEE A VOLUNTEER BEFORE USE. ⚠️'''

'''⚠️ SAFETY GLASSES REQUIRED WHEN REMOVING SUPPORTS OR POST-PROCESSING ⚠️'''

'''⚠️ MASSIVE MOVING GANTRY AND FOUR HEATED BEDS — KEEP HANDS CLEAR WHILE RUNNING ⚠️'''

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! style="background:#f0a500; color:white; font-size:115%;" | 🛠️ GRM Upgrade & Guidance — Reserved
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'''This machine has been upgraded and does not operate like the stock Orange Storm Giga or our other printers.''' It runs the custom '''Open OrangeStorm''' operating system, and GRM-specific operating procedures are still being finalized.

'''Until this block is filled in and procedures are posted:'''
* '''Do not operate this machine without volunteer guidance.'''
* '''Do not run prints unattended.'''
* Check with a volunteer or the Discord for the current status.

''[RESERVED — GRM Open OrangeStorm upgrade notes, startup differences, and finalized operating procedures will be documented here.]''

💵 ''A nominal usage charge for this machine may be introduced in the near future to offset its energy use and spare-part costs. Watch for updates.''
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The '''Elegoo Orange Storm Giga''' is GRM's massive-format 3D printer, with an 800 × 800 × 1000 mm build volume — large enough to print full-size parts in a single piece that would otherwise need to be split across smaller machines and assembled. It's an open-frame, flying-gantry Cartesian printer with four independent heated beds and a direct-drive extruder. GRM's unit has been upgraded with the custom Open OrangeStorm operating system, so it '''requires guidance before use''' (see the reserved block above).

== Specifications ==
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! Attribute !! Detail
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| '''Model''' || Elegoo Orange Storm Giga
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| '''Type''' || Open-frame flying-gantry Cartesian FDM
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| '''Build Volume''' || 800 mm × 800 mm × 1000 mm (31.5" × 31.5" × 39.4")
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| '''Build Surface''' || Four independent 410 × 410 mm magnetic PEI spring-steel plates (note: cross-shaped seam at bed center)
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| '''Extruder''' || Direct-drive, dual-gear; titanium heat break
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| '''Nozzle''' || Chrome-zirconium-copper, 300°C max; 0.6 mm standard (0.4 / 0.8 / 1.0 mm available); 60W ceramic heater
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| '''Bed Temperature''' || Up to 100°C (zonal — only the plates in use are heated)
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| '''Filament Diameter''' || 1.75 mm ''(confirm loaded diameter before use)''
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| '''Leveling''' || One-click auto-leveling (100-point non-contact sensor) + manual adjustment
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| '''Max Speed''' || Up to 300 mm/s (recommended ~150 mm/s)
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| '''Firmware / OS''' || style="background:#fff3cd;" | '''Upgraded — custom Open OrangeStorm OS''' (differs from stock Klipper build; see guidance block)
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| '''Extras''' || Removable touchscreen, filament run-out sensor, power-loss recovery, drag-chain cable tracks
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| '''Weight / Footprint''' || ~104 kg; needs substantial floor space and a sturdy surface
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== Overview ==
The Orange Storm Giga is built for parts that simply won't fit on any other machine at GRM. Its flying-gantry design rides on linear guides across the full 800 × 800 mm span for stability on large prints, and the four-zone heated bed lets you heat only the plates you're actually using to save energy.

A few things that make it different from our everyday machines:
* '''It's enormous.''' Prints can run for many hours or days — plan accordingly and coordinate with volunteers.
* '''Four-plate bed.''' The magnetic PEI plates remove individually for easy part release, but the cross-hair seam where they meet can leave a faint mark on the underside of prints spanning the center.
* '''Manual + auto leveling.''' The auto-level gets you close, but this machine often needs manual plate balancing and Z-offset attention — part of why guidance is required.
* '''High power draw.''' Four heated beds plus a high-flow hotend pull significant power (this is the reason a nominal usage charge is being considered).

== Software ==
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! Slicer !! Notes !! Download
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| '''Orca Slicer''' || '''Recommended.''' Use the GRM Orange Storm Giga profile — ask a volunteer or check Discord || [https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/releases Download Orca Slicer]
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| '''ELEGOO Cura''' || Ships with the machine; based on an older Cura build. Profile also provided || [https://www.elegoo.com/pages/download ELEGOO Software]
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''Always start from the GRM-tuned profile. Because this unit runs the upgraded Open OrangeStorm OS, confirm current slicer/connection settings with a volunteer before sending a job.''

== Startup ==
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! style="background:#f0a500; color:white;" | ⏳ Procedures In Progress
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'''GRM startup procedures for this machine are not finalized yet.''' Do not power up or run the Orange Storm Giga on your own. A volunteer will walk you through startup, leveling, filament loading, and the Open OrangeStorm interface until the full procedure is documented here.

''[RESERVED — step-by-step startup / Open OrangeStorm boot & operation sequence to be added.]''
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== Materials ==
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! Material !! Status !! Notes
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| '''PLA''' || ✅ || Primary material; great for large single-piece prints
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| '''PETG''' || ✅ (with care) || Reduce fan speed; tune adhesion on the PEI plates
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| '''TPU / Flexible''' || Caution || Direct-drive can handle it with tuned paths and slow speeds — ask a volunteer first
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| '''ABS / ASA''' || style="background:#ffe4e4;" | ❌ || style="background:#ffe4e4;" | Open frame can't hold ambient heat; warps/cracks and vents unfiltered styrene fumes
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| '''Nylon / PC''' || ❌ || No heated chamber — not suitable on this machine
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| '''Carbon-Fiber / abrasive''' || ❌ || Standard nozzle is not hardened — abrasive filament wears it out
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''When in doubt about a material, ask a volunteer before printing.''

== Safety ==
'''⚠️ Guidance required — do not operate without a volunteer until GRM procedures are posted.'''

* '''Hot surfaces''' — nozzle reaches 300°C and beds reach 100°C. Do not touch during or immediately after printing.
* '''Large moving gantry''' — never reach into the machine while it's running; the gantry spans the full bed and can pinch or strike.
* Do not touch the nozzle or beds during auto-leveling.
* '''Open frame''' — PLA/PETG only; never run ABS/ASA (unfiltered styrene fumes).
* Allow parts to cool before removing plates from the magnetic bed.
* Use scrapers and cutters away from your body.
* Keep flammable materials clear of the machine.
* '''High power draw''' — report any breaker trips, unusual smells, or heat issues to a volunteer immediately.
* Report jams, failures, and maintenance issues right away.

== Troubleshooting ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
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! Issue !! Likely Cause / Fix
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| '''Poor / uneven first layer''' || Bed leveling on this machine is finicky — re-run auto-level and check manual plate balance; a volunteer can help dial in Z-offset. Glue stick often helps adhesion.
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| '''Seam / scar down the middle of a print''' || Normal artifact of the four-plate cross-seam — reposition the model to avoid straddling the center where possible.
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| '''Under-extrusion / blobbing on long prints''' || Tune flow and cooling; check for heat creep on extended jobs.
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| '''Touchscreen / interface behaves unexpectedly''' || This unit runs the upgraded Open OrangeStorm OS — don't guess; flag a volunteer.
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| '''Breaker trips during a print''' || High combined power load — stop and report to a volunteer; do not simply reset and continue.
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''[RESERVED — additional Open OrangeStorm-specific troubleshooting to be added as procedures are finalized.]''

== Resources ==
* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1irkQntl_V_j8eFZK8WT2dy20r_2Aw3ii?usp=sharing GRM 3D Printer User Manuals (Google Drive)]
* [https://us.elegoo.com/products/orangestorm-giga Elegoo Orange Storm Giga — Product Page]
* [[3D_Printing|← Back to 3D Printing Area]]

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'''Questions?''' Contact Chris Kaminsky — [tel:6168027088 616-802-7088] — [mailto:chris@grandrivermakerspace.org chris@grandrivermakerspace.org]

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