There were some important updates during the preparation of this guide. There might some steps which you will encounter the older photos of the machine. Due to time it takes to shoot the photos we simply decided to keep the older versions as it is for now.
We added an voltage/current meter to measure how much power the stepper motor draws. This will also ensure if the motor is working within limits and make adjustments to the speed when needed during extrusion.
Revision 2
There were some important updates during the preparation of this guide. There might some steps which you will encounter the older photos of the machine. Due to time it takes to shoot the photos we simply decided to keep the older versions as it is for now.
We switched the stepper motor controller with a more advanced better version.
A small opening added to top middle panel. The purpose of this opening is for inspect and adjusting the position of the shaft coupler spacing during first time startup. There is a small cover that covers it during the normal extrusion operation to avoid any plastic pieces or other foreign objects to fall inside.
3D Printed components required
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Prepare the following 3d printed parts below.
4x 3D printed top control panel parts
3x 3D printed top panel parts
4x 3D printed top front/back panel parts
4x 3D printed bottom control panel parts
4x 3D printed bottom panel grill parts
2x 3D printed bottom front/back panel parts
2x 3D printed mesh grill parts
3D Printed components required
Prepare the following 3d printed parts below.
4x 3D printed thick bottom panel hinge
4x 3D printed thin bottom panel hinge
1x 3D printed panel holder with driver mount
4x 3D printed small panel magnet mount
4x3D printed large panel magnet mount
15x 3D printed panel holder
8x 3D printed top panel hinge
3D Printed components required
Prepare the following 3d printed parts below.
2x 3D printed thick switch spacer
1x 3D printed thin switch spacer
Electrical components required
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Prepare the following parts below.
3x PID temperature controller
3x PWM fan controller
1x Stepper motor controller
1x Voltage/current meter
1x 120mm system cooling fan
1x IEC320 AC power input socket
Electrical components required
Prepare the following parts below.
1x Green momentary push button
1x Red momentary push button
1x Rotary switch
1x AC Red indicator light
1x Emergengy stop button
Electrical components required
Prepare the following parts below.
2x 12 POS screw terminal block with cover
2x 6 POS Red and black terminal barrier strip
Fastener components required
Prepare the following parts below.
6x PID Temperature controller clips
Step 1: AC power input socket panel installation
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Place 2 pieces of M3-4mm heat inserts through the marked holes on 3D printed AC socket bottom panel.
Place the IEC320 AC power input socket through the opening all the way in.
Insert 2 pieces of M3-8mm flat head screws to the marked holes and tighten them fully.
Place the voltage/current meter through the opening all the way in.
Step 3: Bottom control panel installation - PID temperature controllers
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Place 6 pieces of M3-7mm heat inserts through the marked holes on interior side of 3D printed front bottom control panel.
Place a PID controller through one of the openings of the 3D printed front bottom control. Apply a slight force if needed.
Make sure that PID controller is all the way in.
Insert one PID controller clip through the 2 rectangular long clip holes located on top side of the PID controller.
Push the PID controller clip all the way down towards to the 3d printed panel to make sure it is secured. Bottom of the PID controller clip should be touching to the 3d printed panel part for secure the lock.
Repeat: Insert one PID controller clip through the 2 rectangular long clip holes located on bottom side of the PID controller.
Repeat: Push the PID controller clip all the way down towards to the 3d printed panel to make sure it is secured. Bottom of the PID controller clip should be touching to the 3d printed panel part to create a secure lock.
Step 4: Bottom control panel installation - PID temperature controllers
Repeat the previous step for the remaining PID controllers.
Step 5: Bottom control panel installation - PWM fan controllers
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Grab one piece of PWM fan controller and force pull the knob until it is removed.
Unscrew and remove the fan controller nut and washer from it is place.
Place and align the PWM fan controller on main controller panel in correct orientation marked in photo.
Insert 2 pieces of M3-6mm socket head screws through the marked holes and tighten them fully. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THEM. YOU MAY DAMAGE THE PWM FAN CONTROLLER.
Screw back the washer and nut back to the PWM fan controller and secure it in place. Use a pliers to secure it in place. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE NUT. YOU MAY DAMAGE THE PWM FAN CONTROLLER AND MAIN CONTROLLER PANEL.
Force push the PWM fan controller knob back into it is original place.
Repeat this step for the remaining PWM fan controllers.
Step 6: Top control panel installation - Motor controller
Grab the 3D printed front top control panel.
Place the stepper motor controller all the way in through the opening located at 3D printed front top control panel.
Step 7: Top control panel installation - Buttons
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Grab the green momentary push button.
Push the yellow retention clip towards the left side to loosen the button assembly.
Separate the button assembly from the mechanical assembly.
Remove the retention ring from button assembly by turning it.
Place a 3D printed thick switch spacer through the button assembly.
Step 8: Top control panel installation - Buttons
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Insert the green button assembly on the left most button hole located on 3D printed front top control panel.
Align the top side of the button by rotating it towards the top side of the 3D printed front top control panel. Top side of the button is indicated by an imprinted "TOP" label.
Secure the green button by tightening the retention ring back all the way to the 3D printed front top control panel.
Place the mechanical assembly back to the button assembly.
Secure the button assembly to the mechanical assembly by pushing the yellow clip back in to the locking position.
Step 9: Top control panel installation - Buttons
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PAY ATTENTION TO THE CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ALIGNMENT OF BUTTONS AND BUTTON SPACERS. YOU MIGHT ENCOUNTER PANEL GAP ISSUES LATER IF DONE INCORRECTLY!
Check if the green momentary push button is in correct place.
Repeat the previous step for the red momentary push button as well with using the other 3D printed thick switch spacer.
Repeat the previous step for the rotary switch as well but this time using the 3D printed thin switch spacer.
Check if the GREEN MOMENTARY PUSH BUTTON has the THICK spacer.
Check if the GREEN MOMENTARY PUSH BUTTON has the THICK spacer.
Check if the ROTARY SWITCH has the THIN spacer.
Step 10: Top control panel installation - Final checks
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Make sure that all the buttons are aligned correctly by checking the yellow clip should be facing towards the top side of the 3D printed front top control panel.
Do a final check of correct placement of buttons as shown in photo.
Step 11: Top panel installation - Emergency stop button
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Grab the emergency stop button.
Remove the metal retention nut from button assembly by turning it.
Insert the emergency stop button assembly on the left most button hole located on 3D printed front top control panel.
Make sure to place the button through the hole where the distance is closest to the edge of 3D printed back fan mount.
Secure the emergency stop button by tightening the metal retention nut back all the way to the 3D printed back fan mount.
Use a pliers to make a final tightening.
Step 12: Top panel installation - Emergency stop button
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Grab the emergency stop button.
Remove the metal retention nut from button assembly by turning it.
Insert the emergency stop button assembly on the left most button hole located on 3D printed front top control panel.
Make sure to place the button through the hole where the distance is closest to the edge of 3D printed back fan mount.
Secure the emergency stop button by tightening the metal retention nut back all the way to the 3D printed back fan mount.
Use a pliers to make a final tightening.
Step 13: Top panel installation - Red indicator light
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Grab the red indicator light.
Remove the retention ring from red light indicator assembly by turning it.
Insert the red indicator light through the other hole located on 3D printed front top control panel.
Make sure to place the red indicator light through the hole where the distance is farthest to the edge of 3D printed back fan mount.
Secure the red indicator light by tightening the retention ring back all the way to the 3D printed back fan mount.
Step 14: Back fan mount installation
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Place 4 pieces of M3-4mm heat inserts through the holes on 3D printed back fan mount.
Place and align the 120mm system cooling fan with the screw holes.
Make sure the fan is placed correctly by checking the alignment label located on the side of the fan. Air flow indicator should be looking up relative to 3D printed back fan mount.
Insert 4 pieces of M4-25mm socket head screws through the holes to secure the 120mm system cooling fan. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN IT. YOU MAY DAMAGE THE FAN!
Place 16 pieces of M3-7mm heat inserts through the front holes on all 3D printed panel holders.
Identify and set aside all the 12 pieces of panel holders marked with rectangle symbol.
Insert 24 pieces of M3-7mm heat inserts on all 12 pieces of panel holders marked with rectangle symbol. MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE INSERTING FROM THE SIDE WHERE RECTANGLE SYMBOL IS LOCATED.
Step 16: Screw terminal block installation
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Grab the 12 POS screw terminal block.
Place and secure both of 6 POS red and black terminal barrier strip as shown. MAKE SURE THAT PLACEMENT IS EXACTLY MATCHES LIKE SHOWN IN PHOTO. THE POLARITY COLORS OF AC POWER TO RED(+) AND BLACK(-). OTHERWISE YOU WILL DAMAGE THE MACHINE ONCE IT IS POWERED ON.
Insert 2 pieces of M4-10mm socket head screws through the marked holes on photo.
Loosely screw 2 pieces of M4-2020 profile hammer head nuts to the M4-10mm socket head screws. DO NOT TIGHTEN THEM FULLY!
Place the terminal block assembly over the back side of the single row extrusion located under the motor. You may need to rotate and align the hammer head nuts to slide through the channel openings of the 2020 aluminum extrusion. Then secure it in place by tightening 2 M4-10mm socket head screws. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. IT MAY DAMAGE THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
Place the transparent cover over terminal block.
Step 17: Magnet holders - Preperation
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MAKE SURE TO APPLY ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF GLUE INSIDE THE MAGNET HOLDER. OVERGLUING MIGHT RESULT THAT MAGNET STACK IS PERMANENTLY GLUED EACH OTHER AND IT MAY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEPARATE IT LATER. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND USING A SUPERGLUE SINCE IT MAY LEAVE WHITE RESIDUE. HOT SILICONE GLUE IS RECOMMENDED.
Grab all of the T and L shaped magnet holders and group them as shown in photo.
Grab 2 magnets and stack them together. They should attract and snap each other.
Grab any of the magnet holders and apply a small amount of super glue inside the circular magnet housing located on each magnet holder.
Take the magnet stack and insert through the magnet housing to glue it in place.
Place the magnet stack is all the way in through the magnet holder. MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO EXTRA GLUE COMING OUT OF THE HOLE SO MAGNETS SHOULD BE NOT GLUED EACH OTHER!
Repeat this step for the remaining magnet holders.
Insert 8 pieces of M3-4mm heat inserts on L shaped magnet holders through the marked holes as shown in photo. DO NOT INSERT ANY HEAT INSERTS TO THE T SHAPED MAGNET HOLDERS!
Divide and create 3 groups all of the magnet mounts and panel holders as shown in photo. Make sure that parts are aligned as shown in photo for easy identification. We will use it as a guide in the next few steps for easy installation.
1st group consists 3 different subgroups named A, B and C respectively that will be mounted on front side of the machine where extrusion nozzle is located.
2nd group consists 4 different subgroups named AX, AY, BX and BY respectively that will be mounted on middle section of the machine.
3rd group consists 3 different subgroups named A, B and C respectively that will be mounted on back side of the machine where system cooling fan is located.
Step 19: Front panel brackets installation
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Start with the 1st group row A.
Place the magnet holder and align it with screw holes.
Insert 2 pieces of M3-10mm socket head screws to the marked holes.
Place the panel holder on the other side of the aluminum frame and align it to the screw holes.
Make sure that the angular corner of panel holder is facing upwards. Afterwards you can secure it in place by tightening the 2 pieces of M3-10mm socket head screws.
Step 20: Front panel brackets installation
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Continue with 1st group row B.
Place the panel holder on the other side of the aluminum frame and align it to the screw holes.
Insert 2 pieces of M3-10mm socket head screws to the marked holes.
Make sure that the angular corner of panel holder is facing upwards. Then secure it in place by tightening the 2 pieces of M3-10mm socket head screws.
Step 21: Front panel brackets installation
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Continue with 1st group row C.
Insert 2 pieces of M3-8mm socket head screws to the marked holes.
Place and align the L shaped magnet holder as shown in photo. Afterwards you can secure it in place by tightening the 2 pieces of M3-8mm socket head screws from the other side.
Step 22: Back panel brackets installation
Repeat the previous step for the 3rd group for the back side of the machine where system cooling fan is located.
Step 23: Middle panel brackets installation
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Continue to install 2AX and 2BX group to the right side of the machine where power supply unit is located.
Start with 2AX by placing the panel holder with countersunk screw holes on the side of the aluminum frame and align it to the screw holes. Make sure that the angular corner of panel holder is facing upwards.
Insert 2 pieces of M3-18mm socket head screws through the countersunk screw holes located on panel holder.
Place the other panel holder piece to the other side of the aluminum frame part. Then secure it by tightening the 2 pieces of M3-18mm socket head screws from the other side.
Repeat this step for the 2BX part as well.
Step 24: Middle panel brackets installation with stepper driver
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Continue to install 2AY and 2BY group to the right side of the machine where power supply unit is located. Only difference is 2BY subgroup has additional steps to follow.
Continue with 2BY. Move the stepper driver by sliding towards to the front side of the machine to make a room.
Insert 1 piece of M3-4mm heat insert through the marked hole on stepper driver panel holder bracket.
Place the stepper driver panel holder bracket on the left side where the stepper driver is positioned. Place the other panel holder piece to the opposite side. Make sure that angular corner on both parts facing upwards.
Insert 2 pieces of M3-18mm socket head screws through the marked countersunk screw holes located on stepper driver panel holder bracket and tighten them fully.
Slide back the stepper driver towards to the stepper driver panel holder bracket and align the screw hole with the bracket. You may need to raise or lower the stepper driver position by readjusting from stepper driver bracket.
Insert 1 piece of M3-18mm socket head screw through the marked hole on photo.
Step 25: Middle panel brackets installation with stepper driver
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Continue with 2AY by placing the panel holder with countersunk screw holes on the left side of the aluminum frame. Place the other piece to the opposite side of the panel. Make sure that the angular corner of panel holder is facing upwards.
Insert 2 pieces of M3-18mm socket head screws through the countersunk screw holes located on panel holder and tighten them fully.
Tighten the 2 screws on the stepper driver bracket located under the machine to secure the stepper driver in place.
