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==Assemble Y axis==
 
==Assemble Y axis==
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===Assemble the 2 threaded rods.===
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!Required parts!!Required number!!Part ID
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|<center>Y threaded rod</center>||<center>2</center>||<center>NO.5</center>
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|<center>connecting plate</center>||<center>2</center>||<center>NO.A12</center>
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|<center>Spring washer</center>||<center>6</center>||<center>NO.10</center>
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|<center>M10 washer</center>||<center>8</center>||<center>NO.9</center>
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|<center>M10 nut</center>||<center>8</center>||<center>NO.13</center>
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|}
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Thread the nuts and washers into the two M10 threaded rods separately. The orders should be:
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1) Thread theY plate connecting plate in the middle.
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2) Thread the M10 washer > spring washer >M10 nut > M10 nut > M10 washer on the left
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Thread theM10 washer < spring washer < M10 nut < M10 nut< spring washer < M10 washer on the right
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCKfAqoxRZg&index=1&list=PLODCkot3GriiomwOYGZslsb_DPNh3KWgj
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===Attach the front and rear side support plates of the rods.===
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{|class="wikitable"
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!Required parts!!Required number!!Part ID
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|<center>Front Side Support </center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO. A2</center>
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|<center>Rear Side Support </center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO.A3</center>
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|<center>M10 washer</center>||<center>4</center>||<center>NO.12</center>
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|<center>M10 nut</center>||<center>4</center>||<center>NO.13</center>
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|}
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Slide assembled threaded rods into the side support plates. Screw up the rods and plates with 4 M10 nuts and M10 washers.
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* Tips:the Y-axis must be a rectangle, that is the rods on both side should be parallel, so is the front and rear plate. Otherwise it will cause obstruction for the belt later.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNjxrcxLj8Y&index=2&list=PLODCkot3GriiomwOYGZslsb_DPNh3KWgj
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===Assemble the Y idler===
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{|class="wikitable"
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!Required parts!!Required number!!Part ID
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|<center>624ZZ Ball bearing</center>||<center>2</center>||<center>NO.34</center>
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|<center>bearing holder </center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO.38</center>
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|<center>M4 x25 screw</center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO.28</center>
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|<center>M4 lock nut</center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO.12</center>
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|<center>Guide BlockA</center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO.A10</center>
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|<center>Guide BlockB </center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO.A11</center>
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|<center>M3 x 25screw</center>||<center>3</center>||<center>NO.22 </center>
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|<center>M4x25 screw</center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO.28</center>
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|<center>M3 wing nut</center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO.15</center>
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|<center>M3 washer</center>||<center>3</center>||<center>NO.7 </center>
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|<center>M3 nut</center>||<center>2</center>||<center>NO.11 </center>
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|<center>M4 washer</center>||<center>2</center>||<center>NO.8</center>
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|<center>M4 nut</center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO.12</center>
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|}
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Step1. Amount guide block A and B onto the front support plate together, screw up it with 2 M3x25 screws, M3washers and M3 nuts.
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Note: the guide block B is close to front support plate.
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Step2. Thread a M3 x25screw and M3washer through the bearing holder.
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Step3. Put a M4 x25screw and M4wsaher through the holes with the two 624ZZ bearings in between. Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut. You may need a spanner to tighten locknut.
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Step4. Mount the assembled bearing holder through the guide blocks onto the front support plates. And screw it with a wing nut.
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*Please leave enough room for the belt between the ball bearing and the screw.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPit5h9UuUw&list=PLODCkot3GriiomwOYGZslsb_DPNh3KWgj&index=3
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===Mount the Y motor===
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{|class="wikitable"
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!Required parts!!Required number!!Part ID
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|<center>Y motor fixed plate</center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO. A9</center>
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|<center>Stepper motor</center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO.57</center>
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|<center>pulley</center>||<center>1</center>||<center>NO.36</center>
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|<center>M3 x 10screw</center>||<center>3</center>||<center>NO.19</center>
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|<center>M3x16screw</center>||<center>2</center>||<center>NO.20</center>
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|<center>M3 washer </center>||<center>5</center>||<center>NO.7</center>
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|}
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Step1. Mount the pulley on the motor shaft, one of the screws should be screwed on the cross section of the shaft. Screw it up tightly.
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Step2. Insert the motor block into the slot; you may need to use a little strength to do this. Then screw the motor on the Y motor fix plate with 3 M3 x 10 screws and M3washers
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Step3. Fix the block plate with 2 M3 x 16 screws and M3 washers.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeoF0Rgubg0&index=4&list=PLODCkot3GriiomwOYGZslsb_DPNh3KWgj

Revision as of 03:43, 11 August 2015

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Introduction

This Aluminum Prusa I3 3D Printer is modified and manufactured by Shenzhen Getech Co., Ltd., based on Prusa i3. With features of extremely simple assembly, easy debugging and more stable performance, the Aluminum Printer is an ideal reference for you. The new frame is made from aluminum for durability and extending service life. In addition, a LCD panel is added as an integrated component of the printer, setting in the front top frame. In sum, this Aluminum Prusa I3 3D Printer DIY kit offers a significant experience for you to learn 3D printing from scratch, this kit that includes all the parts you need to build your first 3D printer will be the best valued purchase for you. If you are a starter, we have manuals and videos for step-by-step assembly and an active support service via forum to help with any queries you might have.


Improved Features

  • Simplified structure means super fast assembly and easy adjustment.
  • 6mm -thickness aluminum chasis for high strength and durability.
  • In-built LCD control panel for easy operating, SD Card Reader support stand-alone printing
  • Standard printing area: 200 x 200 x 180 mm.
  • Multi filaments compatibility： PLA, ABS, Nylon, Wood and Flexible PLA.
  • Constructed with MK8 extruder to provide high-resolution printing.
  • No soldering required for assembly.

Specifications

Printing specifications:

Print technology: Fused Filament Fabrication

Build volume: 200 x200x180mm

Layer resolution: 0.1-0.3mm

Positioning Precision: 0.1-0.3mm

Filament diameter: 1.75mm

Nozzle diameter: 0.3mm, 0.35 mm,0.4mm

Filament type: ABS/ PLA/Nylon Filament/Flexible PLA/Wood

Software:

Operating system: Windows/Mac/Linux

Control software: Repetier-Host, Printrun

File format: .STL , G-code

Temperature:

Max heated bed temperature: about 110°C

Max extruder temperature: about 240°C

Electrical:

Power supply:

Input: 110V/4.8A 220V/2.4A

Output：DC12V/15A

Connectivity: USB, SD card (support stand-alone printing)

Mechanical:

Body: aluminum plate of 6 mm thickness (silver-grey)

Build Platform: Borosilicate glass + Aluminium plate

XYZ Rods: Wear-resistant, stainless steel

Stepper Motors: 1.8° step angle with 1/16 micro-stepping

Physical structure: Reprap

Physical dimensions:

Machine size: 450x380x435mm

Shipping box: 520 x 420 x 230 mm

Net weight: 7.2 kg

Shipping weight: 9.5kg

building instruction

Assemble Y axis

Assemble the 2 threaded rods.

Required parts Required number Part ID
Y threaded rod
2
NO.5
connecting plate
2
NO.A12
Spring washer
6
NO.10
M10 washer
8
NO.9
M10 nut
8
NO.13

Thread the nuts and washers into the two M10 threaded rods separately. The orders should be:

1) Thread theY plate connecting plate in the middle.

2) Thread the M10 washer > spring washer >M10 nut > M10 nut > M10 washer on the left

Thread theM10 washer < spring washer < M10 nut < M10 nut< spring washer < M10 washer on the right

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCKfAqoxRZg&index=1&list=PLODCkot3GriiomwOYGZslsb_DPNh3KWgj

Attach the front and rear side support plates of the rods.

Required parts Required number Part ID
Front Side Support
1
NO. A2
Rear Side Support
1
NO.A3
M10 washer
4
NO.12
M10 nut
4
NO.13

Slide assembled threaded rods into the side support plates. Screw up the rods and plates with 4 M10 nuts and M10 washers.

  • Tips:the Y-axis must be a rectangle, that is the rods on both side should be parallel, so is the front and rear plate. Otherwise it will cause obstruction for the belt later.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNjxrcxLj8Y&index=2&list=PLODCkot3GriiomwOYGZslsb_DPNh3KWgj

Assemble the Y idler

Required parts Required number Part ID
624ZZ Ball bearing
2
NO.34
bearing holder
1
NO.38
M4 x25 screw
1
NO.28
M4 lock nut
1
NO.12
Guide BlockA
1
NO.A10
Guide BlockB
1
NO.A11
M3 x 25screw
3
NO.22
M4x25 screw
1
NO.28
M3 wing nut
1
NO.15
M3 washer
3
NO.7
M3 nut
2
NO.11
M4 washer
2
NO.8
M4 nut
1
NO.12

Step1. Amount guide block A and B onto the front support plate together, screw up it with 2 M3x25 screws, M3washers and M3 nuts.

Note: the guide block B is close to front support plate.

Step2. Thread a M3 x25screw and M3washer through the bearing holder.

Step3. Put a M4 x25screw and M4wsaher through the holes with the two 624ZZ bearings in between. Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut. You may need a spanner to tighten locknut.

Step4. Mount the assembled bearing holder through the guide blocks onto the front support plates. And screw it with a wing nut.

  • Please leave enough room for the belt between the ball bearing and the screw.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPit5h9UuUw&list=PLODCkot3GriiomwOYGZslsb_DPNh3KWgj&index=3

Mount the Y motor

Required parts Required number Part ID
Y motor fixed plate
1
NO. A9
Stepper motor
1
NO.57
pulley
1
NO.36
M3 x 10screw
3
NO.19
M3x16screw
2
NO.20
M3 washer
5
NO.7

Step1. Mount the pulley on the motor shaft, one of the screws should be screwed on the cross section of the shaft. Screw it up tightly.

Step2. Insert the motor block into the slot; you may need to use a little strength to do this. Then screw the motor on the Y motor fix plate with 3 M3 x 10 screws and M3washers

Step3. Fix the block plate with 2 M3 x 16 screws and M3 washers.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeoF0Rgubg0&index=4&list=PLODCkot3GriiomwOYGZslsb_DPNh3KWgj

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