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NEEDED TOOLS Before you start to build your helloBEEprusa, check if you have the necessary tools to do it. You will need the following: SOFT FACE HAMMER SET OF HEX KEYS FILE You will need a set of hex key for the assembly. Sometimes you might need to use some Some of the structure’s metal components There is a 1.5mm hex key supplied with the kit.
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WHAT COMES WITH THE PACKAGE To make recognizing each type of component easier, we’ve assigned a shape and colour to each type. Structure parts Mechanics Printed parts Electronics This way, we tried to divide all the components in boxes, just to make it easy for you. BOX 3 BOX 3 All the motors needed...
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL We have divided the manual into 6 chapters, from A to F, with each chapter describing a part of the assembly process. Within each one, we’ve numbered every step. This way, we will have the following chapters: A –...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LAYER RESOLUTION 20 - 300 microns (user defined) PRINT TECHNOLOGY PRINTING MATERIAL PLA, ABS, PVA, PLA-PHA, Nylon, Wood Composits, Metal Composits, HIPLA, ABS-PC, HIPS, Carbon Composits (ø1.75mm) MAX. BUILD VOLUME (up to) 185 x 200 x 190mm (7.28 x 7.87 x 7.48 in) HEATED BUILD PLATE Yes - MK2b (with 3mm removable glass surface) HEATED BUILD PLATE MAX TEMPERATURE...
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Other information you need to know After assembling your helloBEEprusa, don’t drop/knock/damage it and don’t connect it to anything that hasn’t been previously validated by BEEVERYCREATIVE. Make sure gases, explosive and other flammable materials aren’t kept, stored or transported with your helloBEEprusa 3D printer or its parts.
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- If inappropriate handling during assembly takes place. - If the user makes incorrect connections, breaks or damages parts during assembly. Before assembling your helloBEEprusa you must read thoroughly the Terms and Conditions of the BEEVERYCREATIVE Standard Warranty on our website: www.beeverycreative.com.
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Y AXIS NEMA17 STEPPER MOTOR CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X8 PLAIN WASHER DIN125 M3 Z AXIS NEMA17 STEPPER MOTORS...
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A.10 You will need the hex key supplied with the kit to screw on the flex coupling FLEX COUPLING 5MM...
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A.11 In this step you must leave the pulley about 5-6mm away from the struture, and align it with the flat belt pulley HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4 SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4 CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M4X16 SPACER 8X7MM HOLE 4,3MM PULLEY GT2 20 TOOTH FLAT BELT PULLEY...
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For some steps, you will need a marker to mark some of the labels to tell apart different cables. This will help you when assembling the electronics. Mark 0 and 1 as shown above and never forget to do so every time you see this icon. EXTRUDER NEMA17 STEPPER MOTORS CYL.
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EXTRUDER HOT END EXTRUDER HEAT SINK 24V HEAT CARTRIDGE Ø6 mm EXTRUDER TEMPERATURE SENSOR Ø4 mm SOCKET SET SCREW DIN914 M3X4...
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All cables go through here EXTRUDER FAN 24V CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X30...
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All cables go through here Write on "B" for Blower on both labels CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X16 EXTRUDER FAN 24V NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3 BLOWER...
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STRUCTURE X SUPPORT HEX. THIN NUT 2 D439 M5 LINEAR GUIDE 8X385MM (X)
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Screw each Screw bit by bit, not one Screw all at once STRUCTURE BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X20 SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4 HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4 8MM LINEAR BEARING...
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Screw each Screw bit by bit, not one Screw all at once STRUCTURE BUTTON HEAD SCREW D7380 M4X20 SERRATED LOCK WASHER D6798J M4 HEX. THIN NUT 1 D439 M4 8MM LINEAR BEARING...
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Align the Pulley GT2 with the Flat Belt Pulley. The Pulley GT2 must have a small clearance from the motor casing. X AXIS NEMA17 STEPPER MOTOR CYL. HEAD SCREW D912 M3X8 PLAIN WASHER D125 M3 PULLEY GT2 20 TOOTH...
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CYL. HEAD SCREW D912 M3X30 ADJUSTABLE Z END STOP...
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HOW THE 3 AXES AND ALL THEIR COMPONENTS COME TOGETHER...
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Use the Soft Hammer carefully when you feel the need to use some extra strengh putting the components in their places GUIDE SHOE...
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Guides should slide freely LINEAR GUIDE 8X335MM (Z)
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After this step, move the extruder to feel if it slides freely on both axies (X and Z)
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Z 1 SUPPORT Z 2 SUPPORT Z 1 SUPPORT BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10 SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4 Z 2 SUPPORT HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4...
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Repeat the same process for the other two End Stops. END STOP SUPORT END STOP CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X8 END STOP CABLING PLAIN WASHER DIN125 M3 NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3...
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(X) (Y) (Z) (X) (Y) (Z) Use the marker to mark both labels (X) (Y) (Z) of each cables with X, Y and Z. CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X16 NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3...
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CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X16 DISPLAY SPACER CONTROL PANEL NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3 CONTROL PANEL CABLES...
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CAUTION HIGH AC VOLTAGE WHEN CONNECTED TO THE SOCKET POWER SUPPLY 24V 15A 360W BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10 SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4 POWER SUPPLY > SOCKET POWER SUPPLY>MOTHERBOARD...
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CABLE CASING ø 15.8 Carefully apply the cable casing to the wiring coming out of the extruder before connecting everything to the motherboard MOTHERBOARD MKS GEN V1.2 CYL. HEAD SCREW D912 M3X30 Z END STOP ADJUSTABLE PLAIN WASHER D125 M3 CABLE CASING ø...
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ELECTRONICS COOLING FAN 24V WHITHOUT LABEL CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X16 FAN SUPPORT NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3...
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CAUTION HIGH AC VOLTAGE WHEN CONNECTED TO THE SOCKET SWITCH ON/OFF BOX BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10 ELECTRIC FUSE 2A=230V / ELECTRIC FUSE 3A=115V SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4 Check the power unit to make sure HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4 AC SOCKET it’s set for your country’s voltage, and place the fuse with the proper amperage...
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The STL files are available from our website, and you can also download free add-ons to print and improve your HelloBEEprusa. You will find the sources here: https://github.com/beeverycreative/helloBEEprusa-hardware Hope you enjoy your helloBEEprusa! Join us and share your experience here: www.beeverycreative.com/forum.
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