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EMOTION i3 Metal Motion Assembly Instructions Manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 Documentation version 1.1.0 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Provide a visual guide of the various steps required to assemble the i3 Metal Motion : CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 «i3 Metal Motion» 3D printer. This document : CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ • Designers of the i3 Metal Motion : eMotion Tech : http://www.emotion-tech.com Hugo FLYE • Update : Mohamad KOUBAR...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION SUMMARY INTRODUCTION MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION SUMMARY LCD screen Electronic board PRESENTATION OF THE I3 METAL MOTION IEC connector SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Reset button BILL OF MATERIAL Y axis (part 1) A. Metallic parts Stabilized power supply B. Mechanical parts Y axis (part 2) C.

  • Page 5: Presentation Of The I3 Metal Motion

    Maximum movement speed : 200mm / s • Nominal movement speed : 150mm / s The I3 Metal Motion is, first of all, a solid steel frame that makes it easy • Average accuracy (X, Y) : 100 microns to build in compare to any classic I3, with a low number of components.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions Electrical safety The power supply provided is labelled CE. The power supply is protected NEVER LEAVE THE PRINTER WORKING WITHOUT against short-circuit and do not need any modification. The I3 Metal SUPERVISOR. Motion operate at 24V and is not concerned by the low voltage directives. The nozzle can reach 270°C, do not touch the nozzle while the printer is Further informations...

  • Page 7: Bill Of Material

    INTRODUCTION BILLS OF MATERIAL A. Metal parts 1 x Lower part 1 x Frame 2 x Reinforcement 1 x Y axis carriage 1 x Y axis plate 1 x Z axis carriage 1 x Z axis carriage 1 x X axis carriage left side right side B.

  • Page 8: Plastic Parts

    INTRODUCTION 1 x PTFE tube 2 x GT2 pul- 2 x GT2 belt 2 x Idler pulley kit C. 3D printed parts 1 x Fan duct 1 x Y axis belt 1 x X axis belt 4 x Y axis rod 4 x Z axis rod 4 x X axis rod 1 x Hexagon...

  • Page 9: Electronic Parts

    INTRODUCTION E. Electronic 1 x eMotronic 3 x Endstop 1 x 3 cm fan 1 x EBoard 1 x Blower fan 5 x Nema 17 Motor 1 x TF Card (colored connector) 1 x IEC connector 1 x Heating patch 1 x Reset button 1 x Power supply 1 x Calibration probe...

  • Page 10: Hexagon Kit

    / 10 INTRODUCTION G. Hexagon kit (hotend) 1 x Hexagon hotend 1 x Silicon sleeve 1 x 3 Allen key 1 x 4.5 wrench H. Cables and extensions 1 x IEC GND cable 1 x 20 mm motor’s cable 1 x IEC EARTH cable 2 x 50 mm motor’s cable 1 x JACK endstop 1 x Thermistor...

  • Page 11: Mechanical Assembly

    / 11 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 12: Lcd Screen

    / 12 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE LCD SCREEN Needed parts : Target : mount the LCD screen on the lower part • Lower part • LCD screen Do not tighten the • LCD button screws too much, • 4 x M3 x 12 mm screw otherwise the LCD •...

  • Page 13: Electronic Board

    / 13 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE ELECTRONIC BOARD Needed parts : Target : mount the electronic board on the lower part • Lower part • eMotronic board • 4 x M3 x 8 mm screw • 4 x Ø3 x H3 spacer Result M3 x 8 mm screw eMotronic board...

  • Page 14: Iec Connector

    / 14 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE IEC CONNECTOR Target : preparation of the two cables of the IEC connector Needed parts : Short strap cable • Lower part in black on the illustration for the • IEC connector visibility but red in IRL •...
  • Page 15 / 15 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Target : mount the IEC connector on the lower part Result IEC connector Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 16: Reset Button

    / 16 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE RESET BUTTON Needed parts : Target : mount the reset button on the lower part • Lower part • Reset button Button nut Reset button Result Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 17: Y Axis (Part 1)

    / 17 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE Y AXIS (part 1) Needed parts : Target : mount the motor, pulleys and the Y axis endstop on the lower part • Lower part • Nema 17 motor M3 x 8 mm screw (do not tighten the motor screws for the moment) •...
  • Page 18 / 18 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY RESULT The motor must be positioned towards the front of the machine Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 19: Stabilized Power Supply

    / 19 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE POWER SUPPLY Needed parts : Target : mount the power supply on the lower part • Lower part • Power supply Result • 4 x M4 x 6 mm screw M4 x 6 mm screw Power supply orientation Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 20: Y Axis (Part 2)

    / 20 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE Y AXIS (part 2) Target : mount rods, bearing blocks and holders on the lower part. Needed parts : • Lower part • 4 x Y axis rod holder • 2 x 8 x 360 mm rod •...
  • Page 21 / 21 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY M3 X 20 mm screw Block’s orientation Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 22 / 22 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY RESULT Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 23: Y Axis Carriage

    / 23 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE Y AXIS CARRIAGE Needed parts : Target : mount the different elements of the Y axis carriage • Lower part • Y axis carriage • Y axis belt holder • 3 x M3 spacer •...
  • Page 24 / 24 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Result M4 x 6 mm screw Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 25: Y Axis Belt

    / 25 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE BELT OF THE Y AXIS Target : mount the Y axis belt with the carriage and the lower part Needed parts : • Lower part Place the belt around the pulleys like illustrated below : •...
  • Page 26 / 26 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY RESULT Tension the belt by hand without forcing it by pushing the motor outwards and tightening the 4 screws Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 27: Y Axis Plate

    / 27 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE Y AXIS PLATE Y Needed parts : Target : mount the heating plate of the Y axis on the machine • Lower part • Y axis plate Please visually identify both sides • Heating patch •...
  • Page 28 / 28 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Target : fix the heating patch on the lower side of the Y axis plate Remove the adhesive protection of the heating patch («3M» inscription side) Fix the heating patch on the lower side of the Y axis plate (pay attention to the orientation of the cable) Cable Heating patch orientation...
  • Page 29 / 29 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Make 4 loops with 4 zip ties through the eight holes as shown below. Heating plate Cable orientation Cable Move the board closer Prepare 4 zip ties loops to the assembly Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 30 / 30 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Pass the plate’s cables in the zip ties loops Make sure the cable does not exceed from the right-side of the plate Tighten the zip ties to hold the cable Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 31 / 31 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY M3 x 8 mm countersunk screw Result Make sure that the cable under the plate can not deform it when tightening the screws Result If the 3dBedFix patch is not already fixed to the heating plate, apply it by removing the «3M»...

  • Page 32: Z Axis Right Side Carrriage

    / 32 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE Z AXIS CARRIAGE (RIGHT SIDE) Needed parts : Target : mount the different parts of the right side Z carriage • Z axis carriage right side • 1 x NEMA 17 motor • 2 x endstop M3 x 8 mm screw •...
  • Page 33 / 33 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY M2.5 x 8 mm screw Result Endstop Endstop lamella orientation Endstop with long lamella Endstop with long lamella Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 34 / 34 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY The grub screw must be in contact with the flat part of the axis. Result GT2 pulley Screw 2 mm Flat side Nema motor Result Motor’s connector Ø 3 mm washer M3 x 8 mm screw Do not tighten the motor fixing screws for the moment Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 35: Z Axis Left Side Carriage

    / 35 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE Z AXIS CARRIAGE (LEFT SIDE) Needed parts : Target : mount the different parts of the left side Z carriage • Z axis carriage left side • Idler pulley • 623 zz bearing Ø3 x H3 spacer •...

  • Page 36: Print Head

    / 36 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY Target : mount the differents components of the Hexagon printhead. Needed parts : • 1 x Hexagon printhead • 1 x Heater cartridge • 1 x Thermistror • 1 x Silicon sleeve 1°) thermistor into the heating block (fold the thermistor’s cables) check that the screw is 2°) silicon sleeve on to the heating block...
  • Page 37 / 37 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Thermistor Result Heater cartridge Important: make sure that the red shrink sleeves on the cartridge cables are properly protecting the metal parts and preventing short circuits. Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 38: Axis Carriage

    / 38 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE X AXIS Needed parts : Target : mount the different parts of the X axis carriage Result • NEMA 17 motor • EBoard • 3 cm fan X axis carriage • Blower fan •...
  • Page 39 / 39 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Result X belt holder M3 x 8 mm Result X carriage M3 x 12 mm screw 3 cm fan Rotor side Notch for Stator face Orientation cable fan fan cable & fan visible passage non visible Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 40 / 40 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Extruder mobile Ø 3 mm washer supplied in the bag 693 zz bearing Result M3 x 8 mm screw M5 x 22 mm knurled screw Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 41 / 41 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Spring Ø 3 mm washer supplied in the Extruder body Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 42 / 42 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Place the «Extruder Mobile» on the «Extruder Body». Warning: the spring and the washer must stay in their place. Extruder mobile Result Lightly screw the knurled screw Extruder body Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 43 / 43 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY The grub screw must be in contact with the flat part of the Nema motor axis. eMostruder Driving wheel Result M3 x 22 mm screw M3 x 12 mm screw Hexagon bracket Notch cable Hexagon printhead Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 44 / 44 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY M2.5 x 8 mm screw Result Blower fan Result Fan duct M3 x 12 mm screw Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 45 / 45 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY M3 x 8 mm screw Result Filament guide Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 46: Z Axis Assembly

    / 46 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE Z AXIS Needed parts : Target : mount all the elements constituting the Z axis • 2 x NEMA 17 motor • 4 x Z axis rod holder • Frame • Z axis carriages •...
  • Page 47 / 47 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Rod holder X axis carriage right side X axis carriage left side M3 X 20 mm screw Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 48 / 48 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Result Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 49 / 49 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Result Coupling Tighten the screws Flexible part without axis Tighten the screws Grub screw in contact with the flat side of the axis Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 50 / 50 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Trapezoidal nut Lead screw Result Tighten the screws Tighten the screws Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 51 / 51 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY M3 x 8 mm screw Place the carriages at the top Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 52 / 52 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Result Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 53: Axis Assembly

    / 53 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE X AXIS Target : mount the X axis with the Z axis Needed parts : M3 x 12 mm screw • 4 x Rod holder axe X • Frame • X axis carriage •...
  • Page 54 / 54 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Adjust the height of the two carriages by turning the aluminum couplers so that the rod is as parallel as possible to the horizontal edge of the frame. Result Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 55 / 55 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Keep the X carriage in place Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 56 / 56 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY M3 x 8 mm screw Result Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 57 / 57 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Rod holder Result M3 x 12 mm screw Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 58 / 58 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Place the belt around the pulleys and as shown below : Result Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 59 / 59 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Cut off the end of the belt Cut off the end of the belt Belt tension next page Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 60 / 60 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Tension the belt by hand without forcing it by pushing the motor outwards and tightening the 3 screws Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 61 / 61 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Result Frame orientation M3 x 8 mm Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 62 / 62 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Place the reinforcements in their notches Reinforcement Result Notch n°1 Notch n°2 Notch n°3 Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 63 / 63 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY M3 x 12 mm screw M3 nut Result Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 64 / 64 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Result Repeat the fixing operation for each of the reinforcements Version 1.1.0...

  • Page 65: Auto-Leveling Probe Assembly

    / 65 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF THE LEVELING SENSOR Result Target : mount the leveling sensor Needed parts : • Sensor holder • Leveling sensor • 2 x M2.5 x 12 mm screw Sensor holder Leveling sensor M2.5 x 12 mm screw Result Pay attention to the Make a loop with the sensor cable and...

  • Page 66: Electronic Assembly

    / 66 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 67 / 67 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : place and stick the thirteen cable ties on the lower part On the side of the frame Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 68 / 68 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : connect the additional motor driver above the first intended for the Z axis Motor’s driver Electronic board Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 69 / 69 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : pass the Z axis motor cables in their dedicated fasteners Motor’s connector Z1 axis motor Z1 motor cable = 50 cm Z1 motor cable = 50 cm Z2 motor connector Z1 motor connector Z2 motor cable = 20 cm Z2 motor cable = 20 cm Z2 axis motor...
  • Page 70 / 70 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : connect the X and Y axis motor and endstop sensors to Y endstop Close the Y motor fasteners marked with Pass the cable Z Endstop Y Endstop through the notch Y motor cable = 50 cm Y motor cable = 50 cm X Endstop To the outside of the frame...
  • Page 71 / 71 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : connect the LCD screen and the reset button to the eMotronic board EXT0 EXT1 Close the fasteners marked with Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 72 / 72 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : connect the heating patch cables to the eMotronic board To the heating plate Thermistor Zip ties Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 73 / 73 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : connect the IEC connector to the power supply Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 74 / 74 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : connect the power supply to the eMotronic board Close the fasteners marked with Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 75 / 75 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : pass the extruder’s cable into its dedicated passage Through the notch to the outside of the frame Extruder extension Close the fasteners marked with Connect the motor’s cable Place the cable against the frame from this clip Connect the extruder cable Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 76 / 76 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : fix the cable ties on the frame for the extrusion extension Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 77 / 77 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : pass the extrusion extension along the frame, make a loop and go to the EBoard Extruder extension Close the cable ties to secure the extruder extension Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 78 / 78 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : pass the cables of the components of the extrusion block If excess cable remains, secure it to the inside of the extrusion block with a cable tie Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 79 / 79 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : wire the extrusion block components on the EBoard board Extrusion extension Zip tie EBoard connector Arrival of the cables of the extrusion block components Printhead fan Heating cartridge Blower fan Thermistor Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 80 / 80 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Target : pass the X axis cable along the left brace, loop up, fix everything and connect to the components 1 °) Connect the motor cable to the motor 2 °) The yellow cable connector on the Z endstop (long lamella) 3 °) The red cable connector on the X endstop (short lamella) Zip tie 2 x Zip ties...
  • Page 81 / 81 / 81 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY CONGRATULATIONS ! Your 3D printer is now fully assembled ! You can now apply the white grease on the lead rods and also on the smooth rods without fear of putting the grease everywhere. Now, please follow the user’s guide ! Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 82 / 82 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY Thank you for choosing the 3D printer I3 METAL MOTION ! www.emotion-tech.com Version 1.1.0...

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