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  • Page 1 Building Instructions of Geeetech Prusa I3 M201 (Version 04-11-2016)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT Safety Instructions........................1 Preparation ..........................2 1. Assemble the threaded rods of Y axis ................... 3 2. Assemble the front and back support of y axis..............3 3. Thread the smooth rods and linear bearings................5 4. Mount the Y motor ........................ 6 5.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Safety Instructions Building the printer will require a certain amount of physical dexterity, common sense and a thorough understanding of what you are doing. We have provided this detailed instruction to help you assemble it easily. However ultimately we cannot be responsible for your health and safety whilst building or operating the printer, with that in mind be sure you are confident with what you are doing prior to commencing with building or buying.

  • Page 4: Preparation

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Preparation 1. Unpack the kit and check if all parts are in the box and check the condition of each part, there might be some damage during shipping. To help you with this, there is BOM in the box and each bag was labeled with part number. 2.

  • Page 5: Assemble The Threaded Rods Of Y Axis

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 1. Assemble the threaded rods of Y axis Part name Part ID Required number 450 mm threaded No.5 M10 washer No.9 M10 hex nut No.13 M10 spring washer No.10 Connecting fender No.A14 Thread the nuts and washers into the two M10 threaded rods separately. Watch the Video here.
  • Page 6 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Part name Part ID Required number M10 washer No.9 M10 hex nut No.13 Y axis front No.A9 support Y axis front No.A10 support Y axis rear support No.A11 Y axis rear support No.A12 Thread the plate to both end of the threaded rod in the following order:2 Front outside support plate: No.A9 Front inside support plate: No.A10 Rear outside support plate: No.A12...

  • Page 7: Thread The Smooth Rods And Linear Bearings

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC * Tips: the Y-axis must be a rectangle, that is the rods on both side should be parallel, so is the front and back plate. Otherwise it will cause obstruction for the belt later. You can watch the video here. 3.

  • Page 8: Mount The Y Motor

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC * Photos with PCS8UU linear bearings in this instruction is the previous version,here we use PCS8UU instead. Picture is just for reference. The assembly is the same. PCS8UU linear bearings is a modified version of SCS8UU linear bearings, the block is made of high strength ABS, which is lighter and more flexible.
  • Page 9 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC No.65 stepper motor Y motor holder No.A13 M3 x12mm screw No.25 M3 x 20mm screw No.27 M3 washer No.7 M3 square nut No.17 Pulley No.45 Note: In some picture, the pulley is a bit different but it won’t affect your assembly. Step1.
  • Page 10 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step2. Then screw the motor on the Y motor holder with 3 M3 x 12 screws and M3 washers.

  • Page 11: Y Belt Driving Wheel

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step 3. Push the Y Motor holder tab into the square hole in Rear -Outside Plate and Rear - Inside Plate. You may need to use a little force, but be careful not to break or crack any of the Acrylic pieces.
  • Page 12 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Driven wheel No.43 R84zz Ball Bearing No.44 M3 x20mm screw No.27 M4 x 25mm screw No.35 M3 washer No.7 M4 washer No.8 M4 lock nut No.14 wing nut No.15 Step1. Thread the M3 x 20 screw and M3 washer through the Driven wheel holder .
  • Page 13 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step2. Insert the two MR84zz ball bearings into both ends of the driving wheel.
  • Page 14 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step3.Put the M4 x25 screw and M4 washer through the driving wheel. Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut . You may need a wrench to tighten locking nut.
  • Page 15 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC *Do not screw it too tight, you should leave enough room for the wheel to turn freely. Step4. Mount the assembled bearing holder onto the front support plates. And screw it with a wing nut.

  • Page 16: Build The Print Platform

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC (*SCS8UU in the picture are just for reference, you are using the PCS8UU linear bearings ) Look at this picture, the driving wheel and the pulley should be in a straight line. You can refer to the video here. 6.
  • Page 17 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step2. Mount the the building platform support on the 4 PCS8UU linear bearings on the rod with M4x16mm screws and M4 nut.

  • Page 18: Mount The Y Belt

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC (*SCS8UU in the picture are just for reference, you are using the PCS8UU linear bearings ) * Note the direction of the building platform support, you can judge from the direction of the belt mount, whose direction is corresponding to the Y axis. You can refer to the video here.
  • Page 19 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step3. Thread the belt around the pulley on the motor and the driving wheel. Step4. Taut the belt to determine the length of the belt, punch another hole and and fix the other end of the belt mount with a M3 x 8 screw and washer. Step5.

  • Page 20: Right Z Motor Mount

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC (*SCS8UU in the picture are just for reference, you are using the PCS8UU linear bearings ) *Tips: 1. Before you drill your second hole, make sure to pull belt tightly to find the proper placement of hole for a tight belt, if it is too loose, it will hinder the move of the print platform.
  • Page 21 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC M3 x 16mm screw No.26 M3 Square nut No.17 M3 washer No.7 Motor holder No.A5 (right) Motor Holder No.A6 support Step1. Assemble the 2 A6 and A5 together, screw up with 3 M3 x 16mm screw ,M3 washer and M3 Square nut .

  • Page 22: Left Z Motor Mount

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step2. Fix the assembled motor mount on the right-bottom of A1 with M3 x 16mm screw, M3 washer and M3 Square nut. *Be very careful here, if you can not insert it into the hole you can loose the screw on the motor mount and try again.
  • Page 23 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Motor Holder No.A6 support Motor Holder No.A7 support Main frame No.A1 Step 1. Insert the A6 and A7 into A5, note the detail:A7 is on the left and A6 is on the right. *Note the direction of the A4,the small round hole is on the left. Step 2.

  • Page 24: Side Panel Assembly

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC *Be very careful here, if you can not insert them into the hole you can loose the screw on the motor mount and try again. Watch the video here. 9. Side panel assembly Part name Part ID Required number M3 x 16mm screw No.26...

  • Page 25: Main Frame Assembly

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Side panel(right) No.A3 Fix the side panels on A1 with M3 x 16mm screw, M3 Square nut and M3 washer. Watch the video here. If the tab doesn’t fit the hole, there must be some manufacturing faulty, please use the file to trim it.
  • Page 26 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC M3 x 16mm screw No.26 M3 x 20mm screw No. 27 M3 hex nut No.12 M3 square nut No.17 M3 washer No.7 Step 1. Put the assembled Y axis into the main frame, put the main frame between the connecting fender and the M10 nut.

  • Page 27: Fan Mount

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Watch video here. 11. Fan mount Part name Part ID Required number M3 x 25mm screw No. 28 M3 hex nut No. 12 M3 washer No.7 No.51 Mount the fan on the BACK of the left side of the A1. Fix it with 4 M3 x 25 mm screw, M3 washer and 4 M3 hex nut.

  • Page 28: Mount The Z Endstop

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Note the direction of the fan, the side with wires is at outside. The fan is for the heat dissipation of the control board. You can see from the video. Watch the video here. 12. Mount the Z endstop Part name Part ID Required number...

  • Page 29: Mount The Z Motors

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Watch video here. 13. Mount the Z motors Part name Part ID Required number stepper motor No.65 M3 x12mm screw No.25 M3 washer No.7 Step1.Thread the wires of the motor through the holes on the bottom of A1.
  • Page 30 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step2.Screw up the motors on A5 with 4 M3 x 12 screws and M3 washers. Mount the other Z motor on A4 in the same way. For detailed assembly process, please watch here.

  • Page 31: Mount The Couplings

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 14. Mount the couplings Part name Part ID Required number No.48 Coupling Step 1. Fix the two couplings on the Z motor shaft separately. Please note: 1. The opening of both end, one is 5mm, another is 8mm, connect the 5mm hole to the motor shaft.Half and half.
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  • Page 33: Mount The Building Platform

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Repeat the steps for another couplings. * the bottom of the coupling is better to be leveled with No. A4. Watch video here. 15. Mount the building platform. Part name Part ID Required number Thermometry & No.58 Heating wire Heatbed set...

  • Page 34: Assemble The Left End Of The X Axis（Motor End)

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC For detailed video tutorial, please watch here. 16. Assemble the left end of the X axis（motor end) For the whole process of assembly of this part, please refer here. 16. 1. Mount the Z-axis nut, linear bearing Part name Part ID Required number...
  • Page 35 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC No. 41 Linear Bearing LMH8LUU M3 x 50 screw No.31 M3 x 6mm screw No. 22 M3 washer No. 7 Spring No. 36 Step1. Mount the Z nut on the X-axis left end from bottom to up, fix with M3 x 6mm screws.
  • Page 36 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 16. 3 mount the X motor. Part name Part ID Required number M3 x 6 mm screw No. 22 Stepper motor No.65 Pulley No.45 Step 1. Mount the pulley on the motor shaft. Screw it on the flat side.
  • Page 37 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step 2.Mount the stepper motor on the motor end with 3 M3 x 6 mm screw.
  • Page 38 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 16.4 Mount the endstop Part name Part ID Required number M2.5 x 8 mm No. 20 screw End stop No.54 Mount the endstop on the top of X-axis motor end with two M2.5 x 8mm screw.
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  • Page 40: Assemble The Right End Of The X Axis. (X Idler End)

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 17. Assemble the right end of the X axis. (X idler end) For the whole process of assembly of this part, please refer to the video here. Part name Part ID Required number Z-axis nut No.16 X-axis idle end No.M2 Linear Bearing...
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  • Page 42: Assembly Of The Extruder Carriage

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 18. Assembly of the extruder carriage Part name Part ID Required number No.M3 Carriage Bearing Bracket No.M4 Extruder holder No.M5 Linear Bearing LM8LUU No.40 Belt bracket No.47 No. 22 M3x6mm screw No. 25 M3x12mm screw M4x6mm screw No.
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  • Page 44 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Please notice the front and back of the plate. The following steps differs from the video, please build based on this manual. Step2.Fix the belt mount on the back of the carriage with 2 M3x 12mm screws and M3 hex nuts.
  • Page 45 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step3. Fix the extruder holder on the front side of the X carriage using M4x6mm screws.
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  • Page 47: Assemble The The X&Z Axis

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 19. Assemble the the X&Z axis Part name Part ID Required number L320mm threaded No.4 L340mm smooth No.1 L470mm smooth No.2 locking ring No.37 Step1. Thread the threaded rod to the nut of both end of X axis. Keep both end of X axis at the same place of the rod, you are advised to measure the...
  • Page 48 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC distance of the both side so that they are at the same level when you put them up. Step2. Plug the threaded rod on the X motor end to the left coupling on the left bottom of the Z axis.
  • Page 49 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step3. Thread the L470mm smooth rod into the X motor end > thread the extruder carriage> thread the locking ring on the two rods. * Attention please, as a modification on the design, you need to fix the locking ring on the end of the rods, out side the carriages.

  • Page 50: Assemble The Z Axis Top Mount

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC vertical Note: the smooth rods and the threaded rod of Z axis is , and the X axis is horizontal which is very important, or it will hinder the move of the Z axis. Watch video here (the location of the locking ring is different in the video, please assemble referring to this manual) 20.

  • Page 51: Belt Driving Wheel

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC No.37 locking ring M3 washer No. 7 Step1. Put the locking ring on the two smooth rods separately. Step 2. Add the Z top mount (No.A8) to the top of A1. slowly rotate the rods into the holes, or add some lubricants on the rods.
  • Page 52 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC M4 washer No.8 M4 lock nut No.14 wing nut No.15 Step1. Thread the M3 x 40 screw and M3 washer through the Driven wheel holder . Step2. Insert the two MR84zz ball bearings into both ends of the driving wheel.
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  • Page 54 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step3. Put the M4 x25 screw and M4 washer through the driving wheel. Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut . You may need a wrench to tighten locking nut.

  • Page 55: Add The Belt

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC *Do not screw it too tight, you should leave enough room for the wheel to turn freely. Video 22. Add the belt Part name Part ID Required number Timing belt No.46 Belt bracket No.47 Step1. Insert one end of the belt in the groove. Pay attention to the tooth mesh of the belt and the groove.
  • Page 56 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step4. Insert another end of the belt into the groove. Cut the spare part. Be sure of the length of the belt. Step5. Taut the belt and tighten the wing nut on the idle end. Tighten the locking rings.

  • Page 57: Mount The Hotend

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC *Note the direction of the bolt on the driving wheel, the side with bolt head should be towards the A1, and the side with pitch facing out, or it will scratch the acrylic plate. Video (the location of the locking ring is different in the video, please assemble referring to this manual) 23.
  • Page 58 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Video (Note the extruder holder should be upside down.)

  • Page 59: Mount The Extruders

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 24. Mount the extruders Part name Part ID Required number Extruder No.60 M4x12mm screw No.33 M4 washer No.8 Mount the extruders on top of the main frame with M4x12mm screws. Video...

  • Page 60: Mount The Lcd Panel

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 25. Mount the LCD panel Part name Part ID Required number No.67 LCD 2004 No.50 Knob Spacer No.49 M3 x 12mm screw No.25 M3 washer No.7 Step 1. Insert the spacer into the 4 holes on the LCD panel from front to back. Step 2.Insert the LCD in the LCD frame on A1, fix it with 4 M3 x 12mm screws and M3 washers .

  • Page 61: Mount The Control Board

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Here you can watch the video. 26. Mount the control board. Part name Part ID Required number Control board kit No.68 Sticker No.56 No.55 Heat sink Spacer No.49 M3 x 12mm screw No.25 M3 washer No.7...

  • Page 62: Mount The Power Supply Unit(Psu ) And The Socket

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step 1. Cut the sticker into small pieces. Step2. Past the heat sink onto the chip of the A4988 drivers(on the main board) . The sticker is double sided adhesive. Step 3. Insert the spacer into the 4 holes of the board from back to front. Step 4.
  • Page 63 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Power supply No.61 Unit 3D Power Cable No.62 M4 x 12mm screw No.33 M3 x 16 screw No.18 M3 hex nut No.12 M4 washer No.8 Power Cable No.63 Step 1, take off the wires connected to the socket, before you do, please take a photo of the wire connection, in case you connect them wrongly later.
  • Page 64 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step 2. Thread the wires that is connected to the red switch through another hole on the bottom of the right side panel( A2) from outside to inside and connect the 3 wires (brown, blue, yellow) to the socket, do not mix them up. Refer to the above picture. Then pull the other wires out.
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  • Page 66 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step3. Mount the socket on the bottom of the right side panel( A2) with 2 M3 x 16 Hex Counter- sunk-head screws and M3 hex nut . Step 5. Thread the power cable from inside to outside. Step4.

  • Page 67: Mount The Y Endstop

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Black Video 28. Mount the Y endstop Part name Part ID Required number M2.5 x 16mm No. 21 screw M2.5 hex nut No. 11...

  • Page 68: Wiring

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC No.54 End stop Mount the Y axis endstop on A12with M2.5 x 16mm screw and M2.5 hex nut Video 29. Wiring Before you start wiring, please take a look at the wiring schematics.
  • Page 69 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Rev A Rev B...
  • Page 70 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Note: The only difference between the Rev A and the Rev B here is the USB port, the layout of other connectors are exactly the same. You can refer to both wiring diagrams. You can see original picture here.
  • Page 71 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 3) Connect wires for the 2 Z-axis motors.
  • Page 72 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 4) Connect Extruder motors. Connect extruder 0. 5) Connect extruder 1...
  • Page 73 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step2. Connect heating wires. 1） Connect heating wires for heatbed. There are 4 heating wires for the heatbed, 2 black and 2 red, you need to connect the 2 red wires in one screw and the 2 black wires in another. First loos the screws in the green terminal and put the red and black wires into the slot separately, and screw it up.
  • Page 74 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 2） Connect heating wires for hotend to hotend 0.
  • Page 75 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step3. Connect wires for thermistor. 1) Connect wires for thermistor of heatbed...
  • Page 76 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 2) Connect wires for thermistor of hotend 0 Step4. Connect wires for endstop. 1) Connect wires for endstop of X-axis at X-Min. 2) Connect wires for endstop of Y-axis at Y-Min.
  • Page 77 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 3) Connect wires for endstop of Z-axis at Z-Min. Step5. Connect wires for Fan. 1) Connect fan for control board at FAN3. 2) Connect fan for extruder 0 at FAN0.
  • Page 78 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC 3) Connect fan for extruder 1, connect the other to FAN1. Connect fan for hotend at FAN4. Note: for the fan of hotend, you will need the extension wire. Just connect the red and black connectors.
  • Page 79 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step6. Connect wires for LCD panel. There are two cables, one is for LCD encoder, the other is for SD card. EXP1 to LCD EXP2 to SD card BTW, do you see the small screw above the SD card reader, if the text in of the LCD phases in an out or there is only blocks on the screen, you can adjust this screw to recovery it.
  • Page 80 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step7. Connect wires for power input.

  • Page 81: Mount The Filament Spool

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC Step8. Connect the wires to the PSU. Note the correspondence between the color of wires and the connector. Brown------L Blue ------N Yellow----GND Red ------ --+ V Black------COM That is all for the wiring of GTM32. Do not forget to stick the heatsink on the chip of each stepper motor driver board. 30.
  • Page 82 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC PVC tube So far, the whole printer is built up, you can tidy up the wires with the zip ties and the coil wire. Before even attempting the first print it is vital that the printer is correctly calibrated. Skipping or rushing this step will result in frustration and failed prints later, so it is important to take the time to make sure the machine is correctly set up.
  • Page 83 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETEC  Current for stepper motors is set to the correct level. Firmware settings are correct including: axis movement speeds and acceleration; temperature control; end-stops; motor directions. Extruder is calibrated in the firmware with the correct steps per mm of filament. The point regarding the extruder step rate is vital.

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