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  • Page 1 GUIDE BUILD GUIDE mapleMaker A D D I T I V E E N G I N E E R I N G...
  • Page 2 1.1 Introduction SECTION 1.2 Table of Contents 1.3 Required Tools 1.4 Reseller Information 1.5 Components...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome, and Thank you! Thank you for your interest in the mapleMaker Mini V2 3D Printer. mapleMaker Mini introduces you to the world of additive manufacturing and 3D printing. With your own 3D printer, your concepts and design ideas can be translated from computer drawings to physical objects in short period of time.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents This guide is broken into several sections which encompasses the build process of the maplePrint Mini 3D printer. The process begins with the basic frame assembly and finishes with the final wiring and installation. While we try to maintain the most up to date diagrams and illustrations, there may be slight differences between the illustrations contained within this guide, and the printed parts in your kit.

  • Page 6: Required Tools

    Required Tools Before we begin the assembly process, it is vital that we have the proper tools to complete the build. Thankfully though, there are only a few tools required for the build. These tools were either included with your kit, or available at any local hardware or tool store. You will need the following: #2.5 Allen Key (for use with M3 screws) #3 Allen Key (for use with M4 screws)

  • Page 7: Reseller Information

    Reseller Information Below is a list of resellers and manufacturers of the components used in the mapleMaker Mini 3D Printer. Some components may be sourced from your local home improvement retailers or specialist hobby stores. Electronics, motors & extruders Folger Technologies, LLC: www.folgertech.com...

  • Page 8: Components

    Components The following list comprises the components required to build your printer. For the purposes of this build, we have used ROBOTDIGG (www.robotdigg.com) to source the majority of the components. ROBOTDIGG offers almost every component required, minus fasteners and threaded rod. The hot end has been sourced through e3D’s authorized distributor, Filastruder (www.filastruder.com) NEMA 17 48oz Stepper Motor Quantity: 3...
  • Page 9 623ZZ Ball Bearing Quantity: 4 URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/62/623ZZ-Ball-Bearing Unit Cost: $3.60 Poloululu 4988 Stepper Drivers Quantity: 4 URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/120/A4988-stepper-driver Unit Cost: $3.80 Endstop Quantity: 3 URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/141/Endstop,-Snap-Action-Limit-Switch-SS-5GL Unit Cost: $0.60 RAMPS 1.4 Controller Quantity: 1 URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/121/Ramps-1.4-Board Unit Cost: $12.80 Arduino Mega 2560 Quantity: 1 URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/123/Arduino-Mega-2560-R3 Unit Cost: $15.80...
  • Page 10 Components 12V 5A Power Supply Quantity: 1 URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/350/12V-5AAC/DC-Adapter-Power-Supply Unit Cost: $5.00 NEMA 17 34oz Stepper Motor Quantity: 2 URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/28/NEMA14-34mm-0.8A-or-1.25A-stepper-motor Unit Cost: $6.80 Thermistor Cable (1m) Quantity: 1 URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/188/2pin-1MLong-Thermistor-Cables-w/-Dupont-Connector Unit Cost: $0.40 Endstop Cables (1m) Quantity: 3 URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/189/3pin-1MLong-Endstop-Cables-w/-Dupont-Connector Unit Cost: $0.60 e3D Lite6 All Metal Hot End Quantity: 1...
  • Page 11 762mm length Linear Rods (Pack of 6) Quantity: 1 URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/113/Rostock-Mini-492mm-Long-8mm-Diameter-Smooth-Rod-Pack Unit Cost: $24.00 Allen Key Set Quantity: 1 URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/128/1.5,-2,-2.5,-3,-4-size-allen-key-with-ball-head-in-pack Unit Cost: $2.00 Nylon Cable Ties (100 pack) Quantity: 1 URL: http://www.www.robotdigg.com/product/127/Nylon-Cable-Ties-2.5*100mm-100pcs-n-3.6*200mm- 100pcs-Pack Unit Cost: $1.80 Ceramic Screwdriver Quantity: 1 URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/181/Ceramicscrewdriver-for-A4988-stepper-driver Unit Cost: $1.20 4GB SD Card...
  • Page 12 Printed Components Left Lower Frame Y Axis Mount (Rear) Right Lower Frame Y Axis Motor Mount Right Upper Frame Spool Holder Mounts (2) Left Upper Frame Upper Bed (Printed) Left Z Motor Mount Lower/Upper Frame rails (4) Right Z Motor Mount Frame Upright Rails (4) Z Axis Linear rod Mounts Extruder Mount...
  • Page 13 Extruder Base Mount Z Axis Bearing Carriers (2) Hot-End Mount Y Axis Bearing Carriers (2) X Axis Idler Cover Lower Bed Frame (4) Z Axis Adjustment Mount Lower Bed Union Z Axis Nut Covers Electronics Backplate X Axis Assembly (Left) Electronics Enclosure X Axis Assembly (Right) LCD Frame Assembly...
  • Page 14 SECTION 2.1 Z Motor Assembly 2.2 Lower Frame Assembly 2.3 Upper Frame Assembly 2.4 Lower/Upper Frame Union...

  • Page 16: Z Motor Assembly

    Z Motor Assembly (Right Front) Locate the Hardware bag marked: Z-Motor Mounts Locate the Right Front Motor mount, the upright mounts should face the outside of the frame. From the Stepper Motor package, select 34mm (short) stepper motors. From the Fastener package, select: 4 M3x10 cap screws M3 x 10 Insert the Stepper Motor into the base of the...
  • Page 17 Z Motor Assembly (Right/Left Front) Using the M3 Hex wrench, screw the 4 M3 x 10 cap screws Right through the Front Motor mount into the stepper motor. Note: Take care not to over-tighten the screws, or you may break the motor mount. Congratulations, the Right Front Z Motor Assembly is complete! Alert:...

  • Page 18: Lower Frame Assembly

    Lower Frame Assembly Locate the lower left side frame, and col- lect the left Z motor assembly completed in the previous steps. Place the motor assembly into the lower left frame. The screw holes on the motor assembly should match the screw holes in the lower left frame assembly.
  • Page 19 Congratulations, you’ve completed the left lower frame assembly. Check the fit and ensure that all screws are tight. Don’t over tighten the screws, as this may strip the parts. Y axis motor mount Locate the from your printed parts kit. This mount is longer than the similar X axis motor mount.
  • Page 20 Lower Frame Assembly From the hardware bag, select 4 M3 X 10 screws. Using the screws, attach the Y axis motor mount to the lower right side frame. M3 x 10 The Y axis motor mount is now complete. Check the fitment of the mount to the lower frame.
  • Page 21 Locate the right Z motor assembly that was assembled in the previous steps. Place the motor assembly into the lower right frame. The screw holes on the motor assembly should match the screw holes in the lower right frame assembly. 6 M3 X 10 From the hardware bag, collect screws.
  • Page 22 Lower Frame Assembly Congratulations, you’ve completed the right lower frame assembly. Check the fit and ensure that all screws are tight. Don’t over tighten the screws, as this may strip the parts. front From the printed parts kit, locate the lower frame rail.
  • Page 23 Similar to the previous step, select the rear lower frame rail from the parts kit. This rail is longer than the front lower rail. 4 M5 X 12 Select screws from the hardware bag. Like the previous step, take the screws and using your hex wrench attach the rear frame...

  • Page 24: Upper Frame Assembly

    Upper Frame Assembly The upper frame assembly is similar to the lower frame M5 x 12 left and right upper assembly. You will need to locate the frame assemblies, as well as the front and rear upper frame rails. The front frame rail is easily identified by the 3 screw holes for the LCD panel.
  • Page 25 Congratulations! You’ve assembled the upper frame assembly! Wasn’t that easy? Take a moment to check that the frame appears square and that the frame rails are tight to the frame assemblies. Ensure that the screws are not over-tightened as well.

  • Page 26: Lower/Upper Frame Union

    Lower & Upper Frame Union From the parts kit, select 2 of the main frame uprights. M5 x 12 These pieces are universal and can be fitted in any posi - tion. 8 M5 X 12 screws Select from your hardware bag as well. hex wrench, Using your install the screws into the frame...
  • Page 27 With the first uprights installed, from your hardware M5 x 12 8 additional M5 X 12 screws. bag, select Using your wrench, install the screws into the uprights. Ensure that the uprights are tight and aligned to the upper and lower frame assemblies.
  • Page 28 Lower & Upper Frame Union Congratulations! You’ve installed half of the frame! We’re almost done!
  • Page 29 two remaining frame Like our previous step, select the M5 x 12 uprights and check their fitment to the rest of the frame assembly. Select 8 M5 X 12 screws from the hardware bag. wrench, attach the two uprights to the Using your rear of the frame.
  • Page 30 Lower & Upper Frame Union Select 8 additional M5 X12 screws from your M5 x 12 hardware bag. Using your wrench, install the remaining screws into the uprights and frame assemblies.
  • Page 31 Congratulations! You’ve completed the outside frame! This frame makes up the structural elements of your printer, and is the building block for the remaining elements! You’ve done an awesome job, and I’m sure it looks amazing! Take a moment to relax and marvel at your feat of engineering, we’re going to be kicking it up a notch in the next chapter!
  • Page 32 SECTION 3.1 Extruder Assembly...

  • Page 34: Extruder Assembly

    Extruder Assembly 4 LMS8UU From the hardware kit, locate linear bearings, and the 2 lower extruder bearing carriers. These can be identified by their semi circle cut outs. Insert the bearings into the bearing carriers. Take care not to damage the bearings as they are inserted.
  • Page 35 Locate the lower extruder base from the hardware kits. X 10 M3 x 10 From the hardware bag, select 10 M3 X 10 screws. Align the lower bearing carriers with the extruder base. The semi circle cut-outs should align with the opening in the extruder base.
  • Page 36 Extruder Assembly With the carriers mounted to the extruder base, check that the parts fit well and that there are no lose screws. The bearings should be solidly captured and should not rattle or move once the pieces are assembled. hot-end Locate your from the parts kit.
  • Page 37 Check that there is not any excessive play in the mount. If there is any play in the mount, use a small piece of tape on the mount to shim the hot-end. If the play is excessive, contact us for a replacement or solution.
  • Page 38 Extruder Assembly From the hardware kit, select one of the 48mm stepper motors, remaining as well as the MK8 extruder gear and the included grub screw. Place the extruder drive gear onto the shaft of the stepper motor. Use the small hex wrench to slightly tighten the grub screw to hold the gear in place.
  • Page 39 upper extruder mount Locate the from the hardware kit, M3 x 10 3 M3 X 10 screws. Insert the stepper motor into the extruder mount. Take note to orientate the position of the motor such that the wire connectors are facing upwards. Insert the 3 M3 X 10 screws through the extruder mount and into the stepper motor.
  • Page 40 Extruder Assembly Locate 2 M3 X 10 screws and 1 M3 X 20 screws. M3 x 10 lower extruder assembly and the upper Take the M3 x 20 extruder assembly from the previous steps and mate them together. The screw holes should align. Insert the M3 X 20 screw into the right-rear hole, and...
  • Page 41 Locate both the front and rear extruder arm components, as well as 2 M3 X 10, and 1 M3 X 20 screws. Place the two arm components face to face. The screw holes should align. Insert the M3 X 10 screws into the arms to secure them together.
  • Page 42 Extruder Assembly 1 radial ball bearing and 1 M4 X 10 Locate screw from the hardware kit. Insert the bearing into the opening of the extruder arm, and using your hex wrench install the screw into the arm, and through the bearing.
  • Page 43 Using the extruder assembly from the previous step, take the completed extruder arm and place it onto the extruder assembly. The longer screw on the extruder arm should slot into the base of the extruder. The flat faces of the nut should also match the side of the extruder base as well.
  • Page 44 Extruder Assembly Insert a washer between the extruder arm and extruder assembly. Screw the last M3 X 20 screw from the extruder arm into the extruder assembly and stepper motor. The arm should move freely. By tightining or loosening the extruder spring screw, you can adjust the tension between the extruder gear and idler bearing.
  • Page 45 Select one of the 30mm cooling fans, and the fan duct M3 x 16 from your parts kit. M3 x 10 Select 2 M3 X 16 and 2 M3 X 10 screws from your hardware kit as well. Attach the cooling fan to the fan duct using the M3 X 16 screws, and attach the fan duct to the extruder assembly using the M3 X 10 screws.
  • Page 46 SECTION 4.1 X Carriage Assembly 4.2 Y Carriage Assembly 4.3 Print Bed Installation 4.4 Z Carriage Assembly...

  • Page 48: X-Carriage Assembly

    X Carriage Assembly Z Axis bearing holders Locate the from your parts kit, and 2 linear bearings from the hardware kits. The Z axis bearing holders are identified by their 6 screw holes and slight chamfer on the leading edge. Press the linear bearings into the bearing carrier and ensure that they are fully seated and aligned.
  • Page 49 The left X axis mount is now complete. Check that the bearing holder is tight to the X axis mount. M4 nuts Locate one of the from the hardware kit along with 2 M3 X 10 screws, along with Z axis capture plate.
  • Page 50 X Carriage Assembly Take the completed X axis assembly idler bearing cover plate, along locate the with 1 idler bearing, 1 M4 X 16 and 2 M3 X 20 screws. Insert the screws through the cover plate, and place the idler bearing onto the M4 screw. Using your hex wrench, screw the assembly...
  • Page 51 Locate the Z Axis bearing holders from your 2 linear bearings from the parts kit, and hardware kits. The Z axis bearing holders are identified by their 6 screw holes and slight chamfer on the leading edge. Press the linear bearings into the bearing carrier and ensure that they are fully seated and aligned.
  • Page 52 X Carriage Assembly X axis motor mount, and right X axis mount. Locate the M3 x 10 From your hardware kit, select 4 M3 X 10 screws. Align the X axis mount with the motor mount, and using your hex wrench install the 4 screws.
  • Page 53 From the hardware kit, select one of the 48mm stepper motors, remaining as well as Pulley. GT2 Pulley Place the onto the shaft of the stepper motor. small hex wrench Use the to slightly tighten the grub screw to hold the gear in place. We will need to fine-tune the pulley’s location later in this guide, so do not tighten the screw completely.
  • Page 54 X Carriage Assembly 4 M3 X 10 screws, and From your hardeare kit, locate M3 x 10 gather the stepper motor and X axis assembly from the previous steps. Insert the stepper motor into the motor mount. Ensure that the cable connector on the motor is facing upwards. Using your wrench, insert the 4 M3 X 10 screws into the motor mount and into the stepper motor.
  • Page 55 Congratulations! You’ve completed the X motor assembly. Take a moment to ensure that all the scews and parts fit correctly and are tight.
  • Page 56 X Carriage Assembly Locate the left X assembly from the previous steps as well as 2 250mm linear rod. These rods are the same length as the rods used for the Z axis, but shorter than those used for the Y axis. Using a soft mallet, gently drive the rods into the X assembly.
  • Page 57 Locate the Z Axis screw mount from your parts kit, along M3 x 10 with 2 M3 X 10, and 1 M3 X 20 screws. M3 x 20 Using your wrench, attach the Z axis screw mount to the outside of the X axis assembly. Take the remaining M3 X 20 screw and screw it partially...
  • Page 58 X Carriage Assembly Locate the Extruder assembly that we assembled earlier in this guide. Orientate the extruder so that the hot-end cooling fan is facing the X axis assembly. Carefully slide the extruder assembly onto the linear rods. Be careful when doing so, as it is easy to mis-align the rods, and damage the bearings.
  • Page 59 With the extruder assembly in place, collect the right X axis assembly that we assembled earlier. Using a soft mallet, gently insert the X axis assembly onto the linear rods. Take care not to damage the X assembly or linear rods. If you find it particularily difficult, you can remove the 4 screws holding the motor assembly, and use the back- side of X axis to hammer against directly.
  • Page 60 X Carriage Assembly From your hardware kit, select 2 M3 X 10 screws. M3 x 10 Using your hex wrench, insert the screws into the backside of the extruder assembly. The screws should sit roughly 6mm proud of the extruder assembly.
  • Page 61 Locate 1 M3 X 20 screw from your hardware kit. M3 x 20 Using your wrench, insert the screw partially into the extruder assembly. This screw will be used later to adjust your X axis end-stop.

  • Page 62: Y Carriage Assembly

    Y Carriage Assembly Locate the lower Y bearing carriers, and 4 linear bearings from your parts kit. Insert the bearings into the bearing carriers. Ensure that the bearings are fully seated before proceeding.
  • Page 63 Gather the 4 lower Y bed pieces from your parts kit and arrange them like so.
  • Page 64 Y Carriage Assembly Arrange the lower Y bed pieces such that the indentations for the bearings align. Ensure that the pieces fit well. You may use a sharp Exacto-knife or file to trim any parts that do not fit well.
  • Page 65 From your hardware kit, locate 8 M3 X 10 screws. Gather M3 x 10 the bearing carriers that were assembled previously. wrench, install the 8 screws into the Using your bearing carriers, and then into the Y bed frame components.
  • Page 66 Y Carriage Assembly Ensure that all parts fit correctly and that all screws are tight. The bearings should be firmly captured in their carriers and should have little play in them.
  • Page 67 Locate the Y bed cross member from your parts kit, M3 x 10 along with 8 M3 X 10 screws. Using your wrench, install the screws into the cross member, and then into the lower bed assembly.
  • Page 68 Y Carriage Assembly With the cross member installed, ensure that all parts fit well and that all screws are tight.
  • Page 69 2 M3 X 10 screws Locate from your hardware kit. M3 x 10 Insert the screws into the 2 mounting points on the side of the lower bed. The screws should sit 6mm proud of the mount. These screws will be used to secure the GT2 belt to later in this guide.
  • Page 70 Y Carriage Assembly M3 X 20 screw Locate 1 from your hardware kit and in- M3 x 20 stall it into the screw mount on the rear of the lower bed assembly. This screw will be used to home the bed later in your configuration.
  • Page 71 Congratulations! The lower bed assembly is complete! Double check that all the fasteners are tight and that all the parts are properly aligned.
  • Page 72 Y Carriage Assembly From your parts kit, locate the front Y axis carrier. Locate 1 bearing and 1 M4 X 16 screw from your hardware kit. Insert the bearing into the bearing holder, and using youe wrench, insert the screw into the bearing holder and bearing.
  • Page 73 longest linear rods Locate the from your hardware kit. Using a soft mallet, gently insert the linear rails into the Y axis carrier. Take care to ensure the rods are square and that the carrier is not damaged. When fully inserted, the face of the rods should be flush with the face of the carrier.
  • Page 74 Y Carriage Assembly Take the lower Y bed from the previous steps and carefully insert the lower Y carriage assembly. Take care when guiding the linear rods through the bearings. The bearings can easily be damaged if the rods are mis-aligned or excessive force is used when inserting them into the bearings.
  • Page 75 Locate the rear Y carrier from your parts kit. Using a soft mallet, gently insert the carrier onto the existing assembly. Take care to not damage the rear carrier. When fully inserted, the faces of the linear rods should be flush with the face of the rear carrier.
  • Page 76 Print Bed Installation front Y axis mount Take the from your parts kit, and M5 x 12 gather 2 M5 X 12 screws. Using your hex wrench, attach the Y axis mount to the front frame of the printer. Ensure that the screws are tight and that the parts fit correctly.
  • Page 77 Repeat the same procedure for the rear, using the M5 x 12 rear Y axis mount 2 M5 X 12 screws. Ensure that the part is tight to the frame and that both screws are tight.
  • Page 78 Print Bed Installation Congratulations, the front and rear Y axis mounts are installed. Before proceeding, double check that all connections are tight and that the parts fit correctly.
  • Page 79 lower bed assembly Locate the that we completed earlier in this guide. Insert the lower bed assembly into the frame of the print- er, and over top of the Y axis mounts. If everything aligns, the lower bed assembly should drop into place on the Y axis mounts.
  • Page 80 Print Bed Installation Locate 4 M5 X 12 screws from your hardware kit. M5 x 12 wrench, install the screws through the Using your Y axis carriers and into the Y axis mounts.
  • Page 81 Congratulations! The lower bed installation is complete. Double check that the screws are secure and that everything aligns properly. Your printer should sit flat with little or no ‘wobble’ . If there is any issues you may readjust the lower Y mount until suitable.

  • Page 82: Z Carriage Assembly

    Z Carriage Assembly With the lower bed installed, locate the X axis assembly completed previously in this guide. Insert the X axis assembly through the side of the frame. The front of the extruder should face the front of the frame as well.
  • Page 83 With the X axis assembly in the frame, it is advised that you temorarily secure the X axis to the top of the frame using cable ties or similar.
  • Page 84 Z Carriage Assembly Z axis carriers Locate the from your parts kit, along with the remaining 2 linear rods. soft mallet, Using a insert the linear rods into the carriers. When fully inserted, the face of the rod should be flush with the face of the carrier.
  • Page 85 Z axis rods and carriers Take the assembled in the previous step and insert them through the bottom of the frame. Insert the linear rods into the X axis assembly, taking care to not damage the linear bearings.
  • Page 86 Z Carriage Assembly With the Z rods in place, check that there is no binding of the X axis and that everything is aligned before proceeding to the next step.
  • Page 87 Gather 2 M3 X 10 screws from your hardware kit. M3 x 10 wrench, install both screws through the Using your ears of the Z axis mount and into the side of the frame. Take care to ensure that the mount is tight against the frame and that the fasteners are secure.
  • Page 88 Z Carriage Assembly Repeat the same procedure in the last step, securing the M3 x 10 opposite Z mount using 2 M3 X 10 screws.
  • Page 89 With the lower Z mounts secured to the frame, locate the remaining 2 Z mounts from your parts kit. Using a soft mallet, gently install the 2 mounts onto the linear rods. When properly installed, the face of the Z mounts should be flush with the face of the linear rods.
  • Page 90 Z Carriage Assembly 2 M3 X 10 screws Similar to the previous steps, locate M3 x 10 and secure the top Z mounts. Ensure that the mounts are flush with the frame and that the fasteners are secure.
  • Page 91 Z mount. Repeat the same procedure for the opposite M3 x 10 Ensure that mount is flush with the frame, and that the fasteners are secure.
  • Page 92 Z Carriage Assembly From your parts kit, locate the couplers. Z axis stepper Slide these couplers onto the shaft of the motors. Using your wrench, tighten the set screw on the coupler to secure it to the shaft.
  • Page 93 Ensure that the coupler is positioned half way onto the shaft. The threaded rod will attach to these couplers in the following steps.
  • Page 94 Z Carriage Assembly Locate the threaded rods from your parts kit. Insert the rods through the top of the frame and thread the rods through the X axis mounts and into the couplers installed previously. Using your wrench, tighten the set screws on the couplers to secure the threaded rod.
  • Page 95 With both rods secure, check that the X axis is level. If the X axis is uneven, simply turn either one of the threaded rods to raise or lower the axis until it appears close to level.
  • Page 96 5.1 GT2 Belt Installation SECTION 5.2 LCD Installation 5.3 RAMPS Installation 5.4 Upper Bed Installation 5.5 Wiring & Final Configuration...

  • Page 98: Gt2 Belt Installation

    GT2 Belt Installation GT2 Belts. From your hardware kit, locate the If not already cut, cut the belt to length so that it is long enough to loop around the motor, and opposite idler bearing with some extra length. The belt will be mounted with the teeth facing inwards. Take one end of the belt and loop it around one of the screws on the extruder assembly.
  • Page 99 cable tie Secure this using a so that the belt With the slack removed, secure the belt to the teeth mesh together. Take the belt and loop it screw using the same method as before. around the idler bearing and back around the pulley on the X axis motor.
  • Page 100 GT2 Belt Installation Y axis. We will now complete the same procedure for the If not already cut, cut the belt to length so that it is long enough to loop around the motor, and opposite idler bearing with some extra length. The belt will be mounted with the teeth facing inwards.
  • Page 101 cable tie Secure this using a so that the belt With the slack removed, secure the belt to the teeth mesh together. Take the belt and loop it screw using the same method as before. around the idler bearing and back around the pulley on the Y axis motor.

  • Page 102: Lcd Installation

    LCD Installation Locate the LCD display from your electronics 4 M3 X 20 screws, kit, along with and the display mount from your printed parts kit. Remove the control nob from the LCD display by pulling straight up on it. Using your wrench, insert the 4 screws into the LCD frame, and then into the LCD...
  • Page 103 The LCD frame will affix to the front of the upper frame chassis. Check to ensure that the frame and LCD panel will fit correctly before proceeding.
  • Page 104 LCD Installation Locate 3 M3 X 10 screws from your hardware kit. M3 x 10 With the LCD assembly in place, use your hex wrench insert the screws into the rear of the upper frame, and secure the LCD panel in place.
  • Page 105 With the LCD assembly in place, ensure that it is secure and that it fits well. Ensure all fasteners are tight.

  • Page 106: Ramps Installation

    RAMPS Installation Electronics backplate Locate the from your printed parts M3 x 10 kit, along with 4 M3 X 10 screws. Using your wrench, insert the screws into the backplate, and then secure the backplate to the rear upright frame.
  • Page 107 With the backplate in place, ensure that the plate is tight to the frame, and that all fasteners are secure.
  • Page 108 RAMPS Installation Arduino Mega Locate the from your electronics kit. M3 x 10 This is easily identified by its blue colour board. Using 3 M3 X 10 screws, attach the Arduino to the electronics backplate. Take care to ensure that the Arduino is not bent or mis-aligned.
  • Page 109 RAMPS 1.4 Gather the electronics board from your hardware kit. Carefully insert it onto the Arduino board we attached in the previous steps. Take care to ensure that all of the pins lin up with their respective sockets, and that the board is fully seated.
  • Page 110 Filament Spool Installation Locate the Spool holder mounts from your printed parts M3 x 10 kit, along with 6 M3 X 10 screws. The spool holder can be mounted on either side of the top frame. Using your hex wrench, insert the screws into the spool holder mounts, and then into the top of frame.
  • Page 111 With the spool holder installed, you can use the remaining short linear rod to hold the filament spool in place.
  • Page 112 RAMPS Installation Electronics enclosure Locate the from your printed parts M3 x 16 kit, along with 2 30mm fans, and 6 M3 X 16 screws. Using your hex wrench, attach the fans to the outside of the enclosure. Feed the fan wires through the remaining screw hole in the enclosure.
  • Page 113 Check the fitment of the enclosure to the electronics back plate. The tabs on the enclosure should align and fit with the back plate. You may need to use a small exacto knife or file to trim the tabs if the enclosure does not fit correctly.
  • Page 114 RAMPS Installation 2 M3 X 10 screws With the enclosure in place, use M3 x 10 secure the enclosure.
  • Page 115 The electronics enclosure is now complete. However, for the enxt steps we will need to remove the cover. Refer to these steps to remove and reinstall the enclosure when completed.

  • Page 116: Upper Bed Installation

    Upper Bed Installation upper bed Locate the from the remaining parts kit, along M3 x 20 with 4 compression springs, 4 M3 X 20 screws. Insert the screws into the upper bed, and place the compression springs onto the screws. Take the assembly and attach it to the lower bed.
  • Page 117 With the bed in place, the compression springs will allow the bed to be leveled and adjusted. This is useful for when we set up your printer for its first print. For now, adjust the screws so that all 4 springs appear equal.

  • Page 118: Wiring & Final Configuration

    Wiring & Final Configuration 3 of the wire bundles for the From the wiring kit, gather stepper motors. Connect the wires to the stepper motors. Take note that the connections are keyed and will only fit in one direction. Route the wires similar to the diagram above. There are several small cut-outs in the frame and areas where you may use a cable tie to secure the wires.
  • Page 119 Connecting the stepper motors to the RAMPS is a very simple process. Take one of the wire leads from the motors and attach it to the driver header pins noted above. Note the orientation of the wire colours and how they attach to the headers.
  • Page 120 Wiring & Final Configuration Route the stepper wires for the extruder up and over the top of the frame. Give the wire enough slack so that the extruder can freely move to each extent of the frame.
  • Page 121 Like the previous step, attach the extruder connector to the header pins outlined above.
  • Page 122 Wiring & Final Configuration Route the X stepper motor wires over the side of the frame and into the electronics enclosure. Ensure that there is enough slack in the wires so that the X axis does not bind at either extent.
  • Page 123 Connect the X axis stepper wire to the header pin. Note the orientation of the connector.
  • Page 124 Wiring & Final Configuration Locate the End-stops from your electronics kit. The X axis end-stop locates the minimum starting posi - tion for the extruder assembly. Using a hot glue gun to secure the ed stop, attach the end stop to the flang on the X axis carrier. Align it so that trigger is in line with the long end stop screw that we attached to the extruder assembly.
  • Page 125 Connect the X end stop according to the diagram above. The end stop is a 2 wire connector. The end stop connector, and RAMPS board may have a 3 pin or 4 pin connector, don’t worry about this, simply ensure that both wired pins on the end stop connector are attached to pins on the RAMPS board.
  • Page 126 Wiring & Final Configuration End-stops Locate the from your electronics kit. Attach the Y axis end stop to the small shelf at the rear of the Y axis. Attach the Z end stop to the small shelf on the side of the frame.
  • Page 127 Connect the Y and Z end stop according to the diagram above. The end stop is a 2 wire connector. The end stop connector, and RAMPS board may have a 3 pin or 4 pin connector, don’t worry about this, simply ensure that both wired pins on the end stop connector are attached to pins on the RAMPS board.
  • Page 128 Wiring & Final Configuration LCD ribbon cables Locate the from your electronics kit. Attach both cables to the rear of the LCD assembly. Use cable ties to secure the ribbon cables to the frame.
  • Page 129 Attach the LCD ribbon cables to the top of the RAMPS electronics. The connectors are keyed, and will only connect in a single direction.
  • Page 130 Wiring & Final Configuration hot end heater cartridge Gather the and route it over the top of the frame and into the extruder assembly. Route the cooling fan and hot end fan wires over the top of the frame and into the electronics enclosure.
  • Page 131 Hot End Cooling Fan Please refer to your hot-end’s instructions The connectors used for the hot end and cooling for correct assembly, however the basics are, fan are slightly different from the other. insert the heater cartridge into the heater block and secure the cartridge with the small Attach the heater cartridge wiring to the set screw.
  • Page 132 Wiring & Final Configuration Take the final pair of wires belonging to the Hot End fan and route them over the top of the frame and into the electronics enclosure. With the wiring mostly complete, use cable ties to neatly secure and bundle the wires.
  • Page 133 The last connection is to connect the Note the polarity of the wires matches the correct electronics enclosure fans to that of the main polarity of the barrel connector. With the wiring power supply. complete, connect the power supply to the barrel connector and check that there is a green LED on Wire the fans in parallel to the barrel the RAMPS board.
  • Page 134 SECTION 6.1 Appendix...

  • Page 136: Appendix

    Appendix Congratulations! You’ve successfully completed the hardest portion of the build! Pat yourself on the back and marvel at the amazing piece of engineering you’ve just assembled! We’re almost ready to begin printing, but before we do, there’s a few more items we will need to cover: Leveling Your Print Bed: For detailed instructions on this procedure, please refer to the guides and instructions on www.maplemakermedia.com.
  • Page 137 Software Suite: For detailed instructions on this procedure, please refer to the guides and instructions on www.maplemakermedia.com. The following is a brief overview of the procedure. Throughout the next steps, we will be using the Arduino SDK, as well as the Cura slicing engine and printer control.
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