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Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe
01/07/14
Assembly Instructions
Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe
3D Printer
Version 2.6
Date 01/07/14
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  • Page 1 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 3D Printer Version 2.6 Date 01/07/14 Page 1 / 67...
  • Page 2 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 General data about the assembly instructions for an incomplete machine according to appendix VI of the EG machinery directive 2006/42/EG Manufacturer: Wenger & Krautwasser GbR - 2PrintBeta Scheffelstrasse 8 78462 Konstanz Description of the machine:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Congratulations on purchasing a Beta Prusa 3D Printer! Please read the following assembly instructions carefully and keep the document on a safe place. Please follow carefully all instructions and lookout for the warning symbols.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Safety Instructions Only assemble a Beta Prusa 3D printer according to the assembly instructions written here. Please take notice of the following Symbols and Notices. They are structured into danger levels according to ISO 3864-2.

  • Page 5: Assembly Of The Frame

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Chapter I Assembly of the Frame Page 5 / 67...

  • Page 6: Step 1.1

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 1.1 Needed parts for step 1.1 The following parts are needed for this step: 2x Frame vertex with foot 1x Bar clamp 6x Washer M8 6x Nut M8 1x Threaded rod M8 x 370 mm Assembly Step 1.1...
  • Page 7 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 1.2 Needed parts for step 1.2 The following parts are needed for this step: 1x Pre-assembled part from step 1.1 1x Frame vertex without foot 8x Washer M8 8x Nut M8 2x Threaded rod M8 x 370 mm Assembly Step 1.2...
  • Page 8 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Connect the part from step 1.1 with the frame vertex and the rods to a triangle. Make sure that all sides of the triangle are exactly the same length. The distance between the outer edges of the plastic parts should be 291 mm.
  • Page 9 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 1.3 Needed parts for step 1.3 The following parts are needed for this step: 4x Washer M8 4x Nut M8 1x Threaded rod M8 x 294 mm Assembly Step 1.3 Position the nuts and washer on the threaded rod as shown in the picture above.
  • Page 10 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 1.4 Needed parts for step 1.4 The following parts are needed for this step: 1x Belt guide 2x Bar clamp 10x Washer M8 2x Big Washer M8 8x Nut M8 1x Bearing 608ZZ...
  • Page 11 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 1.5 Needed parts for step 1.5 The following parts are needed for this step: 2x Bar clamp 8x Washer M8 2x Big Washer M8 8x Nut M8 1x Belt guide 1x Bearing 608zz 1x Threaded rod M8 x 294 mm Assembly step 1.5...
  • Page 12 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 1.6 Needed parts for step 1.6 The following parts are needed for this step: 2x Washer M8 2x Nut M8 1x Threaded rod M8 x 294 mm Assembly Step 1.6 Position the parts on the threaded rod as shown in the picture above.
  • Page 13 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 1.7 Needed parts for step 1.7 The following parts are needed for this step: 4x Nut M8 4x Washer M8 2x Threaded rod M8 x 440 mm Assembly Step 1.7 Position the parts on the threaded rod as shown in the picture above.
  • Page 14 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 1.8 Needed parts for step 1.8 The following parts are needed for this step: 1x Y motor holder 2x Z motor holder 20x Washer M8 16x Nut M8 and all previously assembled parts Assembly Step 1.8...
  • Page 15 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Distance between the frame triangles. Measure the distances between the triangles, as shown above, on all three sides of the frame. Position of the nuts on the outside of the frame. Now adjust the distance between the triangles by turning the nuts on the frame vertices until all distances are exactly the same.
  • Page 16 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Now push the z motor holders, flat side down, onto the longer rods as shown above. Secure them with a washer and a nut each. Assembly of the y motor holder At last, push the y motor holder onto the rods, besides the belt guide and secure it with the nuts on the threaded rods.
  • Page 17 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 1.9 Needed parts for step 1.9 The following parts are needed for this step: 2x Bar clamps 4x Washer M8 4x Nut M8 1x Threaded rod M8 x 440 mm and the structure from the previous step Assembly Step 1.9...

  • Page 18: Assembly Of The Axes

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Chapter II Assembly of the Axes Page 18 / 67...

  • Page 19: Step 2.1

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 2.1 Needed parts for step 2.1 The following parts are needed for this step: 1x Gear 4x Linear bearing SC8UU 1x Motor Nema17 with cable and plug 3x Washer M3 3x Screw M3 x 10 mm...
  • Page 20 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Push the smooth rods through the bar clamps on the frame and slide on the linear bearings. Do not fasten the nuts on the rod clamps yet. NOTICE Grease the linear bearings before using them. Don't forget to add the linear bearings onto the smooth rods.
  • Page 21 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 2.2 Needed parts for step 2.2 The following parts are needed for this step: 1x Belt clamp with channel and screwhole 1x Belt clamp without channel 1x Y carriage 5x Nut M3...
  • Page 22 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Remove the protective plastic from the y-carriage. Then sit the y carriage onto the linear bearings on the smooth rods and make sure the side with the additional hole is pointing to the y motor.
  • Page 23 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Assembly of the belt On the other side of the carriage, install the belt clamp with channel and the screw hole. Secure the clamp with two M3 x 20 mm screws and the associated washers and nuts. Don't fasten the screws yet.

  • Page 24: Step 2.3

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 2.3 Needed parts for step 2.3 The following parts are needed for this step: 4x Linear bearings SC8VUU 2x Rod clamps 4x Washer M4 4x Nut M4 4x Screw M4 x 16 mm...
  • Page 25 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Put the smooth rods onto both sides of the frame as shown in the picture above. NOTICE Grease the linear bearings before using them. Don't forget to add the linear bearings onto the smooth rods.

  • Page 26: Step 2.4

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 2.4 Needed parts for step 2.4 The following parts are needed for this step: 2x X end 8x Screw M3 x 25 mm 8x Washer M3 1x Screw M8 x 50 mm...
  • Page 27 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Assembly the belt guide with the bearing and the M8 x 50 mm screw and associated washers and nuts on the x end part without motor holder like it is shown in the picture above.

  • Page 28: Step 2.5

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 2.5 Needed parts for step 2.5 The following parts are needed for this step: 2x X-end from the previous step 3x Linear bearings SC8VUU 8x Screw M4 x 16 mm 8x Washer M4...
  • Page 29 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 NOTICE Grease the linear bearings before using them. Don't forget to add the linear bearings onto the smooth rods. Assembly detail step 2.5 Secure the smooth rods with rod clamps on each x end part. Make sure the rods are centered.

  • Page 30: Step 2.6

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 2.6 Needed parts for step 2.6 The following parts are needed for this step: 2x Z-axis coupling 8x Screw M3 x 10 mm 2x Nut M8 2x Motor Nema17 with cable and plug...
  • Page 31 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 First push both motors onto the z-axis motor holders on top of the 3D printer and secure them with four screws M3 x 20 mm and associated washers each like it is shown in the picture above.

  • Page 32: Step 2.7

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 2.7 Needed parts for step 2.7 The following parts are needed for this step: 1x x carriage 1x Belt clamp without channel 1x Belt clamp with channel and screw hole 1x Gear...
  • Page 33 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Motor assembly Push the gear onto the motor shaft like it is shown in the picture above and secure it with a M3 x 8 mm grub screw. Make sure, one grub screw points to the flat side of the motor shaft.
  • Page 34 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Page 34/ 67...

  • Page 35: Assembly Of The Extruder

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Chapter III Assembly of the extruder Page 35 / 67...

  • Page 36: Step 3.1

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 3.1 Needed parts for step 3.1 The following parts are needed for this step: 2x thin spring (6mm) 4x Washer M4 2x Nut M4 2x Screw M4 x 50 mm 1x Wades body...
  • Page 37 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 First cut the thin spring into two around 1.5cm long parts. Put onto both M4 x 50 mm screws a M4 washer, a spring, and again a M4 washer. Then put two M4 nut into the top of the Wades body and screw the prepared screws into the body as shown in the picture above.

  • Page 38: Step 3.2

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 3.2 Needed parts for step 3.2 The following parts are needed for this step: 1x Bearing 608ZZ 1x Nut M3 1x Bolt M8 x 20 mm 1x Wades Idler Assembly step 3.2 Push the bearing onto the short M8 bolt and click it into the Wades Idler.

  • Page 39: Step 3.3

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 3.3 Needed parts for step 3.3 The following parts are needed for this step: 1x Big gear 2x Nut M8 1x Nut M8 Nyloc 5x Washer M8 1x Hyena drive screw...
  • Page 40 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Secure the motor with three M3 x 12 mm screw and fitting washers onto the Wades body, but don't completely fasten the screws yet. Bolt the prepared Idler with a M3 x 30 mm screw and fitting washers and a nut onto the Wades Idler.

  • Page 41: Step 3.4

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 3.4 Needed parts for step 3.4 The following parts are needed for this step: 2x Screw M4 x 20 mm 2x Washer M4 2x Nut M4 and the structures from the previous steps Assembly step 3.4...

  • Page 42: Assembly Of The Print Bed And Extras

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Chapter IV Assembly of the Print bed and extras Page 42 / 67...

  • Page 43: Step 4.1

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 4.1 (Only available in the deluxe version) Needed parts for step 4.1 The following parts are needed for this step: 16x Cable ties 2x Left frame stabilizer 2x Right frame stabilizer and the structures from the previous steps Assembly step 4.1...

  • Page 44: Step 4.2

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 4.2 (Only available in the deluxe version) Needed parts for step 4.2 The following parts are needed for this step: 2x Bearing holders 2x Bearing 608ZZ 2x Screw M3 x 25 mm...

  • Page 45: Step 4.3

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 4.3 (Not available in the deluxe version) Needed parts for step 4.3 The following parts are needed for this step: 4x thick Spring (8mm) 8x Washer M3 4x Nut M3 Nyloc...

  • Page 46: Step 4.4

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 4.4 (Only available in the deluxe version) Needed parts for step 4.4 The following parts are needed for this step: 1x Mirror plate 200 mm x 200 mm 4x thick Spring (8mm)
  • Page 47 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 NOTICE Make sure to cut the thick cable for the heated print bed to exactly 50 cm length. Securing of the through hole connections Secure the through hole connections on the sides of the heated print bed with Kapton tape to protect against possible shorts with the aluminium plate.
  • Page 48 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 goes on the bottom in this assembly. Optionally you can place 4 washers between the PCB of the heated bet and the springs. The cables of the heated print bed should point away from the y axis motor.

  • Page 49: Assembly Of The Electronics

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Chapter V Assembly of the Electronics Page 49 / 67...

  • Page 50: Step 5.1

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 5.1 Needed parts for step 5.1 The following parts are needed for this step: 3x Optical end-stop 2x curved end-stop holder 1x straight end-stop holder 3x metal flag 5x Screw M3 x 20 mm...
  • Page 51 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Attach the optical end-stop to the outer hole of a curved end-stop holder with a M3 x 16 screw, washers on both sides and a nut. Mount the end-stop holder on the outer rod of the 3d printer, in the direction of the y- motor, with a M3 x 20 mm screw and a washer as shown in the picture above.
  • Page 52 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Then attach the last metal flag at the x carriage with one of the M4 screws securing the linear bearing. Bend and cut the flag until it goes into the end-stop without any problems, when the x-axis is moved fully to one side.

  • Page 53: Step 5.2

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 5.2 Needed parts for step 5.2 The following parts are needed for this step: 1x RAMPS electronic 1x RAMPS electronic holder 4x Rod clamps 1x Filament guide 1x 40mm Fan 1x Fan director...
  • Page 54 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Click the filament guide onto the rods on the top of the 3D printer. Attach the 40 mm fan with two M3 x 20 mm screws, washers and nuts to the metal strip.

  • Page 55: Step 5.3

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 5.3 (Partially available only in the deluxe version) Needed parts for step 5.3 The following parts are needed for this step: 30x cable ties 1x twofold terminal block 4x Heat sinks...
  • Page 56 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 NOTICE Please make sure to not cut the cables too short. Always put the cables into the intended place to test the length before cutting it. We start with the Z-axis motors. Move both cables to the side where the electronic is and run the cables down the rod on this side to the electronics.
  • Page 57 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Connection of the z motors to the electronic Put the electronic on the left side of your 3d printer, like it is shown in the first picture. Connection of the y motor Next run the cable of the Y-axis motor alongside the rods, to the electronics board.
  • Page 58 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Connection of the y motor onto the electronics Plug the cable into the middle motor socket of the electronic, as shown with the highlighted cable above. Again make sure that the blue cable is on the right side.
  • Page 59 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Connection of the motors to the electronic Connection of the x motor to the electronic Plug the cable into the right most motor connector on the electronics as is shown with the highlighted cable in the image above.
  • Page 60 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Place the terminal block, onto the extruder motor and connect the fan cables to it as shown in the picture above. Connect the thin two-wire cable without plug for the fan to the terminal block.
  • Page 61 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Connection of the NTCs to the electronic The motor cable plugs into the last free motor connector on the electronics as shown above. Make sure the blue cable is again on the right side.
  • Page 62 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Connection of the x end-stop to the electronic The end-stops are protected against reverse connection. So if the cable is plugging in the wrong directions, you can easily correct it later. Connection of the z end-stop Connect another three-wire cable to the z end-stop and guide the cable down the vertical rod and plug it into the electronic like the red cable shown in the picture above.
  • Page 63 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Connection of the y end-stop For the last end-stop we again use a three-wire cable and connect it to the end-stop. Make sure the marked side points to the back of the end-stop. Guide the cable along the side of the printer till you get to the middle rod.
  • Page 64 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Connection of the end-stops to the electronic Connect the cable to the electronic as shown in the picture above. Again make sure to use the correct pins for the plug and that the marked side of the cable points to the USB plug.
  • Page 65 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 The thermistor of the heated print bed gets plugged into the electronics as shown above. The heating cables are connected to the upper screw terminal of the electronic. For both cables the colour coding is not relevant.

  • Page 66: Step 5.4

    Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 Step 5.4 (optional) Needed parts for step 5.4 The following parts are needed for this step: 1x Fan 30 x 30 mm 1x Screw M3 x 10 mm 2x Washer M3 1x Nut M3...
  • Page 67 Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Standard & Deluxe 01/07/14 DANGER Make sure that the power supply is not connected to the life power while doing the following steps. Connect the ATX adapter with one thick two-wire cable with the right screw terminals marked 12V/5A on the electronic.

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