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Assemble Instruction of Geeetech Acrylic Prusa I3 Pro C...
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We wouldn’t recommend leaving your printer running unattended, or at least until you are confident to do so. We cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage, threat, hurt or other negligent result from either building or using the printer. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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7. This kit contains tiny parts; please keep them away from kids under 3. 8. Ask for help if you run into any problems - our contact details are on the website and we will always do our best to resolve any problems encountered. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 1 Unfold the box and check the package list Unfold the package and take all the parts out to check the condition of the items. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH All the acrylic plate has been etched with part ID and the plate is covered with a sheet of kraft paper, you need to tear them off. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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2.1 Assemble the rods of a Y axis Step1. Assemble the 2 threaded rods. Required parts Required number Part ID M10 threaded rod NO.5 Y plate connecting NO.A14 plate M8 spring washer NO.18 M10 washer NO.9 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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3) Thread theM10 washer < M8 spring washer < M10 nut < M10 nut< M8 spring washer < M10 washer on the right Step2. Assemble the 2 smooth rods www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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NO.39 Slide 2 bearings on each smooth rod. Before you slide the bearings please make sure they are clean. 1.2. Attach the front and rear Acrylic support plates of the rods. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step1. Slide the rods into the acrylic plate; adjust the length so that the smooth rods fit snugly between the front and rear piece. Step2. Screw up the rods and plate with M10 nut and M10 washer. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Otherwise it will cause obstruction for the belt later. You can use a Digital Caliper to measure. 2.2 Assemble the Y idler Required parts Required number Part ID 624ZZ Ball bearing NO.38 bearing holder NO.66 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH M3 x 20 screw NO.27 M3 wing nut NO.15 M4 x25 screw NO.35 M4 lock nut NO.14 Step1. Thread the M3 x 20 screw through the bearing holder. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step3. Mount the assembled bearing holder onto the front support plates. And screw it with a wing nut. *Please leave enough room for the belt between the ball bearing and the screw. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 2.3 Mount the Y motor www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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NO.16 Step1. Mount the pulley on the motor shaft, one of the screws should be screwed on the cross section of the shaft. Do not screw too tight to turn smoothly. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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But be careful in case the Acrylic broke down. Then screw the motor on the block plate with 3 M3 x 12 screws and fix the block plate with 2 M3 x 16 screws and M3 square nut. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 2.4 Build the printing platform Required parts Required number Part ID Y platform support NO.A15 Y bearing block NO.A16 Y belt mount NO.67 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step1. Mount the belt mount on the bottom side of the platform with 2 M3 x 10 screws. Step2. Mount the 4 bearing blocks on the platform with M3 x 20 screws on the same side with the belt-mount. Screw with M3 nuts. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Get the build platform plate zip-tied to the 4 linear bearings of Y- Axis. *The belt-mount and the fenders are under the platform. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step2. Fix the belt on one side of the belt -mount with a M3 x 10 screw and washer. Step3. Thread the belt around the pulley on the motor and the Y idler. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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2. Loosen the Y idler wing nut when tightening belt onto the Y belt mount [No. 67] in order to make securing the belt to the block easier. Be sure to tighten wing nut fully o nce done. 3 Assemble Y - Z axis www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Held upright the main frame is after the acrylic fender washers on the threaded rods. Here you can use the A2 panel as a reference to measure the distance A1 and A12 (the rear plate). www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step2. Screw up the main frame to the acrylic fender with M3 x 20 screws. Step3. Screw up the M10 screw on the threaded rod of Y-axis. You can see the www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH finished picture. 4 Mount the fan Required parts Required number Part ID NO.70 M3 x 30 screw NO.28 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
Fix the fan on the right side of the frame with 4 M3 x 30 screw and locknut. Mind the direction of the wires. (Please pay attention to the fan not others) 5 Assemble the right and left side panel Required parts Required number Part ID www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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You may need to adjust the distance of the X-Z frame to the rear plate. All you need here is M3 x 16 screws and M3 square nuts. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 6 Assemble the Z axis (the vertical axis) 6.1 Assemble the Z-axis bottom mount Required parts Required number Part ID Z Motor fixed plate NO.A4, A5 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step1. It would be easier to mount the A4/A5 to A6 and A7 first, and then mount the assembled part to A1. Step2.Screw up the acr ylic plates with M3 x 16 screws and M3 square nuts. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH *The right and left bottom mount are different; the left one has a mount for the Z end stop. Please look at the following picture. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 6.2 Assemble the 2 Z motors Required parts Required number Part ID Stepper Motor NO.75 M3 x 12screw NO.25 tep1.Thread the wires of the motors through the holes www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Screw up the motors with 4 M3 x 12 screws. Do the same with the other Z www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH motor. 7 Assemble the X axis (the horizontal axis) 7.1 Assemble the smooth rods. Required parts Required number Part ID 370mm smooth rod NO.2 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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LM8UU linear bearing NO.40 Slide the two bearings into the two rods respectively. 7.2 Assemble the X-Axis Idler Required parts Required number Part ID 624ZZ Ball bearing NO.38 Bearing holder NO. 66 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step1. Put the screw through the Y bearing holder. Step2. Thread the M4 x 25 screw through the holder with the 624ZZ bearings in between. Lock the other end of a M4 nut. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 7.3 Assemble the X-Axis end Required parts Required number Part ID NO.P1 X-axis left end NO.P2 X-axis right end NO.40 LM8UU linear bearing www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step2. Lock it up tightly with a wing nut and insert a linear bearing into the slot. Pay attention to the direction of the idler. Please lock the M3X30 screw tightly in case any www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step3. Insert another linear bearing into the slot of left end. Then lock the bearing with M3x 16 screw and nut. Do the same to the right end. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 7.4 Assemble the X-axis rods and both ends Required parts Required number Part ID Brass nut NO.17 M3 x 16 screw NO.26 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Mount the brass nut under both ends with 4 M3 x 16 screws for each. Step4. Fix the M3x 5 screw on left end. (This is for the Y end stop) www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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7.5 Mount the X-axis belt bracket on the smooth rods. Required parts Required number Part ID print bracket NO.P3 Zip tie NO.54 NO.40 LM8UU linear bearing Step1. Mount the print bracket on the smooth rods. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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2) Thread the zip-tie through the extruder bracket. Tie them up with zip ties. * the stretching-out part is towards the Left end of X axis. 7.6 Mount the extruder holder. Required parts Required Part ID number Extruder bracket NO.P4 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH M4 x 16screw NO.34 M4 nut NO.11A tep1. Put the 2 M4 nut into the hole, as shown in the picture. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Screw up the belt bracket and the extruder support with two M4 x 16screws. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 7.7 Mount the extruder Required parts Required number Part ID MK8 dual extruder NO.79 M4 x 12 screw NO.33 M4 nut NO.11A www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step1. Mount the assembled extruder on the extruder support. Fix it up with two M4 x 12 screw and M4 nut. Tips: keep the two nozzles flush. 7.8 Mount the fan for extruder Required parts Required Part ID number NO.70 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Part ID number Stepper motor NO.75 Pulley NO.43 M3 x 8 screw NO.23 Please pay attention to the mount direction of the pulley, which is opposite to that of the Y-axis. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step2. Another end of the belt should be threaded through the belt holder on the right end of the X-axis. (The belt holder in the picture is different from yours, do not worry, it is ok for you to understand) www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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So, please do not rush to cut the extra belt, you need to re-adjust it later after the z-axis has been mounted. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
Step1. Fix the two couplings o n both of the threaded rod. And plug it on the motor shaf *Mind the opening of the couplings, the larger opening should be connected to the threaded rods. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Keep both end of the X axis flush. (Please ignore the MK8 extruder in this picture, if you are moving to this step, please send me a right picture with dual extruder, thanks.) www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step3. Put the assembled X-axis on the Z-axis. Then slide the smooth rod into the linear bearings. (Please ignore th e MK8 extruder in this picture, if you are moving to this step; please send me a right picture with dual extruder, thanks.) www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step4. Assemble the top mount of the Z-axis. Required parts Required number Part ID Z-axis top mount NO.A8 M3 x 16 screw NO.26 M3 square nut NO.16 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 9 Attach he heated bed. Required parts Required Part ID number MK2A Heat bed NO.71 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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The following steps are just for reference if you need to change the bed in the future. Step1. Solder the heating wire on the edge of the bed. Step2. Take out the 2-pin DuPont wire and take off one the adapter. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Solder the DuPont wire and the thermistor together. Step4. Attach the DuPont wire and the thermistor on the bed with Kapton tape. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step5. Mount the heat bed on the platform with 4 M3 x35 screws and wing nuts with springs in between. Clamp the heat bed and the glass sheet. *the soldered side is better to be attached downwards. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Mount the end stops. Step 1.End stop of X-axis Required parts Required number Part ID End stop NO.44 M2.5 X 12 screw NO.21 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Part ID End stop NO.45 M2.5 X 16 screw NO.22 M2.5 Hex nut NO.10 Note: there is no “+” and “-” for endstops, so there is no difference for the wires. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Part ID number End stop NO.46 M 3 X 16 screw NO.22 M 3 nut NO.11 Here, you may need to use a bit force to drill the screw into the endstop. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 11 Mount the LCD panel frame. Required parts Required number Part ID LCD 2004 NO.80 LCD frame NO.A20 LCD frame holder NO.A21 Acrylic washer NO.A19 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 12 Mount the PSU Required parts Required number Part ID Power supply NO.74 M3 x 10 screw NO.24 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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GEEETECH M3 x 16 bolt NO.36 M3 nut NO.11 3D Power cable NO.52 Step1. Mount the PSU (Power supply unit) on the right side panel with 3 M3 x 10 screws. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step2. Mount the AC socket with M3 x 16 screws. First you have to take off one end of the connectors to get both the power button and the power socket into the hole. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step3. Connect the power cable to PSU. 1) Mind the color of the wires. The wrong connection of the wire will cause serious damage to the PSU and even to the control board of the printer. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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110 V and 220V, choose according the standard in your country. As shown in the following picture. You can use some hard sticks to reach the switch. see the finished picture here. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 13 Wiring GT2560 Before you start wiring, please take a look at the wiring schematics. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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I referred them as 0 and 1 correspondingly. Step1. The subdivision of stepper motor can be setup by jumper cap, plug all the jumper caps (For A4988) www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH If you are using DRV8825 instead of A4988, the jumper caps should be changed as follow: www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Plug the 5 A4988 into the stepper motor driver slot. Mind the directions of A4988. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH If you are using DRV8825 instead of A4988, The correct connections are as follow: www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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For your convenience, the above two steps is finished by us. you can skip them. Step3. Connect wires for motors. 1) Connect wires for X-axis motor. 2) Connect wires for Y-axis motor. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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4) Connect Extruder motors As you can see 0 and 1 from the extruder holder [NO.P4], you need to straighten out the two wires and do not mix them up. Connect extruder 0. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step4. Connect heating wires. Loosed the screws in the green terminal and put the red wires into the slot and screw it up. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step5. Connect wires for endstop. * There is no “+” and “-“for endstop 1) Connect wires for endstop of X-axis at X-Min. 2) Connect wires for endstop of Y-axis at Y-Min. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 3) Connect wires for endstop of Z-axis at Z-Min. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step6. Connect wires for Fan. 1) Connect fan for control board at FAN3. Note the “+” and “-“for fan Red: + Black: - www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH If you use the 2-pin extension wire for the fan, just plug them on the + and - of the sl www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 2) Connect fan for extruder at FAN1. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Step7. Connect wires for LCD panel. There are two cables, one is for LCD encoder, the other is for SD card, do not connect them reversed. Step8. Connect wires for power input. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Plug the other end into the PSU. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Screw it up with M3 x 16 screws and nuts. lease pay attention to the direction of the board, the end with Capacitor should be mounted towards the fan for better heat dissipation. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Use the wire coil to tie put those wires together. There are holes on the acrylic plates for the wires, you can arrange them as you like. 16 Mount the filament spool. Required parts Requir Part ID ed number Filament side panel NO.A17,A18 www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH M3 x 16 screw NO.26 M3 square nut NO.16 PVC tube NO.60,61 The whole printer assembly work is already done. www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...
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To know how to set up, please refer to wiki: http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/index.php/Acrylic_Prusa_Mendel_I3 If you have any ideas on improving the building instruction, please send your suggestions and pictures to rita.xiang@geeetech.cn. Thanks! www.geeetech.com Tel: +86 755 2658 4110 Fax: +86 755 2658 4074 ‐ 858 ...