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  • Page 1 The Build Instructions of Artifex 2 Desktop 3D Printer http://3dmakerworld.com Document date: March 5, 2015 (Check website for latest update)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.3 Tools ........2.3.1 Tools provided in the Artifex 2 package ....2.3.2 Self-provided tools .
  • Page 3 Finishing up ....... . 112 8 Artifex 2 Duo 8.1 T-Nuts ........115 8.2 Extruder .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    filaments (PLA, ABS, PVA, HIPS, and NinjaFlex) layer by layer. Based on the design of Artifex 3D printer, the Artifex 2 adds the flexible filament extrusion and dual-head extrusion capabilities, LCD controller with SD card read, and other fine improvements.
  • Page 5 High Layer Resolution: 50 micron Fast Print Speed: 150 mm/sec Below are some sample prints made with the Artifex 2 3D printers. Please check more sample prints and printing videos at our website. Figure 1.2: Recreus sandals (thing:404014) printed by Artifex 2 Figure 1.3: Giant hollow two color world (thing:15658) printed by Artifex 2 Duo...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    1 INTRODUCTION Figure 1.4: Yoda bust (thing:14104) printed by Artifex 2 Figure 1.5: The T-Rex skull (thing:308335) printed by Artifex 2 Specifications The technical specifications of Artifex 2 3D printers are listed in Figure 1.6. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 7 1 INTRODUCTION Figure 1.6: The technical specifications of Artifex 2 http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 8: Safety

    3D printer designs considering the build volume and foot print. The overall structure is what the Artifex and Artifex 2 3D printers were built upon. Through improved product features and expanded functionalities, we believe Artifex 2 can offer the next level of excellence to enable your 3D printing capability.
  • Page 9: Overview Of Chapters

    Artifex 2 (Single extruder) in five different sections: lower frame, upper frame, extruder, heated build platform, and wiring sections. Chapter 8 will highlight the difference in the build process of Artifex 2 Duo, and Chapter 9 will provide our support information for future assistance.
  • Page 10: Packing List

    The packing list of both Artifex 2 (single extruder) and Artifex 2 Duo (dual extruders) is listed below. If there is a difference between Artifex 2 and Artifex 2 Duo, the listed item will be marked by “S” and “D”, respectively. Otherwise, the specified item applies to both printer models.
  • Page 11: Electronics Parts

    HBP heat spreader) ( 1) LCD RAMBo Adapter ( 3 - S, 5 - D) 40mm 24V cooling fan ( 1 - S, 2 - D) Hot-end assembly ( 3 - S, 5 - D) 40mm fan guard http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 12: Tools

    Tools 2.3.1 Tools provided in the Artifex 2 package The Artifex 2 3D printer comes with a tool set, including the following items (Figure 2.2, Figure 2.3): Putty knife: removing prints off the bed 4mm hex screw driver: M6 BHS, M5 SHS 3mm hex screw driver: M5 BHS &...
  • Page 13 2 PACKING LIST Figure 2.2: Artifex 2 tool set Figure 2.3: 10 pieces of 0.08mm (3mil) Kapton films (250x320mm) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 14: Self-Provided Tools

    MountLeft (same as 200) 206 ShaftClaspTopRight (same as 202) 200R (D) FilamentGuideTubeMoun- 207 UpperVertexTopLeft tRight (same as 200) 208 UpperVertexTopRight 201 ExtruderCableFixtureTop (same as 107) 209 (S) SpoolHolder 202 ShaftClaspTopLeft 209L (D) SpoolHolderLeft (same as 203 ZMotorMountLeft 209) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 15: Extruder

    400 HBPCornerLeftFront 400) 401 HBPCornerRightFront (same as 404 HBPSpringHolder 400) 405 HBPCableStrainRelief 402 HBPCornerLeftRear (same as 400) 403 HBPCornerRightRear (same as 406 YBeltClip 2.4.5 LCD Controller 500 LCDTopCover 502 LCDCableFixtureFront 503 LCDCableFixtureRear (same as 501 LCDBackCover 502) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 16 2 PACKING LIST http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 17 2 PACKING LIST http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 18 2 PACKING LIST 209R http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 19 2 PACKING LIST 300D 301L 301R 304D http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 20 2 PACKING LIST Figure 2.4: List of printed parts http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 21: Lower Frame And Components

    – ( 1) RAMBo electronics board – ( 1) 24V 400W switching power supply – ( 1) AC input receptacle and fuse – ( 1) AC power switch – ( 1) 40mm 24V cooling fan – ( 1) 40mm fan guard http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 22: Assembly Steps

    – Insert a M5 12mm BHS screw into the tapped hole of 420mm aluminum extru- sion. Keep the screw half-way into the hole, and do not tight it up. – Align the 420mm aluminum extrusion with the 340mm aluminum extrusion as shown in Figure 3.1. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 23 – Lay out aluminum extrusions as shown in Figure 3.3. Four aluminum extru- sions along the X-axis are 340mm long with holes tapped on both sides, and five aluminum extrusions along the Y-axis are 420mm long. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 24 Right-Top Right-Bottom Y-Axis Sides Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Rail Extrusion Extrusion Extrusion Extrusion Support Left Right Bottom Table 2: Number of M5 T-nuts in slots of Y-axis aluminum extrusions on the lower frame Assemble aluminum extrusions http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 25 – Install the front-top aluminum extrusion between two front lower vertices. (Fig- ure 3.5) Figure 3.5: Installing the front top aluminum extrusion (M5 10 FHS ( 4)) – Rotate the assembled frame, and install the rear vertices with bottom aluminum extrusions as shown in Figure 3.6. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 26 Figure 3.7: Installing top aluminum extrusions (rear view, M5 10 FHS ( 10), M5 10 SHS ( 2)) Install the Y-axis motor mount Connect the Y-axis rail support aluminum extrusion with two front aluminum extru- sions as shown in Figure 3.8. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 27: Installing Power Supply Unit (Psu)

    Figure 3.9: Installing rubber feet (upside down, M5 10 SHS ( 4)) 3.2.2 Installing power supply unit (PSU) Install the PSU fan duct – Remove PSU cover screws and cut off the seal as shown in Figure 3.10. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 28 The M5 screws will self tap into the plastics. Hold the fan and fan duct together whiling tightening the screws. – Close the PSU cover, place the cover screws and tighten them up. Figure 3.12 shows the finished PSU with installed PSU fan duct. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 29 Mount PSU to the bottom of lower frame as shown in Figure 3.13. Figure 3.13: Mounting PSU to lower frame (upside down, rear view, M4 18 FHS ( 4), M5 10 FHS ( 4)) Install the PSU top cover http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 30 Carefully flip the assembly over. Place the PSU top cover as shown in Figure 3.14, and push it down to position. Figure 3.14: Installation of PSU top cover Install the power panel – Parts for the installation of power panel are shown in Figure 3.15. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 31 – Two M3 nuts for the AC receptacle fit into the nut housings on the back of panel, and the power switch is a push-in-fit type. Figure 3.16 shows the installed power panel. Figure 3.16: Installed power panel http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 32: Installing Electronics Board

    – Install the electronics onto the mount plate following the same orientation as shown in Figure 3.18. Four nuts fit into the nut housings on the bottom of mount plate, and the spacers fit between the electronics and the mount plate. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 33 – Install the electronics assembly onto the bottom of lower frame as shown in Fig- ure 3.19. Figure 3.19: Mounting electronics assembly onto the lower frame (upside down, rear view, M5 10 FHS ( 4)) Install the top cover http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 34 Notice that there are two M5 T-nuts on the corner of the electronics top cover (Figure 3.21). For RAMBo electronics V1.2 and later versions, please install the fan on the outside of the electronics top cover. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 35 Figure 3.21: Installing the electronics top cover (M5 10 FHS ( 2)) Install the USB panel Turn the frame around, and install the USB panel onto the lower frame in the rear. (Figure 3.22) Figure 3.22: Installing the USB panel (rear view, M5 10 FHS ( 4)) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 36: Installing Y-Axis Components

    Figure 3.23: Aligning screw holes on the Y-axis rail with T-nuts (rear view, M5 12 BHS ( 4), M5 washer ( 4)) – Slide four Y-axis carriages onto the rail, and install the front and rear Y-ends as shown in Figure 3.24. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 37 Y-axis motion. The fitting clearance can be adjusted by tightening or loosing the set screw on the side of the carriage using a hex key provided in the package (Figure 3.26). While adjusting the clearance, http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 38 Figure 3.26: Adjusting the fitting clearance of Y-axis carriages Install Y-axis idler – Parts for the installation of Y-axis idler are shown in Figure 3.27. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 39 – The assembly details are shown in Figure 3.28. The order of hardware in the cen- ter assembly is locknut-ABS-washer-bearings-washer-ABS-washer-M5 30. Notice that the printed idler is oriented to have the side with rounded corners on the bottom. Figure 3.28: Assembling the Y-axis idler http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 40 Figure 3.29: Installing the Y-axis idler assembly (rear view) Install Y-axis motor – Parts for the installation of Y-axis motor are shown in Figure 3.30. Figure 3.30: Parts for the installation of Y-axis motor (M3 8 SHS ( 3), M3 fender washer ( 3)) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 41 Slide the motor away from the front inside the mounting holes to leave room for tightening up the Y-axis belt in a later step. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 42: Installing Front Panel

    Figure 3.32: Mounting the Y-axis motor (side view) 3.2.5 Installing front panel Install the front panel onto the front of lower frame using eight M5 10 FHS screws. (Fig- ure 3.33) Figure 3.33: Installing the front panel (M5 10 FHS ( 8)) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 43: Upper Frame And Components

    – ( 10) M3 6mm BHS – ( 6) M3 locknut – ( 10) M3 T-nut – ( 14) M3 washer – ( 4) M3 fender washer Electronics – ( 3) NEMA17 stepper motor Printed parts – 200 FilamentGuideTubeMount http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 44: Assembly Steps

    Assembly Steps 4.2.1 Assembling aluminum extrusions Install the upright Z-axis frame – Parts for the installation of upright Z-axis frame are shown in Figure 4.1. The aluminum extrusions are 340mm long, and are untapped on the ends. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 45 Figure 4.3. The front of Z-axis aluminum extrusion is 128.5mm away from the front of top-rear aluminum extrusion on the lower frame. Notice that there are two M5 T-nuts in the channel of left-top aluminum extrusion in front of the upright Z-axis aluminum extrusion. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 46 M5 T-nuts in the channel of right-top aluminum extrusion in front of the upright Z-axis aluminum extrusion. Figure 4.4 shows the finished upright Z-axis frame. Figure 4.4: Installed upright Z-axis aluminum extrusions Install the top horizontal frame http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 47 Table 3: Number of M5/M3 T-nuts in slots of X-axis aluminum extrusions on the upper frame (Note: Please refer to Table 5 in Chapter 8 for Artifex 2 Duo.) – Connect the top aluminum extrusion with the upright Z-axis aluminum extrusions using the corner brackets.
  • Page 48 Rear Table 4: Number of M5 T-nuts in slots of Z-axis aluminum extrusions on the upper frame (Note: Please refer to Table 6 in Chapter 8 for Artifex 2 Duo.) Figure 4.6: Connecting two aluminum extrusions in the top right hand corner (M5 10 SHS) Install Z-axis motor mounts –...
  • Page 49 – Similarly, install another Z-axis motor mount on the right hand side. Install Z-axis supporting aluminum extrusions – Install the top left vertex for Z-axis supporting aluminum extrusion as shown in Figure 4.8. Figure 4.8: Installing the top left vertex (rear view, M5 10 FHS ( 3)) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 50 M5 10 FHS screws. You may need to adjust the top or bottom vertex to let the aluminum extrusion to fit in. Similarly, install the Z-axis supporting aluminum extrusion on the right hand side. (Figure 4.10) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 51 Figure 4.10: Installing Z-axis supporting aluminum extrusions (rear view, M5 10 FHS ( 8)) Install Z-axis brackets – Allocate the left Z-axis bracket. – Vertically align holes on the bracket with T-nuts in the slots of aluminum extru- sions (Figure 4.11). http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 52 – Loosely insert the top screw, move the bracket up to insert two screws on the bottom, and then tighten up all screws (Figure 4.12). Figure 4.12: Installed left Z-axis bracket (side view) – Install the right Z-axis bracket in a similar way. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 53: Assembling X-Axis Frame

    Figure 4.13: Parts for assembling the left X-end (605 bearing ( 3), M5 30 SHS, M5 locknut, M5 washer ( 2)) – Assemble the X-axis idler in the order of locknut-ABS-washer-bearings-washer- M5 30 (Figure 4.14). http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 54 – Parts for assembling the right X-end are shown in Figure 4.15. Two 10mm bronze bushings are installed on the top and bottom of shaft opening. Figure 4.15: Parts for assembling the right X-end (M5 nut, Z-axis zeroing spring, M5 washer, M5 18 SHS) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 55 – Parts for assembling the X-axis frame are shown in Figure 4.17. The front X-axis aluminum extrusion is 340mm long, and the rear is 270mm long. Figure 4.17: Parts for assembling the X-axis frame (M5 14 FHS ( 8)) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 56: Installing X-Axis Rails And Carriages

    Figure 4.19: Assembled X-axis frame (bottom view, M5 14 FHS ( 8)) 4.2.3 Installing X-axis rails and carriages Parts for assembling X-axis rail are shown in Figure 4.20. Note that M3 T-nuts are used here to mount X-axis rails. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 57: Installing Z-Axis Shafts

    Insert carriages into the channels of X-axis rails (Figure 4.21), two in the front and one in the rear. Figure 4.21: Inserting X-axis carriages 4.2.4 Installing Z-axis shafts Mount Z-axis shafts – Parts for the installation of Z-axis shafts are shown in Figure 4.22. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 58 Figure 4.23: Pre-fitting shafts through X-end bushings – Install the left shaft bottom mount as shown in Figure 4.6. Similarly, install the right shaft bottom mount. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 59 – Insert shafts through bushings from the top, and secure the shafts on both ends using shaft clasps as shown in Figure 4.26. The M5 locknuts fit in the nut housings of the motor mount on the top, and the shaft mount on the bottom. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 60 – Repeat the above step a few times till the movement is smooth. Then, tight up the screws on shaft bottom mounts at their new positions. (Note: The new positions allow shafts to move freely. Do not push the shaft bottom mounts to align them with the frame.) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 61: Installing Z-Axis Motors

    Figure 4.28: Parts for the installation of Z-axis motors (M3 10 BHS ( 8), M3 washer ( 8)) Install the left Z-axis motor onto the motor mount as shown in Figure 4.29. Similarly, install the right Z-axis motor. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 62: Installing Lead Screws

    figure. Figure 4.30: Parts for the installation of lead screws (M10 rubber washer ( 2), M3 25 SHS ( 6), M3 washer ( 6), M3 locknut ( 6)) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 63 Then, tight up all set screws on the shaft coupler to connect the lead screw and the motor shaft. Make sure one set screw on the shaft coupler mates the flat spot on the motor shaft. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 64 Figure 4.33: Connecting the left X-end and the Delrin nut (M3 25 SHS ( 3), M3 washer ( 3), M3 locknut ( 3)) Similarly, install the right lead screw. Then, measure the distance between the X-axis assembly and the bottom of left and right Z-axis motor mounts. Manually turn the http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 65: Installing X-Axis Motor

    X-axis assembly with the printer frame. (Figure 4.34) Figure 4.34: Leveling the X-axis assembly 4.2.7 Installing X-axis motor Parts for the installation of X-axis motor are shown in Figure 4.35. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 66 GT2 pulley mates the flat spot on the motor shaft. Figure 4.36: Attaching GT2 pulley onto X-axis motor shaft Mount the X-axis motor onto the right X-end as shown in Figure 4.37. Slide the motor http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 67: Mounting 3Dmakerworld Tag

    Figure 4.37: Mounting the X-axis motor onto the right X-end 4.2.8 Mounting 3DMakerWorld tag Mount the 3DMakerWorld tag in the center of top horizontal bar using two M5 10 FHS screws. (Figure 4.38) Figure 4.38: Mounting the 3DMakerWorld tag (M5 10 FHS ( 2)) 4.2.9...
  • Page 68 Install the spool holder and the filament guide mount onto the printer frame as shown in Figure 4.40. Use two M5 14 FHS screws and two M5 locknuts to mount the spool holder and the spool holder mount together. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 69 4 UPPER FRAME AND COMPONENTS Figure 4.40: Installing the spool holder and the filament guide mount (rear view) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 70: Extruder

    5 EXTRUDER Extruder (Note: Please refer to Chapter 8 for Artifex 2 Duo.) Required Parts and Tools Hardware – ( 1) GT2 timing belt – ( 1) 625 bearing – ( 2) M4 20mm SHS – ( 1) M4 18mm SHS –...
  • Page 71: Assembly Steps

    Figure 5.1: Parts for the installation of extruder motor mount (M3 8 BHS ( 6), M3 washer ( 6)) – Install the motor mount onto X-axis rail carriages, using four M3 8 BHS screws in the front and two in the rear (Figure 5.2). Make sure to tight all screws evenly. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 72 – Tight up the far left screw while keeping the rail at its new position, and loose the far right screw. – Slide the extruder motor mount back and forth a few times along the X-axis rails. – Tight up all screws while keep the rial at its new position. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 73 – Parts for mounting the extruder motor are shown in Figure 5.4. Figure 5.4: Parts for mounting the extruder motor (M4 20 SHS ( 2), M4 locknut ( 2)) – Mount the extruder motor as shown in Figure 5.5. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 74: Assembling And Installing Filament Drive

    Assemble filament drive – Parts for assembling the filament drive are shown in Figure 5.6. Figure 5.6: Parts for assembling the filament drive (M4 18 SHS, M4 locknut, M4 14 shoul- der screw, 625 bearing, M4 nut) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 75 filament can reach the hot-end smoothly. Figure 5.7: Assembled filament drive: front and back Install filament drive – Install the filament drive to the extruder motor using three M3 25 SHS screws. (Figure 5.8) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 76: Assembling And Installing Extruder Cooling Fans

    Figure 5.9: Parts for assembling and installing extruder cooling fans (M3 16 FHS ( 2), M3 30 FHS ( 2), M3 25 FHS ( 2), M3 18 FHS ( 2), M3 nut ( 8)) Assemble and install extruder cooling fans as shown in Figure 5.10. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 77: Installing X-Axis Belt

    Figure 5.11: Parts for the installation of X-axis belt (M3 16 FHS ( 4), M3 nut ( 4)) Install the X-axis belt clamp onto the extruder motor mount as shown in Figure 5.12. Two M3 nuts are inserted into the nut housings on the bottom of extruder motor mount. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 78 X-axis motor in a later step.) Figure 5.13: Installing the X-axis GT2 timing belt Adjust the GT2 pulley on the X-axis motor shaft to align the GT2 timing belt from end to end. (Figure 5.14) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 79 Figure 5.14: Aligning X-axis GT2 timing belt Loose the mounting screws on the X-axis motor. While holding the motor, pull it to the right along the mounting slots to tighten up the belt. Then, fasten all screws. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 80: Heated Build Platform

    – 3mm hex screw driver: M5 BHS – 2mm hex screw driver: GT2 pulley set screw – 8mm wrench: M5 thin nut – Wire-cutting plier (self-provided): cutting zip ties – Scissor (self-provided): cutting GT2 timing belt http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 81: Assembly Steps

    Y-axis rail carriages. Insert M6 10 BHS screws and tighten them up evenly. When fastening screws, slide the plate along the Y-axis rail back and force to ensure a smooth but not loose move- ment. (Figure 6.2) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 82: Assembling Hbp Main Plate

    ( 4), M5 20 SHS ( 3), M5 thin nut ( 3), Heater Support Spring, M5 10 BHS, M5 nut) Install the HBP corner to the main plate as shown in Figure 6.4. The head of M5 20 http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 83 The M5 nut is inserted into the nut housing on the top, and the M5 10 BHS screw is inserted from the bottom. (Figure 6.5) Figure 6.5: Installing HBP heater support spring (M5 10 BHS, M5 nut) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 84: Installing Three-Point Bed Leveling System

    Place the HBP main plate on the top of HBP bottom plate. Pass the bed leveling screws on the main plate through the springs and mounting holes on the bottom plate, and secure the screws using M5 thumb nuts under the HBP bottom plate. (Figure 6.8) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 85: Installing Heat Spreader And Glass Top

    Figure 6.9: HBP heat spreader, glass top, and HBP cable strain relief (M5 12 BHS, M5 locknut) Mount the HBP cable strain relief onto the HBP main plate as shown in Figure 6.10. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 86 HBP corner. Push the HBP corner towards the center to secure the heat spreader and the glass top in place. Then, tighten up the thumb screw on the HBP corner. (Figure 6.11) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 87: Installing Y-Axis Belt Clamp

    Parts for the installation of Y-axis belt clamp are shown in Figure 6.12. Figure 6.12: Parts for the installation of Y-axis belt clamp (M6 16 BHS ( 4), M6 lock washer ( 4)) Carefully flip the printer bottom up and lay it down against the Z-axis supporting http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 88 Figure 6.13: Flipping up the printer bottom up (rear view) Place the HBP heater cable between the Y-axis belt clamp and the HBP bottom plate, and mount the Y-axis belt clamp onto the pair of Y-axis rail carriages on the bottom. (Figure 6.14) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 89: Installing Y-Axis Belt

    Adjust the GT2 pulley on the Y-axis motor shaft to align it to the center of aluminum extrusion as shown in Figure 6.16. (Note: Make sure one set screw on the GT2 pulley mates the flat spot on the motor shaft.) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 90 Figure 6.17: Positioning Y-axis motor before installing the Y-axis belt (rear view) Cut the GT2 timing belt loop to one straight line section. Secure one end of the belt to the Y-axis belt clamp using two zip ties as shown in Figure 6.18. Pass the belt around http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 91 Carefully flip the printer up to its upright position. Loose screws on the Y-axis motor, and pull the motor towards the front of the printer to tighten up the Y-axis belt. Then, tighten up screws to secure the Y-axis motor. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 92: Wiring And Finishing Up

    – 502 LCDCableFixtureFront – 503 LCDCableFixtureRear Required tools – 3mm hex screw driver: M5 FHS – 1.5mm hex key: M2 SHS – Wire-cutting plier (self-provided): cutting zip ties – Slotted screw driver (self-provided): electronics MOSFET connector screws http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 93: Assembly Steps

    Parts for the installation of mechanical endstops are shown in Figure 7.1. Figure 7.1: Parts for the installation of mechanical endstops (M5 10 FHS ( 3), M2 10 SHS ( 6), M2 nut ( 6)) Assemble X/Y/Z mechanical endstops as shown in Figure 7.2. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 94 X-axis to define the zero position of X-axis. Figure 7.3: Installing the X-axis mechanical endstop assembly (rear view) Install the Y-axis mechanical endstop assembly as shown in Figure 7.4 between the USB panel and the Y-axis idler. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 95 7 WIRING AND FINISHING UP Figure 7.4: Installing the Y-axis mechanical endstop assembly (rear view) Install the Z-axis mechanical endstop assembly as shown in Figure 7.5 to the right upright Z-axis aluminum extrusion. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 96: Managing Cables Using Spiral Wraps

    Figure 7.6: Sections of spiral wraps for cable management Wrap the X-motor spiral wrap onto X-axis motor cables as shown in Figure 7.7, insert the bottom section of the wrapped cables into the front slot of Z-axis supporting http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 97 The end of wrapped cables should reach the rear-top aluminum extrusion on the lower frame. (Figure 7.8) Figure 7.8: Installing spiral wrap for Y-axis motor cables and Z-axis endstop cables (left: front section, right: rear section) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 98 Figure 7.9: Installing spiral wraps for left Z-axis motor cables and X-axis endstop cables (side view) Install the YEndRear part back to cover the wrapped cables as shown in Figure 7.10. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 99 Wrap the right Z-motor spiral wraps onto right Z-axis motor cables, and insert the wrapped cables into the left slot of right Z-axis supporting aluminum extrusion. (Fig- ure 7.11) Figure 7.11: Installing spiral wrap for right Z-axis motor cables (side view) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 100: Installing Extruder Cable Harness

    – Connect cables to other extruder components, including hot-end heater, hot-end thermistor, print cooling fan (F0), and filament drive cooling fan (F1). Differ- ent connectors are used for different components to prevent misconnections of extruder components. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 101 7 WIRING AND FINISHING UP Figure 7.13: Connecting extruder cables Mount the bottom section of extruder cable harness along the top horizontal aluminum extrusion and the right Z-axis supporting aluminum extrusion as shown in Figure 7.14. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 102: Installing Lcd Controller

    7 WIRING AND FINISHING UP Figure 7.14: Mounting extruder cable harness (side view, M5 10 FHS ( 3)) 7.2.4 Installing LCD controller Parts for the installation of LCD controller are shown in Figure 7.15. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 103 Assemble the LCD controller as shown in Figure 7.16. Figure 7.16: Assembled LCD controller: front and back (M3 25 FHS ( 4), M3 nut ( 4)) Insert the LCD adapter onto the electronics board as shown in Figure 7.17. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 104 Figure 7.17. Figure 7.18: Connecting cables to LCD controller Install the LCD controller to the right side of printer frame as shown in Figure 7.19. Use two cable fixtures to keep LCD cables in place. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 105: Connecting Cables To Electronics

    Figure 7.20: Connecting cables of electronics cooling fan to F1 connector Connect MOSFET connectros to electronics, including connectors of hot-end heater, print cooling fan (F0), filament drive cooling fan (F1)/electronics cooling fan, and HBP heater. (Figure 7.21) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 106 Connect thermistor cables to electronics as shown in Figure 7.22. Figure 7.22: Connecting thermistor cables to electronics (white: hot-end thermistor (T0), black: HBP thermistor (T2)) Connect cables of X/Y/Z mechanical endstops as shown in Figure 7.23. (Note: All endstops are connected to the MIN positions) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 107 7 WIRING AND FINISHING UP Figure 7.23: Connecting cables of X/Y/Z mechanical endstops Connect cables of all step motors as shown in Figure 7.24. Figure 7.24: Connecting cables of step motors (red wire: facing front) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 108 Secure extra length of motor cables using a zip tie as shown in Figure 7.25. Figure 7.25: Closed electronics top cover after wire connection Cover the electronics cabling with the top cover as shown in Figure 7.26. Figure 7.26: Closing the electronics top cover (rear view) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 109: Connecting Power Supply Cables

    AC input receptacle and the power switch as shown in Figure 7.28. Then, install the power panel back to the lower frame. Figure 7.28: Connecting power supply cables to the AC input receptacle and the power switch (green: earth, white: neutral, black: live) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 110 Connect DC power supply cables to the electronics power input port, and secure the HBP heater cable to the printer frame as shown in Figure 7.30. Figure 7.30: Connecting DC power supply cables and securing HBP heater cable (side view, M5 10 FHS) http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 111: Finishing Up

    flip the printer up to its upright position. Figure 7.31: Mounting the power supply cable harness (bottom view, M5 10 FHS) 7.2.7 Finishing up Install the filament spool onto the spool holder as shown in Figure 7.32. http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 112 Congratulations! You have finished building your Artifex 2 3D Printer. Figure 7.34 provides the front, left, right, and rear view of the assembled Artifex 2 3D Printer. Take the chance to review the printer. If you identify any missed or misplaced compo- nents, please go back to previous build steps to make necessary changes per the build http: // 3dmakerworld.
  • Page 113 7 WIRING AND FINISHING UP instructions. Front view Left view Right view Rear view Figure 7.34: Assembled Artifex 2 3D printer: front, left, right and rear view http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 114: Artifex 2 Duo

    8 ARTIFEX 2 DUO Artifex 2 Duo The build process of Artifex 2 Duo is very similar to that of Artifex 2 Single Extruder version. In this chapter, we highlight the difference in the build process of Artifex 2 Duo.
  • Page 115 8 ARTIFEX 2 DUO Figure 8.1: Extruder of Artifex 2 Duo (Motor mount: M4 20 SHS ( 4), M4 locknut ( 4); Filament drive: M4 18 SHS ( 2), M4 locknut ( 2), M4 14 shoulder screw ( 2), 625 bearing ( 2), M4 nut ( 2), M3 25 SHS ( 6), M3 washer ( 6)) Figure 8.2 shows the extruder after connecting the motor and hotend cables.
  • Page 116: Overview

    8 ARTIFEX 2 DUO Figure 8.3: Extruder of Artifex 2 Duo with cooling fans (M3 16 FHS ( 4), M3 20 FHS ( 2), M3 30 FHS ( 2), M3 25 FHS ( 4), M3 18 FHS ( 4), M3 nut ( 16)) Overview Figure 8.4 shows the assembled Artifex 2 Duo.
  • Page 117 8 ARTIFEX 2 DUO Figure 8.4: The assembled Artifex 2 Duo 3D printer http: // 3dmakerworld. com...
  • Page 118: Support

    9 SUPPORT Support If you experience any difficulty when operating the Artifex 2 3D Printer, please contact us Email: support@3dmakerworld.com Phone: (913)897-8359 Submit your questions: http://www.3dmakerworld.com/contacts For updates of software/documents and other technical support topics, please visit us at http://www.3dmakerworld.com/support.

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