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Ultimaker Original Assembly Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 The fast, easy to use, Open-source 3D printer assembly instructions...
  • Page 2 Ultimaker Original Assembly manual Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing the Ultimaker Original DIY kit and welcome to our community! This assembly manual will guide you through the build process step by step. During the excitement of the build process you learn more and more. This will help you understand the workings of a 3D printer even better and give you the opportunity to get the most out of your Ultimaker.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Precautions and safety instructions Preparation before assembling Engraving 4.2 Sanding What to expect reading the assembly instructions Structure of the assembly instructions 5.2 Different sides of the Ultimaker Original Assembling the Ultimaker Original Assembling the frame 6.1.1. Step 1: Inserting the ball bearings 6.1.2.
  • Page 4 6.7 Assembling and connecting the Ulticontroller 6.7.1. Step 1: assembling the Ulticontroller 6.7.2. Step 2: connecting the controller Usage of the Ultimaker Original Using the Ultimaker Original for the first time 7.1.1. Slicer software Bijlage I EG verklaring van overeenstemming...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Product description The parts of the Ultimaker Original can only be used for assembling the Ultimaker Original. An assembled Ultimaker Original can only be used for 3D printing of products. Ultimaking LTD cannot be held liable for any damage caused by improper, incorrect or unwise use.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    0° - 32° C Environmental conditions The Ultimaker Original can only be used in a dry environment. The product cannot be used in a humid environment and in an environment with lots of UV light. Usage in other environments can result in unwanted effects on the...

  • Page 7: Precautions And Safety Instructions

    Precautions and safety instructions Only use original accessories from the manufacturer. The product should only be used for applications as described by the manufacturer. All other applications are unprofessional and considered dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from errors, unintended or unprofessional use of the device.

  • Page 8: Preparation Before Assembling

    Before starting the assembly, you may want to sand the panels slightly to remove any burn marks/blemishes from the laser cutting process. You can also paint or stain your Ultimaker Original. Be aware that paint will not cover the brown cutting edges very well.

  • Page 9: Different Sides Of The Ultimaker Original

    Different sides of the Ultimaker Original In this manual, you will read about FRONT side, BACK side, LEFT side, RIGHT side, TOP side and BOTTOM side. In image 1 these terms are clarified. TOP side BACK side LEFT side RIGHT side...

  • Page 10: Assembling The Ultimaker Original

    Assembling the Ultimaker Original ASSEMBLING THE FRAME WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BUILD THIS SUB ASSEMBLY. Time: about 60 to 90 minutes Tools: hex key screwdriver (1,5mm) hex key wrench (2mm) 5.5mm (M3) socket wrench or pliers...

  • Page 11: Step 1: Inserting The Ball Bearings

    6.1.1. Step 1: Inserting the ball bearings The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. FRONT panel LEFT panel RIGHT panel BACK panel ball bearings 8mm image 2: parts needed for this step Every panel needed for this step has two corresponding holes. To place the ball bearings, perform the following actions: Get a panel.

  • Page 12: Step 2: Mounting The Limit Switches

    image 3: placing the ball bearings into the panel 6.1.2. Step 2: Mounting the limit switches Warning! Do not strain the tapped thread on the inside of the switch housing by putting a lot of force on the bolts. All limit switches are pre-tapped, you can fasten them directly with M3 bolts, no nuts required here! Caution! Note that all wires of limit switches need to be twisted,...
  • Page 13 Blue Black image 4: parts needed for this step The orientation of the limit switches are engraved on the panels, except for the FRONT panel. The machine has 6 limit switches: • 2 with BLUE wires • 2 with RED wires •...
  • Page 14 To mount the BLUE wired limit switches to the front panel, perform the following actions: Place the BLUE wired limit switches as shown in image 5. Attach each BLUE wired limit switch with two bolts M3x12mm. image 5: attaching the RED wired limit switches To attach the RED wired limit switches on the left panel, perform the following actions: Attach the RED wired limit switches as shown in image 6.
  • Page 15 To attach the BLACK limit switch with LONG wires, perform the following actions: Attach the BLACK limit switch with LONG wires as shown in image 7. Fine tuning the position will be described in another part of this manual. Attach the BLACK limit switch with LONG wires. Use two bolts M3 x 16mm and two washers.

  • Page 16: Step 3: Assembling The X And Y Motor

    To attach the BLACK wired limit switch with SHORT wires, perform the following actions: Place the BLACK wired limit switch with SHORT wires as shown in image 8. Fine tuning the position will be described in another part of this manual.
  • Page 17 image 9: parts needed for this step To assemble the Y motor, perform the following actions: Place the pulley (5mm internal diameter) on the Y motor, see image 10. When placing, make sure to keep a distance of 1-2mm between the pulley and the Y motor.
  • Page 18 image 10: placing the pulley on the Y motor axis image 11: placing the timing belt around the pulley Step 3: Assembling the X and Y motor Assembling the frame...

  • Page 19: Step 4: Preparing The Bottom Panel

    image 12: attaching the Y motor on the LEFT panel 6.1.4. Step 4: Preparing the BOTTOM panel The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. BOTTOM panel pieces of Velcro bolts M3 x 10mm motor with short wires and rounded axles coupling Step 4: Preparing the BOTTOM panel Assembling the frame...
  • Page 20 image 13: parts needed for this step To prepare the BOTTOM panel, perform the following actions: Move 4 pieces black Velcro through the 4*2 slots of the BOTTOM panel, see image 14. Make sure the soft side is facing itself after placing. Attach the Z-motor, see image 15.
  • Page 21 image 14: moving black Velcro through the slots image 15: attaching the motor Step 4: Preparing the BOTTOM panel Assembling the frame...

  • Page 22: Step 5: Assembling The 'Cube'-Shaped Frame

    image 16: placing the coupling and tightening the screws 6.1.5. Step 5: Assembling the ‘cube’-shaped frame The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. panels (TOP, BOTTOM, FRONT, LEFT, BACK and RIGHT) SHORT cable ducts LONG cable ducts blue Scotch tape bolts M3 x 16mm hex nuts 3mm...
  • Page 23 37 x 37 x image 17: parts needed for this step Warning! Be careful not to put any force on the panels because they are weak in this configuration; however they will become very sturdy once you mount a few more panels. To assemble to ‘cube’-shaped frame, perform the following actions: (for action 1-5 see image 18) Place the BACK panel on the table.
  • Page 24 image 18: attaching the BACK, TOP, BOTTOM and FRONT panel (for action 6-8 see image 19) Place a SHORT cable duct on the RIGHT side of the BACK panel. Fold the SHORT cable duct. Tape the folded SHORT cable duct (to keep it folded). Notice: make sure the blue Scotch tape can be removed easily.
  • Page 25 20: placing and folding the LONG cable duct and placing the RIGHT panel (for action 15-20 see image 21) 15. Turn the Ultimaker Original on it’s RIGHT side. 16. Place the second SHORT cable duct on the LEFT side of the BACK panel, fold it and tape it.
  • Page 26 image 21: positioning the other SHORT and LONG cable ducts and attaching the LEFT panel image 22: complete the frame by checking if all the bolts are tightened Step 5: Assembling the ‘cube’-shaped frame Assembling the frame...

  • Page 27: Step 6: Attaching Various Parts

    21. Move the wires of the limit switches through the cable ducts. Notice: try to guide the endstop cables behind the y motor. 22. Move the wires of the X- and Y motor through the cable ducts. 23. Complete the frame, see image 22. Use twelve bolts M3 x 16mm.
  • Page 28 image 24: parts needed for this step To attach the various parts, perform the following actions: Attach wooden part 11A, see image 25. Make sure the lock nuts M3 are attached on the outside. Use two lock nuts M3 and two bolts M3 x 16mm. Attach two wooden parts 3A to the bottom of the machine.
  • Page 29 image 25: attaching part 11A image 26: attaching wooden parts 3A Great work! The frame is now ready! On to the next section. Step 6: attaching various parts Assembling the frame...

  • Page 30: Assembling The X/Y Axes

    ASSEMBLING THE X/Y AXES WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE X/Y AXES. Time: about 60 to 90 minutes Tools: hex keys (2mm) hex keys (1,5mm)

  • Page 31: Step 1: Assembling The Front, Back, Right, Left Slider Blocks

    6.2.1. Step 1: Assembling the FRONT, BACK, RIGHT, LEFT slider blocks The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description. Qnty. sliderblock parts 6mm 12 x wooden part 11A sliderblock part 4mm 8 x linear bearings FRONT slider LEFT slider RIGHT slider BACK slider block...

  • Page 32: Step 2: Attaching The Claws

    Do the same for the RIGHT, LEFT, and BACK slider blocks. Make sure the order of the wooden parts are correct. FRONT slider block LEFT slider block RIGHT slider block BACK slider block image 29: Result assembling FRONT, LEFT, RIGHT and BACK slider blocks 6.2.2.
  • Page 33 FRONT LEFT RIGHT BACK slider blocks 24 x 12 x image 30: parts needed for this step To attach the claws, perform the following actions: Attach the bolt to the wooden part marked C, see image 31. Use one bolt M3 x 10mm and two hex nuts 3mm. Notice: the last hex nut will barely fit in.

  • Page 34: Step 3: Mounting The Caps

    image 32: placing the wooden part marked C in the FRONT slider block image 33: assembling 4mm wooden parts marked C 6.2.3. Step 3: Mounting the caps The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. wooden end caps WITHOUT hole wooden caps WITH hole bolts M3 x 16mm hex nuts 3mm...
  • Page 35 16 x 16 x image 34: parts needed for this step The wooden caps have to be attached in four corners of the Ultimaker Original. To help you performing the actions, the following overview is provided, see image 35. image 35: overview different corners...
  • Page 36 To attach the wooden caps, perform the following actions: Attach the wooden caps in corner A, see image 36. The wooden caps WITH hole on the inside, the wooden end caps WITHOUT hole on the outside. Notice: Use two bolts M3 x 16mm and two hex nuts 3mm at both panels.
  • Page 37 Attach the wooden caps in corner C, see image 38. The wooden caps WITH hole on the inside, the wooden end caps WITHOUT hole on the outside. U se ONE wooden end cap WITHOUT hole at the BACK panel . Notice: Use ONE bolt M3 x 16mm and ONE hex nut 3mm at the RIGHT panel.

  • Page 38: Step 4: Mounting The Axes

    image 39: attaching the wooden caps in corner D 6.2.4. Step 4: Mounting the axes The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. FRONT, LEFT, RIGHT, BACK slider blocks timing belts axes SHORT axes LONG timing pulleys 10 x image 40: parts needed for this step Step 4: Mounting the axes...
  • Page 39 To help you performing the actions, the following overview is provided, see image 41. LEFT RIGHT BACK FRONT image 41: overview of the LEFT, RIGHT, BACK and FRONT axes To attach axis FRONT (SHORT) perform the following actions: Get axis SHORT Rotate the wooden end cap WITHOUT hole (RIGHT panel, FRONT), see image 42.
  • Page 40 image 42: rotating the wooden end cap image 43: Side view FRONT slider block WITHOUT hole image 44: attaching the FRONT axis To attach the axis BACK (SHORT) perform the following actions: Get a axis SHORT. Rotate the wooden end cap WITHOUT hole (RIGHT panel, BACK). Put the pulleys on the timing belts.
  • Page 41 NOTICE: the clamp of the BACK slider block is facing downwards along the BACK panel - timing belt which is connected to axis SHORT (FRONT panel) with ONE timing pulley. Rotate the wooden end cap WITHOUT hole (RIGHT panel, BACK) back to its normal position.
  • Page 42 - timing belt with ONE timing pulleys. Put the timing belt in the FRONT slider block, see image 47. Put the timing belt in the BACK slider block, see image 48. Rotate the wooden end cap WITHOUT hole (BACK panel, LEFT) back to its normal position.
  • Page 43 To attach axis RIGHT (LONG) perform the following actions: Get a axis LONG. Rotate the wooden end cap WITHOUT hole (BACK panel, RIGHT). Put the pulleys on the timing belts. Use ONE timing pulley for the timing belt which is connected to the motor.

  • Page 44: Assembling The Extrusion Head

    ASSEMBLING THE EXTRUSION HEAD WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE EXTRUSION HEAD. Time: about 60 to 90 minutes Tools: hex keys (2mm) hex keys (1,5mm) pliers small screwdriver (1,5mm)

  • Page 45: Step 1: Assemble The Extrusion Head Housing

    6.3.1. Step 1: Assemble the extrusion head housing The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description Qnty. spiral wrapping cartridge heater Thumb screw thermocouple wooden part FRONT, brass pipe BACK, LEFT, RIGHT teflon tube wooden part 8B peek aluminium plate aluminium heater...
  • Page 46 image 50: parts needed for this step Step 1: Assemble the extrusion head housing Assembling the extrusion head...
  • Page 47 To assemble the extrusion head housing, perform the following actions. Attach the nozzle into the aluminium heater block, see image 51. NOTICE: Attach the nozzle as tight as possible to the aluminium heater block. Attach the brass pipe into the aluminium heater block. see image 51. NOTICE: A space between the brass pipe and the alluminium heater block is allowed, see image 52.
  • Page 48 image 53: placing the linear bearings in the sides of the extrusion head housing Attach the sides together, see image 54. Use four bolts M3 x 10mm and four hex nuts 3mm. Place the extrusion head housing into the wooden part 8B, see image image 54: attaching the sides together and placing into wooden part 8B.
  • Page 49 image 55: attaching the peek and the brass pipe through the aluminium plate Attach the cartridge heater and the thermocouple through the wooden part 8B, see image 56. NOTICE: use the hole back RIGHT. NOTICE: the cartridge heater is the small 6 mm cylinder with a right angle.
  • Page 50 Attach the thermocouple and cartridge heater in the back of the aluminium heater block, see image 57. 10. Lock the thermocouple and cartridge heater. Use ONE bolt M3 x 10mm. image 57: attaching the thermocouple and the cartridge heater Insert the teflon tube in the wooden part 8B, see image 58. image 58: attaching the teflon tube Step 1: Assemble the extrusion head housing Assembling the extrusion head...
  • Page 51 12. Attach the black injection moulded part on the wooden part marked TOP, see image 59. Notice: pay attention to how the part is positioned. Use ONE M3 x 12mm bolt and a hex nut. image 59: attaching the black injection moulded part on the wooden part TOP (for action 15-19 see image 60) 13.
  • Page 52 19. Move the wires of the thermocouple, the cartridge heater and the small fan through the middle hole of the wooden part TOP, see image image 61: moving the wires of the thermocouple, cartridge heater and the small fan through the wooden part TOP (for action 20-22 see image 63) 20.
  • Page 53 Tip: you can use a screwdriver to guide the bowden tube through the teflon tube. 24. Lock the bowden tube, by putting the blue horse shoe under the WHITE bowden tube clamp, see image 63. NOTICE: give some light pressure on the bowden tube while placing the blue horse shoe.

  • Page 54: Step 2: Cooling Fan Assembly

    6.3.2. Step 2: cooling fan assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description Qnty. cooling fan bolts M3 x 16mm BLACK polypropylene hex nuts 3mm fan duct image 65: parts needed for this step To assemble the cooling fan assembly, perform the following actions.
  • Page 55 image 66: attaching the fan on the BLACK polypropylene fan duct Move the BLACK polypropylene fan duct on the bottom of the extruder head, over two Thumb screws, see image 67. Attach with two hex nuts 3mm. image 67: attaching the BLACK polypropylene fan duct on the bottom of the extruder head.

  • Page 56: Step 3: Attaching The Housing On The Xy Frame

    6.3.3. Step 3: attaching the housing on the XY frame The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description Qnty. X and Y axes wooden parts C bolts M3 x 30mm spacers hex nuts 3mm image 69: parts needed for this step To attach the housing on the XY frame, perform the following actions.
  • Page 57 Notice: make sure the FRONT side of the extruder head is faced to the FRONT panel. image 71: moving the X and Y axes into the extruder head Move the X axis in the LEFT slider block, see image 72. Notice: make sure the Y axis do not fall out.
  • Page 58 image 73: moving the wooden part C into the FRONT, BACK and RIGHT slider block and attach with ONE bolt M3 x 30mm To calibrate the XY-gantry perform the following steps: Align the X axis of the extruder head. Use two spacers. 12.
  • Page 59 image 75: adjusting the timing pulleys 15. Move the X motor down en keep it in position. Notice: push gently, do not overdo. 16. Tighten the bolts, see image 76 Repeat step 14 and 15 for the Y motor. image 76: tightening the bolts of the X motor. 18.

  • Page 60: Assembling The Z Stage

    ASSEMBLING THE Z STAGE WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE EXTRUSION HEAD. Time: about 60 to 90 minutes Tools: hex keys (2mm) small screwdriver (1,5mm)

  • Page 61: Step 1: Assembling The Drive Nut Assembly

    6.4.1. Step 1: Assembling the drive nut assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description Qnty. wooden parts drive nut image 77: parts needed for this step To make the drive nut assembly, perform the following actions. Place the two smaller wooden parts arount the driver nut.

  • Page 62: Step 3: Left And Right Arm Assembly

    6.4.2. Step 3: LEFT and RIGHT arm assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Qnty. Description Letter Qnty. Description wooden panel bolts M3 x 30mm linear bearings hex nuts 3mm LEFT arm RIGHT arm 14 x 14 x 14 x 14 x 14 x...
  • Page 63 To assemble the LEFT arm, perform the following actions (for action 1-6 see image 80). Move seven bolts M3 x 30mm through the wooden part marked LEFT B. Place a linear bearing on top of the wooden part marked LEFT B. Place the parts marked LEFT C and C on top of part LEFT B.

  • Page 64: Step 2: Inserting The Adjustable Level Screws

    On top of that, place the parts marked RIGHT E and E. On top of that, place the parts marked RIGHT F and F. Attach the parts together. Use ONE hex nut 3mm. Notice: it can take some force. Notice: Make sure to bolt tight. image 81: assembling the RIGHT arm 6.4.3.
  • Page 65 image 82: parts needed for this step To insert the adjustable level screws, perform the following actions. (for action 1-3 see image 83) Place the delrins in each corner hole. Attach the delrins. Use two bolts M3 x 10mm and two hex nuts 3mm for each delrin. Attach ONE spring and ONE washer together on each delrin.

  • Page 66: Step 4: Finishing The Z Stage Assembly

    6.4.4. Step 4: finishing the Z stage assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description Qnty. LEFT arm hex nuts 3mm wooden panel with drive nut assembly adjustable level screws RIGHT arm bolts M3 x 30mm 20 x 20 x image 84: parts needed for this step...
  • Page 67 image 85: attaching the RIGHT arm on the drive nut assembly (for action 4-6 see image 86) Place the six hex nuts 3mm in the slots of the wooden panel with adjustable level screws. Move the parts into each other. Attach the parts together.

  • Page 68: Step 5: Applying Tape To The Bed

    6.4.5. Step 5: Applying tape to the bed The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description Qnty. acrylic print platform blue tape image 88: parts needed for this step To prepare the bed for its fi rst print, perform the following actions. Remove the protection foil from both sides of the acrylic.
  • Page 69 image 89: placing tape strokes image 90: cutting the tape strokes Place the acrylic print platform on the wooden subassembly by sliding it over the adjustable level screws, see image 91. image 91: placing the acrylic print platform Step 5: Applying tape to the bed Assembling the Z stage...

  • Page 70: Step 6: Installing The Z Stage In The Machine

    6.4.6. Step 6: installing the Z stage in the machine The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Letter Description Qnty. Qnty. leadscrew M8 bolts M3 x 16mm Z stage wooden parts 3B 12mm axes image 92: parts needed for this step To install the Z stage in the machine perform the following actions.
  • Page 71 image 93: attaching the 12mm axes Attach the leadscrew M8 through the drive nut, see image 94. Tip: grease the leadscrew with magnalube, see for more information paragrapgh 6.4.7. Attach the two screws on the coupling with a hex key, see image 95. image 94: attaching the leadscrew M8 trough the drive nut Step 6: installing the Z stage in the machine Assembling the Z stage...

  • Page 72: Step 7: Greas It Up

    image 95: Attaching the screws with a hex key The frame is now ready! 6.4.7. Step 7: greas it up The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. magnalube tube To grease the leadscrew, perform the following actions. Put a droplet of the supplied tube of grease on your finger (a volume comparable with a Sportlife gum).

  • Page 73: Assembling The Material Feeder

    ASSEMBLING THE MATERIAL FEEDER WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE MATERIAL FEEDER. Time: about 30 to 40 minutes. Tools: hex keys (2mm) adjustable wrench (has to fit M8nuts or pliers) small screwdriver (2mm)

  • Page 74: Step 1: Drive Mechanism Main Body Assembly

    6.5.1. Step 1: drive mechanism main body assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Qnty. Description Letter Qnty. Description wooden part 10A stepper motor wooden part 10B hex nuts 3mm wooden part 10C bolts M3 x 20mm quick fit coupling ball bearings 8mm small black gear...
  • Page 75 image 97: moving the small black gear over the motor axis image 98: placing the ball bearings 8mm in the wooden part 10A and the wooden part 10C (for action 4-9 see image 99) Place wooden part 10A on top of the motor. Notice: make sure the engraving is facing the motor.

  • Page 76: Step 2: Drive Bolt Assembly

    image 99: mounting different parts on the motor 6.5.2. Step 2: drive bolt assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description Qnty. wooden gear washers M8 (engraved extrude) hobbed bolt cap nut M8 hex nut M8 delrin clip image 100: parts needed for this step Step 2: drive bolt assembly...
  • Page 77 To make the drive bolt assembly, perform the following actions. (for action 1-8 see image 101 and image 102) Place the delrin clip on the groove of the hobbed bolt. Move the hobbed bolt through the ball bearings 8mm. Notice: check if the ‘good’ gripping part of the drive bolt is positioned straight between the two wooden parts.

  • Page 78: Step 3: Clamp Assembly

    image 102: result of the drive bolt assembly (2) 6.5.3. Step 3: clamp assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description Qnty. U-Bracket bolts M3 x 20mm black wheel spring mounting plate hex nut 3mm bolts M3 x 16mm side plate B washer...
  • Page 79 16 x image 103: parts needed for this step To make the clamp assembly, perform the following actions. Push the ball bearing 8mm in the black wheel, see image 104. Tip: use a piece of reduntant wood to apply more force if needed. Place a hex nut 3mm in the T-slot of the mounting plate, see image 105.
  • Page 80 image 104: pushing the ball bearing 8mm in the black wheel image 105: placing a hex nut 3mm in the mounting plate image 106: placing the side plates over de mounting plate Place the U-Bracket on side of the clamp assembly, see image 107. Attach a spring and a washer on the hole of the U-Bracket.
  • Page 81 Notice: because you have to push the spring, it can take some force. Notice: the spring should stick out about 11mm. Notice: If it is hard to reach. Try without the spring first. image 107: placing the U-Bracket on the clamp assembly The result must look like this, see image 108.

  • Page 82: Step 4: Attaching The Feeder To The Machine

    image 109: attaching the clamp assembly with U-Bracket and the lever on the main body of the drive mechanism The result must look like this, see image 110. image 110: result after attaching the clamp assembly with U-Bracket and lever on the main body of the drive mechanism 6.5.4.

  • Page 83: Step 5: Assemble The Filament Holder

    image 111: attaching the clamp assembly with U-Bracket and lever on the main body of the drive mechanism 6.5.5. Step 5: assemble the filament holder The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description Qnty. wooden parts 11B wooden parts 11C image 112: parts needed for this step...
  • Page 84 image 113: pushing the wooden parts 11C in the slots of the wooden parts 11B Place the filament holder in the slots in the BACK panel, see image 114. image 114: attaching the filament holder in the BACK panel Step 5: assemble the filament holder Assembling the material feeder...

  • Page 85: Mounting The Electronics Circuit Board

    MOUNTING THE ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT BOARD WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MOUNT THE ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT BOARD. Time: about 30 to 60 minutes. Tools: hex keys (2mm) tiny flat screwdriver...

  • Page 86: Step 1: Mounting The Electronic Circuit Board

    What you need to know before you start attaching the electronics. The electronics simply need to be attached to the machine and a few wire connectors plugged in. For extra safety, there’s also a cooling system under the electronics that will reduces the chance of problems. The stepper drivers can get hot, and if they would overheat, a thermal fuse will turn them off.

  • Page 87: Step 1: Preparing The Electronic Cooling System

    To attach the electronic circuit board, perform the following actions. (for action 1-4 see image 116) On the BOTTOM panel put four bolts M3 x 30mm from INSIDE towards OUTSIDE. Place the tube spacers over the four bolts M3 x 30mm. Place the electronic circuit board over the bolts M3 x 30mm, on the tube spacers.
  • Page 88 image 117: parts needed for this step To prepare the electronic cooling system, perform the following actions. Attach the fan to the side that is not marked, see image 118. Use two bolts M3 x 30mm and two hex nuts 3mm. Fold the cooling duct sheet along the perforations, see image 119.
  • Page 89 image 118: mounting the fan image 119: folding the cooling duct image 120: folding the cooling duct sheet sheet sideview 1. side view 2. image 121: placing the cooling duct sheet Step 1: preparing the electronic cooling system Mounting the electronics circuit board...
  • Page 90 image 122: attaching the wooden air-duct cover image 123: putting blue tape on the hex nuts 3mm Put blue tape on the hex nuts 3mm, see image 123. Notice: you have to perform this action to isolate the bolts M3 x 12mm electrically.

  • Page 91: Step 3: Connecting The Heater

    6.6.3. step 3: connecting the heater To connect the heater, perform the following actions. Connect the WHITE wires of the heater element to the terminals of the heater 1 output, see image 125. Notice: do not strip the wires too much. This can cause short circuit. Notice: do not strip the wires too short.

  • Page 92: Step 4: Connecting The Print Head Electronics

    6.6.4. Step 4: connecting the print head electronics The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Black electronic cable with 3 tiny plugs on both sides To connect the print head electronics, perform the following actions From the bottom of the machine, guide the three tiny plugs through the RIGHT BACK corner of the machine.

  • Page 93: Step 5: Connecting The Limit Switches

    6.6.5. Step 5: connecting the limit switches To connect the limit switches, perform the following actions. Connect the plug of BLACK wired limit switch 1 to the connector 1 on the circuit board. The BLACK wired limit switch 1 is situated behind a hole in the BOTTOM plane.

  • Page 94: Step 7: Mounting The Electronics Cooling System

    6.6.7. Step 7: mounting the electronics cooling system The following parts are needed in this step. Qnty. Description bolts M3 x 10mm To mount the electronic cooling system, perform the following actions. (for action 1-4 see image 127) Attach the bolts M3 x 10mm into the white threated spacers, but not all the way.

  • Page 95: Step 9: Checking And Aligning The Top-Z Limit Switch

    Wrap the black cable, bow shaped tube, and the white cables (all connected with to the extrusion head) together in transparant wire wrapping. Goal is to get a tidy cable. Wrap all cables together at the underside of the BOTTOM plate. Use the velcro strips.
  • Page 96 image 127: alligning the acrilic platform with the extrusion head 13. Loosen the bolts slightly of the top-Z limit switch 2. You must be able to move the switch up and down. 14. Turn the lead screw to elevate the acrylic platform until the nozzle of the extrusion head almost touches the platform.

  • Page 97: Assembling And Connecting The Ulticontroller

    A SSEMBLING AND CONNECTING THE ULTICONTROLLER WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ASSEMBLE AND CONNECT THE ULTICONTROLLER. Time: about 10 to 20 minutes. Tools: hex keys (2mm)

  • Page 98: Step 1: Assembling The Ulticontroller

    6.7.1. Step 1: assembling the Ulticontroller The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Qnty. Description Letter Qnty. Description Ulticontroller BACK Ulticontroller LEFT display v1.0 Ulticontroller RIGHT tube spacer bolts M3 x 25mm bolts M3 x 10mm hex nuts 3mm Ulticontroller FRONT button Ulticontroller PCB...
  • Page 99 image 129: mounting the display v 1.0 to the Ulticontroller FRONT (for action 4-8 see image 131) Turn the controller on its front. Plug both of the PCB connector cables into the connectors. plug cable 1 into connector 1. plug cable 2 into conncetor 2. Place six hex nuts 3mm inside the slots of the Ulticontroller BACK.

  • Page 100: Step 2: Connecting The Controller

    6.7.2. Step 2: connecting the controller To connect the Ulticontroller, perform the following actions. Turn off the Ultimaker Original. Disconnect the electronic cooling system. Guide the cables through the hole in the BOTTOM panel. Connect the cable Place back the Electronics cooling system.

  • Page 101: Usage Of The Ultimaker Original

    Usage of the Ultimaker Original USING THE ULTIMAKER ORIGINAL FOR THE FIRST TIME...

  • Page 102: Slicer Software

    Playful experimenting and innovating is what made Ultimaking B.V. to what it is today. There are 2 different types of software that you will need to get your Ultimaker printing. Some software have these combined, others do not. First you need a slicer to create the file that containes all the parameters of a print, called the Gcode.
  • Page 103 Go to Project > Open and select the file you want to print. Click the small cross next to ‘Parts’ (in top RIGHT corner), and drag the STL file to the Ultimaker tab. If you do this correctly the file will appear on a build platform interface.
  • Page 104 Directly via the computer When the Ultimaker is connected with the computer just hit print to print it. Download Pronterface/Printrun. For windows https://github.com/ kliment/Printrun. For mac http://koti.kapsi.fi/~kliment/printrun/ pronterface-mac-Mar2012.zip. Because Netfabb cannot communicate with the Ultimaker. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Windows >...

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    Slicer software Using the Ultimaker Original for the first time...
  • Page 109 The fast, easy to use, Open-source 3D printer English Version 1...

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