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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Manual changelog MINI+ semi-assembly ................................. Step 1 - Version history Building your MINI+ ...................................... Step 1 - Preassembled vs kit version ................. Step 2 - Different hardware revisions ............... Step 3 - All the required tools are included ................. -
Page 3: Manual Changelog Mini+ Semi-Assembly
Manual changelog MINI+ semi-assembly Original Prusa MINI+ semi-assembled... -
Page 4: Step 1 Version History
Manual changelog MINI+ semi-assembly STEP 1 Version history Versions of the MINI+ semi- assembly manual: 11/2020 - Initial version 1.05 Original Prusa MINI+ semi-assembled... -
Page 5: Building Your Mini
Building your MINI+ Original Prusa MINI+ semi-assembled... -
Page 6: Step 1 Preassembled Vs Kit Version
Building your MINI+ STEP 1 Preassembled vs kit version Important! There are two versions of the Original Prusa MINI+. Before you continue, select yours: Semi-assembled version: the printer is almost assembled and requires you to connect the major parts together. You can continue using these assembly instructions. -
Page 7: Step 3 All The Required Tools Are Included
Building your MINI+ STEP 3 All the required tools are included For this manual, please prepare: 2.5mm Allen key (1x) Mini bag of Haribo bears (1x) Only the Allen key is required for the assembly. Other tools will be used for maintenance of the printer, see the enclosed handbook part for more information. -
Page 8: Step 5 We Are Here For You
Building your MINI+ STEP 5 We are here for you! Lost in the instructions, missing a screw or dealing with a damaged printed part? Let us know! You can contact us using the following channels: In the online version, use comments under each step. Use our 24/7 live chat at shop.prusa3d.com Write an email to... -
Page 9: Step 7 Xyz-Axes Parts Preparation
Building your MINI+ STEP 7 XYZ-axes parts preparation For the following steps, please prepare: Y-axis assembly Foam block or foam pads set (1x) STEP 8 Foam pads - preparation Gently push all the pads out of the block. You will need five foam pads for the following steps. Keep the remaining sixth pad as a spare. -
Page 10: Step 10 Opening The Box With The Electronics
Building your MINI+ STEP 9 Foam pads installation Peel the protective film from all pads. Be careful, there is glue (adhesive) applied on the pad. Lay the XZ-axis carefully on its side and the glue the first foam pad into the groove on the bottom side of the electronics box. -
Page 11: Step 11 Connecting The Lcd Cable
Building your MINI+ STEP 11 Connecting the LCD cable For this step please prepare the LCD cable (flat grey). Take the LCD cable and push it through the hole in the box with the electronics. Make sure the "tooth" on the connector is facing up. Make sure the cable fold in the connector is facing up. -
Page 12: Step 12 Connecting The Y And Xz-Axis Assembly
Building your MINI+ STEP 12 Connecting the Y and XZ-axis assembly IMPORTANT: Read the following lines carefully. You need to align all three silver M3nE nuts in the Y-axis assembly with the correct counterpart holes in the XZ-axis assembly! There are a total of three M3nE nuts in the extrusion: The first (the longest) on the right will be used to connect both parts together using the M3x40 screw. -
Page 13: Step 13 Joining The Parts Together - Preparation
Building your MINI+ STEP 13 Joining the parts together - preparation Locate the Y-axis motor cable placed in the extrusion and pull it out carefully. Take the rubber band off from the cable, guide the cable below the extrusion and out (see the picture). -
Page 14: Step 15 - Joining The Parts Together - Phase
Building your MINI+ STEP 15 Joining the parts together - phase 1 Move the XZ-axis closer to the Y-axis so that the Y-axis motor cable reaches the electronics. Guide the Y-axis motor cable through the hole in the electronics box. Do not connect the cable to the electronics yet, we'll connect it later. -
Page 15: Step 17 - Joining The Parts Together - Phase
Building your MINI+ STEP 17 Joining the parts together - phase 3 Now, take the M3nE nut in the upper part of the extrusion and slide it under the steel plate. Make sure the hole in the nut matches the hole in the plate. Use the Allen key to align it. -
Page 16: Step 19 Final Tightening
Building your MINI+ STEP 19 Final tightening Once the parts are aligned, tighten all screws in this particular order: First, the M3x12 screw at the top. Second, the M3x40 screw on the side. Third, the M3x20 screw on the side. STEP 20 Haribo time! Arrange the bears in a similar... -
Page 17: Step 21 Lcd Parts Preparation
Building your MINI+ STEP 21 LCD parts preparation For the following steps, please prepare: LCD assembly M3x20 screw Note there is a protective film on the screen, keep it on until the end of the assembly to prevent scratches. STEP 22 Mounting the LCD First, carefully tilt the printer on its side. -
Page 18: Step 23 Connecting The Lcd
Building your MINI+ STEP 23 Connecting the LCD Carefully remove the free end of the LCD cable from the box with the electronics and guide the cable between the Y-axis motor cable and the extrusion. Connect the cable to the board on the LCD. Mind the correct orientation of the connector. -
Page 19: Step 26 Connecting The Heatbed Cable
Building your MINI+ STEP 26 Connecting the heatbed cable Take the cable bundle from the heatbed and guide it into the box from the top, there is no dedicated hole. Connect the individual cables to the board: Thermistor (H) Heatbed heater Gently push the cables inside the box and position the wrap near the top left corner, where most of the cables enter the box. -
Page 20: Step 28 Filament Sensor Installation (Optional)
Building your MINI+ STEP 28 Filament sensor installation (optional) Slide the filament sensor onto the PTFE tube. See the picture for the correct orientation of the sensor. Check the position of the PTFE tube through the groove: Wrong installation. The filament sensor is not fully pushed onto the PTFE tube. The filament sensor will not work properly. -
Page 21: Step 30 Covering The Electronics
Building your MINI+ STEP 30 Covering the electronics Before covering the electronics, make sure the square nut is correctly positioned in the printed part. The nut must not fall out! This can cause fatal damage to the electronics. Insert the cover back in, make sure it is properly seated in the slot. Place the second cover on the top and arrange the cables: Extruder bundle, ensure the textile sleeve is partially in. -
Page 22: Step 32 Spool Holder Parts Preparation
Building your MINI+ STEP 32 Spool holder parts preparation For the next steps, please prepare: MINI base spool holder (4x) MINI rail spool holder (2x) M3x12 screw (4x) M3x8 screw (4x) M3n nut (4x) Bearing 608b (4x) The list continues in the next step... STEP 33 Spool holder parts preparation For the following steps, please... -
Page 23: Step 34 Assembling The Spool Holder Base(S)
Building your MINI+ STEP 34 Assembling the spool holder base(s) Take the two BASE parts and insert the M3n nuts into the holes in both of them - see the picture. If you can't push them in, insert a screw from the opposite side to pull them in. -
Page 24: Step 36 Adjusting The Spool Holder Width
Building your MINI+ STEP 36 Adjusting the spool holder width Place a spool of the filament you wish to you use in the spool holder. Align the second base to match the size of the spool. We are using a spool of Prusament as an example. -
Page 25: Step 38 Haribo Time
Building your MINI+ STEP 38 Haribo time! Treat yourself for assembling the spool holder and finishing the entire assembly! Eat the remaining Haribo, leave no bear behind :) As soon as you replenish your energy, dive into the last few steps of this manual. -
Page 26: Step 40 Connecting The Psu
Building your MINI+ STEP 40 Connecting the PSU Remove the protective film from the display. Connect the MINI power supply to the printer. Keep in mind the connector isn't symmetrical. Place the PEI MINI sheet on the heatbed. Double-check it is oriented correctly..and you're done! Good job! Prusa veterans: SuperPINDA sensor height is set from the factory, no need to adjust it now. - Page 27 Notes:...
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