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Pxmalion Core I3 Assembly Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Pxmalion 3D Printer Core I3 Assembly Instructions...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Several parts (e.g. X- Y- Z- motors, X- Y- sliders, nozzle) had been preassembled at the Pxmalion factory. Please check whether the screws and nuts on them were loosed during transportation and tighten them.
  • Page 3 1. Components Connecting plates 2PCS 400mm Mounts 340mm Mounts T Connectors 2PCS 2PCS 4PCS 8MM Guiding pins Connecting plate Y 1PCS 8MM Guiding pins 10mm Guiding pin First Layer (343mm in length) (420mm in length) 2PCS (320mm in length) 2PCS 2PCS Screw rods 2PCS Acrylic plate A 1PCS...
  • Page 4 Filament Holder 1PCS Heat Bed & Glass (Glass is below the heat bed) Filament Holder 1PCS Second Layer...
  • Page 5 X-axis motor & support X- idler holder Y-axis motor & support X-slider & nozzle 1PCS 1PCS 1PCS 1PCS Y-slider Z-guiding pin support Z-axis motor Adapter 1PCS 1PCS 1PCS 1PCS Mechanic parts 1PCS Electronic parts 1PCS Assembly tools 1PCS Third Layer Screws-X 1PCS Screws-Y 1PCS Screws-Z 1PCS...
  • Page 6 1.1 Mechanic parts list Parts Q’ty Springs 4 PCS Clips 4 PCS Foot pads 4 PCS Pulley 5mm 2 PCS Pulley 8mm 2 PCS Screw rod washer 1 PCS Flange Bearing 3 PCS Closed-ended timing 1 PCS belt Open-ended timing 1 PCS belt (the longer one) Open-ended timing...
  • Page 7 1.2 Electronic parts list Q’ty Parts Extruder cable, 1500mm 1 PCS X motion motor cable, 1 PCS 800mm Y motion motor cable, 1 PCS 650mm Z motion motor cable, 1 PCS 500mm X limit switch cable 1 PCS Y limit switch cable 1 PCS Z limit switch cable 1 PCS...
  • Page 8 1.3 Assembly tools list Tool Q’ty 1.5mm Allen wrench 1 PCS 2mm Allen wrench 1 PCS 2.5mm Allen wrench 1 PCS 3MM Allen wrench 1 PCS 5.5-7mm open end wrench 1 PCS Belt clipper 1 PCS Straight screwdriver 1 PCS...

  • Page 9: Screws List

    1.4 Screws list Name specification Q’ty Countersink Screw-X head hex socket screw Cup head hex socket screw M2*8 2 PCS Cup head hex socket screw M3*5 2 PCS Cup head hex socket screw M3*10 2 PCS Button head hex socket screw M4*25 2 PCS Lock nut...

  • Page 10: X-Axis Assembly

    3. The bearing on X motion slider is loose. So please tighten the screws after the guiding pin and timing belt are installed properly. 4. The nozzle had been preassembled at the Pxmalion factory. Please check it was loosed during transportation and tighten them.
  • Page 11 Required components for X-Axis assembly Name Q’ty 1 PCS X-axis motor & support 1 PCS X- idler holder 1 PCS nozzle 1 PCS X-slider 1 PCS X axis limit switch 1 PCS Open-ended timing belt (the longer one) 1 PCS Pulley 5mm 2 PCS 8mm Guiding pin -343mm in length...
  • Page 12 X-Axis Step 1: X Motion System Assembly Tighten the pulley and note the direction of installation. Please make sure the guiding pins are inserted between motor seat and idler seat in place. T-Nuts The bearing on X motion slider is loose. Please tighten the 4 M3 screws on slider after adjusting the slider properly.
  • Page 13 X-Axis Step 2: X Slider, Belt (with set screw), Limit Switch Assembly Install the X axis limit switch. Pay attention to the direction of Finish. limit switch, which is highly possible to be mistaken. After tightening M4*25, the Install the extruder with 2 assembly will show as above.
  • Page 14 X-Axis Step 3: Timing belt Assembly on X-Axis Tighten the timing belts: 1. Preassemble 2 cable ties near M4*25 screws. 2. Grip the extruder to the right with your right hand and After tightening the timing belts, please cut tighten the timing belts with the left hand. the extra belts and cable ties.
  • Page 15 The completed X-Axis Assembly is shown as below. Friendly Tips： 1. Make sure that the shorter guiding pins are inserted in place correctly. 2. Do not mistake the direction of limit switch. 3. The bearing is in a condition of pre-tightening. Please tighten the 4 M3 screws on slider after adjusting the slider properly.

  • Page 16: Y-Axis Assembly

    Y-Axis Assembly ATTENTION: 1. Use the longer aluminum profiles (400mm mounts) in this part. 2. The open-ended belt (the shorter one) will be used here.
  • Page 17 Required components for Y-Axis assembly Name Q’ty Connecting plate 1 PCS Connecting plate Y 1 PCS Acrylic plate C 1 PCS Acrylic plate D 1 PCS 8MM Guiding pin -420mm in length 2 PCS 400mm Mounts 2 PCS Y-axis motor & support 1 PCS Pulley 5mm 1 PCS...
  • Page 18 Y-Axis Step 1: Y Motion System Assembly 2 M3*16 screws and 2 M3 nuts to secure Y-axis motor & support Pulley 5mm Secure the pulley to the shaft of motor. Pay attention to the orientation of the pulley and keep distance between it and the motor housing.
  • Page 19 Y-Axis Step 2: Y motion system frame and foot pads Assembly M4*10 Button Insert the 2 400mm mounts into the head screws inner holes of injection molded part. M4*8 Button head screws Foot pads Install the connection bar on top of two 400mm T nuts mounts by using M4*8 button head screw and T-nut.
  • Page 20 Pay attention to the direction of the motor.
  • Page 21 Y-Axis Step 2: Y motion system frame and foot pads assembly M4*10 button head screws M4*8 button head screws Guiding pin hole T nuts Guiding pin hole Guiding pin hole Guiding pin hole Be careful with the direction.
  • Page 22 Y-Axis Step 3: Install Timing Belt to Y Motion System Around the idle pulley at Around driving pulley at one end. the other end. Teeth are facing inside. Pull and tighten the timing belts on both sides. The proper tension of belt: The upper side and lower side are in parallel.
  • Page 23 Y-Axis Step 4: Acrylic plate assembly Button M2*16 cup head screws head M2*16 screw Screw M4*8 Y limit switch Acrylic plate-B Button head Please be careful about screw the direction of limit M4*25 switch. M2 luck nuts Acrylic plate A T nut Attention: The platform must be...
  • Page 24 So far, Assembly of Y motion system is complete. Bottom Side Top Side...

  • Page 25: Z-Axis Assembly

    Z-Axis Assembly ATTENTION: 1. Use the shorter aluminum profiles (340mm mounts) in this step. 2. Adjust and balance the height of the screw rods carefully before locating the pulley and coupler.
  • Page 26 Required components for Z-Axis assembly Name Q’ty Connecting plate 1 PCS 340mm Mounts 2 PCS screw rod 2 PCS Screw rod washer 1 PCS 10MM Guide rod (320mm in length) 2 PCS spring 4 PCS clip 4 PCS Z-axis motor 1 PCS Z-guiding pin support 1 PCS...
  • Page 27 Z-Axis Step 1: Screw rod on Z axis Assembly Pulley 8mm Pulley 8mm shorter screw rod Longer screw rod screw rod washer Flange bearing...
  • Page 28 Z-Axis Step 2: Z Motion System Assembly Do not tighten the T nuts 3 M4*8 button head Keep the thickness of the screw Install coupler wrench in distance between coupler and the bottom. 3 M4 T nuts 3 M4*8 button head Friendly Tips: screw 3 M4 T nuts...
  • Page 29 Z-Axis Step 3: T connector Assembly Right angle T Do not tighten the T connector nuts M4 T nuts Do not tighten the T nuts with right angle M4*8 countersink connector head screw...
  • Page 30 Z-Axis Step 4: Install Timing Belt to Z Motion System Z transmission plate (Please pay attention to the direction) 2 M3x12 cup head screw 2 M3 lock nuts Attention: ⑴ Z transmission plate must be installed in correct orientation. ⑵ Belt adjustment piece must be installed in correct orientation.
  • Page 31 Z-Axis Step 5: Install the Frame (mounts) for Z motion. 340mm mount T connector Assembly: Use 4 T connectors to fix the Z motion frame. Fit the backside features of the connectors correctly to the slots of the mounts.
  • Page 32 220mm Y motion motor Acrylic plate A The distance from right angle connector to PMMA plate A is 220mm. Methods to measure: ① Use a ruler; ② Use the platform top glass (220x240x3mm) plus any of the PMMA part. (4 mm thick) to get 224 mm to measure. with no space visible...
  • Page 33 Z-Axis Step 5: Install Z motion motor. Pay attention to the Mount the pre-assembled Z motor in Z-Axis step 1 to the profile. Mount the pre-assembled Z-guiding pin support to the profile. Pay attention to the ORIENTAION of the motor on the Z axis per the fig.
  • Page 34 Notes: ⑴ Pay attention to the ORIENTAION of the motor on the Z axis per the fig. ⑵ The lower side of sheet steel part of motor assemblies must cling closely to the top side of right angle connectors...
  • Page 35 3 M4*8 Button head screws...
  • Page 36 3 M4*8 Button head screws Secure assemblies T connectors to aluminum profiles/mounts with pre-assembled M4*8 button head screws and 'T-nuts‘.
  • Page 37 Z-Axis Step 6: Install connecting plate. M4 T nuts M4x8 button head screws...
  • Page 38 Z-Axis Step 7: 10mm guiding 10mm guiding Install Screw Rods. Slide the guiding pin through the bearing of the slider. Insert the screw rod into Insert the end of the coupler. rod into this hole. When the screw rod end is fully into the coupler, tighten the M4 set screw of the coupler.
  • Page 39 1. Rotating the screw rod will help adjust the height difference Slide around the X axis between both sides of X screw rods slider to make it slide in holders. X motion slider will move parallel. parallel in lateral direction by reducing the height difference.
  • Page 40 Acrylic plate A Z-Axis Step 8: Install the Z motion Timing Belt. M4*16 Button head screw M4*16 Button M4*16 Button fixing baffle head screw M4*16 Button head screw head screw 4 M4*25 Button head screw Acrylic plate B Closed-ended timing belt M4 nuts...
  • Page 41 Z-Axis Step 8: Install the Z motion Timing Belt. Add tension to the belt by sliding the belt adjustment piece . When tension is proper, fix the adjustment piece by fastening the M3*12 cup head screw.
  • Page 42 Heat bed and glass Assembly ATTENTION: Prevent the nozzle from getting too close to the print bed (glass), which will be easily damaged the nozzle.
  • Page 43 Glass Top Clamp the heat bed and glass by four clips M4*25 countersink screws Heat bed Pay attention to the orientation of the connector of heater. Spring...
  • Page 44 Wires Connecting ATTENTION: Be careful in connecting the printer and control box with the correct wires according to corresponding ports connection. (shown as below)
  • Page 45 Connecting the corresponding wires(according to their length) to the control box. Z limit switch cable Y limit X limit 1000mm: 1200mm: switch switch cable Extruder platform cable cooling fan leveling cable cable Extrusion motor cable 1500mm The longest: Heat bed cable. (Connect the white port with X motion motor cable 800mm...
  • Page 46 Motherboard connector map X motion motor Extruder EO Y motion motor Z motion motor LCD display LCD display POWER filament detection X limit switch Y limit switch LCD display Z limit switch Platform leveling Heat bed heating Extruder Extruder Extruder Heat bed heating EO TEMP sensor...
  • Page 47 Please note that the rotate button of the control box is a printed piece. The Gcode file is included in the SD card. Please refer to attached file "00-Rotate Button" to print it out. Cover the switch on the control box.
  • Page 48 For more detailed steps, you may check the assembly instruction video by clicking in the following link: www.pxmalion.com If at any time we fail to meet your expectation, please contact us by support@pxmalion.com. Hope you enjoy our products. Pxmalion Customer Service Team...