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  • Page 1 Lerdge-iX 3D Printer Lerdge Tech KIT Assembly Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content 1. Assemble Aluminum Frame 2. Assemble Frame Components 3. Assemble Print Head 4. Assemble X-axis Cantilever 5. Assemble Z-axis Components 6. Assemble Electrical Components...
  • Page 3 Lerdge-iX Ring View: Front View Back View Right View Left View...
  • Page 4 Screw Introduction: Four types of screws are used in Lerdge-iX 3D printer. The figure below shows the shape difference between several screws: Head shape of countersunk screw Head shape of button head screw Button head self Button head Countersunk self...
  • Page 5 Please do not become the first Lerdge iX victim. There is no special Reddit flair for that. Please read the entire manual before you start assembly. As you begin wrenching, please check Lerdge-iX web for any tips and questions that may halt your progress.

  • Page 6: Assemble Aluminum Frame

    Step 1 Assemble Aluminum Frame...
  • Page 7 1.1-Assemble the Z-axis aluminum profile www.lerdge.com The screw penetrates from the side with the Button head mechanical screw reamed hole 2 x M5*25 Tips： Press the aluminum profile on a flat surface (such as glass, ceramic tiles, etc.) to ensure the accuracy...
  • Page 8 1.2-Assemble the Y-axis aluminum profile www.lerdge.com Tips： Press the aluminum profile on a flat surface (such as glass, desktop) to ensure the accuracy of the assembly, and then tighten the screws. Note： Tighten the screw with moderate force, over-tightening may cause deformation of...
  • Page 9 1.3- Frame size requirements www.lerdge.com Note: Please spend your enough patience here. Make sure that the three aluminum profiles that make up the frame are perpendicular to each other as much as possible, and then use the connection blocks in the next step to further firmly fix the three profiles.
  • Page 10 1.4- Strengthen the Frame www.lerdge.com The use of customized aluminum alloy sheets can reinforce the connection between the profiles, which will further improve the stability of the frame and ensure the verticality of the Z-axis profile assembly. Use 2028 connection blocks to strengthen the connection between the profiles, which can further improve the stability of the frame.

  • Page 11: Assemble Frame Components

    Step 2 Assemble Frame Components...
  • Page 12 2.1-Assemble the Y-axis slider www.lerdge.com Note： Please pay special attention to the direction of the plate when assembling the pulleys on plate. 2 x M5 Self-locking nuts 2 x Large pulley Please make sure the M5 screws are assembled in the correct direction. Reversing the direction of the screws will cause structural issue for next assembly of the slider.
  • Page 13 2.2- Assemble the Y-axis belt www.lerdge.com Tips： Pay attention to the direction of the plate. You can refer to this port of the plate to distinguish the direction. Button head mechanical screw 2 x M3*8 Nylon fixing block Tips： The belt teeth face up...
  • Page 14 2.3- Assemble drag chain support www.lerdge.com Button head mechanical screw 2 x M5*10...
  • Page 15 2.4- Assemble the Y-axis motor base www.lerdge.com Button head self tapping screw 2 x M2.3*8 Tips: Organize and fasten the cable into the slot, you can try to use glue to fasten it. Button head mechanical screw 2 x M5*10...
  • Page 16 2.5- Assemble the Y-axis motor www.lerdge.com Tips: Tighten all The belt is formed into an arc to the screws. facilitate the next installation of motor. Note： Pay attention to the assembly 2.5MM direction of the synchronous wheel Make sure that the...
  • Page 17 2.6- Assemble Y-axis adjustable belt knob www.lerdge.com The knob can adjust the belt tightness: Button head Tighten clockwise; mechanical screw Loosen counterclockwise. 2 x M5*10...
  • Page 18 2.7- Assemble Z-axis motor seat www.lerdge.com Note： Make sure that the screws are tightened vertically. Since the screw is close to the groove of the aluminum profile, please be careful not to skew the screw during the tightening process. Otherwise, it may cause the Z-axis Button head motor seat to can’t be firmly fixed.
  • Page 19 2.8- Assemble Z-axis motor www.lerdge.com Tips： Pay attention to the interface direction of the optical endstop. Unscrew the M3 screw to facilitate inserting the coupling to the motor output shaft. Button head mechanical screw 4 x M3*12 Button head self...

  • Page 20: Assemble Print Head

    Step 3 Assemble Print Head...
  • Page 21 3.1- Assemble X-axis slider and heat sink www.lerdge.com 3 x M5 Self-locking nuts Gasket 6 x 5*7*0.5 3 x Small pulley Button head 1 x Eccentric mechanical screw Spacer column 2 x 5*8*8 2 x M3*8 The gaskets are an optional accessory.
  • Page 22 3.2- Assemble print head www.lerdge.com Note： Button head self Just lightly tighten the screw tapping screw that fixes the thermistor 3 x M3*12 sensor to ensure that it does not slide out automatically. Over-tightening the screw may cause deformation of the sensor shell, and the sensor cannot be pulled out again.

  • Page 23: Assemble X-Axis Cantilever

    Step 4 Assemble X-axis Cantilever...
  • Page 24 4.1- Assemble the Z-axis slider www.lerdge.com 2 x M5 Button head Self-locking nuts mechanical screw 1 x M5*30 3 x Large pulley Button head mechanical screw Spacer column 1 x M5*10 Eccentric nut 2 x 5*8*8 2 x M5 Slotted slider nut >1.5MM...
  • Page 25 4.2- Assemble the extruder www.lerdge.com Button head Tighten the mechanical screw screws on 1 x M4*8 the gear U604ZZ Bearing Extrusion spring 1*7*15 Countersunk mechanical screw 4 x M3*25 Motor interface face down.
  • Page 26 4.3- Assemble X-axis motor base www.lerdge.com Button head mechanical screw 2 x M3*12 Button head self tapping screw 2 x M2.3*8...
  • Page 27 4.4- Assemble X-axis motor www.lerdge.com Tighten all the screws Note: Pay attention to the direction 3.0MM of the synchronous wheel. Button head mechanical screw 4 x M3*30 Button head mechanical screw 1 x M3*12...
  • Page 28 4.5- Assemble the X-axis belt www.lerdge.com Make sure that the belt is correctly assembled on the synchronous wheel of the motor.
  • Page 29 4.6- Assemble Z-axis home adjuster and feed guide port www.lerdge.com Countersunk self tapping screw 1 x M3*6 The Z-axis home adjuster has been pre-assembled. The above picture is only for disassembly display. Feed guide port Button head mechanical screw 1 x M3*12...
  • Page 30 4.7- Assemble the X-axis profile www.lerdge.com Tighten screws...
  • Page 31 4.8- Slide the print head into the X-axis cantilever www.lerdge.com Tips: The tightness of the slider and the profile can be adjusted by rotating the eccentric nut with a wrench. Please take the slider can move smoothly but will not sway from side to side.
  • Page 32 4.9- Assemble X-axis adjustable belt knob www.lerdge.com Flange bearing 2 x F695ZZ Button head mechanical screw 1 x M5*10 1 x Pin 5*18...
  • Page 33 4.10- Fixed X-axis belt www.lerdge.com Put the belt on the fixing block. Tips: The knob can adjust the belt tightness: Tighten clockwise; Loosen counterclockwise. Button head mechanical screw 2 x M3*20...

  • Page 34: Assemble Z-Axis Components

    Step 5 Assemble Z-axis Components...
  • Page 35 5.1- Slide the X-axis cantilever into the Z-axis aluminum profile www.lerdge.com Slide the X-axis cantilever assembled in step 4 into the aluminum profile. The engagement of the slider and the profile can be adjusted by rotating the eccentric nut with a wrench.
  • Page 36 5.2- Assemble Z-axis lead screw www.lerdge.com Loosen these four screws, you can fine-tune the position of the Z-axis motor from front to back, left and right, so as to adjust Loosen the screws on the coupling first, insert the lead the verticality and concentricity of the lead screw assembly, screw into the coupling, and then lock the the screws.

  • Page 37: Assemble Electrical Components

    Step 6 Assemble Electrical Components...
  • Page 38 6.1- Assemble the main power switch www.lerdge.com Note：Please refer to Appendix 1 for the electrical components assembly inside the power management box. Button head mechanical screw 1 x M3*16 Button head mechanical screw 1 x M3*16 Please make sure that the T-nut is driven...
  • Page 39 6.2.1- Assemble vertical drag chain www.lerdge.com Countersunk mechanical screw 2 x M3*6...
  • Page 40 6.2.2- Assemble vertical drag chain www.lerdge.com Button head self tapping screw 2 x M3*6...
  • Page 41 6.3- Assemble the power adapter (suitable for the 300W power supply) www.lerdge.com Button head Note: mechanical screw Before fixing the power supply, you need to 1 x M3*16 complete the power supply wiring. Please refer to Appendix 1 for the power wiring diagram.
  • Page 42 6.4- Assemble interface panel www.lerdge.com The two pictures are the front and back view for the same part. Countersunk self tapping screw 2 x M3*8 Countersunk mechanical screw Nylon cushion 2 x 3*7*6 3 x M3*16...
  • Page 43 6.5- Assemble Lerdge board www.lerdge.com Double pass nylon column 1 x M3*17 Nylon gasket Double pass nylon column 1 x 3*7*6 3 x M3*25 Countersunk mechanical screw 1 x M3*25 Nylon gasket 2 x 3*7*6...
  • Page 44 6.6- Assemble second drag chain www.lerdge.com Countersunk mechanical screw 2 x M3*6 6 x M3 T-nut Countersunk mechanical screw 6 x M3*8...
  • Page 45 6.7- Assemble the electrical base and drag chain www.lerdge.com When tightening the screws, please ensure that the T-nut is driven to rotate 90 degrees, and stuck in the groove of the aluminum profile, so as to fix the plate on the profile.
  • Page 46 6.8- Assemble display www.lerdge.com Note: For convenience, you need to complete the wiring of the main board firstly, and arrange the cables to avoid winding or interfering with the movement of the Y-axis pulley before assembling the display. Please refer to Appendix 2, Appendix 3 and Appendix 4 for details.
  • Page 47 6.9- Assemble the heat dissipation cover of the board www.lerdge.com Button head self tapping screw 2 x M3*16 Button head Button head self mechanical screw tapping screw 4 x M3*8 2 x M3*6...
  • Page 48 6.10- Assemble the printing platform and feeding tube www.lerdge.com Insert one end of the feeding tube into the extruder and the other end into the print head. Countersunk mechanical screw 4 x M3*8...
  • Page 49 6.11- Install the handle www.lerdge.com Button head mechanical screw Put PEI printing 2 x M5*10 platform on hot bed.
  • Page 50 Appendix 1: Power Wiring Diagram The power management module is fixed by the slot inside the power box...
  • Page 51 Appendix 2: Base Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 52 Appendix 3: Cantilever Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 53 Appendix 4: Cabling Reference...
  • Page 54 Congratulations on completing the assembly of the Lerdge-iX! Before you start using it, you need to calibrate the Lerdge-iX first. The calibration tutorial has not been printed because it is difficult to describe in words. Please visit Lerdge official website and check the calibration tutorial through the following path: Home—3D Pr i nter —Lerdge-i X—Us e...