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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY MANUAL TINKERINE STUDIO 3D Printer + Creative Solution...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO CONTENTS Safety Instructions Ditto at a Glance Bill of Materials Before You Start Z-Platform Ditto Frame pt.1 Ditto Frame pt.2 Gantry pt.1 Gantry pt.2 Gantry pt.3 Extruder Electronics / Spool Holder Print Bed Wiring Preliminary Run Through...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING SHARP EDGES FIRE Use caution during assembly and operation of the 3D Use caution to minimize risk of re. printer to ensure no sharp edges will cut you. Always operate the printer a safe distance away from Inspect the printer for any damage prior to use.

  • Page 4: Ditto At A Glance

    TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO DITTO AT A GLANCE FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE CARRIAGE HOTEND COOLING FAN Y-AXIS BEARING CAP X-AXIS BEARING CAP PRINT BED Z-AXIS Z-AXIS SMOOTH ROD THREADED ROD POWER SWITCH ELECTRONICS FAN GRILL TINKERINE INTERACTION MODULE support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 5 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO DITTO AT A GLANCE EXTRUDER MOTOR EXTRUDER MOTOR COMPARTMENT PRINT COOLING FAN HOTEND PRINT BED SPOOL HOLDER Z-AXIS PLATFORM TINKERINE INTERACTION MODULE support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 6 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Ditto+ Bill of Material Ditto+ Laser Cut Panels (30) M3 x 10 screws (85) M3 x 16 screws (1) Hotend (1) Cartridge heater (12) M3 x 20 screws (1) Thermistor (8) M3 x 25 screws (1) NEMA17 Extruder motor (11) M3 x 35 screws (1) “Tensioning”...

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    STUDIO Before you Start Before you attempt to assemble any of part the Ditto / Litto 3D Printer, it is imperative that you read the build instructions fully and ensure you understand every part of the instruction. While Tinkerine Studio provides warranty for all parts of the 3D printer, this does not cover damage caused by not following the instruction manual or other end-user error.

  • Page 8: Z-Platform

    TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Z - Platform Assembly Parts Required (Attached to Z-Axis Motor) UNSCREW TO DETACH Lead Screw Nut Bearing Holder M3x35 Screw M3x10 Screw M3x16 Screw M4x20 Screw M3 Nuts 45mm Bearing Z-Bridge Z-Base Bed Plate Tools Required M4 Allen Key M3 Allen Key M3x10 (x4) Screw nut comes attached to the...
  • Page 9 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Take a 45mm linear bearing and place a bearing holder on both ends. You will need 45mm Linear Bearing two sets. Add the side arm panels to the existing assembly, note the different panels + orienta- tion of the arms (A + B) shown in the picture. Arm A Arm B Swapping the position of the A+B pieces will...
  • Page 10 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO After Steps 3 and 4, you should have two sets of the Z-axis arm that have the outer panel that mirror each other. One by one, insert the M3 Nut into the T-slots shown in the picture. Screw the four M3x35 screws in but do not tighten them all the way.
  • Page 11 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x35 (x5) M3 Nut (x5) Arm B Arm A During this point, double check to make sure all panels are properly aligned and the top side of the bed is leveled with the arms. Tighten all screws evenly. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 12 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x4) M4x20 (x1) M3 Nut (x4) support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...

  • Page 13: Ditto Frame

    TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Ditto Frame Assembly pt.1 Parts Required Tools Required M3 Allen Key Adhesive LED Strips M3x16 Screw M3 Nuts Right Side Panel Top Front Panel Left Side Panel Motor Bracket Z-Constraint A Z-Constraint B Central Back Panel Base Panel...
  • Page 14 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Install the two Z-Constraints C as shown in the picture. Make sure to face the back panel in the correct direction. Insert the constraint into the corrent tabs, place the M3 nuts in position and screw in the M3x16 screws from the other side.
  • Page 15 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x2) M3 Nut (x2) M3x10 (x4) Install Constraint A to the back panel and lightly secure with the two M3x16 screw + nut. Insert Constraint B underneath Constraint A and secure with four M3x10 screws. Tighten all screws once everything is aligned and in place. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 16 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO LED Strip (x2) BACK Top Ring Panel FRONT Using the two LED light strip supplied in your kit, one-by-one peel off the backing to reveal the adhesive strip and stick the LED strip in the area shown in the picture. Make sure the LED is applied inbetween the T-Slot and edge of the inner ring.
  • Page 17 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x4) LED Side Facing Down M3 Nut (x4) Insert the top ring and and bottom plate into the back plate, then secure with M3x16 and nuts in the T-Slots. For the top ring, the side with the led should be facing downward. Thread the LED wires into the hole shown in the picture.
  • Page 18 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x10) M3 Nut (x10) Install the two side panels into the main body. Secure each side with ve M3x16 screws and nut. Make sure the panel with the power switch and fan grill cutout is on the right side. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 19 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x12) M3 Nut (x12) Install the top front and top bottom panels. At this point, you will want to make sure all the panels are properly aligned and leveled to a at surface. Due to the natural property of wood you wooden frame may not be perfectly tapered to the surface, however we can correct this later on once the other components are installed.
  • Page 20 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x7) M3 Nut (x7) Install the top and bottom brackets into the main body. You will need to insert some screws from the front of the machine. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...

  • Page 21: Ditto Frame

    TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Ditto Frame Assembly pt.2 Parts Required M3x10 Screw M3x16 Screw M3x20 Screw M3x25 Screw M3 Nuts Assembled Z-Platform Endstop Switch Z-Constraint D Endstop Spacer Lead Screw NEMA17 Stepper Motor Tools Required Z-Axis Smooth Rod (350mm) M3 Allen Key...
  • Page 22 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Z-Axis Rods (350mm x2) Gently insert the Z-Axis smooth rods through the bottom Z-Constraint, linear bearing of the Z-Axis bed and nally the top Z-Constraint. If you feel there is any amount of resistance once you reach the linear bearings within the z-axis arms, do not force it in.
  • Page 23 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x6) M3 Nut (x6) The Z-Axis rods should now sit ush within the bottom and top Z-Constraint. Attach Z-Constraint D to C, secure the two pieces together with three M3x16 screws each. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 24 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x10 (x4) Lay the printer on its back. Insert the Z-Axis Motor and lead screw from the bottom and into the Z-Axis platform. To connect the the lead screw into the nut within the platform you will need to manually turn the lead screw rod until it threads into the nut.
  • Page 25 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO At this point, the printer’s top and bottom Z-Constraint should be in place and secured. The bed assembly is installed and threaded onto the Z-Axis motor and the motor is secured to the bottom panel. Double check to ensure that all screws are tightened.
  • Page 26 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x20 (x2) M3x20 (x2) M3x25 (x2) Install each endstop triggers as shown. Note the orientation of the trigger and the direction it’s pointing. Depending on the trigger, you will need to different amounts of spacers between the endstop. After the endstop trigger is installed.
  • Page 27 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Gantry Assembly pt.1 Parts Required Tools Required M3 Allen Key M3x16 Screw Pulley (Large) Pulley (Small) Bearing Slider Core GT2 Loop Belt (166mm) Slider Side Panels Inner Bearing Cap 8 Pieces Outer Bearing Cap 8 Pieces Bushing Holder w/ Brass Bushing 8 Pieces Insert both ends of the belt onto the Slider B piece.
  • Page 28 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 2. Front Slider M3x16 X Axis Belt - 603 mm support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 29 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 3. Back Slider X Axis Belt - 603 mm M3x16 support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 30 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Left Slider Y Axis Belt - 545 mm M3x16 support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 31 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Right Slider M3x16 Y Axis Belt - 545 mm support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 32 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Insert eight bearing into the respective slots within the frame. The cutouts are meant to be a snug t with the bearings, however if you have trouble putting the bearings in there, give the wooden inner ring a very light sand with some sand paper.
  • Page 33 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO With the previously assembly slider unit, you will now need to add the rod, pulleys, inner bearing cap, and depending on the slider you may need to include a looped belt. Assemble the slider units as shown on the picture and note the orientation of the pulley and panel direction of the inner bearing cap.
  • Page 34 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Left Rod Small Pulley Y-Axis Rod (314mm) Bearing Inner Bearing Cap Small Pulley Left Slider Bearing Inner Bearing Cap Right Rod Large Pulley Y-Axis Rod (314mm) Bearing Inner Bearing Cap Small Pulley GT2 Looped Belt (166mm) Right Slider Inner Bearing Cap Bearing support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 35 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 11. Font + Back Slider X-Axis Rod (350mm) * Front panel has been hidden to show gantry* Using the previous slider assembly pictures as a reference. Insert the Front and Back slider assembly into the frame. One way to do this would be to skewer the items on one by one as you insert the rods from one end. For example, to insert the back rod from the right side of the frame, the order would be: Right Inner Bearing Cap >...
  • Page 36 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 12. Left + Right Slider Y-Axis Rod (314mm) * Side panel has been hidden to show gantry* Similar to the Front and Back rod assembly, installing the Left and Rod right will require you to insert the rod from one end while inserting the parts in order.
  • Page 37 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x16) Install the outer bearing caps to cover the exposed bearing and prevent the rods from sliding out. If you have oriented the inner bearing caps correctly in the previous steps, it will align with the outer bearing caps. If not, you need need to ip the inner bearing cap.
  • Page 38 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Gantry Assembly pt.2 Parts Required Tools Required M3 Allen Key M3x10 Screw M3x50 Screw 45mm Bearing Carriage Bottom Carriage Top Linear Bearing Holder X-Axis Carriage Smooth Rod (310mm) Y-Axis Carriage Smooth Rod (280mm) If your carriage comes to you partially assembled. Skip ahead to page 40 of the assembly manual and follow the instructions listed for assembled units.
  • Page 39 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 1. Carriage (X-Axis Bearing) 45mm Bearing Carriage (Y-Axis Bearing) 45mm Bearing support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 40 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Take extra care when inserting the smooth rod into the linear bearing. Go at it slowly and make sure to not force the rod into the bearing to prevent the ball bearings from dislodging. X-Axis Bearing X-Axis Cross Rod (310mm) Y-Axis Cross Rod (280mm) Take extra care when inserting the smooth rod into the linear bearing.
  • Page 41 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Take extra care when inserting the smooth rod into the linear bearing. Go at it slowly and make sure to not force the rod into the bearing to prevent the ball bearings from dislodging. Y-Axis Cross Rod (280mm) X-Axis Cross Rod (310mm) The frame has been hidden to give you a clearer view.
  • Page 42 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO At this point this is what your gantry should look like from the top. Make sure to aligned the pulleys on both sides of the belt so the belt is sitting parallel with the middle of the sliders. Tighten the sets screws on the pulleys once you have aligned them all.
  • Page 43 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x50 (x3) support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 44 STUDIO STUDIO M3x10 (x4) Newer versions of the Ditto+ 3D printer will not require the belt tensioning screws to be installed. Insert the belt tensioning screws as shown into the four sliders. Refer to the image below to see a closer view.
  • Page 45 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO You’re almost done with the gantry assembly. For the most part you should now have a gantry system that you can move manually by hand. Move on to part three of the gantry assembly to complete the gantry system. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 46 Motor Bracket Motor Wedge 36 Tooth Timing Pulley 18 Tooth Timing Pulley If you received your Ditto+ Kit after 1/15/14 you may have v.2 timing pulley included in the kit. Follow the instruction as per the v.1 pulley. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 47 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x10 (x4) M3 Washer (x4) A. Fasten the motor bracket to the motor and slide the pulley onto the motor shaft. Lightly tighten the motor bracket screws as you will need to make minor adjustments in the second step. B.
  • Page 48 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x10 (x4) M3 Washer (x4) A. As shown in Step 3, insert the motor from the back with the pulley already sitting in the looped belt from the front. The tapered end of the pulley should be pointing away from the motor.
  • Page 49 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Your printer’s gantry system should be fully assembled now. You should be able to manually move the carriage around on the X+Y axis. Double check to make sure all belts are properly secures + tensioned, and that all setscrews are properly tightened.

  • Page 50: Extruder

    TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Extruder Assembly Parts Required Tools Required M3 Allen Key M3x16 Screw M3x25 Screw Thermistor Ceramic Heater Cartridge Electric Fan Fan Shield Extruder Assembly Hotend Assembly Fan Duct support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 51 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Place the bottom portion of the extruder onto M3x25 (x2) the carriage and insert the hotend + hotend mount into the center of the carriage through the slot located on the back on the carriage. With the two M3x20 screws, secure the extruder and hotend to the top plate of the carriage.
  • Page 52 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x2) Now that the hotend and the bottom portion of the extruder is secured to the carriage, we’ll now re-assemble the extruder. Place the spring back into the holder pin ( Package with bed-leveling springs) and pinch it with the top portion of the extruder. Line up the mounting hole and screw in the two M3 screws that we have removed earlier.
  • Page 53 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO From the top of the extruder, look down and check that there is a clear path from the extruder to the nozzle. The groove of the hobbed bolt should be positioned that it feeds into the hotend. If the aligment of the hob is off, use a allen key to loosen the setscrew on the hob and reposition.
  • Page 54 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Your printer’s hotend may already have the heater cartridge and thermistor already installed into the hotend. In this case you will just need to route the wires as shown. Take extra care when tightening the setscrew for the thermistor. Turn the setscew very slowly as the glass on the thermistor will crack if there is too much pressure applied.
  • Page 55 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO To install the print bed fan, grab a fan and point the sticker side downward. Orientate the fan so the wire is pointing toward the back of the printer, doing so will give you cleaner look when you are performing wire management.
  • Page 56 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x2) M3 Nut (x1) To install the hotend cooling fan, grab the fan and point the sticker side toward the hotend. The fan should sit between the two carriage plates so if it does not t, you will need to loosen the carriage screws. Route the fan wires so that it comes out of the top right corner and sits in front of the fan and wire guide.
  • Page 57 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO You have completed the extruder and fan assembly. Double check to make sure all the fans are facing the right way and that all the wires are properly routed to go up the wire guide. All components on the carraige (hotend, motor, fan) should be properly secured and tightened.
  • Page 58 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO You are almost done assembling your printer. Move on to the next step to install the power supply and electronics to the printer. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...

  • Page 59: Electronics / Spool Holder

    TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Electronics / Spool Holder Assembly Parts Required Tools Required M3 Allen Key M3x10 Screw M3x16 Screw M3x20 Screw M3x25 Screw M3 Nuts ARDUINO Motor Compartment 1 of 2 Arduino Mega 2560 Spool Holder Motor Compartment 2 of 2 Power Supply Back Bracket Electric Socket...
  • Page 60 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Insert the power socket and power switch as shown. The power M3x16 (x2) switch is pressure tted and the power socket will need to be M3 Nut (x2) secured by two M3x16 screw + M3 nut. Older Versions Connect the L line (White) from the power socket to the middle prong on the power switch.
  • Page 61 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 50mm Fan M3x20 (x2) M3 Nut (x2) Secure the 50mm fan to the back side of the air intake grill. The sticker face of the fan should point toward the center of the printer. Secure the fan to the frame with two M3x20 screws + nuts support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 62 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x25 (x2) M3 Nut (x2) M3x10 (x2) Secure the power supply and Arduino board to the bottom of the face plate. You will need to use M3 nuts to secure the Arduino board. Orientate the power supply so the port are pointing toward the Arduino, and orientate the Arduino board so the USB ports are pointing toward the back of the printer.
  • Page 63 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x3) M3 Nut (x3) After the power socket is in place, install the outer bracket by securing it with the T-slots shown in the picture. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 64 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x2) M3 Nut (x2) M4x20 (x2) M4 Nut (x2) The back motor cover is composed of two pieces, assemble and secure with the two T-Slots on the top edge. The motor cover is then secured with two T-Slots on the sides. The nuts on the side will require more effort to push in as they were intended to be pressure tted.
  • Page 65 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x20 (x3) M3 Nut (x3) To assemble the spool holder, sandwich the smaller of the three spool holder pieces with the other two and secure it with the M3 screw and M3 nut. Do not tighten this yet as it will make it hard to insert the assembly into the main body.
  • Page 66 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x4) M3 Nut (x4) Insert the spool holder assembly to the frame and secure the spool holder with four M3 screws inserted from the front side of the printer. Tighten all screws. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...

  • Page 67: Print Bed

    TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Print Bed Assembly Parts Required Tools Required M3 Allen Key M3x25 Flathead Screw Calibration Springs Thumb Nut Filament Guide Tube Print Bed T.I.M LCD/SD Controller support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 68 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x25 Flathead Screw (x3) Calibration Sping (x3) M3 Thumb Nut (x3) One by one, place a spring between the print bed and the wooden platform (beveled hole side up). Insert the athead M3x25 screw from the top and secure it with a thumb nut. Repeat until you have all three points secured.
  • Page 69 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Take the lament guide tube and thread it through the cut out located on the corner of the motor cover and motor bracket. Insert the other end into the top of the extruder. Remove the motor cover by unscrewing the two M4x20 screw to thread the guide tube through more easily.
  • Page 70 BACK OF LCD PANEL Potentiometer (Contrast) To install the T.I.M LCD controller to Ditto: 1. Connect the Smart Adapter onto the Aruduino board. 2. Connect the ribbon cables from the Smart Adapter to the back of the LCD control unit as shown above.
  • Page 71 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO You’ve nished assembly your very own 3D printer (well almost!). With all of the components in the printer, move on to the next step to begin the wiring portion of the assembly. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 72 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Wire Management 1. Route the wires from the Left Side LED, Fan, Thermistor, Heater Cartridge, Motor Wire X+Y+Z-Axis Endstop, X+Y Motor wire through the wire holes from the front side of the machine to the back. Route the wire so it runs behind the Y-Axis motor and Right Side LED Wire underneath the X-Axis motor.
  • Page 73 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Extruder Motor X Motor Y Motor Z Motor IMPORTANT There is a small triangle on the rightmost side. Make sure it aligns as shown in the diagram. If there is no marking on the housing, face the exposed pin side toward the electronics cooling fan.
  • Page 74 TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
  • Page 75 STUDIO STUDIO That’s it! You have just nished assembling your very own Ditto 3D printer. However there are just a few things to check before you power-up the printer for the very rst time: 1. Make sure all screws and components are properly screwed down and secured.

  • Page 76: Preliminary Run Through

    TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Preliminary Run-Through Stage 1 1. Plug in the printer. Do not turn on the printer yet. 2. Connect the USB from the printer to the USB port on your computer. If you have an LCD/SD card unit, connect it to your printer.

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