TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO CONTENTS Safety Instructions Litto at a Glance Bill of Materials Before You Start Z-Platform Litto Frame pt.1 Litto Frame pt.2 Gantry pt.1 Gantry pt.2 Gantry pt.3 Carriage Electronics / Spool Holder Print Bed Wiring Preliminary Run Through...
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.
TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO LITTO AT A GLANCE CARRIAGE HOTEND COOLING FAN X-AXIS BEARING CAP Y-AXIS BEARING CAP Z-AXIS Z-AXIS SMOOTH ROD THREADED ROD support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO LITTO AT A GLANCE EXTRUDER MOTOR EXTRUDER MOTOR COMPARTMENT PRINT COOLING FAN HOTEND PRINT BED Z-AXIS PLATFORM SPOOL HOLDER POWER SWITCH USB CONNECTION support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Litto Bill of Material Litto Laser 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) Extruder motor...
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.
TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Z - Platform Assembly Parts Required Lead Screw Nut M3x35 Screw M3x10 Screw M3x16 Screw M4x20 Screw M3 Nuts 45mm Bearing Bearing Holder Z-Arm Z-Bridge Z-Arm Z-Base Z-Arm Bed Plate Tools Required M4 Allen Key M3 Allen Key M3x10 (x4) Screw nut comes attached to the lead screw motor.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Insert a 45mm linear bearing into two bearing clips. Note the rounded edge on the clips should be facing the same direction. Check to make sure the bearing is fully seated into the clip and aligned in the middle. You will need two sets.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x35 (x4) Arm A 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. M3 Nut (x4) Arm A support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Arm B Repeat step 6 and attach the second arm to the assembly. Arm A M3 Nut (x6) Place the mid section into the respective slots on the assembly. One by one, insert the M3 nuts into the T-slots and secure with the M3x35 screw.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 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. M3x16 (x4) M4x20 (x1) M3 Nut (x4) support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Litto 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 Central Back Panel Z-Constraint A Top Ring Panel...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Install the two Z-Constraints B as shown in the picture. Make sure to face the back panel the correct. Insert the constraint into the corrent tabs, place the M3 nuts in position and screw in the M3x16 screws from the other side.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x2) M3 Nut (x2) Install the top Z-Constraint A. Similar to the bottom Z-Constraint, insert the piece into the slots and secure with nut + screw. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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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.
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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 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. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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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 cutout is on the left side. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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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.
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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...
TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Litto 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 Z-Constraint B Tools Required Z-Axis Smooth Rod (270mm) M3 Allen Key support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Z-Axis Rods (270mm) 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.
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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...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x10 (x2) 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...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x10 (x4) 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.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x20 (x2) M3x20 (x2) M3x25 (x2) Install each endstop triggers as shown. Note the orientation of the trigger and the direction its pointing. Depending on the trigger, you will need to different amounts of spacers with the endstop.
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.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 2. Front Slider M3x16 X Axis Belt - 417 mm support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 3. Back Slider X Axis Belt - 417 mm M3x16 support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Left Slider Y Axis Belt - 415 mm M3x16 support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Right Slider M3x16 Y Axis Belt - 415 mm support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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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.
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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.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Left Rod Small Pulley Y-Axis Rod (255mm) Bearing Inner Bearing Cap Small Pulley Left Slider Bearing Inner Bearing Cap Right Rod Large Pulley Y-Axis Rod (255mm) Bearing Inner Bearing Cap Small Pulley GT2 Looped Belt (166mm) Right Slider Inner Bearing Cap Bearing support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 11. Font + Back Slider X-Axis Rod (270mm) * 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 >...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 12. Left + Right Slider Y-Axis Rod (255mm) * 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.
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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.
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 (225mm) Y-Axis Carriage Smooth Rod (225mm) 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.
TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 1. Carriage (X-Axis Bearing) 45mm Bearing Carriage (Y-Axis Bearing) 45mm Bearing support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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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 (225mm) Y-Axis Cross Rod (225mm) Take extra care when inserting the smooth Y-Axis Bearing...
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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 (225mm) X-Axis Cross Rod (225mm) The frame has been hidden to give you a clearer view.
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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.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x50 (x3) support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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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...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Gantry Assembly pt.3 Tools Required Parts Required M4 Allen Key M3x10 Screw M3 Washer M4x16 Screw M4 Washer M4 Nuts M3 Allen Key NEMA17 Stepper Motor Motor Bracket Motor Wedge 36 Tooth Timing Pulley 18 Tooth Timing Pulley You may have v.2 timing pulley included in the kit.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x10 (x4) M3 Washer (x4) As shown in Step 1, 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.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x10 (x4) M3 Washer (x4) 1. 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.
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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.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Carriage 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...
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO 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. There just needs to be Heater Cartridge enough force applied so the thermistor does not slide out of its slot.
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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 perforing wire management.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x2) 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 infront of the fan and wire guide.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO You have complete 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.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO You are almost done assembling your printer. Move on to the next step to install the power supply and electron- ics to printer. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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 Fan Mount Power Supply Back Bracket...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x16 (x2) Insert the power socket and power switch as shown. The power switch is pressure tted and the power socket will need to be secured by two M3x16 screw + M3 nut. Connect the L line (White) from the power socket to the middle prong on the power switch. Leave the other wires along for now as they will be connected to the power supply later.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x10 M3x16 (x2) 50mm Fan Secure the fan mount to the power supply with a M3x10 screw and mount the fan onto the fan mount using the two M3x16 screws. The sticker side of the fan should be point away from the power supply. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x25 (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 board and power supply so the ports are facing the left side of the machine.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3 Nut (x3) M3x16 (x3) After the power socket is in place, install the outer bracket by securing it with the T-Slots shown in the picture. You may also choose to install this bracket as the last step after you have nished all the wire management, doing so will give you a bit more room to work with as you guide the wires into the eletronic compartment.
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3 Nut (x4) M3x16 (x4) 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.
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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.
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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...
TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Print Bed Assembly Parts Required Tools Required M3 Allen Key M3x25 Inset Screw Calibration Springs Thumb Screws Filament Guide Tube Print Bed support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO M3x25 Inset Screw (x3) Calibration Sping (x3) M3 Thumb Nut (x3) One by one, place a spring between the print bed and the wooden platform. Insert the inset M3x25 screw from the top and secure it with a thumb screw. Repeat until you have all three points secured. Turn the thumb screw to tension the spring, idealy you will want the spring to be fairely compressed so the bed is rmly planted onto the platform.
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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. If you are having trouble threading the tube into the top of the motor compartment, lightly sand the inner ring.
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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 begging the wiring portion of the assembly. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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TINKERINE STUDIO STUDIO Remove the motor cover and lament guide. 1. Route the wires from the Left Side LED, 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 Fan, Thermistor, Heater Cartridge, Motor Wire so it runs behind the Y-Axis motor and underneath the X-Axis motor.
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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. support@tinkerines.com | 1-604-288-8778...
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STUDIO STUDIO That’s it! You have just nished assembling your very own Litto 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.
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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