3DMakerWorld Artifex 2 Manual

The Build Instructions of
Artifex 2
Desktop 3D Printer
http://3dmakerworld.com
Document date: March 5, 2015
(Check website for latest update)

CONTENTS
Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Key Features and Sample Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Specifications ................................... 7
1.3 Safety ....................................... 9
1.4 Acknowledgements ................................ 9
1.5 OverviewofChapters............................... 10
2 Packing List 11
2.1 HardwareParts.................................. 11
2.2 ElectronicsParts ................................. 12
2.3 Tools........................................ 13
2.3.1 Tools provided in the Artifex 2 package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.2 Self-provided tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.4 PrintedParts ................................... 15
2.4.1 LowerFrame ............................... 15
2.4.2 UpperFrame ............................... 15
2.4.3 Extruder.................................. 16
2.4.4 HBP.................................... 16
2.4.5 LCDController.............................. 16
3 Lower Frame and Components 22
3.1 Required Parts and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.2 AssemblySteps .................................. 23
3.2.1 Assembling lower frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.2.2 Installing power supply unit (PSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.2.3 Installing electronics board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.2.4 Installing Y-axis components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.2.5 Installing front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4 Upper Frame and Components 44
4.1 Required Parts and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.2 AssemblySteps .................................. 45
4.2.1 Assembling aluminum extrusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.2.2 Assembling X-axis frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.2.3 Installing X-axis rails and carriages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.2.4 Installing Z-axis shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.2.5 Installing Z-axis motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.2.6 Installing lead screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.2.7 Installing X-axis motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4.2.8 Mounting 3DMakerWorld tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4.2.9 Installing spool holder and filament guide mount . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
http: // 3dmakerworld. com 3

CONTENTS
5 Extruder 71
5.1 Required Parts and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.2 AssemblySteps .................................. 72
5.2.1 Installing extruder motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.2.2 Assembling and installing filament drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.2.3 Assembling and installing extruder cooling fans . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5.2.4 Installing X-axis belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6 Heated Build Platform 81
6.1 Required Parts and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.2 AssemblySteps .................................. 82
6.2.1 Installing HBP bottom plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6.2.2 Assembling HBP main plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
6.2.3 Installing three-point bed leveling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6.2.4 Installing heat spreader and glass top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6.2.5 Installing Y-axis belt clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.2.6 Installing Y-axis belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
7 Wiring and Finishing Up 93
7.1 Required Parts and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
7.2 AssemblySteps .................................. 94
7.2.1 Installing mechanical endstops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
7.2.2 Managing cables using spiral wraps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7.2.3 Installing extruder cable harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
7.2.4 Installing LCD controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
7.2.5 Connecting cables to electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
7.2.6 Connecting power supply cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
7.2.7 Finishingup................................ 112
8 Artifex 2 Duo 115
8.1 T-Nuts....................................... 115
8.2 Extruder...................................... 115
8.3 Overview...................................... 117
9 Support 119
http: // 3dmakerworld. com 4

1 INTRODUCTION
1 Introduction
The 3DMakerWorld Artifex 2 is an open source desktop 3D printer. It makes three-
dimensional objects out of plastic filaments (PLA, ABS, PVA, HIPS, and NinjaFlex) layer
by layer. Based on the design of Artifex 3D printer, the Artifex 2 adds the flexible filament
extrusion and dual-head extrusion capabilities, LCD controller with SD card read, and other
fine improvements. The Artifex 2 offers both single and dual extruder models (Figure 1.1).
The design of Artifex 2 3D Printer is open to the public under the Creative Commons
Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Figure 1.1: The Artifex 2 3D printer
1.1 Key Features and Sample Prints
The key features of Artifex 2 3D printer include:
•Flexible Material Extrusion
•Single- & Dual-Head Extrusion
•LCD Controller & SD Card Reader
•Large Build Volume: 952 (Single) / 640 (Dual) cubic inch
http: // 3dmakerworld. com 5

1 INTRODUCTION
•High Layer Resolution: 50 micron
•Fast Print Speed: 150 mm/sec
Below are some sample prints made with the Artifex 2 3D printers. Please check more
sample prints and printing videos at our website.
Figure 1.2: Recreus sandals (thing:404014) printed by Artifex 2
Figure 1.3: Giant hollow two color world (thing:15658) printed by Artifex 2 Duo
http: // 3dmakerworld. com 6

1 INTRODUCTION
Figure 1.4: Yoda bust (thing:14104) printed by Artifex 2
Figure 1.5: The T-Rex skull (thing:308335) printed by Artifex 2
1.2 Specifications
The technical specifications of Artifex 2 3D printers are listed in Figure 1.6.
http: // 3dmakerworld. com 7

1 INTRODUCTION
Figure 1.6: The technical specifications of Artifex 2
http: // 3dmakerworld. com 8

1 INTRODUCTION
1.3 Safety
WARNING: The 3DMakerWorld Artifex 2 3D Printer generates high temperature and con-
tains fast moving mechanical parts which may cause injury or damage. Please follow the
guidelines carefully to operate the printer safely. 3D Maker World assumes no liability for
any loss or injury caused by operating the Artifex 2 3D Printer.
•Provide sufficient clear space around the printer to permit free motion of moving parts,
including the front-back movement of build platform, the up-down movement of X-axis
assembly, and the rotation of filament spool.
•When the printer is in operation, never touch moving parts, including belts, pulleys,
motor shafts, rail carriages, and lead screws.
•Never touch the extruder nozzle and heated bed without turning off the power and
allowing them to completely cool down.
•Always power off the printer and disconnect USB cable before any service or trou-
bleshooting operation.
•Always discharge yourself by touching a grounded source before touching the electron-
ics.
•Never leave flammable materials near printer.
•Place the printer in a well-ventilated area for printing with ABS filaments.
1.4 Acknowledgements
First, we would like to thank Maxbot for his design of MendelMax 2, which is arguably
one of the most compact desktop 3D printer designs considering the build volume and foot
print. The overall structure is what the Artifex and Artifex 2 3D printers were built upon.
Through improved product features and expanded functionalities, we believe Artifex 2 can
offer the next level of excellence to enable your 3D printing capability.
Secondly, we would like to thank the developers of open source programs used in the
Artifex 2 software toolchain, including:
•Repetier-Host: the 3D printing user interface
•CuraEngine, Slic3r: G-code generators, included in the Repetier-Host
•Marlin: the firmware of 3D printer
•Arduino: used to upload and edit the firmware of Artifex 3D Printer
http: // 3dmakerworld. com 9

1 INTRODUCTION
We would also like to address our sincere thanks to our customers of the first generation
of Artifex 3D printers. All of your feedback and suggestions have made our products even
better and more capable.
Last, but certainly not the least, our gratitude to all the pioneers, makers and active
players in the reprap and other 3D printing communities for all the inspiration and support.
1.5 Overview of Chapters
The packing list will be provided in Chapter 2. Chapter 2-7 will cover the build process
of Artifex 2 (Single extruder) in five different sections: lower frame, upper frame, extruder,
heated build platform, and wiring sections. Chapter 8 will highlight the difference in the
build process of Artifex 2 Duo, and Chapter 9 will provide our support information for future
assistance.
http: // 3dmakerworld. com 10

2 PACKING LIST
2 Packing List
The packing list of both Artifex 2 (single extruder) and Artifex 2 Duo (dual extruders) is
listed below. If there is a difference between Artifex 2 and Artifex 2 Duo, the listed item
will be marked by “S” and “D”, respectively. Otherwise, the specified item applies to both
printer models.
2.1 Hardware Parts
In the list below, BHS stands for “Button Head Screw”, FHS stands for “Flat Head Screw”,
and SHS stands for “Socket Head Screw” (Figure 2.1).
Figure 2.1: Screw head style (left to right): BHS, FHS and SHS
•(×4) 420mm Aluminum extrusion
•(×1) 420mm Aluminum extrusion (M5
tapped on one end)
•(×5) 340mm Aluminum extrusion
•(×4) 340mm Aluminum extrusion (M5
tapped on both ends)
•(×1) 340mm Aluminum extrusion (M5
tapped on both ends, and a through-
hole drilled in the middle)
•(×1) 270mm Aluminum extrusion
•(×1) 340mm X-axis rail
•(×1) 270mm X-axis rail
•(×3) X-axis carriage
•(×1) Y-axis rail
•(×4) Y-axis carriage
•(×2) Z-axis precision shaft
•(×2) Z-axis lead screw with Delrin nut
•(×4) 10mm bronze bushing
•(×2) Z-axis shaft coupler
•(×5) Corner bracket
•(×4) Rubber foot
•(×1) HBP bottom plate
•(×1) HBP main plate
•(×1) HBP heat spreader
•(×1) HBP glass plate
•(×3) HBP bed leveling spring
•(×1) HBP heater support spring
•(×2) GT2 timing belt
http: // 3dmakerworld. com 11