3DMakerWorld Artifex 2 Manual

The Build Instructions of
Artifex 2
Desktop 3D Printer
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Document date: March 5, 2015
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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
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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
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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
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•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
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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.
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Figure 1.6: The technical specifications of Artifex 2
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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
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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.
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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
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•(×2) GT2 timing-belt pulley
•(×1 - S, ×2 - D) 625 bearing
•(×6) 605 bearing
•(×1) Z-axis zeroing spring
•(×2) M10 rubber washer
•(×4) M6×16mm BHS
•(×8) M6×10mm BHS
•(×4) M6 lock washer
•(×2) M5×30mm SHS
•(×2) M5×25mm FHS
•(×4) M5×20mm bolt
•(×3) M5×20mm SHS
•(×1) M5×18mm SHS
•(×18 - S, ×20 - D) M5×14mm FHS
•(×6) M5×12mm BHS
•(×1) M5×10mm BHS
•(×114 - S, ×119 - D) M5×10mm FHS
•(×18) M5×10mm SHS
•(×2) M5 nut
•(×3) M5 thin nut
•(×13 - S, ×15 - D) M5 locknut
•(×134 - S, ×139 - D) M5 T-nut
•(×7) M5 thumb nut
•(×12) M5 washer
•(×2 - S, ×4 - D) M4×20mm SHS
•(×4) M4×18mm FHS
•(×1 - S, ×2 - D) M4×18mm SHS
•(×1 - S, ×2 - D) M4×14mm shoulder
screw
•(×1 - S, ×2 - D) M4 nut
•(×3 - S, ×6 - D) M4 locknut
•(×2) M3×30mm FHS
•(×6 - S, ×8 - D) M3×25mm FHS
•(×9 - S, ×12 - D) M3×25mm SHS
•(×2 - D) M3×20mm FHS
•(×6 - S, ×8 - D) M3×18mm FHS
•(×6 - S, ×8 - D) M3×16mm FHS
•(×4) M3×12mm SHS
•(×8) M3×10mm BHS
•(×6) M3×8mm BHS
•(×7) M3×8mm SHS
•(×10) M3×6mm BHS
•(×2) M3×6mm FHS
•(×26 - S, ×34 - D) M3 nut
•(×6) M3 locknut
•(×10) M3 T-nut
•(×4) M3×3mm spacer
•(×27 - S, ×30 - D) M3 washer
•(×7) M3 fender washer
•(×6) M2×10mm SHS
•(×6) M2 nut
•(×6) Section of spiral wrap
•(×6) Zip tie
•(×1 - S, ×2 - D) Filament guide tube
2.2 Electronics Parts
•(×4) NEMA17 stepper motor
•(×1 - S, ×2 - D) Geared extruder motor
(with filament drive gear mounted)
•(×1) RAMBo electronics board
•(×1) LCD controller
•(×1) LCD RAMBo Adapter
•(×1 - S, ×2 - D) Hot-end assembly
•(×1) 24V 400W switching power supply
•(×1) AC input receptacle and fuse
•(×1) AC power switch
•(×1) 24V HBP heater (attached to
HBP heat spreader)
•(×3 - S, ×5 - D) 40mm 24V cooling fan
•(×3 - S, ×5 - D) 40mm fan guard
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•(×1) Extruder wiring harness
•(×1) PSU to RAMBo wiring harness
•(×4) Power supply wiring
•(×3) Endstop and wiring
•(×1) Power cord (USA type)
•(×1) USB cable
2.3 Tools
2.3.1 Tools provided in the Artifex 2 package
The Artifex 2 3D printer comes with a tool set, including the following items (Figure 2.2,
Figure 2.3):
•Putty knife: removing prints off the bed
•4mm hex screw driver: M6 BHS, M5 SHS
•3mm hex screw driver: M5 BHS & FHS, M4 SHS
•2.5mm hex screw driver: M4 FHS, M3 SHS
•2mm hex screw driver: M3 BHS & FHS, GT2 pulley set screw, shaft coupler set screw
•1.5mm hex key: M2 SHS, Y-axis carriage
•0.9mm hex key: filament drive gear set screw (not needed in the build process)
•8mm wrench: M5 thin nut
•5.5mm wrench: M3 nut
•Tweezer: removing melt filaments from the nozzle (not needed in the build process)
•0.1mm feeler gauge: bed leveling (not needed in the build process)
•Squeegee: applying PET/Kapton tapes to the glass plate (not needed in the build
process)
•Kapton films: covering the bed for ABS printing (not needed in the build process)
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Figure 2.2: Artifex 2 tool set
Figure 2.3: 10 pieces of 0.08mm (3mil) Kapton films (250x320mm)
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2.3.2 Self-provided tools
•Metric tape: positioning Z-axis upright aluminum extrusions, leveling X-axis rails
•Phillips screw driver: PSU cover screws
•Slotted screw driver: electronics MOSFET connector screws
•Wire-cutting plier: cutting zip ties and GT2 timing belts
•Paper towel: wiping oil off shafts, and clean print surface
•91% rubbing alcohol: clean print surface (not needed in the build process)
2.4 Printed Parts
The printed parts are divided into five sections: lower frame, upper frame, extruder, heated
building platform, and LCD controller sections. Parts in each section are numbered based
on the top-to-bottom, front-to-rear, and left-to-right order. (Figure 2.4)
2.4.1 Lower Frame
•100 YEndFront
•101 FrontPanel
•102 LowerVertexFrontLeft
•103 LowerVertexFrontRight (same as
102)
•104 YMotorMount
•105 PSUFanDuct
•106 PSUMountBottomFront
•107 HBPCableFixture
•108 ElectronicsTopCover
•109 ElectronicsMount
•110 PSUCover
•111 PSUMountBottomRear
•112 LowerVertexRearLeft
•113 PowerPanel
•114 YEndRear
•115 YIdlerMount
•116 YEndStopMount
•117 PSUCableFixture (same as 107)
•118 USBPanel
•119 LowerVertexRearRight
2.4.2 Upper Frame
•200 (S) FilamentGuideTubeMount
•200L (D) FilamentGuideTube-
MountLeft (same as 200)
•200R (D) FilamentGuideTubeMoun-
tRight (same as 200)
•201 ExtruderCableFixtureTop (same as
107)
•202 ShaftClaspTopLeft
•203 ZMotorMountLeft
•204 3DMakerWorldTag
•205 ZMotorMountRight
•206 ShaftClaspTopRight (same as 202)
•207 UpperVertexTopLeft
•208 UpperVertexTopRight
•209 (S) SpoolHolder
•209L (D) SpoolHolderLeft (same as
209)
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•209R (D) SpoolHolderRight
•210 (S) SpoolHolderMount
•210L (D) SpoolHolderMountLeft (same
as 210)
•210R (D) SpoolHolderMountRight
(same as 210)
•211 XEndStopCableFixture
•212 ExtruderCableFixtureSideTop
(same as 107)
•213 XMotorCableFixture (same as 211)
•214 ExtruderCableFixtureSideBottom
(same as 107)
•215 XEndLeft
•216 XEndRight
•217 XEndStopMount
•218 ShaftClaspBottomLeft (same as
202)
•219 ShaftClaspBottomRight (same as
202)
•220 ShaftMountBottomLeft
•221 ShaftMountBottomRight
•222 ZBracketLeft
•223 ZBracketRight
•224 ZEndStopMount
•225 UpperVertexBottomLeft
•226 UpperVertexBottomRight
2.4.3 Extruder
•300 (S) ExtruderMotorMount
•300D (D) ExtruderMotorMountDuo
•301 (S) FilamentDrive
•301L (D) FilamentDriveLeft
•301R (D) FilamentDriveRight
•302 XBeltClampLeft
•303 XBeltClampRight (same as 302)
•304 (S) ExtruderFanMount
•304 (D) ExtruderFanMountDuo
•305 (S) ExtruderFanDuct
•305L (D) ExtruderFanDuctLeft (same
as 305)
•305R (D) ExtruderFanDuctRight
(same as 305)
2.4.4 HBP
•400 HBPCornerLeftFront
•401 HBPCornerRightFront (same as
400)
•402 HBPCornerLeftRear (same as 400)
•403 HBPCornerRightRear (same as
400)
•404 HBPSpringHolder
•405 HBPCableStrainRelief
•406 YBeltClip
2.4.5 LCD Controller
•500 LCDTopCover
•501 LCDBackCover
•502 LCDCableFixtureFront
•503 LCDCableFixtureRear (same as
502)
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100 101 102
104 105 106
107 108 109
110 111 112
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113 114 115
116 118 119
200 202 203
204 205 207
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208 209 209R
210 211 215
216 227 220
221 222 223
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224 225 226
300 300D 301
301L 301R 302
304 304D 305
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400 404 405
406 500 501
502
Figure 2.4: List of printed parts
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