ADITIVA 3D ARTILLERY SIDEWINDER X1 BELT User manual

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Content
Chapter 1 Intro 3
Step 1.1 What is included in this kit? 3
Step 1.2 Needed tools 3
Chapter 2 Disassembling ARTILLERY SIDEWINDER X1 3
Step 2.1 Remove spool holder 3
Step 2.2 Disconnecting ribbon wires 4
Step 2.3 Removing original Z axis system 4
Step 2.4 Removing original Top frame 5
Step 2.5 Y axis and heatbed assembly 7
Chapter 3 Preparing frame 7
Step 3.1 Building Main Frame 7
Step 3.2 Preparing extruder assembly 9
Step 3.3 Preparing X axis 11
Chapter 4 Installing movement mechanisms 13
Step 4.1 Top Corner Pulleys 13
Step 4.2 Installing diagonal movement Shaft and motor 14
Chapter 5 Installing Belt and Heatbed system 18
Step 5.1 Preparing rollers 18
Step 5.2 Installing Rollers and Belt 19
Step 5.3 Installing Heatbed 23
Chapter 6 Finishing installation 25
Step 6.1 Filament holder 25
Chapter 7 Electronics and firmware 26
Step 7.1 Electronics 26
Step 7.2 Firmware 26
Chapter 8 Calibrating bed and 45° axis endstop 26
Step 8.1 Calibration 26
Chapter 9 Slicer settings 27

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Chapter 1 Intro
Step 1.1 What is included in this kit?
In this kit you will find all the necessary parts for converting your regular Artillery Sidewinder x1
3d printer model into a Belt 3d printer (CR30 style), but some additional 3d printed parts might
be necessary as well (STL files will be provided). Parts lists are indicated on each step for better
understanding and guidance.
Step 1.2 Needed tools
In order to fully install this kit, you will need the next tools:
Set of Allen keys
Adjustable wrench or wrench kit
Measuring tape
Vernier caliper
Metal ruler (for alignment)
Chapter 2 Disassembling ARTILLERY SIDEWINDER X1
In order to get ready to install this kit, you have to disassembly various segments of the original
3d printer, this part will guide you through entire process of preparation and getting ready to
install new parts.
In this part of the process, various electrical components will be temporarily disconnected for
practical purposes, you have to install them later though.
*Please be aware some original parts will be discarded and won’t be installed.
Figure 1. Assembled Sidewinder X1
Step 2.1 Remove spool holder
Remove spool holder using allen key, spool holder is reused later, save it along with its
m4 screws and t-slot nuts.

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Figure 2 Removing spool holder
Step 2.2 Disconnecting ribbon wires
Disconnect Z axis ribbon wire, from the base and the gantry, save it for later use.
Figure 3 disconnecting Z ribbon wire
Disconnect X axis ribbon wire from hotend carriage
Step 2.3 Removing original Z axis system
Disconnect Z motors cables.
Using an allen key remove Z motor bracket (m3 screws), leadscrew and Z nut (2 x m3
screws).

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Also remove Z endstop, remove Z endstop cable as well.
Figure 4 Removing Z axis moving system
Items to discard: Z couplers, Z motor brackets, Z endstos, leadscrews, brass nuts.
Items to save for later use: Z motors, Z endstop (including its 2 x m3 screws)
Step 2.4 Removing original Top frame
Using an Allen key, remove 4 M5 screws from the bottom of both Z columns.
Z columns and X axis assembly will be reused.

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Figure 5 Removing top frame and X axis system
Figure 6 Separate both Z columns, which will be used later

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Step 2.5 Y axis and heatbed assembly
Using an Allen key, remove bottom cover, and rubber feets.
Using an Allen key, remove 2 x m5 screws that holds Y axis system with heatbed
assembly.
Save Y axis and heatbed assembly for later use, discard 2 x m5 screws.
Figure 7 Removing bottom cover
Figure 8 Removing Y axis
Chapter 3 Preparing frame
Step 3.1 Building Main Frame
Next items from the KIT will be used:
ITEM
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Quantity
Type
1
2040 V-Slot 590 mm
2
Original Z columns
2
2040 V-Slot 778 mm
2
Kit
3
2040 V-Slot 550 mm
2
Kit
4
2040 V-Slot 471 mm
1
Kit
5
2020 V-Slot 511 mm
3
Kit
6
P1 CORNER FRONT BRACKET L
1
Kit
7
P1 CORNER FRONT BRACKET R
1
Kit
8
P2 CORNER BACK LEFT
1
Kit
9
P3 CORNER BACK RIGHT
1
Kit

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P4 CORNER TOP
2
Kit
11
M4 x 18 mm Screw
6
Kit
12
M4 x 8 mm Screw
16
Kit
13
M4 Slot nut
22
Kit
14
M5 x 8 mm Screw
10
Kit
15
M5 Slot nut
10
Kit
Assemble the aluminum bars arranging them as shown in the next picture (Figure 9):
Figure 10 Extrusions frame assembly
Use the plates as shown next:
3
4
3
5
1
1
2
2

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Figure 11 Plates distribution, and screw usage on each
Step 3.2 Preparing extruder assembly
ITEM
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Quantity
Type
1
P8 head plate
1
Kit
2
Fan Duct 3d printed part
1
Kit
3
EXTRUDER BOARD SUPPORT
3d printed part
1
Kit
4
VOLCANO SHARP NOZZLE
0.4MM OR 0.6MM
1
Kit
First, disassemble original extruder
Using P8 head plate, reassemble extruder and hotend parts as shown in the next
pictures:
10
6
8
9
7
M5x8 Screws
5 units each
M4x8 Screws
8 units each

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Figure 12 P8 Head plate
Figure 13 Hotend fan mounting
Figure 14 Rotate heat block so the thinner part points back and parallel to the carriage plate, and change to
provided sharp nozzle

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Figure 15 Hotend PCB board mounting detail
Figure 16 Modified head mounted
Step 3.3 Preparing X axis
ITEM
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Quantity
Type
1
P5 side X axis
2
Kit
2
M5x30 Screws
6
Original
4
M5 nylock nuts
6
Original
5
M5 SPACER
4
Original
6
ECCENTRIC SPACER
2
Original
7
M5X8 SCREWS
6
Kit
8
Y AXIS BELT PLATE
2
Kit
9
M4x8 Screws
4
Kit
10
M4 Slot nut
4
Kit

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Take X axis assembly from original top frame and get it ready for modifications.
Using P5 side X axis, M5x30.
Figure 17 Left Y carriage assembly, holes to be on the back side
Figure 18 Right Y carriage assembly, holes to be on the back side
M5x30
ECCENTRIC SPACER
M5 nylock nut
M5x30
M5 SPACER
M5 nylock nut

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Figure 19 Mounting new carriages on both sides using M5x8 screws
Figure 20 Y axis belt plate, left side
Figure 21 Y axis belt plate, right side
Chapter 4 Installing movement mechanisms
Step 4.1 Top Corner Pulleys
Next items from the KIT will be used:
ITEM
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Quantity
Type
1
Top Corner bracket
2
Kit
2
Pulley 20T, Bore 5mm GT2
2
Kit

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3
M5x20mm Screw
2
Kit
4
M5X8X1 PRECISION SHIM WASHER
2
Kit
5
M5 Nylock Nut
2
Kit
6
M5x8 SCREW
4
Kit
7
M5 T-NUT
4
Kit
Top Corner Pulleys brackets location, install both sides using M5x8 Screws and M5 T-
nuts:
Pulley installation detail, Top Corner Plate has M5 threaded hole, insert M5x20 Screw
(with Pulley and washer) but do not adjust it, keep it a little bit loose, enough to keep
rotation free, then secure from the other side with the M5 Nylock Nut, tune
adjustment until the assembly is very tight but still free rotation:
Figure 22 Pulley mounting detail
Repeat process for the right side.
Step 4.2 Installing diagonal movement Shaft and motor
Next items from the KIT will be used:
ITEM
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Quantity
Type
1
8mm ROD 530mm
1
Kit
2
Timing Pulley 60T, Bore 8mm GT2
1
Kit
3
Pulley 20T, Bore 8mm GT2
2
Kit
4
8X16X5 Flange Ball Bearing
2
Kit

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5
M5x8 Screw
4
Kit
6
GT2 Timing belt Closed Loop
1
Kit
7
Pulley 20T, Bore 5mm GT2
1
Kit
9
M4x8 Screw
2
Kit
10
M4 Slot Nut
2
Kit
11
Z Axis Original Motor
1
Original part
12
M3x6 Screw
2
Original part
13
GT2 6mm BELT
2 METERS
Kit
14
RED Nylon ZIP TIE
8
Kit
15
TOP Z leadscrews SUPPORTS
2
Original part
Slide next components into 8mm ROD 350 mm, keep same direction of each
component as shown in the next picture, DO NOT ADJUST THEM YET:
Shaft will be installed in the rear part of the printer:
Insert 8mm ROD 530mm with previous mounted items into both sides holes.
Secure both sides of shaft using 8X16X5 Flange Ball Bearing and M5x8mm Screws,
adjust screws on both sides:
530 mm
TOP Z leadscrews SUPPORTS

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Center 8mm ROD 530mm on both sides, push Pulleys against flange bearings then
adjust Headless Screws of both pulleys
Install motor and pulley, adjust tensioning on closed loop belt:
Install diagonal GT2 BELTS, tension both sides and using a measure tape check for “X
axis” alignment on both sides, taking bottom side of diagonal bars, belts must be
secured with provided Zip ties, cut excess of belts:

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Figure 23 Secure belts with Nylon Zip ties, 4 on each side
Chapter 5 Installing Belt and Heatbed system
Figure 24 Belt system Assembly
Step 5.1 Preparing rollers
Next items from the KIT will be used:
ITEM
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Quantity
Type
1
Roller BODY 40 mm
2
Kit

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12 mm ROD
2
Kit
3
Roller Cap 46mm
4
Kit
4
M4x8mm Black Headless screw
8
Kit
Using all the mentioned parts, proceed to assemble them in the next order, first place
12mm ROD inside Rolle BODY 40mm, then insert Roller CAP 46mm on each end,
making sure it all fits very tight, keep in mind that 12mm ROD have to be centered
with the roller body. Finally using an allen key, proceed to secure both ROLLE CAP
46mm with the M4x8mm BLACK HEADLESS SCREWS (02 on each side):
*Note: You have to repeat this process in order to get 2 rollers assembly.
Figure 25 Roller assembly components
Figure 26 Rod is centered with roller body
Step 5.2 Installing Rollers and Belt
Next items from the KIT will be used:
ITEM
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Quantity
Type
1
Roller Assembly
2
Kit
2
FLANGE BEARING 12mm
2
Kit
3
BLOCK BEARING 12mm
2
Kit
4
M6x18mm SCREW
4
Kit
5
M6x30mm SCREW
4
Kit
6
M6 NYLOCK NUT
8
Kit
7
BELT
1
Kit
8
Timing Pulley 60T, Bore 12mm GT2
1
Kit
9
GT2 Timing belt Closed Loop
1
Kit
10
Y ORIGINAL MOTOR with its PULLEY
1
ORIGINAL PART
11
Y MOTOR BRACKET
1
ORIGINAL PART
x mm
x mm

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M3X6 SCREW
2
ORIGINAL PART
13
M4X8 SCREW
2
Kit
14
M4 SLOT NUT
2
Kit
Insert Flange Bearing 12mm on both sides of one of the Roller:
Insert Block Bearing 12mm on both sides of the other Roller:
REAR ROLLER MOUNT: Take the ROLLER with FLANGE BEARINGS on it, install it with
M6x18 SCREWS and M6 NYLOCK NUTS, please be aware in this step belt have to be
inserted as shown in the next picture. Secure both FLANGE BEARINGS by adjusting its
screws to hold it in place.
ROLLER HAS TO BE CENTERED!
At this point, no alignment is required, since it is mounted into round exact holes on
the side plates: