Beta Prusa DualX User manual

Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa DualX 13/05/14
Assembly Instructions
Beta Prusa DualX
3D Printer
Version 2.6
Date 13/05/14
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Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa DualX 13/05/14
General data about the assembly instructions for an incomplete machine
according to appendix VI of the EG machinery directi e 2006/42/EG
Manufacturer:
Wen er & Krautwasser GbR - 2PrintBeta
Reisstrasse 5
78467 Konstanz
Description of the machine:
Identification: Beta Prusa 3D printer
Type: DualX with two printheads
Year: 2014
Conditions that must be met for the incomplete machine so that it can properly, and
without compromisin the safety and health of peoples, be assembled with other
parts to form a complete machine:
Condition 1: Let an expert check the electrical connections of the machine.
Information over the undersi ned:
Name: Dominik Wenger
Function: Shareholder Wenger & Krautwasser GbR
11. 4.2 14
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Date, Signature
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Germany License.
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Con ratulations on purchasin a Beta Prusa 3D Printer!
Please read the followin assembly instructions carefully and keep the document on a safe
place. Please follow carefully all instructions and lookout for the warnin symbols.
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................4
ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME..............................................................................................................................5
STEP 1.1
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STEP 1.2
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STEP 1.3
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STEP 1.4
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STEP 1.5
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STEP 1.6
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STEP 1.7
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STEP 1.8
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STEP 1.9
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ASSEMBLY OF THE AXES................................................................................................................................18
STEP 2.1
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STEP 2.2
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STEP 2.3
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STEP 2.4
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STEP 2.5
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STEP 2.6
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STEP 2.7
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ASSEMBLY OF THE EXTRUDERS..................................................................................................................35
STEP 3.1
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STEP 3.2
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STEP 3.3
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STEP 3.4
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ASSEMBLY OF PRINT BED AND EXTRAS....................................................................................................42
STEP 4.1
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STEP 4.2
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STEP 4.3
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ASSEMBLY OF THE ELECTRONICS..............................................................................................................48
STEP 5.1
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STEP 5.2
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STEP 5.3
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STEP 5.4 (OPTIONAL)
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STEP 5.5 (OPTIONAL)
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Safety Instructions
Only assemble a Beta Prusa 3D printer accordin to the assembly instructions written here.
Please take notice of the followin Symbols and Notices. They are structured into dan er
levels accordin to ISO 3864-2.
DANGER
Refers to an imminent Danger.
If the information is not followed, it can result in death or serious injury
(in alidity).
Indicates a possible dangerous situation.
If the information is not followed, it can result in death or serious injury
(in alidity).
ATTENTION
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
If the information is not followed, damage to property or light to
medium personal injuries are possible.
NOTICE
Indicates general notes, useful operator tips and operating
recommendations which do not affect the safety and health of
personnel.
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WARNING

Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa DualX 13/05/14
Chapter I
Assembly of the Frame
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Step 1.1
Needed parts for step 1.1
The followin parts are needed for this step:
2x Frame vertex with foot
1x Bar clamp
6x Washer M8
6x Nut M8
1x Threaded rod M8 x 370 mm
Assembly Step 1.1
Assemble the bar clamp between two frame vertices like its shown in the picture above.
Don't completely fasten the nuts yet.
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Step 1.2
Needed parts for step 1.2
The followin parts are needed for this step:
1x Pre-assembled part from step 1.1
1x Frame vertex without foot
8x Washer M8
8x Nut M8
2x Threaded rod M8 x 370 mm
Assembly Step 1.2
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Connect the part from step 1.1 with the frame vertex and the rods to a trian le.
Make sure that all sides of the trian le are exactly the same len th. The distance between
the outer ed es of the plastic parts should be 291 mm.
Repeat the previous two steps and build a second trian le.
NOTICE
Make sure all sides of both triangles are exactly the same length.
Now fasten all nuts on the frame vertices.
Assembly of step 1.2 repeated
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Step 1.3
Needed parts for step 1.3
The followin parts are needed for this step:
4x Washer M8
4x Nut M8
1x Threaded rod M8 x 294 mm
Assembly Step 1.3
Position the nuts and washer on the threaded rod as shown in the picture above.
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Step 1.4
Needed parts for step 1.4
The followin parts are needed for this step:
1x Belt uide
2x Bar clamp
10x Washer M8
2x Bi Washer M8
8x Nut M8
1x Bearin 608ZZ
1x Threaded rod M8 x 294 mm
Bearing 608zz in belt guide
Press the 608ZZ bearin into the belt uide until it's in the middle of the uide.
Assembly step 1.4
Position the parts on the threaded rod as shown in the picture above.
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Step 1.5
Needed parts for step 1.
The followin parts are needed for this step:
2x Bar clamp
8x Washer M8
2x Bi Washer M8
8x Nut M8
1x Belt uide
1x Bearin 608zz
1x Threaded rod M8 x 294 mm
Assembly step 1.
Position the parts on the threaded rod as shown in the picture above.
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Step 1.6
Needed parts for step 1.6
The followin parts are needed for this step:
2x Washer M8
2x Nut M8
1x Threaded rod M8 x 294 mm
Assembly Step 1.6
Position the parts on the threaded rod as shown in the picture above.
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Step 1.7
Needed parts for step 1.7
The followin parts are needed for this step:
4x Nut M8
4x Washer M8
2x Threaded rod M8 x 440 mm
Assembly Step 1.7
Position the parts on the threaded rod as shown in the picture above.
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Step 1.8
Needed parts for step 1.8
The followin parts are needed for this step:
1x Y motor holder
2x Z motor holder
20x Washer M8
16x Nut M8
and all previously assembled parts
Assembly Step 1.8
Insert the two trian les from the outside into the prepared threaded rods and fix them
to ether with a washer and a nut each. The lon er threaded rods (440 mm) o into the frame
vertices without feet, the shorter ones (294 mm) in the Frame vertexes without feet like it's
shown in the picture above.
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Distance between the frame triangles.
Measure the distances between the trian les, as shown above, on all three sides of the
frame.
Position of the nuts on the outside of the frame.
Now adjust the distance between the trian les by turnin the nuts on the frame vertices until
all distances are exactly the same. Make sure the trian les are as far out as possible, as
shown above. The distance between the bolts should be around 260 mm.
Assembly of a Z motor holder
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Now push the Z motor holders, flat side down, onto the lon er rods as shown above. Secure
them with a washer and a nut each.
Assembly of the Y motor holder
At last, push the Y motor holder onto the rods, besides the belt uide and secure it with the
nuts on the threaded rods.
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Step 1.9
Needed parts for step 1.9
The followin parts are needed for this step:
2x Bar clamps
4x Washer M8
4x Nut M8
1x Threaded rod M8 x 440 mm
and the structure from the previous step
Assembly Step 1.9
Push the threaded rod throu h the two bar clamps at the bottom of the frame and attach the
bar clamps on both sides with washers and nuts as shown in the picture above.
Assembly detail
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Chapter II
Assembly of the Axes
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Step 2.1
Needed parts for step 2.1
The followin parts are needed for this step:
1x Gear
4x Linear bearin SC8UU
1x Motor Nema17 with cable and plu
3x Washer M3
3x Screw M3 x 10 mm
1x Grub screw M3 x 8 mm
2x Smooth rod 8mm x 406 mm
and the structure from the previous step
Assembly Step 2.1
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Push the smooth rods throu h the bar clamps on the frame and slide on the linear bearin s.
Do not fasten the nuts on the rod clamps yet.
NOTICE
Grease the linear bearings before using them. Don't forget to add the
linear bearings onto the smooth rods.
Assembly of the Y Axis motor
Push the ear onto the motor shaft and secure it with the 8mm rub screw. The ear has
holes with inte rated nuts for this. Make sure one rub screw is the flat side of the motor
shaft.
Now attach the motor to the Y motor holder with three M3 screws and washers as shown in
the picture above. Make sure the motor cables on the motor are pointin downwards.
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