Darkly Labs Emblaser Core User manual

Emblaser Core Assembly Manual Rev 1.32
User Assembly Manual
English
Darkly LabsR
Kit Rev. 1.0

The Emblaser Core contains a Class 4
laser device. This device could cause
damage to your eyesight or blindness.
Always wear your safety glasses
when operating your machine.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY GLASSES
MUST BE USED

Using these materials within your
machine will produce extremely toxic
fumes, leading to severe health issues
and machine damage.
If you do not know what your material
contains, DO NOT USE IT.
IMPORTANT
BANNED MATERIALS
PVC, VINYL, ABS,
FIBERGLASS, COATED CARBON FIBER,
ANY MATERIAL CONTAINING CHLORINE

FOR YOUR SAFETY
To prevent damage to your Emblaser Device or injury to yourself or to others, read the following
safety precautions carefully. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product
will read them.
WARNINGS
Sharp!
Take care of sharp edges and points when
handling all parts in this kit (including the
acrylic frame).
Crack!
Take care when handling all parts in this
kit, some parts will be fragile and prone to
breakage until assembled.
Take care when tightening fasteners. Over
tightened fasteners can damage the parts
around them.
Do not use in wet surroundings
Water and electricity are a dangerous
combination. Ensure your workspace is dry
and not subject to potential wet conditions.
Do not operate the Emblaser Device if
damaged
Damage to any part of the Emblaser Device
could compromise its safety and cause
injury. If any part of the Emblaser Device is
damaged, contact your reseller or Darkly
Labs directly before operation.
Ensure proper supervision of children and
impaired users
The Emblaser Device is not intended for
children under the age of 15 years. Children
under the age of 15 years should be
supervised to ensure they do not play with
the Emblaser Device.
Teenagers aged between 15 and 18 years
can use the Emblaser with the consent and/
or assistance of their parents or persons
who have parental authority over them.
The Emblaser Device is not intended to
be used by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the Emblaser Device by a person responsible
for their safety.
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●Darkly Digital Pty Ltd (Darkly Labs) reserves
the right to change the specications of the
hardware and software described in these
manuals at any time and without prior
notice.
●While every eort has been made to
ensure that the information in this manuals
is accurate and complete, we would
appreciate it were you to bring any errors
or omissions to the attention of the Darkly
Labs ([email protected])

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GETTING STARTED
Box 1 Getting Started card, LightBurn license & assembly components.
Box 2: Contains the bulk of the assembly components.
Box 3: Contains optional extras.
Box 4: Contains the linear rails and driver board cover.
Underneath these four packages are the Base Plate and Acrylic Panels.
Whats in the Box
Preparation
A medium size table should be enough space to construct your Emblaser Core.
Allow yourself 2-3 hours to complete the kit assembly.
Use powered drivers at your own risk!
We recommend using hand tools supplied, as some parts may be damaged by overtightening.
Running into trouble?
If you get stuck or have any questions, comments or feedback, please contact us at:
[email protected]

PARTS STAGE 1 Frame Assembly
1x Top Panel 1x Front Panel 1x Rear Panel
2x Side Panel 8x Corner Bracket
6x Panel Bracket 36x M3x12mm Screw36x M3 Washer
24x M3 Nut
4x Cable Management Clip
CONTENTS Misc. Parts
1x Power Supply
1x USB cable
1x Getting Started Card
1x Safety Glasses
4x Cutting Mats
1x Lens cleaning liquid dispenser
1x Magnier

PARTS STAGE 2 Gantry Assembly
1x Homing Trigger 2x Belt 1x Belt Hub
2x Motor Bracket 2x Motor 2x Motor Pulleys
18x M3 Washer 10x M3 Nut 8x Shoulder Bolt
4x M5 Lock Nut 4x M5 Washer 16x Flanged Bearings
4x Rail Bracket
18x M3x30mm Screw
4x M5 Nut
4x Spacer
4x Gantry Carriage
Housing 1x Laser Carriage
(contains only 3
linear bearings)
2x Long Gantry Rail
2x Short Gantry Rail
4x Linear Bearing

PARTS STAGE 4 Button PCB
1x Button PCB 1x Button PCB Cover 1x Enable Button
1x Power Button 1x Ribbon Cable 2x M3x12mm Screw
2x M3 Washer 2x M3 Nut
PARTS STAGE 3 Driver Board
1x Driver Board Cover 1x Driver Board
1x M3x12mm Screw 4x M3x8mm Screws
1x Laser Unit

PARTS STAGE 5 Controller Board
1x Controller Board 1x Controller Board Cover 2x Motor Cables
4x M3x12mm Screw 4x M3 Washer
4x Stando
PARTS STAGE 6 Assembly Completion
1x Base Plate 10x Rubber Feet 8x M3x12mm Screw
8x M3 Washer 8x M3 Nut

PARTS Workspace Camera Accessory (OPTIONAL)
1x Workspace Camera 2x M3x12mm Screw 2x M3 Washer
2x M3 Nut
3x Air Assist Hose Clips
PARTS Air Assist Accessory (OPTIONAL)
1x Air Assist Pump 1x Air Assist Hose 1x Intake Filter
2x M4x6mm Screw 2x M4 Washer

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Lay out the parts listed below. Refer to the ‘PARTS Stage 1’ section.
• Top Panel
• 2x Side Panel
• Front Panel
• Rear Panel
**Remove protective lm from panels before starting construction**
• 8x Corner Bracket
• 6x Wall Bracket
• 4x Cable Management Clip
• 36x M3x12mm Screw
• 36x M3 Washer
• 24x M3 Nut
You will also need a 2.5mm Hex Tool. (This and other tools can be found in Box 1 (Accessories).
STAGE 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY
Step 1.01
Attach 4x Corner Brackets to the Rear Panel.
Important: Keep the feature indicated in green to the left.
M3 x 12mm SCREW
M3 WASHER
M3 NUT

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Step 1.02
Place the Front Panel on the table with the logo facing down.
Attach 4x Corner Brackets to the Front Panel.
Step 1.03
Attach the two Side Panels.

Step 1.04
Place the 4x Cable Management Clips in the recesses on the Rear Panel.
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M3 NUT
M3 x 12mm SCREW
M3 WASHER
Step 1.05
Attach the Top Panel.
Important: Keep the holes indicated in green to the right.

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Step 1.06
Attach the Panel Brackets to the Front, Rear and Side Panels. . You do not need nuts for this
step.
M3 x 12mm SCREW
M3 WASHER
Attach the Panel Brackets to the Top Panel.

Lay out the parts listed below. Refer to the ‘PARTS Stage 2’ section.
• Homing Trigger
• 2x Belts
• Belt Hub
• 4x Rail Bracket
• 2x Motor Bracket
• 2x Motors
• 2x Motor Pulleys
• 18x M3x30mm Screws
• 18x M3 Washers
In addition, lay out the parts listed below.
• 2x Long Rails
• 2x Short Rails
You will also need a 2.0mm Hex Tool, a 2.5mm Hex Tool and a 3.0mm Hex Tool.
STAGE 2 GANTRY ASSEMBLY
• 10x M3 Nuts
• 8x Shoulder Bolts
• 4x M5 Nuts
• 4x M5 Lock Nuts
• 4x M5 Washer
• 16x Flanged Bearings
• 4x Spacers
• 4x Gantry Carriage Housings
• 4x Linear Bearings
• Laser Carriage
Step 2.01
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Flip the Frame Assembly over and rest it on a pair of the small boxes included in the packaging.

Place a Motor Pulley onto one of the Motors.Position the small screw in the Motor Pulley over
the at face of the Motor shaft and fasten using the 2.0mm Hex Tool.
Important: Leave approx. 0.5mm gap between the Motor Pulley and the Motor.
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Flat face of motor shaft
Step 2.02
Place the second Motor Pulley upside down over the shaft of the remaining Motor. Repeat the
previous step. The two Motors should now look like the ones in the image below.

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Step 2.03
Attach the Motors to the underside of the Top Panel with the Motor Brackets.
Make sure the Motor connectors are facing the centre of the machine.
Take note of Motor Bracket orientation.
M3 x 30mm SCREW
M3 WASHER

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Step 2.04
Attach two Rail Brackets to the underside of the Top Panel. Make sure the arrow on the Rail
Bracket points towards the Top Panel.
M3 NUT
M3 x 30mm SCREW
M3 WASHER

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Step 2.05
Attach the Homing Trigger to the underside of the Top Panel.
M3 NUT
M3 x 30mm SCREW
M3 WASHER