mapleMaker Mini V2 User manual

mapleMaker
ADDITIVE ENGINEERING
maplePrint
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
mapleMaker
MINI maplePrint
MINI
mapleMaker
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING maplePrint
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
mapleMaker
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING maplePrint
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
BUILD GUIDE
GUIDE
1

SECTION
A
1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 Table of Contents 3
1.3 Required Tools 4
1.4 Reseller Information 5
1.5 Components 6

A
1.1
Introduction
4
Welcome, and Thank you!
Thank you for your interest in the mapleMaker Mini V2 3D Printer.
The mapleMaker Mini introduces you to the world of additive
manufacturing and 3D printing. With your own 3D printer, your
concepts and design ideas can be translated from computer
drawings to physical objects in short period of time.
The goal of this guide is to introduce you to the parts and pieces
that will be required before you can assemble your printer kit. Most
of these items can be sourced both locally and from any number of
online retailers.
The aim of this kit was to reduce costs and create an accessible,
hackable, upgradeable, and ultimately, user customizable
3D Printer. We believe that a 3D printer should evolve with it’s
users needs and knowledge, and become a platform for any
number of future upgrades and additions without the need for costly
re-works or additional components.
Ultimately though, we want to empower the next generation of
designers, developers, and engineers by giving them the platform
and tools to suite their needs for today, tomorrow, and well into
the future.
We are Open Source. Collaboration fuels Innovation.
Create, Innovate, and Share.

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A
1.2
Table of Contents
This guide is broken into several sections which encompasses the build process of the
maplePrint Mini 3D printer. The process begins with the basic frame assembly and nishes
with the nal wiring and installation.
While we try to maintain the most up to date diagrams and illustrations, there may be
slight dierences between the illustrations contained within this guide, and the printed
parts in your kit. If there are major changes or dierences between the instructions
contained within and the printed parts, you should have received an updated insert in
your kit containing the revised instructions.
Section A:
1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 Table of Contents 3
1.3 Required Tools 4
1.4 Reseller Information 5
1.5 Components 6
Section B:
2.1 Z Motor Assembly 16
2.2 Lower Frame Assembly 18
2.3 Upper Frame Assembly 24
2.4 Lower/Upper Frame Union 26
Section C:
3.1 Extruder Assembly 34
Section D:
4.1 X-Carriage Assembly 48
4.2 Y Carriage Assembly 62
4.3 Print Bed Assembly 76
4.4 Z Carriage Assembly 82
Section E:
5.1 GT2 Belt Installation 98
5.2 LCD Installation 102
5.3 RAMPS Installation 106
5.4 Upper Bed Installation 116
5.5 Wiring & Final Configuration 118
Section F:
6.1 Appendix 136

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1.1
A
1.3
6
Required Tools
Before we begin the assembly process, it is vital that we have the proper tools to complete the build.
Thankfully though, there are only a few tools required for the build. These tools were either included
with your kit, or available at any local hardware or tool store.
You will need the following:
#2.5 Allen Key (for use with M3 screws)
#3 Allen Key (for use with M4 screws)
#4 Allen Key (for use with M5 screws)
Ceramic screw driver (for adjusting RAMPS drivers)
Spatula (to remove printed parts from the print bed)
Exacto Knife (for trimming and cleaning parts)
Needle nose or similar pliars
Solder iron and solder
Nylon wire ties or zip ties (for securing wiring looms)
3M Blue painters tape (for printing with PLA)
Hot glue gun (to secure endstops)
Additional information regarding this build guide:
We’ve attempted to keep this build guide simple and easy to understand. We’ve broken the
assembly into several sections, and each step into individual illustrations to simplify the build
process further. Each illustrated step in this guide is also accompanied by a list of parts and
hardware required to complete the step. The illustrations of fasteners in these lists are printed to
scale and may be used to size the hardware included in your kit. Simply place a fastener on top
of or next to the illustration to determine if its the correct one for the job!

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1.1
7
Reseller Information
Below is a list of resellers and manufacturers of the components used in the mapleMaker
Mini 3D Printer.
Some components may be sourced from your local home improvement retailers or
specialist hobby stores.
Electronics, motors & extruders
Folger Technologies, LLC: www.folgertech.com
Active Surplus: www.active123.com
EckerTech Inc: www.eckertech.com
Misumi www.us.misumi-ec.com/
Mixshop www.mixshop.com
Filastruder www.lastruder.com
SDP/SI CA www.sdp-si.com/
Skyhunt www.skyhunt.net
ROBOTDIGG www.robotdigg.com
Voxel Factory www.voxelfactory.com
Linear rods & movement
Folger Technologies, LLC: www.folgertech.com
ROBOTDIGG www.robotdigg.com
EckerTech Inc: www.eckertech.com
Mixshop www.mixshop.com
Fasteners
HD Supply Canada: www.brafasco.com (minimums may apply)
Fastenal www.fastenal.com (minimums may apply)
Misc. electronics
Digikey: www.digikey.ca
McMaster-Carr www.mcmaster.com (minimums may apply)
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1.4

A
1.5
8
Components
The following list comprises the components required to build your printer. For the purposes of this build,
we have used ROBOTDIGG (www.robotdigg.com) to source the majority of the components. ROBOTDIGG
oers almost every component required, minus fasteners and threaded rod. The hot end has been sourced
through e3D’s authorized distributor, Filastruder (www.lastruder.com)
NEMA 17 48oz Stepper Motor
Quantity: 3
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/206/Nema17-48mm-Stepper-Motor
Unit Cost: $9.50
NEMA 17 34oz Stepper Motor
Quantity: 2
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/28/NEMA14-34mm-0.8A-or-1.25A-stepper-motor
Unit Cost: $6.80
Flexible Coupling - 5mm to 5mm
Quantity: 2
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/83/Flexible-Coupling-5mm-Shaft-to-5mm-Screw
Unit Cost: $1.80
20 Tooth GT2 Pulley
Quantity: 2
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/166/2GT-20-Tooth-6.35mm-Bore-Pulley
Unit Cost: $1.85
Open Ended 6mm GT2 Belt (2 meters
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/10/Open-Ended-6mm-Width-GT2-Belt
Unit Cost: $1.80
LMS8UU (Short) 8mm Linear Bearing
Quantity: 12
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/13/LM8UU-Linear-Bearing
Unit Cost: $0.60

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623ZZ Ball Bearing
Quantity: 4
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/62/623ZZ-Ball-Bearing
Unit Cost: $3.60
Poloululu 4988 Stepper Drivers
Quantity: 4
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/120/A4988-stepper-driver
Unit Cost: $3.80
Endstop
Quantity: 3
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/141/Endstop,-Snap-Action-Limit-Switch-SS-5GL
Unit Cost: $0.60
RAMPS 1.4 Controller
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/121/Ramps-1.4-Board
Unit Cost: $12.80
Arduino Mega 2560
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/123/Arduino-Mega-2560-R3
Unit Cost: $15.80
RAMPS LCD Display
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/122/RAMPS-LCD2004-with-SD-Socket
Unit Cost: $12.80
30mm Cooling Fan
Quantity: 4
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/197/12V-3CMHotend-Cooling-Fan
Unit Cost: $1.50

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10
Components
12V 5A Power Supply
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/350/12V-5AAC/DC-Adapter-Power-Supply
Unit Cost: $5.00
NEMA 17 34oz Stepper Motor
Quantity: 2
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/28/NEMA14-34mm-0.8A-or-1.25A-stepper-motor
Unit Cost: $6.80
Thermistor Cable (1m)
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/188/2pin-1MLong-Thermistor-Cables-w/-Dupont-Connector
Unit Cost: $0.40
Endstop Cables (1m)
Quantity: 3
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/189/3pin-1MLong-Endstop-Cables-w/-Dupont-Connector
Unit Cost: $0.60
e3D Lite6 All Metal Hot End
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.lastruder.com/products/lite6
Unit Cost: $35.00
MK8 Extruder Drive Gear
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/242/MK8-Filament-Drive-Gear
Unit Cost: $3.00
Compression Spring (for Extruder & bed)
Quantity: 5
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/71/Compression-Spring-for-Heatbed-and-Extruder
Unit Cost: $2.00

11
762mm length Linear Rods (Pack of 6)
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/113/Rostock-Mini-492mm-Long-8mm-Diameter-Smooth-Rod-Pack
Unit Cost: $24.00
Allen Key Set
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/128/1.5,-2,-2.5,-3,-4-size-allen-key-with-ball-head-in-pack
Unit Cost: $2.00
Nylon Cable Ties (100 pack)
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.www.robotdigg.com/product/127/Nylon-Cable-Ties-2.5*100mm-100pcs-n-3.6*200mm-
100pcs-Pack
Unit Cost: $1.80
Ceramic Screwdriver
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/181/Ceramicscrewdriver-for-A4988-stepper-driver
Unit Cost: $1.20
4GB SD Card
Quantity: 1
URL: http://www.robotdigg.com/product/345/4GB-SDCard-for-3D-Printing
Unit Cost: $4.50
Fasteners & Threaded Rod:
You will also require the following fasteners and threaded rod to complete the build.
These items can be purchased from your local hardware retailer or online.
M3X10mm Socket Cap Screw x135
M3X20mm Socket Cap Screw x8
M3X16mm Socket Cap Screw x8
M4X10mm Socket Cap Screw x1
M4X16mm Socket Cap Screw x2
M5X12mm Socket Cap Screw x60
M4X40mm Socket Cap Screw x1
4mm - 0.7 Stainless Steel Threaded rod
4mm - 0.7 Flat nut x3

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1.5
1. Left Lower Frame
2. Right Lower Frame
3. Right Upper Frame
4. Left Upper Frame
5. Left Z Motor Mount
6. Right Z Motor Mount
7. Z Axis Linear rod Mounts
8. Y Axis Carrier (Front)
9. Y Axis Carrier (Rear)
10. Y Axis Mount (Front)
Printed Components
1
12
13
12
1
2
5
6
14
11
10 17
18
19
7
8
9
3
4
16
15
11. Y Axis Mount (Rear)
12. Y Axis Motor Mount
13. Spool Holder Mounts (2)
14. Upper Bed (Printed)
15. Lower/Upper Frame rails (4)
16. Frame Upright Rails (4)
17. Extruder Mount
18. Extruder Idler Arm
19. Print Cooler Duct

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13
2
20 21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
33
32
34
29
30
31
20. Extruder Base Mount
21. Hot-End Mount
22. X Axis Idler Cover
23. Z Axis Adjustment Mount
24. Z Axis Nut Covers
25. X Axis Assembly (Left)
26. X Axis Assembly (Right)
27. X (Extruder) Bearing Carriers (2)
28. Z Axis Bearing Carriers (2)
29. Y Axis Bearing Carriers (2)
30. Lower Bed Frame (4)
31. Lower Bed Union
32. Electronics Backplate
33. Electronics Enclosure
34. LCD Frame Assembly

SECTION
B
2.1 Z Motor Assembly 16
2.2 Lower Frame Assembly 18
2.3 Upper Frame Assembly 24
2.4 Lower/Upper Frame Union 26

2.1 Z Motor Assembly 16
2.2 Lower Frame Assembly 18
2.3 Upper Frame Assembly 24
2.4 Lower/Upper Frame Union 26

B
2.1
Insert the Stepper Motor into the base of the
Right Front Motor Mount
The threads on the face of the Stepper Motor
should align with the 4 holes of the Right
Front Motor Mount.
N/A
Z Motor Assembly (Right Front)
1
2
Locate the Hardware bag marked:
Z-Motor Mounts
Locate the Right Front Motor mount, the
upright mounts should face the outside of
the frame.
From the Stepper Motor package, select 1of
the 34mm (short) stepper motors.
From the Fastener package, select:
4 M3x10 cap screws
X 4
16
M3 x 10

B
2.1
3
!
Using the M3 Hex wrench, screw the
4 M3 x 10 cap screws through the Right
Front Motor mount into the stepper motor.
Note: Take care not to over-tighten the
screws, or you may break the motor mount.
Congratulations, the Right Front Z Motor
Assembly is complete!
N/A
X 4
Alert: Left Front Z Motor Assembly
Collect the Left Front Motor Mount, the
second 34mm (short) stepper motor and
4 M3x10 cap screws.
Repeat Steps 1-3 to complete the Left Front
Z Motor Assembly
Z Motor Assembly (Right/Left Front)
17
M3 x 10

B
2.2
From the hardware bag, collect 6 M3 X 10
screws.
Using your M3 Hex wrench, attach the
motor assembly to the lower frame as-
sembly.
Lower Frame Assembly
1
2
Locate the lower left side frame, and col-
lect the left Z motor assembly completed
in the previous steps.
Place the motor assembly into the lower
left frame.
The screw holes on the motor assembly
should match the screw holes in the lower
left frame assembly.
N/A
18
X 6 M3 x 10

B
2.2
3
4
Congratulations, you’ve completed the
left lower frame assembly.
Check the t and ensure that all screws are
tight.
Don’t over tighten the screws, as this may
strip the parts.
N/A
Locate the Y axis motor mount from your
printed parts kit. This mount is longer than
the similar X axis motor mount.
Also from your printed parts, locate the
lower right side frame.
Check the tment of both pieces before
proceeding to the next step.
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N/A

B
2.2
The Y axis motor mount is now complete.
Check the tment of the mount to the
lower frame.
Ensure that the mount is tight to the
frame and secure.
Do not over-tighten the screws holding
the mount in place.
N/A
Lower Frame Assembly
5
6
From the hardware bag, select 4 M3 X 10
screws.
Using the screws, attach the Y axis motor
mount to the lower right side frame.
20
X 4 M3 x 10