MTW Create User manual

MTW Create
Assembly Guide
1 — Last update: 2016/09/20
Maker's Tool Works

Table of Contents
3D PDF And how to view it......................................................................................................................... 2
Install the Z Rails........................................................................................................................................ 3
Assembling the Base ................................................................................................................................. 7
Assembling the Y Axis ............................................................................................................................. 12
Assembling the X Axis ............................................................................................................................. 18
Assembling the OctoPi LCD .................................................................................................................... 24
Assemble the Top Deck plates ................................................................................................................ 26
Install the Y Axis & Top Deck Plates ....................................................................................................... 31
Assembling the Y Carriage ...................................................................................................................... 36
Installing the X Axis ................................................................................................................................. 40
Installing the Lead Screws....................................................................................................................... 44
Installing the X Carriage .......................................................................................................................... 49
Extruder Assembly and Installation ........................................................................................................ 52
Hotend Assembly and Installation........................................................................................................... 57
Installing the ABL Sensor ........................................................................................................................ 65
Installing the Fans and Endstops ............................................................................................................ 68
Tightening the belts ................................................................................................................................. 73
Installing the Glass and Bed Heater ........................................................................................................ 75
Wiring........................................................................................................................................................ 77
External Wire Management ................................................................................................................... 78
IEC, PSU and LE ................................................................................................................................ 81
RAMBo – Connecting steppers ............................................................................................................. 88
RAMBo – Connecting Endstops, ABL and Thermistors.......................................................................... 91
RAMBo – Connecting Heaters............................................................................................................... 94
RAMBo – Connecting Fans ................................................................................................................... 96
USB and testing .................................................................................................................................... 98

Spool Holder........................................................................................................................................... 100
Downloads .............................................................................................................................................. 101
rivers and Firmware.......................................................................................................................... 102
Software ............................................................................................................................................. 109
STL Files ............................................................................................................................................ 110
Configuring WiFi on your MTW Create.................................................................................................. 111
Bringing your MTW Create online ......................................................................................................... 115
Powering Up and Testing .................................................................................................................... 116
Applying 3 Eeez ............................................................................................................................... 121
Calibrating your Auto Bed Leveling Sensor ......................................................................................... 123
Starting your first Print ........................................................................................................................ 130
Bringing Online without OctoPi............................................................................................................ 134
Dual Extruder Supplement..................................................................................................................... 143
Step 1 – Hardware Changes ............................................................................................................... 144
Step 3 – Software Setup ..................................................................................................................... 145
Step 3 – Offset Fine Tuning ................................................................................................................ 147
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 149

3D PDF And how to view it.
We make extensive use of 3 P F files to help you visualize how the printer is suppose to go together. 3
P Fs let you pan, zoom and rotate the model, as well as hide and show individual parts or assemblies in
the model to easier understand what is going on.
3d P F is an Open file format, but unfortunately it is not as well supported as the standard P F file format.
In particular, most P F Browser plugins will not properly display them.
The Genuine Adobe Acrobat Reader is one excellent choice, but there are a variety of viewers available for
all platforms. If you Google for “3d P F Viewer” you should be able to find an option that you like.
>>>>>>MTW Create 3D PDF Link<<<<<<
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Install the Z Rails
Install the Top Caps
Parts required.
• 2 – 450mm Extrusions
• 2 – Top Cap Plate
• 4 – M5 × 8 SHCS
• 4 – M5 Washer
1. One end of each 450 mm extrusion is tapped. Install each Top Cap Plate using 2 each M5 × 8 SHCS
and M5 Washer onto the tapped end of the extrusion..
Installing the Z Linear Rails
Parts Required
• 2 – 380mm Linear Rails
• 2 – Rail Spacer Plates
• 30 – M3 × 10 SHCS
• 30 – M3 Post Install Nut
• 3 – Nut Alignment Jigs
2. Install 15 M3 Post Install Nuts in each vertical extrusion and use the Nut Alignment ig (the jigs are
12mm wide, and the color may differ from the pictured below) to properly set their spacing. As you
add additional nuts, remove the first jig and place it after the last nut until you have added 15 screws
per side. Be sure to install the nuts on the same side of the extrusion as the longer end of the
top cap.
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1. DO NOT REMOVE THE BLOCKS. They are not designed to be removed from the rail.
2. Install each of the 380mm Linear Rails, with the Rail Spacer Plate sandwiched between the
extrusions and the Rails. Leave the screws slightly loose.
Be sure all the nuts are inserted in the same orientation or the spacing will be incorrect. For
easiest insertion, insert the end with the spring ball into the slot first as shown below
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Use caution removing the rail from the bag. o not allow the block to come off the rail.
A couple small strong magnets placed on each end of the rail can keep the blocks from
sliding off.
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We highly recommend using Blue Loctite on the screws in the following steps
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3. Slide the rails up so that the top edge of the rail is flush with the bottom of the Top Cap Plate.
Note that the rail spacer plate (Shown below) is important. It is easy to miss in the photo
above. Note, the plate may have 3 slots or 5, but either function identically.
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4. Tighten the screws holding the rails.
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Assembling the Base
Parts Required:
• 2 – 400mm Extrusions
• 2 – 450mm Extrusions with Z Rails pre-installed
• 2 – Machined Side Plates
• 1 – USB Adapter Plate
• 1 – IEC Adapter Plate
• 8 – M3 × 6 BHCS
• 8+ – M3 Washers
• 8 – M5 × 10 SHCS
• 8 – M5 × 16 SHCS
• 8 – M5 Washers
• 4 – M3 Post Install Nuts
• 4 – M3 × 10 SHCS
• 4 – Rubber Feet
1. Install the USB Adapter Plate onto the Left Machined Side Plate using 4 M3 × 6 BHCS with one or
more M3 Washers as needed.
2. Repeat the last step with the IEC Adapter Plate on the Right Machined Side Plate.
The Machined Side Plates have a notch on one edge near the handle, that notch designates
the top of the base.
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3. Loosely assemble the side plates to the 400mm extrusions using 8 M5 × 16 SHCSs and 8 M5
Washers.Do not tighten the screws yet.
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4. Sit the assembled base upside down (Machined Side Plate notch down) on a known flat surface and
tighten the screws holding the assembly, then flip the assembled base back up.
5. Install the two uprights using 4 M5 × 10 SHCS, 4 M5 Washer and 4 M5 Post Install Nut each. Align
each extrusion so it is flush with the bottom of the Machined Side Plate and is pressed against the
forward edge of the cutout in the MSP to maintain proper vertical alignment.. Be sure the tapped end
of the 450mm extrusion is up!
The following step needs to be completed on a known flat surface. A granite or formica
countertop is ideal, or flat, non-carpeted floor will work in a pinch.
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Only one end of the 450mm extrusions is tapped. Be sure to orient that end to the top.
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6. On the bottom of the Machined Side Plate install one rubber foot on each end of the two extrusions
using an M3 × 10 SHCS and an M3 Post Install Nut. They should be approximately 20mm from the
end of each extrusion.
Note that the Z rails are not shown installed in the photos on this page. We revised the
assembly order to make things easier. We will update these photos soon.
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7. Sit the assembled base aside for now.
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Assembling the Y Axis
Installing the Linear Rail
Parts Required
• 400mm Linear Rail
• Machined Y Plate
• 16 – M3 × 10 SHCS
• 2 – M5 × 10 SHCS
• 2 – M5 Washer
• 2 – M5 Nut
1. Carefully remove the linear rail from the bag. Remove the Zip ties on the ends.
2. DO NOT REMOVE THE BLOCKS. They are not designed to be removed from the rail. If the block
sliding feels a bit rough, it is normal, it will not affect the operation, and in time will break in.
A 3 P F Showing just this section available to aid your assembly. For help viewing this
file, see our note here
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3. Be sure to orient the Machined Y Plate with the “wings” up.
4. Install the Y axis rail using 16 M3 × 10 SHCS. The screws should be tightened until they are snug
only. Try to make sure you tighten them to a consistent level. Do not over-tighten the screws.
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5. We recommend adding one each M5 × 10 SHCS,M5 Washer and M5 Nut temporarily to each end to
each end of the assembly to prevent the cars from being able to come off.
Assembling the Y Motor Mount & Belt Idlers
Parts Required
• 1- Y Motor Mount
• 2 – M3 × 6 BHCS
• 2 – M3 Washer
• 1 – M5 × 8 SHCS
• 2 – M5 × 20 SHCS
• 4+ – M5 Washer
• 1 – M5 Nut
• 4 – 605zz Bearing
• 1 – Stepper Motor
• 1- Pulley
Newer Create kits are supplied with noise vibration dampening mounts. Attach the motor to the mount using
two button head M3-6 screws. two of the holes on the mount are tapped and two are not tapped. To mount
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the motor to the mount use the two holes that are not tapped.
1. Install the Y Motor assembly with 2 M3 × 6 BHCS and 2 M3 Washer. These screws will insert into the
tapped holes of the vibration dampening mount. See the pictures below for the proper orientation
relative to the rest of the assembly. Be sure that the motor is in the uppermost position so when we
later install the belt you have plenty of room to adjust it.
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2. Install the pulley, leaving about 1-2mm between the bottom of the pulley and the top of the motor.
Install it with the set screw end of the pulley away from the motor. Be sure one of the pulley set
screws is aligned with the flat of the motor shaft.
3. All three Idlers will Install in the following order: M5 × 20 SHCS > Zero or more M5 Washer as needed
>605zz Bearing >M5 Washer >605zz Bearing >M5 Washer >Y Motor Mount or Machined Y
Plate. The two upper idlers will screw directly into the tapped holes on the Machined Y Plate. The
lower idle will screw into an M5 Nut Use as many washers below the screw head as needed to keep
the bearings snugly in place (probably 2-3).
4. Locate the two 5mm tapped holes on the side of the Machined Y Plate and attach the Y motor plate
using an Idler Bearing assembly and an M5 × 10 SHCS with a M5 Washer. See the images below for
clarification.
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Sit the assembled Y Axis aside for the time being.
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Assembling the X Axis
Assembling the X Motor Mount
Parts Required
• 1 – X Motor Mount
• 1 – Stepper Motor
• 1 – Pulley
• 4 – M3 × 6 BHCS
• 4 – M3 Washer
• 2 – M5 × 20 SHCS
• 8+ – M5 Washer
• 2 – M5 Nut
• 4 – 605zz Bearing
1. Install the idlers in two 5mm holes, using the following order: M5 × 20 SHCS >605zz Bearing >M5
Washer >605zz Bearing >M5 Washer >X Motor Mount >M5 Nut.
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