re:3D Gigabot User manual

think big,
print huge
gigabot® : unassembled
(complete diy kit)

Rev. october 2015

READ INSTRUCTIONS : All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the printer is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS : The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS : All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS : All operating and use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING : Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.
ATTACHMENTS : Do not use attachments or enhancements not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE : Do not use Gigabot near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
PLACEMENT : Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
VENTILATION : Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES : This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance
dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION : This product may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC
line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having
a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails
to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION : Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
LIGHTNING : For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
OVERLOADING : Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. A product and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination
to overturn.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY : Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
legalese

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE GIGABOT® : UNASSEMBLED
(COMPLETE DIY KIT)!
REFERENCES & HELPFUL DOCUMENTS :
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS :
This kit contains all the parts necessary to construct a fully functioning Gigabot®. You will
find that this is a high quality and very capable 3D printer that not only helps you develop
your biggest ideas, but lets you do so at the human scale.
Some external resources may be helpful during the assembly process. For example,
knowing the correct names for dierent parts on the Gigabot®, or proper use of certain
tools. Resources that we thought may be helpful have been linked to at the end of this
guide.
If you prefer a video guide, please search for “re3D Tech” on YouTube and find our related
Gigabot® retrofit kit video instructions. Short video tips on general Gigabot® assembly will
be available in the near future as well.
introduction

table of contents
OVERVIEW 1
LEGEND 2
BEFORE YOU BUILD 3
BUILD GUIDE 5
BILL OF MATERIALS 5
TOOLS YOU’LL NEED 15
A : BRIDGE RAIL AND TROLLEY 16
B : BED FRAME 27
C : MOUNT ELECTRICAL BOX 34
D : FRAME CROSS RAILS AND SIDE PLATES 40
E : LOWER FRAME 51
F : FRAME UPRIGHTS 57
G : Z AXIS RODS AND MOTORS 73

H : PANDUITS AND ELECTRICAL BOX 78
I : POWER AND LIMIT SWITCHES 81
J : CABLE CARRIERS 85
K : FILAMENT DETECTION 89
L : WIRING 91
M : FILAMENT TUBE AND EXTRA WIRING 97
N : BED PLATE 100
O : FINISHING TOUCHES 105

OVERVIEW
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*Full Gigabot® rendering is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the final
construction of your Gigabot®

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Objects of importance are
outlined with dotted lines
LEGEND
insert
mark
place
connect
align evenly space
route remove
fasten/screw measure

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BEFORE YOU BUILD
it’s hip to be square!
the uses of grease
When assembling the
Gigabot®, it is essential to
work on a flat surface and to
carefully square perpendicular
parts as much as possible.
This is especially important
while assembling the side
plates, Z-axis uprights and
vertical common rails, bed
frame, upper and lower cross
rails, and bridge assembly.
Use large clamps to help
square up frames if needed.
Make good use of grease
during assembly. These
will help hold the eccentric
spacers when installing the
V-groove wheels and also
keep them from damaging
the side plates or end trucks
during adjustment. Likewise,
it will ensure smooth, quiet
operation when applied the
the Z-axis ACME threaded
rods.

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t-nuts, how do they work?
Measuring and marking
T-nuts are an essential part
of assembling the Gigabot®.
These are inserted into the
aluminum extrusion in order
to fasten parts to the frame.
Post assembly T-nuts are
also used. These hold their
positions well without sliding
around, and are useful when
installing retrofits.
There are parts of the
instructions that suggest
marking spots on the
Gigabot® to properly place
parts. When marking, be sure
to only use a pencil--using a
permanent marker will leave
unsightly marks on the metal!

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BILL OF MATERIALS
BUILD GUIDE
800mm Common rail 852mm Cross rail
Bridge rail (X axis Maker Slide)782mm Bed cross rail
Runway rail (Y axis Maker Slide) Z upright (Z axis Maker Slide)
Side plate Bed side plate
8 4
12
2 4
4 2

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Corner plate
M2x16mm SHCS
Serialized corner plate
24”x24” bed plate, heater, and wiresLogo corner plate
Right and left end truck plates
T-Nuts
5
8
1
11
2
217
OTHER SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS
(SHCS):
M2x10mm SHCS : 5
M3x18mm SHCS : 18
M3x8mm SHCS : 23
M3x14mm SHCS : 12
M3x10mm SHCS : 6

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M5x8mm BHCS 181
OTHER BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREWS
(BHCS):
M4x10mm BHCS : 4
M5x12mm BHCS : 92
M5x25mm BHCS : 1
M5x45mm BHCS : 13
M6x60mm BHCS : 3
M3x25mm BHCS : 14
OTHER FLAT HEAD CAP SCREWS (FHCS):
M3x10mm FHCS : 4
M5x20mm FHCS : 7
M5x35mm FHCS : 4
OTHER DEEP PANDUIT:
28.5” deep Panduit: 3
12” deep Panduit : 1
M5x12mm FHCS 6
8.5” deep Panduit 1
1”x1.5”x30” Panduit 1Leveling spring 8

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M3 washer
Lower bearing block Upper bearing block
M2 hex nut
Square leveling blockLimit switch leveling block
12
2 2
8
22
OTHER WASHERS:
M5 washer : 90
OTHER HEX NUTS:
M5 hex nut : 40

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Z motor shelfPre-assembled extruder trolley*
Bed plate angle bracket Filament spool rod shelf
Filament detection cover Assembled filament detection bracket
21
4 2
2 2
* Pre-assembled extruder trolley includes
trolley plates, all covers, extruders, and
extruder motors
Filament tube 23/8”-8 ACME threaded rod 2

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MXL 18 tooth Z motor pulleyNut cup 22
8’ 8” X limit switch cable 1
OTHER LIMIT SWITCH CABLES:
72 1/2” Y limit switch cable : 1
72 1/2” Z limit switch cable : 1
55” FD limit switch cable : 2
60” lower Z limit switch cable : 1
OTHER MOTOR CABLES:
Y motor cable : 2
Z motor cable : 2
Extruder motor cable : 2
X motor cable 1
MXL belt 2Z limit switch spacer 2

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Limit switch 69’ 3” head bundle cable 1
Viki 2.0 with enclosure 1M5x70mm Hex head 2
M5 lock washers MXL 36 tooth pulley (threaded rod)
37 2
Power switch 1Push fit connector 4

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Triangle brace 8Gigabot® name plate 1
Viki Holder
Post assembly T-nuts X axis cable carriers - 53 links
Y axis cable carrier - 60 links Z axis cable carrier - 34 links
1
12 1
1 1
Center side panels 2