Ultimaker ORIGINAL+ User manual

3Dkanjers: Wij gaan een 3D-printer bouwen
© 2014 | 3Dkanjers
The fast, easy to use, Open-source 3D printer
Assembly
instructions
3Dkanjers Bouwinstructie
Ultimaker Original +
Versie 1.0

3Dkanjers: Wij gaan een 3D-printer bouwen
© 2014 | 3Dkanjers
Wij gaan een 3D-printer bouwen
Wat gaan we doen?
Met je groepje bouw je jullie deel van de 3D-printer.
Ga eerst samen zitten en bespreek wat er moet gebeuren.
Daarna verdeel je de taken.
Als iedereen weet wat de bedoeling is, ga je aan de slag.
Aan het eind vertel je in de groep wat je hebt gedaan.
Zorg ervoor dat je verhaal duidelijk is, want iedereen moet weten waar jullie zijn gebleven.
Wat leer je hiervan?
Als je (een deel van) de 3D-printer hebt gebouwd:
•kun je zelfstandig informatie vinden over de 3D-printer;
•begrijp je de Engelse termen die worden gebruikt als je wilt gaan printen op een 3D-
printer;
•weet je hoe een 3D-printer werkt en uit welke onderdelen de 3D-printer bestaat;
•kun je later eventuele problemen met de 3D-printer zelf oplossen.
Wat heb je nodig?
De bouwbeschrijving van de 3D-printer. Deze vind je in hoofdstuk 6.
De onderdelen uit de doos. In de bouwbeschrijving staat precies per onderdeel wat je
nodig hebt om het te kunnen bouwen.
Gereedschap. In de bouwbeschrijving staat precies wat je nodig hebt aan gereedschap.
Bouwtips en Bouwinspectie. Voor elke stap in het bouwproces vind je aanvullende tips op
een apart blad. Je vind hierop ook een aantal punten waarmee je kan controleren of alles
goed gegaan is.
Hoe ga je het aanpakken?
De 3D-printer bestaat uit een aantal onderdelen (bijvoorbeeld het frame, de Z-stage en de
Material feeder). Per onderdeel vind je in de bouwbeschrijving een uitgebreide uitleg.
Zoek je onderdeel op en lees de beschrijving met elkaar goed door. Bespreek samen wat
er moet gebeuren en verdeel de taken. Ga dan pas de benodigde onderdelen bij elkaar
zoeken.
Tips?
•Gebruik bij het bouwen niet alleen de plaatjes als voorbeeld. Lees de bijbehorende
beschrijvingen.
•Je kan de Engelse teksten vertalen met Google translate of een woordenboek.
•Gebruik de juiste maat boutjes. De maten staan erbij.
•Gooi niets weg. Misschien hebben we het later nog nodig.
Wat is de planning?
In de werkplanning die je van de leerkracht krijgt, staat precies beschreven welk
onderdeel je met jouw groep gaat maken en hoeveel tijd je hiervoor hebt.

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Ultimaker Original+ Assembly manual
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Ultimaker Original+ DIY kit and welcome to our community!
This assembly manual will guide you through the build process step by step.
During the excitement of the build process you learn more and more. This will
help you understand the workings of a 3D printer even better and give you the
opportunity to get the most out of your Ultimaker.
Besides this assembly manual there’s also a user manual available online:
www.Ultimaker.com/pages/support/manuals
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Table of contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Product description 5
1.2 Used symbols 5
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3 Precautions and safety instructions 7
4 Preparation before assembling 8
4.1 Engraving 8
4.2 Sanding 8
5 What to expect reading the assembly instructions 8
5.1 Structure of the assembly instructions 8
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6 Assembling the Ultimaker Original+ 10
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the frame 10
6.1.1. Step 1: Inserting the ball bearings 11
6.1.2. Step 2: Mounting the limit switches 12
6.1.3. Step 3: Assembling the X and Y motor 16
6.1.4. Step 4: Preparing the BOTTOM panel 19
6.1.5. Step 5: Assembling the ‘cube’-shaped frame 20
6.1.6. Step 6: attaching various parts 25
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6.2.1. Step 1: Assembling the FRONT, BACK, RIGHT, LEFT slider
blocks 29
6.2.2. Step 2: Attaching the claws 30
6.2.3. Step 3: Mounting the caps 32
6.2.4. Step 4: Mounting the axes 36
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6.3.1. Step 1: Assemble the extrusion head housing 43
6.3.2. Step 2: cooling fan assembly 51
6.3.3. Step 3: attaching the housing on the XY frame 53
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6.4.1. Step 1: Assembling the Aluminium base plate. 58

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6.4.2. Step 2: Assembling the Heated bed PCB 60
6.4.3. Step 3: Connecting the PCB to the Baseplate 62
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6.4.7. Step 7: greas it up 69
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6.5.1. Step 1: drive mechanism main body assembly 71
6.5.2. Step 2: drive bolt assembly 73
6.5.3. Step 3: clamp assembly 75
6.5.4. Step 4: attaching the feeder to the machine 80
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6.6.1. Step 1: mounting the electronic circuit board 84
6.6.2. Step 2: connecting the heater and Heated Bed 85
6.6.3. Step 3: connecting the print head electronics 87
6.6.4. Step 4: connecting the limit switches 87
6.6.5. Step 5: connecting the motors 87
6.6.6. Step 6: mounting the electronics cover 89
6.6.7. Step 7: strain relief 89
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6.7.1. Step 1: assembling the UltiController 93
6.7.2. Step 2: connecting the controller 95
7 Usage of the Ultimaker Original+ 96
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7.1.1. Slicer software 97

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1 Introduction
1.1 Product description
The parts of the Ultimaker Original+ can only be used for assembling the
Ultimaker Original+. An assembled Ultimaker Original+ can only be used for
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Ultimaking B.V. cannot be held liable for any damage caused by improper,
incorrect or unwise use. Please read this manual completely and make sure
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1.2 Used symbols
1 Warning! A warning indicates the risk of (serious) damage to the user or
the product if the user does not carry out the procedures with care.
1 Caution! A comment makes the user aware of possible problems.
5Notice: A notice makes the user aware of convenient functions and
additional options.

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2.1 
Product description
Name: Ultimaker Original+
Model/type: Revision 4
Year of production: 2014
Dimensions (W x D x H) 357 x 342 x 388mm
Mass 9 kg
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Power source 110V or 230 V
Operating system: Windows, MAC and Linux
Speed: Max. head travel speed between
30mm/s - 300mm/s.
Accuracy: Positioning < 0.05mm
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Technology: FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)
Ambient Operating Temperature: 15° - 32° C
Storage Temperature: 0° - 32° C
2.2 Environmental conditions
The Ultimaker Original+ can only be used in a dry environment. The product
cannot be used in a humid environment and in an environment with lots of
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performance of the product.

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3 Precautions and safety instructions
Only use original accessories from the manufacturer.
The product should only be used for applications as described by
the manufacturer. All other applications are unprofessional and
considered dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for
damage resulting from errors, unintended or unprofessional use of
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Do not install the product outdoors or in any place where it might
become wet.
Do not install the product in any place that might be exposed to
extreme heat or cold.
Keep the product out of reach of children.
Disconnect the device from all power sources before cleaning it.
Remove the adapter from the power outlet during storms, lightning
and whenever the product will not be used for a longer period of
time.
Install the product as indicated in this manual. If in doubt, consult a
recognized technician and always take account of local installation
codes and regulations.
The product should be kept out of direct sunlight.
The product must not be discarded as unsorted municipal waste, it
must be disposed of separately.
Find out about the options in your region for disposing of the
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components, but see whether the product (components) can be
turned in, recycled or reused.

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4 Preparation before assembling
4.1 Engraving
All panels are marked with the side they belong to.
For all the panels except the FRONT panel and the BOTTOM panel, the
engraving faces. The FRONT panel has the “Ultimaker” engraving facing
outward. The BOTTOM panel has the engraving facing downward.
4.2 Sanding
Before starting the assembly, you may want to sand the panels slightly to
remove any burn marks/blemishes from the laser cutting process. You can also
paint or stain your Ultimaker Original+. Be aware that paint will not cover the
brown cutting edges very well.
5 What to expect reading the assembly
instructions
5.1 Structure of the assembly instructions
Before assembling the Ultimaker Original+, separate sub assemblies have to be built.
The description of every sub assembly in this manual will contain:
• An overview of the needed tools;
• An estimation of the needed time to built the sub assembly;
• The steps;
Every step in this manual will be described using the following structure:
• Cautions and warnings (if applicable);
• The needed parts;
• The actions to perform the step.
To make this manual easy to understand, images are used as much as possible.

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In this manual, you will read about FRONT side, BACK side, LEFT side,
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image 1: sides of the Ultimaker Original+

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6 Assembling the Ultimaker Original+
6.1 ASSEMBLING
THE FRAME
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BUILD
THIS SUB ASSEMBLY.
Time:
about 60 to 90 minutes
Tools:
hex key screwdriver (1,5mm)
hex key wrench (2mm)
5.5mm (M3) socket wrench or pliers

3Dkanjers Bouwtips en Bouwinspectie Ultimaker Original + (heated bed)
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6.1. Assembling the Frame
(pagina 10-27)
Bouwtips
Het bouwen van het frame duurt ongeveer 3 uur en is verdeeld in 3 blokken:
•Blok 1: step 1 en 2
•Blok 2: step 3 en 4
•Blok 3: step 5 en 6
In de bouwbeschrijving van Ultimaker (pagina 10-27) staan zeer belangrijke zaken met
een uitroepteken aangegeven. Lees deze dus ook goed. Loop samen eerst alle pagina’s
door, dan kan je het werk goed verdelen. Hieronder per stap nog een aantal tips.
•Step 1 (6.1.1.):
oSla niet met een “gewone” hamer op de “ball bearings”. Gebruik bijvoorbeeld
een rubberen hamer of als je sterk bent je duim.
•Step 2 (6.1.2.):
oSchroef de “Limit Switches” niet te hard aan. Heb je de goede boutjes
gebruikt (let op de lengte)?
•Step 3 (6.1.3.):
oDe “motoren” lijken veel op elkaar en toch zijn ze verschillend. De motor met
het halve asje is in ieder geval voor later (voor de “feeder”).
oPlaats het motortje zo, dat de draadjes die uit de motortjes komen naar
beneden gaan.
•Step 5 (6.1.5.):
oVergeet niet dat het snoertje van de “limit Switch” linksachter (zwarte draad)
achter de zwarte “spacers” van het motortje moet lopen.
oVergeet de “kabelgootjes” niet (cable ducts)!.
oGebruik een rubberen hamer om het frame zachtjes in elkaar te zetten.
Bouwinspectie
•Zitten er geen “kieren” tussen de framedelen?
•Zijn alle boutjes van het frame goed aangedraaid (vast is vast)?
•Lopen alle snoetjes naar de onderzijde van de 3D-printer door de kabelgootjes
(cable ducts)?

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Step 1 (6.1.1.)
Step 2 (6.1.2.)
Step 1 (6.1.1.)
Step 2 (6.1.2.)
Step 1 (6.1.1.)
Step 3 (6.1.3.)
Step 2 (6.1.2.)

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Step 4 (6.1.4.)
Step 5 (6.1.5.)
Step 4 (6.1.4.)
Step 5 (6.1.5.)
Step 5 (6.1.5.)
Step 5 (6.1.5.)
Step 5 (6.1.5.)
Het resultaat

Step 1: Inserting the ball bearings Assembling the frame 11
6.1.1. Step 1: Inserting the ball bearings
The following parts are needed in this step.
Letter Description Qnty.
AFRONT panel 1
BLEFT panel 1
CRIGHT panel 1
DBACK panel 1
Eball bearings 8mm 8
8 x
image 2: parts needed for this step
Every panel needed for this step has two corresponding holes.
To place the ball bearings, perform the following actions:
1. Get a panel.
2. Place the ball bearings.
Make sure you place the ball bearings as deep as shown in image 3.
3. Repeat action 1 and action 2 for all panels.
A
C
D
B
E

Step 2: Mounting the limit switches Assembling the frame 12
image 3: placing the ball bearings into the panel
6.1.2. Step 2: Mounting the limit switches
Warning! Do not strain the tapped thread on the inside of the switch
housing by putting a lot of force on the bolts. All limit switches are
pre-tapped, you can fasten them directly with M3 bolts, no nuts
required here!
Caution! Note that all wires of limit switches need to be twisted,
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The following parts are needed in this step.
Letter Description Qnty.
AFRONT panel 1
BLEFT panel 1
CBACK panel 1
DRED wired limit switch 1
EBLUE wired limit switche 1
FBLACK wired limit switch 1
Gbolts M3 x 12mm 4
Hbolts M3 x 16mm 2
Iwashers 2

Step 2: Mounting the limit switches Assembling the frame 13
image 4: parts needed for this step
The orientation of the limit switches are engraved on the panels, except for the
FRONT panel.
The machine has 3 limit switches:
• 1 with BLUE wires
• 1with RED wires
• 1 with LONG BLACK wires
A
C
BD
E
F
G H I

Step 2: Mounting the limit switches Assembling the frame 14
To mount the BLUEwired limit switches, perform the following actions:
1. Place the BLUE wired limit switch as shown in image 5.
2. Attach the BLUE wired limit switch with two bolts M3x12mm.
image 5: attaching the RED wired limit switches
To attach the RED wired limit switch, perform the following actions:
1. Attach the REDwired limit switch as shown in image 6.
2. Attach the RED wired limit switch with two bolts M3 x 12mm.

Step 2: Mounting the limit switches Assembling the frame 15
image 6: attaching the BLUE wired limit switch
To attach the BLACK limit switch with LONG wires, perform the following
actions:
1. Attach the BLACK limit switch with LONG wires as shown in image 7.
Fine tuning the position will be described in another part of this
manual.
2. Attach the BLACK limit switch with LONG wires.
Use two bolts M3 x 16mm and two washers.
image 7: attaching the BLACK wired limit switch with LONG wires

Step 3: Assembling the X and Y motor Assembling the frame 16
6.1.3. Step 3: Assembling the X and Y motor
The following parts are needed in this step.
Letter Description Qnty.
ALEFT panel 1
BBACK panel 1
Cmotors with long wires and rounded axles 2
DMotor spacer 2
EM3 washers 8
Fshort timing belts 2
Gpulleys with a 5mm internal diameter 2
Hbolts M3 x 25mm 8
image 8: parts needed for this step
A
C
B
E
F G H
D