2
Specifications .................................................................................................................. 3
Getting Started ................................................................................................................ 3
Safety first ................................................................................................................... 3
Required tools ................................................................................................................. 3
Building the Printer ......................................................................................................... 4
Extruder Assembly ...................................................................................................... 4
Y Sub-assembly........................................................................................................... 7
X-Subassembly ......................................................................................................... 13
Frame assembly ......................................................................................................... 14
Z Assembly ............................................................................................................... 15
Z - Rod Assembly...................................................................................................... 16
X Assembly ............................................................................................................... 18
Extruder (cold end) Assembly ................................................................................... 20
Adding the Electronics .................................................................................................. 22
Controller Assembly .................................................................................................. 22
Motion Stepper motors .............................................................................................. 23
Limit Switches .......................................................................................................... 25
Adding The String Drive ............................................................................................... 26
Tying the knots (Uni-knot) ........................................................................................ 27
X string Drive ............................................................................................................ 27
Y String Drive ........................................................................................................... 29
Adding the Extruder Driver ....................................................................................... 31
Build Platform Assembly .............................................................................................. 33
Connecting the Controller and Extruder Fan .................................................................. 34
Adding the Extruder Fan............................................................................................ 34
Ramps1.4 Connections .............................................................................................. 34
Wire Routing With Nylon Ties .................................................................................. 35
Filament Spool Holder .................................................................................................. 36
Initial Controller Setup .................................................................................................. 37
Arduino 2560 Firmware settings ................................................................................ 37
Power supply and extruder Fan .................................................................................. 38
First print (quick guide) ............................................................................................. 39
Appendix....................................................................................................................... 42
Warranty and Return Policy ....................................................................................... 42
Parts included in the basic kit .................................................................................... 43
Added parts included in the deluxe kit ....................................................................... 44
