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FIG. 2
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 3
FIG. 5
FIG. 5
EASTWOOD GENESIS FDM 3D PRINTER SETUP
The Eastwood Genesis FDM 3D Printer requires some basic component assembly before
operation. Unbox and layout all components, then begin assembly instructions.
ASSEMBLY
• First verify that all components are present as listed previously under INCLUDES.
• Start with the Eastwood Genesis FDM 3D Printer Base Assembly
[A]
and check
the pre-installed sets of four screws on the bottom, right, and left (hidden from
view) sides
(FIG 2)
of the aluminum extrusion base for tightness. Loose screws
can result in layer shift during prints.
• Adjust the Y-Axis eccentric tensioning nuts under the print bed
(FIG 3)
with the
10mm/8mm Double Ended Flat Wrench
[QQ]
. Adjust the tension on each just
tight enough so there is no looseness felt on the bed mount. Pushing the bed
should require light pressure and be smooth.
• Now ready the Z-Axis Left Upright
[F]
, Z-Axis Right Upright
[G]
and four M5x45
Hex Cap Screws
[Z]
. Flip the Base Assembly up on its side for easy access to
the bottom
(FIG 4a)
. Insert the screws through the bottom and thread them into
the aluminum extrusions of the Z-Axis Left and Right Uprights until they are fully
fastened, but can slide for adjustment later. The stepper motor mounting holes on
the Left Upright must be oriented as shown in
(FIG 4b)
with the holes near the
base of the machine. The orientation of the Right Upright is not critical because
the mount holes are unused.
• Slide the Extruder/X-Axis Stepper Motor Assembly
[D]
over the Left Upright and
the Z-Axis Roller
[E]
over the Right Upright
(FIG 5)
. As with the Y-Axis tensioning
nut adjustment described above, adjust the eccentric tensioning nut on each tight
enough so there is no slop felt, but they still traverse smoothly. Remove each
from the Uprights and proceed to the following Extruder Assembly.
The threads in the aluminum extrusion are far weaker than the
steel screws and will strip if over tightened. Only hand snug all
fasteners with the hex keys [RR].
Eccentric
Nuts
Eccentric Nuts
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Bottom
Right
Left
(hidden from view)
FIG. 4
FIG. 4aa
Stepper Motor
mounting holes
✓
FIG. 4
FIG. 4bb
