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ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY

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Version 1.1.0

Version 1.1.0

Target : 

pass the extruder’s cable into its dedicated passage

Connect the 

extruder cable

Place the cable against 

the frame from this clip

Connect the  

motor’s cable

Extruder extension

Through the notch to the outside of the frame

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Close the 

fasteners

 marked with 

a 

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Summary of Contents for i3 Metal Motion

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Documentation version 1 1 0...

Page 2: ...2 Version 1 1 0 INTRODUCTION...

Page 3: ...tech com Anthony BERNA Photographics credits Pictures and 3D representations made by eMotion Tech http www emotion tech com Sources http reprap org wiki reprap Licenses i3 Metal Motion CC BY NC SA 4 0...

Page 4: ...t 9 G Hexagon kit 10 H Cables and extensions 10 I Other 10 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 11 LCD screen 12 Electronic board 13 IEC connector 14 Reset button 16 Y axis part 1 17 Stabilized power supply 19 Y axis...

Page 5: ...extruder to take off or engage the filament with a simple fingers pressure Manual extrusion of the filament made by a molded wheel to have a very sharp flow No clearances or empty space on the path of...

Page 6: ...ity Safety can be improved by Housing protection Smoke detector Electrical safety The power supply provided is labelled CE The power supply is protected against short circuit and do not need any modif...

Page 7: ...2 x Rod 8 x 360 mm 1 x Frame 2 x Reinforcement 1 x Y axis carriage 1 x Y axis plate 1 x Z axis carriage right side 1 x Z axis carriage left side 1 x X axis carriage B Mechanical parts 2 x 8 mm lead sc...

Page 8: ...5 x M3 nut 15 x 3 mm x height 3 mm spacer 5 x 3 mm x height 5 mm spacer 5 x 3 mm x height 10 mm spacer 13 x 3 mm washer 2 x GT2 pul ley 2 x GT2 belt 2 x Idler pulley kit C 3D printed parts 1 x Fan duc...

Page 9: ...r 1 x 3 cm fan 1 x Power supply 1 x EBoard 1 x IEC connector 1 x Reset button 1 x Body extruder 1 x Mobile extruder 1 x M5 x 12 mm knurled screw 1 x Driving wheel 1 x 693zz bearing 1 x Spring 1 x Cali...

Page 10: ...ease 1 x bag of zip ties 1 x 20 mm motor s cable 2 x 50 mm motor s cable 1 x Thermistor 1 x Heater cartridge 1 x Blue endstop 4 x Power supply cable 1 x Reset button 2 x IEC On Off cable 1 x IEC VCC c...

Page 11: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 11 Version 1 1 0 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY...

Page 12: ...LCD screen on the lower part Needed parts Lower part LCD screen LCD button 4 x M3 x 12 mm screw 4 x 3 x H5 spacer 4 x M3 nut M3 x 12 mm 3 x H5 spacer M3 nut LCD screen Lower part Result Result LCD bu...

Page 13: ...sion 1 1 0 ASSEMBLY OF THE ELECTRONIC BOARD Target mount the electronic board on the lower part Needed parts Lower part eMotronic board 4 x M3 x 8 mm screw 4 x 3 x H3 spacer M3 x 8 mm screw eMotronic...

Page 14: ...ion of the two cables of the IEC connector Needed parts Lower part IEC connector 2 x Short strap cable Short strap cable IEC connector Insulated pod Green cable GND Red cable phase Black cable neutral...

Page 15: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 15 Version 1 1 0 IEC connector Clips Result Target mount the IEC connector on the lower part...

Page 16: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 16 Version 1 1 0 ASSEMBLY OF THE RESET BUTTON Target mount the reset button on the lower part Needed parts Lower part Reset button Result Reset button Button nut...

Page 17: ...ing 4 x M3 x 8 mm screw 1 x M3 x 12 mm screw 2 x M2 5 x 8 mm screw 2 x 3 x H3 spacer 4 x 3 mm washer The grub screw must be in contact with the flat part of the axis M3 x 8 mm screw do not tighten the...

Page 18: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 18 Version 1 1 0 RESULT The motor must be positioned towards the front of the machine...

Page 19: ...L ASSEMBLY 19 Version 1 1 0 ASSEMBLY OF THE POWER SUPPLY Target mount the power supply on the lower part Needed parts Lower part Power supply 4 x M4 x 6 mm screw Result M4 x 6 mm screw Power supply or...

Page 20: ...part 2 Target mount rods bearing blocks and holders on the lower part Needed parts Lower part 4 x Y axis rod holder 2 x 8 x 360 mm rod 3 x Linear bearing block 8 x M3 X 20 mm screw 8 x 360 mm rod 1 l...

Page 21: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 21 Version 1 1 0 Block s orientation M3 X 20 mm screw...

Page 22: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 22 Version 1 1 0 RESULT...

Page 23: ...Target mount the different elements of the Y axis carriage Needed parts Lower part Y axis carriage Y axis belt holder 3 x M3 spacer 2 x M3 X 20 mm screw 12 x M4 x 6 mm screw Belt holder orientation R...

Page 24: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 24 Version 1 1 0 Result M4 x 6 mm screw...

Page 25: ...he Y axis belt with the carriage and the lower part Needed parts Lower part GT2 pulley Place the carriage like this Place the belt around the pulleys like illustrated below Turn over the machine to ac...

Page 26: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 26 Version 1 1 0 RESULT Tension the belt by hand without forcing it by pushing the motor outwards and tightening the 4 screws...

Page 27: ...E Y Target mount the heating plate of the Y axis on the machine Needed parts Lower part Y axis plate Heating patch 3dBedFix patch 3 x M3 x 8 mm countersunk heah screw Chamfer top face Nothing undersid...

Page 28: ...xis plate Remove the adhesive protection of the heating patch 3M inscription side Fix the heating patch on the lower side of the Y axis plate pay attention to the orientation of the cable The cables m...

Page 29: ...HANICAL ASSEMBLY 29 Version 1 1 0 Make 4 loops with 4 zip ties through the eight holes as shown below Move the board closer to the assembly Heating plate Cable Prepare 4 zip ties loops Cable orientati...

Page 30: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 30 Version 1 1 0 Pass the plate s cables in the zip ties loops Make sure the cable does not exceed from the right side of the plate Tighten the zip ties to hold the cable...

Page 31: ...rew Result If the 3dBedFix patch is not already fixed to the heating plate apply it by removing the 3M adhesive protection first Be carefull the adhesive is very strong Result Make sure that the cable...

Page 32: ...E Target mount the different parts of the right side Z carriage Needed parts Z axis carriage right side 1 x NEMA 17 motor 2 x endstop 1 x GT2 pulley 1 x LMH bearing 5 x M3 x 8 mm screw 4 x M2 5 x 8 mm...

Page 33: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 33 Version 1 1 0 Endstop lamella orientation M2 5 x 8 mm screw Endstop Result Endstop with long lamella Endstop with long lamella...

Page 34: ...n 1 1 0 M3 x 8 mm screw Nema motor Result GT2 pulley Result Do not tighten the motor fixing screws for the moment Motor s connector The grub screw must be in contact with the flat part of the axis Fla...

Page 35: ...different parts of the left side Z carriage Needed parts Z axis carriage left side Idler pulley 623 zz bearing 1 x LMH bearing 2 x M3 x 8 mm screw 1 x M3 x 12 mm screw 3 x H3 spacer M3 x 8 mm screw L...

Page 36: ...3 heater cartridge into the heating block 4 grub screw in the heating block Caution If the thermistor goes out of the hot end your printer could be damaged 2 3 4 1 check that the screw is gently tigh...

Page 37: ...CAL ASSEMBLY 37 Version 1 1 0 Result Heater cartridge Thermistor Important make sure that the red shrink sleeves on the cartridge cables are properly protecting the metal parts and preventing short ci...

Page 38: ...exagon bracket Hexagon printhead X axis carriage 1 x Extruder body 1 x Extruder mobile 1 x LMH bearing 1 x Driving wheel 1 x 693 zz bearing 1 x Spring 2 x M2 5 x 8 mm screw 10 x M3 x 8 mm screw 5 x M3...

Page 39: ...ANICAL ASSEMBLY 39 Version 1 1 0 Result X belt holder M3 x 8 mm Result X carriage 3 cm fan M3 x 12 mm screw Notch for cable fan passage Orientation fan cable fan Stator face non visible Rotor side vis...

Page 40: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 40 Version 1 1 0 Extruder mobile M5 x 22 mm knurled screw 3 mm washer supplied in the bag 693 zz bearing M3 x 8 mm screw Result...

Page 41: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 41 Version 1 1 0 Extruder body Spring 3 mm washer supplied in the bag...

Page 42: ...ICAL ASSEMBLY 42 Version 1 1 0 Place the Extruder Mobile on the Extruder Body Warning the spring and the washer must stay in their place Extruder mobile Extruder body Result Lightly screw the knurled...

Page 43: ...SSEMBLY 43 Version 1 1 0 M3 x 22 mm screw Driving wheel eMostruder Nema motor Hexagon printhead Hexagon bracket Result M3 x 12 mm screw The grub screw must be in contact with the flat part of the axis...

Page 44: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 44 Version 1 1 0 M2 5 x 8 mm screw Blower fan Result Fan duct M3 x 12 mm screw Result...

Page 45: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 45 Version 1 1 0 M3 x 8 mm screw Filament guide Result...

Page 46: ...tituting the Z axis Needed parts 2 x NEMA 17 motor 4 x Z axis rod holder Frame Z axis carriages 1 x grease bag 2 x 8 x 290 mm rod 2 x Lead screw 2 x Trapezoidal nut 2 x Coupling 6 x M3 x 8 mm screw 6...

Page 47: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 47 Version 1 1 0 Rod holder X axis carriage right side Rod X axis carriage left side M3 X 20 mm screw...

Page 48: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 48 Version 1 1 0 Result...

Page 49: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 49 Version 1 1 0 Coupling Result Flexible part without axis Grub screw in contact with the flat side of the axis Tighten the screws Tighten the screws...

Page 50: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 50 Version 1 1 0 Result Trapezoidal nut Lead screw Tighten the screws Tighten the screws...

Page 51: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 51 Version 1 1 0 M3 x 8 mm screw Place the carriages at the top...

Page 52: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 52 Version 1 1 0 B Result...

Page 53: ...IS Target mount the X axis with the Z axis Needed parts 4 x Rod holder axe X Frame X axis carriage 2 x 8 x 290 mm rod 1 x LMH bearing 1 x GT2 pulley 2 x M3 x 8 mm screw 8 x M3 x 12 mm screw M3 x 12 mm...

Page 54: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 54 Version 1 1 0 Result Adjust the height of the two carriages by turning the aluminum couplers so that the rod is as parallel as possible to the horizontal edge of the frame...

Page 55: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 55 Version 1 1 0 Keep the X carriage in place...

Page 56: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 56 Version 1 1 0 M3 x 8 mm screw Result...

Page 57: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 57 Version 1 1 0 M3 x 12 mm screw Rod holder Result...

Page 58: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 58 Version 1 1 0 Result Place the belt around the pulleys and as shown below...

Page 59: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 59 Version 1 1 0 Cut off the end of the belt Belt tension next page Cut off the end of the belt...

Page 60: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 60 Version 1 1 0 Tension the belt by hand without forcing it by pushing the motor outwards and tightening the 3 screws...

Page 61: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 61 Version 1 1 0 M3 x 8 mm Result Frame orientation...

Page 62: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 62 Version 1 1 0 Result Reinforcement Place the reinforcements in their notches Notch n 1 Notch n 2 Notch n 3...

Page 63: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 63 Version 1 1 0 Result M3 x 12 mm screw M3 nut...

Page 64: ...MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 64 Version 1 1 0 Result Repeat the fixing operation for each of the reinforcements...

Page 65: ...x M2 5 x 12 mm screw Sensor holder Leveling sensor M2 5 x 12 mm screw Result Result Make a loop with the sensor cable and insert it into the passage Pay attention to the orientation of the sensor on i...

Page 66: ...ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 66 Version 1 1 0...

Page 67: ...ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 67 Version 1 1 0 Target place and stick the thirteen cable ties on the lower part 4 2 3 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 On the side of the frame...

Page 68: ...ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 68 Version 1 1 0 Target connect the additional motor driver above the first intended for the Z axis Motor s driver Electronic board...

Page 69: ...axis motor cables in their dedicated fasteners Z1 axis motor Z2 axis motor Motor s connector Motor s connector Z1 motor connector Z2 motor connector Z2 motor cable 20 cm Z2 motor cable 20 cm Z1 motor...

Page 70: ...get connect the X and Y axis motor and endstop sensors To the outside of the frame Y motor Z Endstop Y Endstop X Endstop Close the fasteners marked with a to Y endstop Pass the cable through the notch...

Page 71: ...ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 71 Version 1 1 0 EXT1 EXT0 X2 X1 Target connect the LCD screen and the reset button to the eMotronic board Close the fasteners marked with a...

Page 72: ...ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 72 Version 1 1 0 Target connect the heating patch cables to the eMotronic board Thermistor To the heating plate Zip ties...

Page 73: ...ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 73 Version 1 1 0 Target connect the IEC connector to the power supply N L...

Page 74: ...ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 74 Version 1 1 0 V V V V V V Target connect the power supply to the eMotronic board Close the fasteners marked with a...

Page 75: ...the extruder s cable into its dedicated passage Connect the extruder cable Place the cable against the frame from this clip Connect the motor s cable Extruder extension Through the notch to the outsid...

Page 76: ...ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 76 Version 1 1 0 Target fix the cable ties on the frame for the extrusion extension 1 2 3...

Page 77: ...ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 77 Version 1 1 0 Target pass the extrusion extension along the frame make a loop and go to the EBoard Extruder extension Close the cable ties to secure the extruder extension...

Page 78: ...ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 78 Version 1 1 0 If excess cable remains secure it to the inside of the extrusion block with a cable tie Target pass the cables of the components of the extrusion block...

Page 79: ...ion 1 1 0 Heating cartridge Thermistor Printhead fan Blower fan Extrusion extension Zip tie EBoard connector Target wire the extrusion block components on the EBoard board Arrival of the cables of the...

Page 80: ...eft brace loop up fix everything and connect to the components Zip tie Zip tie X motor cable X and Z endstop 2 x Zip ties 1 Connect the motor cable to the motor 2 The yellow cable connector on the Z e...

Page 81: ...ter is now fully assembled Now please follow the user s guide ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 81 Version 1 1 0 81 You can now apply the white grease on the lead rods and also on the smooth rods without fear of pu...

Page 82: ...Thank you for choosing the 3D printer I3 METAL MOTION www emotion tech com ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 82 Version 1 1 0...

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