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Assembly Manual

FELIX One

www.felixprinters.com

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Zeemanlaan 15

3401 MV IJsselstein

The Netherlands

Version 1.0

2018

Summary of Contents for FELIX One

Page 1: ...Assembly Manual FELIX One www felixprinters com support felixprinters com Zeemanlaan 15 3401 MV IJsselstein The Netherlands Version 1 0 2018 ...

Page 2: ... also recommend looking on our forum and getting yourself a forum account You will benefit from the ability to get downloadable and printable upgrades for your printer Also it is a great source to obtain and share know ledge about your 3D printer and 3D printing in general Have fun building Kind regards FELIXprinters Introduction Table of Content Required tools 5 Chapter 1 Frame 6 Chapter 2 Z axis...

Page 3: ...LIXprinters Assembly Manual for the FELIX One Page 4 Notice Before starting the assembling Check the content of the kit if it is complete according to the bill of material in the appendix of this document ...

Page 4: ...lastic to absord the impact 1 5 2 3 4 5 2 5 Hexagon Key 1 5mm Hexagon Key 2mm Hexagon Key 2 5mm Hexagon Key 3mm Hexagon Key 4mm Hexagon Key 5mm Tweezer Wrench 5 5 mm 7 0 mm and 12 mm 5 5 7 0 12 Slotted Head Screwdriver Phillips Head Screwdriver Small Pliers Knife Box Cutter Rubber Hammer Grease Lubricant Tape Measure Alcohol ...

Page 5: ... Page 6 Tools 3 1 Tools Chapter 1 Frame 30 Minutes 2 4 5 1x Profile 2 1x Bolt M8 x 20 1x Frame Connector 1x Profile 4 2x Bolt M8 x 20 2x Frame Connector 1x Profile 1 5 Hole Hole Hole 160mm Tools 5 Hole Hole Hole Hole Hole 1 6 0 m m Tools 5 Tools 5 5 ...

Page 6: ...ake sure the profiles are properly aligned If not untighten the screws and readjust the profiles 6 4x End Cap Square 1x End Cap Rectangle Hole 1x Profile 2 1x Bolt M8 x 20 1x Frame Connector Tools 5 Tools 5 1x Profile 3 2x Bolt M8 x 20 2x Frame Connector Tools 5 Tools 5 10 ...

Page 7: ...ket 13 14 1x Cable Stepper Z i 1x Motor Assembly 2x T Nut M4 2x Bolt M4 x 20 2x Small Washer M4 Example Insert T Nut Insert the nut into the slot Tools Example Insert T Nut Insert the key into the threaded hole and rotate the nut into position 2 2 Tools 2 Tools 3 Tools Chapter 2 Z Axis 45 Minutes 4 1 5 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 8: ...4x Bearing 2x Bolt M4 x 25 2x Small Washer M4 3x Bolt M4 x 20 1x Linear Guide HGW15 Use tape measure to allign 1x Z Axis Lift 1x Hexagon Nut 15 3x T Nut M4 16cm 28cm 4cm Don t let the Carriage run of the Rail Tools 3 Remove Bolts after pulling Locknuts into Z Axis Lift Washer Washer Tools 3 Tools 3 Tools 2 ...

Page 9: ...er M5 1x Set Screw M3 x 6 Note use a high quality and sharp 1 5 mm allen key to properly fix the spindle on the motor Tools 4 Tools 2 Tools 1 5 Tools 1 5 Make sure the Hexagon Nut stays in its Socket Make sure the flat side of the Motor Axle is Perpendicular to the Set Screw Make sure the flat side of the Motor Axle is Perpendicu lar to the Set Screw Tools Apply Grease to the Spindle Do NOT use Oi...

Page 10: ...t M4 2x Bearing 1x Small Washer M4 1x X Axis Belt Mount 1x Bolt M4 x 40 1x T Nut M4 Tools 3 Washer Tools 3 Tools 2 Tools 2 1x X Axis Belt Mount As sembly Tools Chapter 3 X Axis 60 Minutes 14 1 5 2 3 2 5 1 5 1 2 1 2 3 Make sure the short side of the T nut is facing the corner of the frame ...

Page 11: ... Tools 35 33 34 36 37 2x T Nut M3 black 1x T Nut M4 1x Bolt M4 x 16 1x Small Washer M4 1x X Axis Motor Bracket 32 1x Bolt M4 x 16 1x Small Washer M4 2x Bolt M3 x 12 1x Linear Guide MGN12 Tools Tools 3 Tools 2 2 2 5 1x Linear Guide MGN12 14 mm 14mm from the side of the rail to side of the frame ...

Page 12: ...pto Sensor X 1x Cable Stepper X 38 4x CSK M3 x 6 1x Extru Base Tools Make sure to Position the Rail against X Axis Belt Mount Tools 2 5 1x Motor 1x Pulley 1x Set Screw M3 x 6 Tools 1 5 Make sure the flat side of the Motor Axle is Perpendicular to the Set Screw Tools 2 Use Tweezer to Position the Bolts 2 Tighten in a Crosswise Pattern 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 13: ...5 44 Tools Use a screwdriver to Push the Belt completely into the Socket Insert the Square Nut into the Tension Bracket 3 2 cm Use the Screwdriver to Push the Belt completely into the Socket 1 2 3 Move the carriage to the center of the rail Tighten the belt using the size 3 hexagon key until the belts can barely touch eachother when pressing them together 45 ...

Page 14: ... Small Washer M3 1x Y Stage Bracket Pt 1 1x Y Stage Bracket Pt 2 1x Hiwin Linear Guide MGN12 4x Bolt M3 x 16 4x Small Washer M3 1x Y Stage Assembly 1x Thin Nut M4 1x Thin Nut M4 Don t let the Carriage run of the Rail 5 5 2 5 Endswitch Vane Tools 2 5 1x Tension Bracket 1x Bolt M4 x 25 1x Square Nut M4 Tools 3 Tools 2 5 Tighten in a Crosswise Pattern Tools Chapter 4 Y Axis 30 Minutes 5 5 2 5 3 4 1 3...

Page 15: ...e the Screwdriver to Push the Belt completely into the Socket Tools Use the Screwdriver to Push the Belt completely into the Socket 3 Tools 2 cm 2 1 3 4 Tensioning the Belt Move the Y Axis completely to one end Tighten the belt using the size 3 hexagon key until the belt can barely touch the rail of the Y Axis 59 60 M3 x 25 ...

Page 16: ...the Bolt against the end of the Thread Tools 3 End to End 25cm Tools 1x Cable ties for mounting cables on z bracket Tools Give the Cable enough Slack and tighten the Cable Tie Tools 62 2x Thumb screw 2x Spring 1x Build Platform Assembly 2x Cable Tie 63 Repeat for Front and Rear Thumbscrew Give the Cable enough Slack and tighten the Cable Ties 61 ...

Page 17: ...ring 1x L Bracket 1x Square Nut M4 For Dual Head Repeat this Step For Dual Head Repeat this Step For Dual Head Repeat this Step Tools 3 For Dual Head Repeat this Step 1x Motor 1x Extruder drive wheel 1x Set Screw M3 x 6 Tools 1 5 Make sure the flat side of the Motor Axle is Perpendicular to the Set Screw Repeat this Step Tools Chapter 5 Print Head 90 Minutes 1 5 1 5 3 2 5 ...

Page 18: ... L Bracket 75 76 3x Bolt M3 x 16 1x L Bracket Assembly 1x Motor 1x Square Nut M4 1x Extruder Arm Assembly 1x Spring Assembly 74 1x Bolt M4 x 40 Bolt is used to keep square nut in place during assembly Repeat this Step Tools 3 Tools 2 5 Motor E1 Motor E1 Motor E1 ...

Page 19: ...ot endcable 0 96 Make sure the sticker from the fan is at the back The fan blows on the side of the sticker Mount the bolt loosely Label end of the wire 2 Align the print head on the carrier Tools 97 2 5 99 100 98 2x M4 Place nuts for ease of assembly Tools 2 5 Tighten the bolt ...

Page 20: ... Assembly Manual for the FELIX One Page 21 95 96 2x Bolt M4 x 40 used in step 74 Connect sensor assembly and the fan LED onto the main assembly Tools 97 2 5 99 100 98 2x M4 Place nuts for ease of assembly Tools 2 5 ...

Page 21: ... come to the front while heads are still parallel to each other 2x M4 x 12 Connect extruder assembly by placing two bolts 2x normal cable tie 1x Long cable sleeve Mount left motor wire and print head wires together with cable bundle from right side 1 Remove nuts placed in step 98 2 1x small cable tie Mount front assembly Bundle print head wires motor wire and sensor wire Place cable tie loosely To...

Page 22: ...ove z sensor above leveler wheel 3 Move platform up until left or right hot end touches build plate 4 Adjust height of z sensor until the distance between sensor and leveler wheel is the thickness of the calibration card 107 Detailed Z height calibration process is explained in the Quick Start Guide ...

Page 23: ... for the FELIX One Page 24 Tools 110 1x Single Cable Clip 108 Tools Chapter 6 Wiring 60 Minutes 109 111 112 2x Single Cable Clip 2x Dual Cable Clip 2x Single Cable Clip 1x Angled Cable Clip 24cm End to End 38cm Tools Tools Tools 3 ...

Page 24: ...14 115 117 113 1x Electronic Enclosure Assembly Tools 118 Tools 3 Tools 1x Y stage bracket pt1 1x Y stage bracket pt2 4x Bolt M3x16 4x Smal washer M3 4x Self locking nut M3 Tools 1x Bolt M3x8 1x Small t slot M3 1x Y stage tensioning bracket 1x Thin nut M4 1x Bolt M4x25 ...

Page 25: ...t screw should NOT touch plate internally Keep distance of approx 0 5mm 3x Set screw M4x30 3x Thin nut M4 Large washer 3x spring 2x Small washer 1x Large washer 3x Thin nut M4 Tighten the nuts a couple of turns make sure that the springs are still able to compress for further fine adjustment later 2x tie wrap ...

Page 26: ...FELIXprinters Assembly Manual for the FELIX One Page 27 116 114 115 117 113 118 1x 25 cm Cable spiral Belt Mount the belt according to the arrows 1cm ...

Page 27: ...ssembly Manual for the FELIX One Page 28 116 114 115 113 1x 25 cm Cable spiral 1x Clamp Cable tie Ends of the plastic strip must be cut at an angle 1x 13 cm Plastic U profile The y axis and the print bed are finished ...

Page 28: ...ctronic Enclosure Pt 2 2x Power Supply Screw 1x Electronic Enclosure Pt 1 113 1x Electronic Enclosure Assembly Tools 118 23cm Tools End to End 25 cm Tools Tools Position the narrow edge upwards 3 Make sure to position the left T Nut against the profile First slide the Enclosure against the left T Nut next slide the right T Nut with Bolt into the Slot Finally tighten the Two Bolts 3 1 2 ...

Page 29: ...n in the overview 2 Tighten the screw terminals with force to ensure a good connection 3 Make sure the Control board is positioned correctly so that the underside doesn t touch the power supply Overview Control Board 119 120 121 Black Green Blue Red Blue Green Red Black Main board side Motor side Note E0 E1 on control board ...

Page 30: ... FELIX One Page 31 125 123 124 1x Display Assembly 1x Control Board 122 4x Square Nut M4 Tools Plug the connector into the matching socket description end X Endswitch X Opto sensor end Y Endswitch Y Opto sensor Z sensor cable has no label ...

Page 31: ...ake a connection at this time with the printer with programs like Repetier Host or Simplify3D 3 Start the batch file upload_automatic bat A script will start in a command window 4 The script will try to detect what COM port your printer is using Check if this is correct and then proceed by entering Y in the command window 5 The firmware is uploaded when Programming finished is displayed this may t...

Page 32: ...FELIXprinters Assembly Manual for the FELIX One Page 33 125 123 124 126 1x Display Interface PCB 1x Display Assembly 122 2x Small screw 2 2 x 8 10 1x Plastic Display cover ...

Page 33: ...Page 34 127 128 130 6x Damping Feet Clean the surface of the frame first before apply ing the damping feet Tools 2x 2x 2x 128 Connecting the display cables Align the square nuts from step 88 properly before mounting the cover with the m4x12 bolts 130 ...

Page 34: ...witches off the sensor is activated X sensor Manually move the extruder to its end position to activate the x sensor Check if the x sensor LED turns off When the x sensor indication LED on the main board switches off the sensor is activated Check Sensor Connections Main board Tec 4 IMPORTANT Keep hand near ON OFF switch of printer in case things go wrong Warm up left extruder E1 Note The hot ends ...

Page 35: ...tions To do so for the x axis enter menu by pushing the rottary button Control Move Home X Y axis motor To test the y axis enter menu by pushing the rottary button Control Move Home Y Z axis motor NOTE When doing home z extruders heatup to 120 DegC to prevent possible filament blobs from scratching the kapton surface layer Important ensure flexplate is placed on the print bed To test the z axis en...

Page 36: ... the protective sheet and at the same time stick the foil to the BuildPlate using a soft object in a zigzag motion to avoid air bubbles 1 2 131 Preheat your buildplate to 60 C degrees to make sure the Kapton Foil will have good adhesion to the flexible plate Tools 4x M4 x 12 1x Electronic Enclosure Cover 133 Use the Screwdriver to center the Square Nut be fore inserting the Bolts 3 134 1x Main Fan...

Page 37: ...ndle is properly fixed 4 Bolts 4x connecting Z axis carriage to the lift are propely fixed 5 Z axis spindle nut is properly fitted in the Z axis lift 6 Z axis spindle is greased over its entire length Build Platform 1 Bolt 1x center of build platform is properly fixed 2 Build surface doesn t contain air bubbles Print Head 1 Extruder drive wheels properly aligned 2 Bolts 2x connecting print head to...

Page 38: ...FELIXprinters Assembly Manual for the FELIX One Page 39 Congratulations You have finished building the FELIX One Continue to the Quick Start Guide to start printing ...

Page 39: ...16 2 140 020 0 Hexagon socket head cap screw DIN 912 M4 x 20 7 140 021 0 Hexagon socket head cap screw DIN 912 M4 x 25 4 140 022 0 Hexagon socket head cap screw DIN 912 M4 x 40 2 140 023 0 Hexagon socket head cap screw DIN 912 M5 x 16 5 140 024 0 WasherD 125A M3 6 140 025 0 WasherD 125A M4 10 140 026 0 WasherD 125A M5 5 140 028 0 Corrosserie ring M4 large washer 2 140 029 0 Prevailing torque type ...

Page 40: ... socket head cap screw DIN 912 M5 x 16 5 140 024 0 WasherD 125A M3 6 140 025 0 WasherD 125A M4 10 140 026 0 WasherD 125A M5 5 140 028 0 Corrosserie ring M4 large washer 2 140 029 0 Prevailing torque type hexagon nut DIN 985 M3 6 140 030 0 Prevailing torque type hexagon nut DIN 985 M4 6 140 031 0 Hexagon Thin Nut D 439B M4 8 140 032 0 Powersupply screw UNC 6 32 x 1 4 Pozi steel 6 140 037 0 Set scre...

Page 41: ...rod Nr Desciption Total Image 105 021 0 Electronics bag 150 155 0 Opto sensor X Straight cable and connectorTec4 1 150 156 0 Opto sensor Y Angled cable connector Tec4 1 105 028 0 Z sensor calibration unit 1 150 159 0 Double fan with cable and connector Tec4 1 ...

Page 42: ...e Page 43 170 013 0 cable ties tie wrap 100mm x 2 5 mm 1 170 021 0 Cable ties for mounting cables on Z bracket 2 170 015 0 Cable sleeve nylon semi open set 95 115 cm 2 1 150 150 0 Stepper Extruder0 cable Tec4 1 150 152 0 Stepper X axis cable Tec4 1 ...

Page 43: ... 020 0 Mechanic bag felix Tec4 135 004 0 Pulley motor FELIX 3 and Pro series 2 135 003 0 Tooth Belt 1 135 005 0 bearing 624 4x13x6 packaged per 10 7 130 016 1 Extruder drive wheel FELIX 3 Tec4 1 130 035 0 platform support Felix Tec4 Y Bracket F3 5 1 130 041 0 Knurled thumb knob tec4 2 130 043 0 Z adjustment right hot end 1 130 042 0 Fan finger guard 40x40 mm tec4 2 ...

Page 44: ... Belt 1 135 005 0 bearing 624 4x13x6 packaged per 10 7 130 016 1 Extruder drive wheel FELIX 3 Tec4 1 130 035 0 platform support Felix Tec4 Y Bracket F3 5 1 130 041 0 Knurled thumb knob tec4 2 130 043 0 Z adjustment right hot end 1 130 042 0 Fan finger guard 40x40 mm tec4 2 130 044 0 Dual Extruder Front Bracket Tec 4 1 160 017 0 Spacer rail and extruder wheel adjustment for Felix3 X 1 ...

Page 45: ...ion Total Image Parts packet separately in DIY kit 150 023 0 Powersupply FELIX 3 0 1 130 017 0 Spindle trapezium Felix 3 1 105 127 0 Assy build platform Felix Tec4 1 135 001 0 Hiwin linear ball bearing MGN12H1R0300Z1HM 2 135 002 0 Hiwin linear ball bearing HGW15CC1R300Z0 1 ...

Page 46: ...22 012 0 X_stage_F3_0_belt_mount_v1 black 1 105 064 0 Y stage bracket prt1 with inserts Felix Tec4 Black 1 105 065 0 Y stage bracket prt2 with inserts Felix Tec4 Black 1 122 015 0 Y_stage_F3_0_tensioning_bracket_v1 black 2 122 016 0 z_axis_F3_0_lift_part_v1 black 1 122 017 0 z_axis_F3_0_motor_bracket_v1 black 1 ...

Page 47: ... 019 1 Extru_F3_1_base black 1 122 020 1 Extru_F3_1_L_shape_bracket black 3 122 021 0 Extru_F3_0_arm_pt1_v1 black 2 122 022 0 Extru_F3_0_arm_pt2_v1 black 2 122 025 0 Electronics_enclosure_F3_0_cap_pt1 black 1 122 026 0 Electronics_enclosure_F3_0_cap_pt2 black 1 ...

Page 48: ...cover_plate_v1 black 1 122 031 0 Electronics_enclosure Felix Tec4 Black 1 170 017 0 Sticker on control box TEC 4 1 122 039 0 Fan Cap airduct Tec4 Black 2 122 040 0 Fan front cover Tec4 black 1 122 037 0 Printed parts LCD cabinet Felix Tec4 Black 1 122 011 0 X_stage_F3_0_motor_bracket_v1 black 1 ...

Page 49: ...le_felixprinters 0 35 mm pro1 1 130 029 0 Hotend base Felix Tec4 1 130 030 0 Heat break Felix Tec4 1 150 013 0 Felix 3 Tec 4 Heater Cartridge incl connector 1 130 109 0 Hot End Heated Barrel 1 75 Pro1 1 150 162 0 FELIX 3 1 Tec4 Thermistor incl connector 1 130 031 0 Teflon tube Hot end 36 5 mm Felix Tec4 1 140 036 0 Set screw D 916 M3 x 4 3 ...

Page 50: ...10 017 0 frame connector set 6 110 018 0 handle PA 160 for Felix3 1 110 019 0 Protective cap handle PA160 FELIX 3 1 110 022 0 T slot nuts 8 ST M4 12 110 024 0 t_slot nut 8 ST M8 2 110 015 0 40x40 protective caps 4 110 016 0 80x40 protective caps 1 110 025 0 damping foot felix 3 6 140 035 0 bolkop inbus bolt M8x16 ITEM 2 ...

Page 51: ...sembly Manual for the FELIX One Page 52 Prod Nr Desciption Total Image 105 050 0 Frame profile set Felix3 Tec profiel 8 40x40x400 E PT1 1 profiel 8 40x40x400 E PT3 2 profiel 8 40x40x400 E PT4 1 profiel 8 80x40x440 E 1 ...

Page 52: ...Felix 3 1 Tec4 150 018 0 USB cable 1 8m 1 170 011 0 Tweezers 1 170 019 1 Teflon Tube for Pro and 3 series 55cm 2 170 023 1 Filament dust cleaner 1 180 001 1 PLA sample 50 gram Random Colours 1 122 045 0 Filament guide dust cleaner holder Felix3 Tec printed 1 122 044 0 Filament bracket Felix3 Tec printed black 2 ...

Page 53: ...Assembly Manual for the FELIX One Page 54 Prod Nr Desciption Total Image Optional parts depending on region 150 019 0 Power cable EU 1 150 020 0 Power cable US 1 150 021 0 Power cable AU 1 150 022 0 Power cable UK 1 ...

Page 54: ...17 40 mm 1 150 151 0 Stepper Extruder1 cable Tec4 1 130 016 1 Extruder drive wheel FELIX 3 Tec4 1 140 017 0 Hexagon socket head cap screw DIN 912 M3 x 16 3 105 124 0 Full metal hotend FELIX Tec 1 140 039 0 Spring Extruder bed 1 140 028 0 Corrosserie ring M4 large washer 2 140 018 0 Hexagon socket head cap screw DIN 912 M4 x 12 1 Optional depending on order Page 51 ...

Page 55: ... Page 56 140 031 0 Hexagon Thin Nut D 439B M4 1 135 005 0 bearing 624 4x13x6 packaged per 10 1 170 019 1 Teflon Tube for Pro and 3 series 55cm 1 170 023 1 Filament dust cleaner 1 105 128 0 set Tie wraps 20 pieces in bag 1 Optional depending on order ...

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