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Page 2: ...orries they work the same and the way to assemble is similar 4 Building and operating 3D printer involves electricity so all necessary precautions should be taken and adhered to 5 Building a 3d printer requires a certain amount of handling ability and basic knowledge of working principle of 3D printer 6 Be patient please If you have any problems assembling please contact us we will try our best to...

Page 3: ...h com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH All the acrylic plate has been etched with part ID and the plate is covered with a sheet of kraft paper you need to tear them off ...

Page 4: ...ts in order which will save you a lot of time looking for the required parts 2 The part ID is corresponding to the number labeled on the bag of every part Some parts may not have label you can refer to the pictures on the package list 2 Assemble Y axis 2 1 Assemble the rods of a Y axis Step1 Assemble the 2 threaded rods Part ID Required number Required parts NO 5 2 M10 threaded rod ...

Page 5: ... M10 washer NO 12 8 M10 nut Thread the nuts and washers into the two M10 threaded rods separately The order should be 1 Thread the acrylic fender Y plate connecting plate in the middle 2 Thread the M10 washer M8 spring washer M10 nut M10 nut M10 washer on the left 3 Thread theM10 washer M8 spring washer M10 nut M10 nut M8 spring washer M10 washer on the right ...

Page 6: ...ds Part ID Required number Required parts NO 3 2 M8 smooth rod NO 39 4 LM8UU Linear bearings Slide 2 bearings on each smooth rod Before you slide the bearings please make sure they are clean 1 2 Attach the front and rear Acrylic support plates of the rods Part ID Required number Required parts NO A9 A 10 2 Acrylic plate front ...

Page 7: ...ween the front and rear piece Step2 Screw up the rods and plate with M10 nut and M10 washer Tips the Y axis must be a rectangle that is the rods on both side should be parallel so is the front and back plate Otherwise it will cause obstruction for the belt later You can use a Digital Caliper to measure 2 2 Assemble the Y idler NO A 11 A 12 2 Acrylic plate rear NO 9 4 M10 washer NO 12 4 M10 nut ...

Page 8: ...uired parts NO 38 2 624ZZ Ball bearing NO 66 1 bearing holder NO 27 1 M3 x 20 screw NO 15 1 M3 wing nut NO 35 1 M4 x25 screw NO 14 1 M4 lock nut Step1 Thread the M3 x 20 screw through the bearing holder Step2 Put the M4 x25 screw through the holes with the two 624ZZ bearings in between Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut ...

Page 9: ...10 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step3 Mount the assembled bearing holder onto the front support plates And screw it with a wing nut Please leave enough room for the belt between the ball bearing and the screw ...

Page 10: ...art ID Required number Required parts NO A13 1 Y motor fix plate NO 75 1 Stepper motor NO 43 1 pulley NO 25 3 M3 x 12 screw NO 26 2 M3 x 16 screw NO 16 2 M3 square nut Step1 Mount the pulley on the motor shaft one of the screws should be screwed on the cross section of the shaft Do not screw too tight to turn smoothly ...

Page 11: ... CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Insert the motor block into the slot you may need to use a little strength to do this But be careful in case the Acrylic broke down Then screw the motor on the block plate with 3 M3 x 12 screws and fix the block plate with 2 M3 x 16 screws and M3 square nut ...

Page 12: ...2 4 Build the printing platform Part ID Required number Required parts NO A15 1 Y platform support NO A16 4 Y bearing block NO 67 1 Y belt mount NO 54 4 Zip tie NO 24 2 M3 x 10 screw NO 27 8 M3 x 20 screw NO 11 8 M3 nut Step1 Mount the belt mount on the bottom side of the platform with 2 M3 x 10 ...

Page 13: ... com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH screws Step2 Mount the 4 bearing blocks on the platform with M3 x 20 screws on the same side with the belt mount Screw with M3 nuts ...

Page 14: ...com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step3 Get the build platform plate zip tied to the 4 linear bearings of Y Axis The belt mount and the fenders are under the platform ...

Page 15: ... M3 x 10 screw and washer Step3 Thread the belt around the pulley on the motor and the Y idler Step4 Drill a hole on the other end of the belt and fix it on the belt mount with a M3 x 10 screw and M3 washer Tips 1 Before you drill your second hole make sure to pull belt tightly to make sure to fin d proper placement of hole for a tight belt if it is too loose it will hinder the move of the print p...

Page 16: ... Assemble Y Z axis Part ID Required number Required parts NO A1 1 X Z frame NO 27 4 M3 x 20 screw NO 11 4 M3 nut Step1 Held upright the main frame is after the acrylic fender washers on the threaded rods Here you can use the A2 panel as a reference to measure the distance A1 and A12 the rear plate ...

Page 17: ... 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Screw up the main frame to the acrylic fender with M3 x 20 screws Step3 Screw up the M10 screw on the threaded rod of Y axis You can see the ...

Page 18: ...D GEEETECH finished picture 4 Mount the fan Part ID Required number Required parts NO 70 1 Fan NO 28 4 M3 x 30 screw NO 13 4 M3 locknut Fix the fan on the right side of the frame with 4 M3 x 30 screw and locknut Mind the direction of the wires Please pay attention to the fan not others ...

Page 19: ... CO LTD GEEETECH 5 Assemble the right and left side panel Part ID Required number Required parts NO A2 1 Acrylic left frame NO A3 1 Acrylic right frame NO 26 8 M3 x 16 screw NO 16 8 M3 square nut Step1 Screw up the X Z frame and the side panel then connect the rear part of the Y ...

Page 20: ... to the rear plate All you need here is M3 x 16 screws and M3 square nuts 6 Assemble the Z axis the vertical axis 6 1 Assemble the Z axis bottom mount Part ID Required number Required parts NO A4 A5 2 Z Motor fixed plate NO A6 A7 4 Z Motor support plate NO 26 10 M3 x 16 screw NO 16 10 M3 square nut Step1 It would be easier to mount the A4 A5 to A6 and A7 first and then mount the ...

Page 21: ...4 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH assembled part to A1 Step2 Screw up the acrylic plates with M3 x 16 screws and M3 square nuts The right and left bottom mount are different the left one has a mount for the Z end stop Please look at the following picture ...

Page 22: ...ww geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 6 2 Assemble the 2 Z motors Part ID Required number Required parts NO 75 2 Stepper Motor NO 25 8 M3 x 12screw ...

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Page 24: ...074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Screw up the motors with 4 M3 x 12 screws Do the same with the other Z motor 7 Assemble the X axis the horizontal axis 7 1 Assemble the smooth rods Part ID Required number Required parts NO 2 2 370mm smooth rod ...

Page 25: ... LM8UU linear bearing Slide the two bearings into the two rods respectively 7 2 Assemble the X Axis Idler Part ID Required number Required parts NO 38 2 624ZZ Ball bearing NO 66 1 Bearing holder NO 28 1 M3 X30 screw NO 35 1 M4 X25 screw NO 14 1 M4 locknut Step1 Put the screw through the Y bearing holder ...

Page 26: ...geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Thread the M4 x 25 screw through the holder with the 624ZZ bearings in between Lock the other end of a M4 nut ...

Page 27: ...number Required parts NO P1 1 X axis left end NO P2 1 X axis right end NO 40 2 LM8UU linear bearing NO 15 1 M3 wing nut NO 26 2 M3 x 16 screw NO 11 2 M3 nut Step1 Mount the assembled idler into the right X axis end Here you can insert the linear bearing into the end Step2 Lock it up with a wing nut and insert a linear bearing into the slot ...

Page 28: ... Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step3 Insert another linear bearing into the slot of left end Then lock the bearing with M3x 16 screw and nut Do the same to the right end ...

Page 29: ...ax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 7 4 Assemble the X axis rods and both ends Part ID Required number Required parts NO 17 2 Brass nut NO 26 8 M3 x 16 screw NO 31 1 M3 x50 screw NO 11 1 M3 nut NO 19 2 Screw locking ring ...

Page 30: ...ep3 Mount the brass nut under both ends with 4 M3 x 16 screws for each Step4 Fix the M3x 5 screw on left end This is for the Y end stop 7 5 Mount the X axis belt bracket on the smooth rods Part ID Required number Required parts NO P3 1 print bracket NO 54 4 Zip tie NO 40 2 LM8UU linear bearing Step1 Mount the print bracket on the smooth rods 1 Insert the linear bearings into the slot of the bracke...

Page 31: ...he zip tie through the extruder bracket Tie them up with zip ties the stretching out part is towards the Left end of X axis 7 6 Mount the extruder holder Part ID Required number Required parts NO P4 1 Extruder bracket NO 34 2 M4 x 16screw NO 11A 2 M4 nut Step1 Put the 2 M4 nut into the hole as shown in the picture ...

Page 32: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Screw up the belt bracket and the extruder support with two M4 x 16screws ...

Page 33: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 7 7 Mount the extruder ...

Page 34: ...enzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Part ID Required number Required parts NO 79 1 MK8 dual extruder NO 33 2 M4 x 12 screw NO 11A 2 M4 nut Step1 Mount the assembled extruder on the extruder support Fix it up with two M4 x 12 screw and M4 nut Tips keep the two nozzles flush ...

Page 35: ...etech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 7 8 Mount the fan for extruder Part ID Required number Required parts NO 70 1 Fan NO 28 2 M3 x 30 screw NO 7 2 M3 washer ...

Page 36: ...4 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 7 9 Mount the X axis motor Part ID Required number Required parts NO 75 1 Stepper motor NO 43 1 Pulley NO 23 3 M3 x 8 screw Please pay attention to the mount direction of the pulley which is opposite to that of the Y axis ...

Page 37: ...henzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 7 10 Amount the X axis belt Part ID Required number Required parts NO 42 1 Timing Belt NO 54 2 Zip tie Step1 Thread the belt around pulley on the motor end The two linear bearings in the picture should be a longer one please ignore it ...

Page 38: ... 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Another end of the belt should be threaded through the belt holder on the right end of the X axis The belt holder in the picture is different from yours do not worry it is ok for you to understand ...

Page 39: ...e bracket Tie up both ends tightly This bracket may be a bit different from yours but it doesn t matter 8 Assemble the X Z axis Part ID Required number Required parts NO 69 2 Couplings NO 4 2 L322 threaded rod Step1 Fix the two couplings on both of the threaded rod And plug it on the motor shaft Mind the opening of the couplings the larger opening should be connected to the threaded rods ...

Page 40: ...CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Thread the threaded rods of Z axis through the brass nuts It would be easier to do it now Keep both end of the X axis flush Please ignore the MK8 extruder in this picture if you are moving to this step please send me a right picture with dual extruder thanks ...

Page 41: ... Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step3 Put the assembled X axis on the Z axis Then slide the smooth rod into the linear bearings Please ignore the MK8 extruder in this picture if you are moving to this step please send me a right picture with dual extruder thanks ...

Page 42: ...6 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step4 Assemble the top mount of the Z axis Part ID Required number Required parts NO A8 2 Z axis top mount NO 26 4 M3 x 16 screw NO 16 4 M3 square nut ...

Page 43: ... 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 9 Attach he heated bed Part ID Required number Required parts NO 71 1 MK2A Heat bed NO 72 1 Borosilicate glass NO 51 2 Heating wire Attached on the bed 1 Thermistor NO 50 2 Thermometry wire ...

Page 44: ... NO 15 4 Wing nut NO 37 4 Spring NO 29 4 M3 x35 screw NO 53 4 clamp All our heated bed is pre soldered before shipping you can attach the bed directly here The following steps are just for reference if you need to change the bed in the future Step1 Solder the heating wire on the edge of the bed ...

Page 45: ...55 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Take out the 2 pin DuPont wire and take off one the adapter Step3 Solder the DuPont wire and the thermistor together Step4 Attach the DuPont wire and the thermistor on the bed with Kapton tape ...

Page 46: ...86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step5 Mount the heat bed on the platform with 4 M3 x35 screws and wing nuts with springs in between Clamp the heat bed and the glass sheet the soldered side is better to be attached downwards ...

Page 47: ...TECH CO LTD GEEETECH 10 Mount the end stops Step 1 End stop of X axis Part ID Required number Required parts NO 44 1 End stop NO 21 2 M2 5 X 12 screw Step2 End stop of Y axis Part ID Required number Required parts NO 45 1 End stop NO 22 2 M2 5 X 16 screw NO 10 2 M2 5 Hex nut ...

Page 48: ...6 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Note there is no and for endstops so there is no difference for the wires Step3 End stop of Z axis Part ID Required number Required parts NO 46 1 End stop NO 22 2 M 3 X 16 screw NO 11 2 M 3 nut ...

Page 49: ...86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 11 Mount the LCD panel frame Part ID Required number Required parts NO 80 1 LCD 2004 NO A21 1 LCD frame NO A23 2 LCD frame holder NO A20 4 Acrylic washer NO 27 6 M3 x 20 screw NO 11 4 M3 nut ...

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Page 51: ...s NO 74 1 Power supply NO 24 3 M3 x 10 screw NO 36 2 M3 x 16 bolt NO 11 2 M3 nut NO 52 1 3D Power cable Step1 Mount the PSU Power supply unit on the right side panel with 3 M3 x 10 screws Step2 Mount the AC socket with M3 x 16 screws First you have to take off one end of the connectors to get both the power button and the power socket into the hole ...

Page 52: ...etech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH The connection of wire in this picture is very important you should pay close attention in case the PSU suffer a shortcut ...

Page 53: ... wires The wrong connection of the wire will cause serious damage to the PSU and even to the control board of the printer 2 Pay attention to the switch on the right side of the PSU there are two options of voltage 110 V and 220V choose according the standard in your country As shown in the following picture You can use some hard sticks to reach the switch ...

Page 54: ...Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH see the finished picture here 13 Mount the control board Example 3 GT2560 Before you start wiring please take a look at the wiring schematics ...

Page 55: ...TECH You can see original picture here There is one thing you need to note that the extruder number in this picture is 1 and 2 but in the following steps I referred them as 0 and 1 correspondingly Step1 The subdivision of stepper motor can be setup by dial switch turn on all the dial switch ...

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Page 57: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Plug the 5 A4988 into the stepper motor driver slot Mind the directions of A4988 ...

Page 58: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step3 Connect wires for motors 1 Connect wires for X axis motor 2 Connect wires for Y axis motor ...

Page 59: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 3 Connect wires for Z axis motor Here you need to use the DuPont wire NO 64 ...

Page 60: ...henzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Plug the end with one terminal into the Z motor slot And connect the two wires of Z motor with the two DuPont wires separately Note the color of the connection as below DuPont wires Motor wire Red Blue Black Red Blue Green Purple Black ...

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Page 62: ...55 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 4 Connect Extruders As you can see 0 and 1 from the extruder holder NO P4 you need to straighten out the two wires and do not mix them up Connect extruder 0 ...

Page 63: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Connect extruder 1 ...

Page 64: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step4 Connect heating wires ...

Page 65: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Loosed the screws in the green terminal and put the red wires into the slot and screw it up ...

Page 66: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH There is no and for heating wires ...

Page 67: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 1 Connect heating wires for heatbed ...

Page 68: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 2 Connect heating wires for extruder 0 ...

Page 69: ...geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 3 Connect heating wires for extruder 1 Step4 Connect wires for thermistor 1 Connect wires for thermistor of heatbed ...

Page 70: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 2 Connect wires for thermistor of extruder 0 ...

Page 71: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 3 Connect wires for thermistor of extruder 1 ...

Page 72: ... 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step5 Connect wires for endstop There is no and for endstop 1 Connect wires for endstop of X axis at X max 2 Connect wires for endstop of Y axis at Y max ...

Page 73: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 3 Connect wires for endstop of Z axis at Z max ...

Page 74: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step6 Connect wires for Fan 1 Connect fan for control board at FAN3 Note the and for fan Red Black ...

Page 75: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 2 Connect fan for extruder at FAN1 ...

Page 76: ... com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step7 Connect wires for LCD panel There are two cables one is for LCD encoder the other is for SD card do not connect them reversed ...

Page 77: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step8 Connect wires for power input ...

Page 78: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Plug the other end into the PSU ...

Page 79: ...f the printer And cover the board with the acrylic plate Part ID Required number Required parts NO 48 4 spacer NO 54 2 Zip tie As there is no location hole for GT2560 for the moment you can use zip ties to fix the board or you can use foam glue if you have Please pay attention to the direction of the board the end with Capacitor should be mounted towards the fan for better heat dissipation ...

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Page 81: ... the wires Use the wire coil to tie put those wires together There are holes on the acrylic plates for the wires you can arrange them as you like 16 Mount the filament spool Part ID Required number Required parts NO A17 18 3 Filament side panel NO 26 4 M3 x 16 screw NO 16 4 M3 square nut NO 60 61 2 PVC tube ...

Page 82: ...rinter assembly work is already done Hope you enjoy the whole process For how to set up the printer please visit http www geeetech com wiki index php Acrylic_Prusa_Mendel_I3 If you have any ideas in improving the building instruction please send your suggestions and pictures to rita xiang geeetech cn Thanks ...

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