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Building Instructions of Geeetech Prusa I3 X

(Version 01-22-2016)

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Page 1: ...Building Instructions of Geeetech Prusa I3 X Version 01 22 2016 ...

Page 2: ... Z axis 55 17 Assemble the X motor 57 18 Add the belt 58 19 Mount the extruder 61 20 Mount the LCD panel 62 21 Mount the control board 64 22 Mount the building platform 65 23 Mount the Y endstop 66 24 Mount the power supply unit PSU and the socket 67 25 Wiring 72 Step1 Check the subdivision of stepper motor 73 Step2 Plug stepper motor driver 74 Step3 Connect wires for motors 1 Connect wires for X ...

Page 3: ...ould be taken and adhered to the printer runs on 12V supplied by a certified power supply so you shouldn t ever have to get involved with anything over 12V but bear in mind there can still be high currents involved and even at 12V they shouldn t be taken lightly High temperatures are involved with 3D Printing the Extrusion nozzle of the hot end can run about 230 C the heated bed runs 110 C and the...

Page 4: ...d and how long it might take before starting on the work described Or you can watch the video here 4 Before you start you can put all the part in order to save your time especially those screws and nuts Do not mix them up 5 Ensure you have the necessary skills to carry out the work or enlist the help of someone who does 6 Work on a big firm table or bench in a clean dry well lit area 7 This kit co...

Page 5: ...out to check the condition of the items All the acrylic plate has been etched with part ID and the plate is covered with a sheet of paper you need to tear them off 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 ...

Page 6: ...0 6 Connecting fender No A14 2 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 M10 nut M10 nut M10 nut M10 nut M10 spring washer M10 washer in turn on the left 3 Thread theM10 washer M10 spring washer M10 nut M10 nut M10 spring washer M10 washer in turn on the right ...

Page 7: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 3 Watch the Video here 2 Assemble the front and back support of y axis ...

Page 8: ...end You don t have to tighten it because you need to adjust the distance between the front and rear plate later when you assemble the side panel Part name Part ID Required number pic M10 washer No 9 4 M10 hex nut No 13 4 Y axis front support No A9 1 Y axis front support No A10 1 Y axis rear support No A11 1 Y axis rear support No A12 1 ...

Page 9: ...X 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 You can watch the video here 3 Mount the Y motor Part name Part ID Required number pic stepper motor No 63 1 ...

Page 10: ...rew No 22 3 M3 x 20 mm screw No 24 2 M3 square nut No 16 2 Pulley No 42 1 Step1 Mount the pulley on the motor shaft one of the screws should be screwed on the cross section of the shaft Screw it tightly Step2 Then screw the motor on the block plate with 3 M3 x 12 screws ...

Page 11: ... CO LTD GEEETECH 7 Step3 Insert the motor holder into the slot you may need to use a little strength to do this Fix the holder plate with 2 M3 x 20mm screws and M3 square nut be careful in case the Acrylic break down ...

Page 12: ...H 8 You can watch the video here 4 Belt driving wheel Part name Part ID Required number pic Driven wheel holder No 40 1 Ball Bearing No 35 2 Driving wheel No 37 1 M3 x20mm screw No 24 3 M4 x 25mm screw No 31 2 M4 locking nut No 14 2 ...

Page 13: ... CO LTD GEEETECH 9 wing nut No 15 1 Step 1 Thread the M3 x 20 screw through the top hole on the drive wheel holder Step 2 Pick up 2 MR84zz ball bearings Insert 1 MR84zz ball bearings into both ends of the drive wheel ...

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Page 15: ...CO LTD GEEETECH 11 Step 3 Place the drive wheel in to the drive wheel holder and fix it in place with an M4 x25 screw and M4 washer Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut You may need a wrench to tighten M4 locking nut ...

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Page 17: ... it too tightly as it may restrict the free movement of the drive wheel It is important that you leave enough room for the wheel to turn freely Repeat the above steps to make another driving wheel using the M3x50mm screws instead for X axis belt driving ...

Page 18: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 14 Watch the video here Step3 Mount the assembled bearing holder onto the front support plates And screw it with a wing nut later ...

Page 19: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 15 5 Build the print platform Part name Part ID Required number pic Building platform support No A15 1 Belt mount No 41 1 M4 x 16mm screw No 30 16 ...

Page 20: ... 16 PCS8UU linear bearing No 36 4 M3 x12mm screw No 22 2 M3 washer No 7 2 L420mm smooth rod No 3 2 locking ring No 32 2 M4Hex Nut No 12A 16 Step1 Mount the belt mount at the middle of the building platform support with two M3 x12mm screw and M3 washer ...

Page 21: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 17 Step 2 Mount the 4 PCS8UU linear bearings on the building platform support with M4x16mm screws and M4 hex nut ...

Page 22: ...ead the L420mm smooth rod through the Y rear plate thread a locking ring on the smooth rod thread the building platform on the smooth rod through the PCS8UU linear bearings thread the smooth rod to the Y front plate Do the same with the other rod ...

Page 23: ...ding to the Y axis You can refer to the video here Linear Bearings in the video is different from this manual but it will not affect your assembly you can still finish it 6 Mount the Y belt Part name Part ID Required number pic Timing belt No 39 1 M3 x8mm screw No 21 2 M3 washer No 7 2 Step1 Punch a M2 5 hole on one end of the belt the hole can be as the diameter of ...

Page 24: ... drill your second hole make sure to pull belt tightly to make sure to proper placement of hole for a tight belt if it is too loose it will hinder the move of t he print platform 2 Loosen the Y idler wing nut when tightening belt onto the Y belt mount No 67 in order to make securing the belt to the block easier Be sure to tighten wing nut fully once done Watch the video here 7 Left Z motor mount P...

Page 25: ...ut Step2 Mount A7to A4 with M3 x 16mm screw and M3 Square nut Step3 Mount the endstop on A28 with two M2 5 x 16mm screws and nut Step4 Mount the assembled endstop mount on the A4 with M3 x 16mm screw and M3 Square nut note the opening of the endstop Step5 Assemble the motor holder left and the motor holder support together screw it up with 3 M3 x 16mm screw and M3 Square nut ...

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Page 27: ...e assembled left motor mount to the left bottom of A1 Mount the to assembled Z motor mount to A1 with M3 x 16mm screw and M3 Square nut Be very careful here if you can not insert it into the hole you can loose the screw on the motor mount and try again ...

Page 28: ... GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 24 Watch the video here 8 Right Z motor mount Part name Part ID Required number pic M3 x 16mm screw No 23 5 M3 Square nut No 16 5 Motor holder right No A5 1 Motor Holder support No A6 1 ...

Page 29: ... No A7 1 Step1 Mount A7 to A5 with M3 x 16mm screw and M3 Square nut Step2 Mount A6 to A4 with M3 x 16mm screw and M3 Square nut Step3 Assemble the motor holder right and the motor holder support together screw it up with 3 M3 x 16mm screw and M3 Square nut ...

Page 30: ...e assembled left motor mount to the left bottom of A1 Mount the to assembled Z motor mount to A1 with M3 x 16mm screw and M3 Square nut Be very careful here if you can not insert it into the hole you can loose the screw on the motor mount and try again ...

Page 31: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 27 Watch the video here 9 Side panel assembly Part name Part ID Required number pic M3 x 16mm screw No 23 6 M3 Square nut No 16 6 M3 washer No 7 6 Side panel left No A2 1 ...

Page 32: ...screw No 24 4 M3 hex nut No 12 4 M3 square nut No 16 6 M3 washer No 7 4 Step 1 Thread the assembled Y axis into the main frame A1 put the main frame between the Connecting fender and the M10 nut The Connecting fender is at the front part of the Y axis Step 2 Connect the side panel to the rear support plate screw it up with M3 x 16mm screw and M3 square nut Step 3 Align the holes and Fix the connec...

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Page 34: ... video here 11 Fan mount Part name Part ID Required number pic M3 x 25mm screw No 25 4 M3 hex nut No 12 4 Fan No 56 1 Mount the fan on the left back side of the A1 with with M3 x 25mm screw and M3 hex nut Watch the video 12 Assemble the Z motors ...

Page 35: ... 2 M3 x12mm screw No 22 8 Coupling No 38 2 Step1 Fix the two couplings on the Z motor shaft separately Please note the opening of both end one is 5mm another is 8mm connect the 5mm hole to the motor shaft Screw it tightly Step2 Mount the motor on the motor mount with 4 M3x12mm screws for each ...

Page 36: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 32 Watch the video 13 Assemble the left end of the X axis motor end ...

Page 37: ...here Linear Bearings in the video is different from this manual but it will not affect your assembly you can still finish it Step 1 Mount the Z axis nut Part name Part ID Required number pic M3 x 16mm screw No 23 4 M3 washer No 7 4 Z axis nut No 17 1 Left bearing bottom plate No A18 1 Mount the Z nut on the A 18 from underside to up fix with M3 x 16mm screw and M3 washer ...

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Page 39: ...o A22 1 1 Thread a M3 hex nut to the M3 x 50 screw 2 Thread the A21 to the M3 x 50 screw 3 Thread the spring to the the M3 x 50 screw through the hole of A21 4 Thread A22 to the M3 x 50 screw 5 Thread another M3 hex nut to the M3 x 50 screw compress the spring into the M3 hex hole on A21 and A22 you need to use some force 6 Mount them on the Left bearing bottom plate No A18 7 Fix it up with 2 M3 x...

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Page 42: ...CH 38 Part name Part ID Required number pic M2 5 x 16mm screw No 20 2 M2 5 hex nut No 11 2 End stop No 52 1 Left bearing top plate No A17 1 Mount the endstop on the Left bearing top plate with two M2 5 x 16mm screw and M2 5 hex nut ...

Page 43: ...t end together Part name Part ID Required number pic M3 x 16mm screw No 23 8 M3 Square nut No 16 8 X motor holder No A 16 1 X axis rod holder left No A 19 2 X axis belt holder No A 20 1 Note the direction 1 Mount the two A19 to A16 on the side without engraving ...

Page 44: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 40 2 Add the top late ...

Page 45: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 41 3 Add A20 beside the A19 4 Add the bottom late ...

Page 46: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 42 Step 5 Fix the linear bearing PCS8LUU ...

Page 47: ...mber pic linear bearing PCS8LUU No 32 2 M4x16mm screw No 30 8 M3 x 16mm screw No 23 4 M3 Square nut No 16 4 M4 hex nut No 12A 8 Mount the PCS8LUU on X motor holder with M4x16mm screws and M4 nut And fix the top and bottom plate with M3 x 16mm screw and M3 Square nut ...

Page 48: ...e process of assembly of this part please refer here Linear Bearings in the video is different from this manual but it will not affect your assembly you can still finish it Step1 Mount the Z axis nut Part name Part ID Required number pic M3 x 16mm screw No 23 4 M3 washer No 7 4 Z axis nut No 17 1 ...

Page 49: ... bottom plate No A24 1 Mount the Z axis nut on A24 with 4 M3 x 16mm screw and M3 washer from underside to up Step2 Mount A25 and A26 on A23 Part name Part ID Required number pic M3 x 16mm screw No 23 4 M3 Square nut No 16 4 Right bearing holder No A23 1 ...

Page 50: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 46 X axis rod holder right No A25 1 X axis driving wheel support holder No A26 1 ...

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Page 52: ...zhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 48 Step3 Mount the right bearing top and bottom plate Part name Part ID Required number pic M3 x 16mm screw No 23 4 M3 Square nut No 16 4 Right bearing top bottom plate No A24 1 ...

Page 53: ...ECH 49 Step4 Fix the linear bearing SCS8LUU Part name Part ID Required number pic M4x16mm screw No 30 8 linear bearing PCS8LUU No 32 2 M4 hex nut No 12A 8 Mount the PCS8LUU on Right bearing holder with M4x16mm screw and M4 hex nut ...

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Page 55: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 51 15 Assemble the extruder carriage Part name Part ID Required number pic belt mount No 41 1 X axis bearing support plate No A 29 1 Extruder Bracket No A30 1 ...

Page 56: ... No A31 2 PCS8UU Linear Bearing No 36 3 M3 x 12mm screw No 22 2 M3 x 16mm screw No 23 12 M4x16mm screw No 30 12 M3 Square nut No 16 6 M4 hex nut No 12A 12 Step1 Mount the belt mount on the back of the X axis bearing support plate No A 29 with two M3x12mm screws ...

Page 57: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 53 Step2 Mount the three PCS8UU Linear Bearing on the back of the X axis bearing support plate No A 29 with M4x16mm screws ...

Page 58: ...zhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 54 Step3 Mount the 2 No A31under the Extruder Bracket No A30 with 2 M3 x 16mm screw and M3 Square nut Step4 Connect the No A30 to No A 29 with 2 M3 x 16mm screw and M3 Square nut ...

Page 59: ...ings in the video is different from this manual but it will not affect your assembly you can still finish it 16 Assemble the the X Z axis Part name Part ID Required number pic L430mm smooth rod No 2 2 X axis Fender No A27 2 locking ring No 32 4 L322mm smooth rod No 1 2 L300mm threaded rod No 4 2 ...

Page 60: ...ADED rods into the left and right end separately Note please make sure the holes are aliened if not you can loose the SCS8UU Linear Bearing a bit then you can thread smoothly Step 2 Take the X motor end thread the 2 L430mm smooth rod into the hole thread the extruder carriage on the smooth rod thread 1locking ring on each rod thread 1 ...

Page 61: ...ontal which is very important or it will hinder the move of the Z axis Step 4 Upon adjusting thread the two L322mm smooth rod into both X motor end and idler end If the rod cannot smoothly get through the linear bearing you can loose the M4x16mm screws of the bearing Step 5 Thread the 1 locking ring to each L322mm smooth rod of the Z axis Step 6 Add the Z top mount to the Z axis Screw it up with M...

Page 62: ...ame Part ID Required number pic Timing belt No 39 1 M3 x8mm screw No 21 1 M3 washer No 7 1 Step1 Punch a M2 5 hole on one end of the belt the hole can be as the diameter of the M2 5 screw to drill instead leave enough margin Step2 Fix the belt on one side of the belt mount with a M3 x 8 screw and washer Step3 Thread the belt around the pulley on the motor and the driving wheel with M3x40mm screw w...

Page 63: ...TD GEEETECH 59 Step4 Taut the belt and mark the place to punch the second hole and punch a M2 5 hole if you are sure of the belt length Step5 Mount the belt on another side of the belt mount with a M3 x 8 screw and washer ...

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Page 65: ...GEEETECH 61 Watch the video Linear Bearings in the video is different from this manual but it will not affect your assembly you can still finish it 19 Mount the extruder Part name Part ID Required number pic Extruder No 61 1 ...

Page 66: ...EEETECH 62 M4x12mm Screw No 29 2 Step 1 Thread the extruder into the extruder carriage Step 2 Fix the extruder with 2 M4x12mm screws Watch the video 20 Mount the LCD panel Part name Part ID Required number pic LCD 2004 No 64 1 ...

Page 67: ... into the 4 holes on the LCD panel from front to back Step 2 Mount the LCD on the main frame A1 with 4 M3 x 12mm screws Step 3 Screw up the knob The screw is inside Pay attention to the two connectors at the back of the LCD EXP 1 is for the LCD EXP 2 is for the displaying of the SD card reader Do not mix them up ...

Page 68: ... 1 Heat sink No 48 1 Spacer No 50 4 M3 x 12mm screw No 22 4 Step 1 Cut the sticker into small pieces Step2 Past the heat sink onto the chip of the A4988 drivers The sticker is double sided adhesive Step 3 Insert the spacer into the 4 holes of the board from back to front Step 4 Mount the board on the left side panel with 4 M3 x 12mm screws Watch the video ...

Page 69: ...ECH CO LTD GEEETECH 65 22 Mount the building platform Part name Part ID Required number pic Building platform No 44 1 Heatbed set No 53 54 55 1set wing nut No 15 4 Hex Counter sunk head screw No 19 4 Spring No 33 4 ...

Page 70: ...ate together Step 2 connect the heatbed and the aluminum plate to the acrylic plate A15 with 4 Hex Counter sunk head screw with the spring in between Step 3 Lock the screw with a wing nut Watch the video 23 Mount the Y endstop Part name Part ID Required number pic end stop No 52 1 ...

Page 71: ... screw No 20 2 Mount the endstop onto the rear plate with 2 M2 5x16mm screws and M2 5 hex nuts Watch the video 24 Mount the power supply unit PSU and the socket Part name Part ID Required number pic Power supply Unit No 58 1 3D Power Cable No 60 1 Power Cable No 59 1 ...

Page 72: ...3 x 12mm screw No 22 4 Hex Counter sunk head screw No 18 2 M3 hex nut No 12 2 Watch the video Step1 take off the wires connected to the socket before you do please take a photo of the wire connection in case you connect them wrongly later ...

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Page 74: ...e bottom of the right side panel A2 from outside to inside and connect the 3 wires to the socket do not mix them up Step4 Mount the PSU on the right side panel with 4 M3 x 12mm screws Step5 Connect the wires Do not forget to cover the connectors Note the colors and their corresponding connection as a mistake can cause you harm or damage the printer If you are unsure of your skills and abilities he...

Page 75: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 71 BROWN Live L BLUE Neutral N GREEN Ground GND YELLOW RED Positive V BLACK Common COM ...

Page 76: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 72 25 Wiring Before you start wiring please take a look at the wiring schematics ...

Page 77: ...al picture here For your convenience the first two steps have been finished by us before shipping you can skip them Step1 Check the subdivision of stepper motor The subdivision of stepper motor can be setup by jumper cap plug all the jumper caps For A4988 ...

Page 78: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 74 If you are using DRV8825 instead of A4988 the jumper caps should be changed as follow Step2 Plug stepper motor driver ...

Page 79: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 75 Plug the 5 A4988 into the stepper motor driver slot Mind the directions of A4988 If you are using DRV8825 instead of A4988 The correct connections are as follow ...

Page 80: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 76 Step3 Connect wires for motors 1 Connect wires for X axis motor 2 Connect wires for Y axis motor ...

Page 81: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 77 3 Connect wires for the 2 Z axis motors 4 Connect Extruder motors Connect extruder 1 ...

Page 82: ... if you are assembling the Prusa X 2 dual extruder model Step4 Connect heating wires Loosed the screws in the green terminal and put the red wires into the slot and screw it up There is no and polarity for heating wires 1 Connect heating wires for heatbed ...

Page 83: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 79 2 Connect heating wires for extruder 1 3 Connect heating wires for extruder 2 ...

Page 84: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 80 Step5 Connect wires for thermistor 1 Connect wires for thermistor of heatbed ...

Page 85: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 81 2 Connect wires for thermistor of extruder 1 3 Connect wires for thermistor of extruder 2 ...

Page 86: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 82 Step6 Connect wires for endstop 1 Connect wires for endstop of X axis at X Min 2 Connect wires for endstop of Y axis at Y Min ...

Page 87: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 83 3 Connect wires for endstop of Z axis at Z Min Step7 Connect wires for Fan 1 Connect fan for control board at FAN3 ...

Page 88: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 84 2 Connect fan for extruder at FAN1 If you use the 2 pin extension wire for the fan just plug them on the and pin ...

Page 89: ...er the other is for SD card EXP1 to LCD EXP2 to SD card reader Note There is a small screw above the SD card reader If the LCD text display is not very clear you can make some adjustments with this screw to improve the displayed text Do not over turn or apply aggressive force as you may damage the potentiometer ...

Page 90: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 86 Step9 Connect wires for power input ...

Page 91: ...te the correspondence between the color of wires and the connector BROWN Live L BLUE Neutral N GREEN Ground GND YELLOW RED Positive BLACK Common COM That is all for the wiring of GT2560 26 Mount the filament spool Part name Part ID Required number pic M3 x 16mm screw No 23 6 ...

Page 92: ...Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 88 M3 Square nut No 16 6 M3 washer No 7 6 Spool base plate 1 Spool side pane 2 PVC tube 1 PVC tube 2 ...

Page 93: ...er so it is important to take the time to make sure the machine is correctly set up Each machine may have its own calibration procedure and this manual will not attempt to cover all the variations Instead here is a list of key points that should be addressed Frame is stable and correctly aligned Belts are taut Bed is level in relation to the path of the extruder Filament rolls freely from the spoo...

Page 94: ... Extruder is calibrated in the firmware with the correct steps per mm of filament The point regarding the extruder step rate is vital Slic3r expects that the machine will accurately produce a set amount of filament when told to do so Too much will result in blobs and other imperfections in the print Too little will result in gaps and poor inter layer adhesion ...

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