Prusa Research Original Prusa i3 MK3S, Assembly Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
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Step 1 - All the required tools are included
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Step 2 - Labels guide
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Step 3 - Use labels for reference
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Step 4 - Spare bag
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Step 5 - View high resolution images
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Step 6 - Printed parts - versioning
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Step 7 - We are here for you!
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Step 8 - Pro tip: inserting the nuts
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Step 9 - Important: Electronics protection
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Step 10 - Reward yourself
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Step 11 - How to successfully finish the assembly
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2. Y-axis assembly
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Step 1 - Tools necessary for this chapter
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Step 2 - YZ frame - preparing the components
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Step 3 - YZ frame - mounting the longer extrusions
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Step 4 - YZ frame - mounting the shorter extrusions
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Step 5 - YZ frame - final check
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Step 6 - Y-axis: front and rear plate preparation
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Step 7 - Y-axis: front plate assembly
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Step 8 - Y-axis: preparation for the PSU
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Step 9 - Y-axis: rear plate assembly
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Step 10 - Y-axis: geometry check
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Step 11 - Mounting antivibration feet (optional)
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Step 12 - Preparing Y-belt-idler (part 1)
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Step 13 - Preparing Y-belt-idler (part 2)
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Step 14 - Preparing Y-belt-idler (part 3)
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Step 15 - Mounting the Y-belt-idler
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Step 16 - Y-axis: motor and motor holder
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Step 17 - Preparing Y-motor-holder
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Step 18 - Mounting Y-motor-holder
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Step 19 - Y-axis: Y-carriage
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Step 20 - Correct bearing orientation
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Step 21 - Installing bearings on the Y-carriage
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Step 22 - Inserting smooth rods into Y-carriage
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Step 23 - Y-axis: smooth rods holders
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Step 24 - Preparing Y-rod-holder
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Step 25 - Mounting the Y-rod-holder parts
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Step 26 - Installing the Y-carriage
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Step 27 - Aligning the smooth rods
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Step 28 - Assembling the Y-motor pulley
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Step 29 - Y-axis: Assembling the belt
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Step 30 - Y-axis: Assembling the belt
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Step 31 - Y-axis: Assembling the belt
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Step 32 - Y-axis: Assembling the belt
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Step 33 - Y-axis: Assembling the belt
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Step 34 - Y-axis: Assembling the belt
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Step 35 - Aligning the Y-axis belt
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Step 36 - Tensioning the Y-axis belt
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Step 37 - Testing the Y-axis belt
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