Assembly Instructions

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Hardware

For the mechanical assembly, all subassemblies are detailed with step-by-step visual instructions.

Pre-requisite Knowledge

• How to install Heat-Set Inserts via the Plate Press Technique
• [Working with Inside Corner Brackets]
• [How to use an Arbor Press]
• Tip: print this Fastener Reference Sheet at 100% scale for an easy sanity check.
• How to crimp Molex Connectors

Frame Assembly Instructions

The instructions must be completed sequentially from Section 1 to Section 3. Instructions in the same section don't depend on each other, so they can be done at the same time with a friend.

Part Prep

• Heat Set Insert Installation

Section I

• Outer Frame Assembly and Alignment
• Default Motor Plate Assembly or Aluminum Motor Plate Assembly
• Double Pulley Corner Plate Assembly
• Aluminum Crossbar Assembly or (Deprecated) Carbon Fiber Crossbar Assembly
• Toolchanger Lock Assembly
• Toolchanger Carriage Assembly
• Magnetic Build Plate Assembly
• Duet 2 Electronics Panel Assembly or [Duet 3 Back Panel Assembly]
• [Side Panels Assembly]

Section 2

• Lower Frame Assembly
• CoreXY Frame Assembly: This assembly can be particularly challenging, so links to instructional videos are below.
  • 03 Carriage Center Installation
  • 04 Y Rail Assembly
  • 05 Plate Installation 1/2
  • 06 Y Rail Installation
  • 07 Plate Installation 2/2
  • 08 Crossbar Installation
  • 08 Crossbar Adjustment
  • 09 Carriage Back Installation

Section 3

• Z Axis Assembly

Tools

Tools may be assembled out-of-order at any time.

• E3D V6/Volcano Direct Drive Assembly
  • Tool Parking Post
• [Passive Pen Tool Assembly]

Electronics

To be written! Stay tuned for a wiring diagram, wire harness lengths, pictures, and more! (Or help us by contributing them back!)

Tuning

When you are done with the asssembly, follow the tuning instructions listed on the sidebar.