Step by Step Instructions

Further explains the components in a 3D printer. The video starts by explaining the build of the chassis. It shows why the chassis is built in the way it is and how it relates to the moving parts in the 3D printer itself. 

Explains the movement of the different axes present in a 3D printer (X, Y, Z) and how components are able to move on them efficiently. 

Talks about the operation and importance of the motors and how they support the nozzle (component that does the printing).

In this video the teacher starts to build  the chassis. 

The first step of assembling the chassis is to build the side frames (two are needed). Explains how safely connect sigma profiles with the corner connectors without damaging any of the other components. Shows the importance of installing the corner connectors correctly and how to avoid misalignments using the provided measurements. The 2 side frames must be identical!

In this video, we will finish the assembling of the chassis. In the previous video we installed the bottom cover, in this one it's time to install the rear cover. 

The video explains how to start the installation of profiles using the measurements provided in the manual. 

It shows how to check that all of the measurements are correct. Then it proceeds with installing and securing the rear cover using screw-in corner connectors. It is important to check every measurement and the screws/connectors in the end. And in the end we install protection caps at the ends of the profiles in order not to  scratch the table.

In this video we demonstrate how to mount the Z axis components. We start with installing the components we prepared in the last video to the chassis. First we install the Z axis motor mounts to the bottom sides of the chassis. It is important to be precise about the measurements. After installing the motor mounts we turn the chassis upside down to install the rod holders at the top. Before installing the rods we mount the profiles that connect the actual printing bed and components to each other. After the printing bed component is ready, we can start installing the rods of the Z axis through the printing bed holder. It is important to check everything is moving smoothly on the rods and all the screws are tightened. Also it explains how to adjust the couplings in order to fixate the threaded rods.

In this video we first check the axial components installed in the previous step of the tutorial and after that we start mounting the electronic parts. 

After the alignments are checked we install the motor that will move the X axis mechanism on the rods (using belts). 

We explain what will happen when there are misalignments  in the build and how to avoid some of the common problems.

Installation of the X axis belt. 

Rechecking the movement on the belts to make sure everything is running smoothly. 

Making final checks of all the alignments and screws so we can proceed to the electronics with a peace of mind.

We are starting with connecting the mainboard (arduino) to the motor connection adapter. After the motor adapter is installed to the arduino, it's time to connect the motor drivers. Last we install the display adapter. After that we connect the data cables. All of the arduino connections and sensors are also explained.

After we've installed the sensors and the nozzle, we run the nozzle cables to the back of the printer through the hole in the wall. Then we connect the sensors cables and run them to the back as well. After that it's time to wire the motors. We will also make the connections between the extruder driver and the filament driver. Lastly we will mount the display to the chassis.

Now it is time to connect the sensors and switches to the arduino board. We will follow the connection diagram precisely. 

In this video we will calibrate the nozzle in relation to the printing bed because there is a big distance between them. We need to check that the distance is the same for all corners of the printing bed and adjust it accordingly. After the calibrations are done, it is time to perform a test print to see if any additional calibration is needed.

In this video, we explore all of the detailed menus and submenus of the software that we installed on the controller card. We will be going through all of the functions and explain what you need to configure to get started with your printing.