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Ultimaker Original Assembly manual Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing the Ultimaker Original DIY kit and welcome to our community! This assembly manual will guide you through the build process step by step. During the excitement of the build process you learn more and more. This will help you understand the workings of a 3D printer even better and give you the opportunity to get the most out of your Ultimaker. Besides this assembly manual there’s also a user manual available online: www.ultimaker.
Table of contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Product description 1.2 Used symbols 5 5 5 2 Technical specifications 2.1 General product specifications 2.2 Environmental conditions 6 6 6 3 Precautions and safety instructions 7 4 Preparation before assembling 4.1 Engraving 4.2 Sanding 8 8 8 5 What to expect reading the assembly instructions 5.1 Structure of the assembly instructions 5.2 Different sides of the Ultimaker Original 8 8 8 6 Assembling the Ultimaker Original 10 6.1 Assembling the frame 10 6.
7 6.4.2. Step 3: LEFT and RIGHT arm assembly 6.4.3. Step 2: inserting the adjustable level screws 6.4.4. Step 4: finishing the Z stage assembly 6.4.5. Step 5: Applying tape to the bed. 6.4.6. Step 6: installing the Z stage in the machine 6.4.7. Step 7: greas it up 6.5 Assembling the material feeder 6.5.1. Step 1: drive mechanism main body assembly 6.5.2. Step 2: drive bolt assembly 6.5.3. Step 3: clamp assembly 6.5.4. Step 4: attaching the feeder to the machine 6.5.5.
1 Introduction 1.1 Product description The parts of the Ultimaker Original can only be used for assembling the Ultimaker Original. An assembled Ultimaker Original can only be used for 3D printing of products. Ultimaking LTD cannot be held liable for any damage caused by improper, incorrect or unwise use. Please read this manual completely and make sure you understand it. 1.
2 Technical specifications 2.1 General product specifications Product description Name: Model/type: Year of production: Dimensions (W x D x H) Mass Technical specifications Power source Operating system: Speed: Accuracy: Build volume (X,Y,Z): Technology: Ambient Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: 2.2 Ultimaker Original Revision 4 2014 357 x 342 x 388mm 9 kg 110V or 230 V Windows, MAC and Linux Max. head travel speed between 30mm/s - 300mm/s. Positioning < 0.
3 Precautions and safety instructions Only use original accessories from the manufacturer. The product should only be used for applications as described by the manufacturer. All other applications are unprofessional and considered dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from errors, unintended or unprofessional use of the device. Do not install the product outdoors or in any place where it might become wet.
4 Preparation before assembling 4.1 Engraving All panels are marked with the side they belong to. For all the panels except the FRONT panel and the BOTTOM panel, the engraving face. The FRONT panel has the “Ultimaker” engraving facing outward. The BOTTOM panel has the engraving facing downward. 4.2 Sanding Before starting the assembly, you may want to sand the panels slightly to remove any burn marks/blemishes from the laser cutting process. You can also paint or stain your Ultimaker Original.
5.2 Different sides of the Ultimaker Original In this manual, you will read about FRONT side, BACK side, LEFT side, RIGHT side, TOP side and BOTTOM side. In image 1 these terms are clarified.
6 Assembling the Ultimaker Original 6.1 ASSEMBLING THE FRAME WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BUILD THIS SUB ASSEMBLY. Time: about 60 to 90 minutes Tools: hex key screwdriver (1,5mm) hex key wrench (2mm) 5.
6.1.1. Step 1: Inserting the ball bearings The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A B C D E Qnty. FRONT panel 1 LEFT panel 1 RIGHT panel 1 BACK panel 1 ball bearings 8mm 8 D C B A image 2: E 8x parts needed for this step Every panel needed for this step has two corresponding holes. To place the ball bearings, perform the following actions: 1. 2. 3. Get a panel. Place the ball bearings. Make sure you place the ball bearings as deep as shown in image 3.
image 3: 6.1.2. placing the ball bearings into the panel Step 2: Mounting the limit switches Warning! Do not strain the tapped thread on the inside of the switch housing by putting a lot of force on the bolts. All limit switches are pre-tapped, you can fasten them directly with M3 bolts, no nuts required here! Caution! Note that all wires of limit switches need to be twisted, see image 4. The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A B C D E F G H I 12 Qnty.
C B Red A 2x D 2x E Blue Black image 4: 8x 4x 2x G H I F parts needed for this step The orientation of the limit switches are engraved on the panels, except for the FRONT panel.
To mount the BLUE wired limit switches to the front panel, perform the following actions: 1. Place the BLUE wired limit switches as shown in image 5. 2. Attach each BLUE wired limit switch with two bolts M3x12mm. image 5: attaching the RED wired limit switches To attach the RED wired limit switches on the left panel, perform the following actions: 1. Attach the RED wired limit switches as shown in image 6. 2. Attach each RED wired limit switch with two bolts M3 x 12mm.
To attach the BLACK limit switch with LONG wires, perform the following actions: 1. Attach the BLACK limit switch with LONG wires as shown in image 7. Fine tuning the position will be described in another part of this manual. 2. Attach the BLACK limit switch with LONG wires. Use two bolts M3 x 16mm and two washers.
To attach the BLACK wired limit switch with SHORT wires, perform the following actions: 1. Place the BLACK wired limit switch with SHORT wires as shown in image 8. Fine tuning the position will be described in another part of this manual. 2. Attach the BLACK wired limit switch with SHORT wires. Use two bolts M3 x 16mm. 1-2mm image 8: 6.1.3. attaching the BLACK wired limit switch with SHORT wires Step 3: Assembling the X and Y motor The following parts are needed in this step.
A 2x image 9: B C 8x D 8x E 2xF 2x G 8x H parts needed for this step To assemble the Y motor, perform the following actions: 1. Place the pulley (5mm internal diameter) on the Y motor, see image 10. When placing, make sure to keep a distance of 1-2mm between the pulley and the Y motor. 2. Place the timing belt around the pulley, see image 11. 3. Attach the Y motor on the LEFT panel with Y motor engraved on the inside, see image 12. 5 Notice: Do not attach the X motor and Y motor too tight.
image 10: placing the pulley on the Y motor axis image 11: 18 placing the timing belt around the pulley Step 3: Assembling the X and Y motor Assembling the frame
image 12: 6.1.4. attaching the Y motor on the LEFT panel Step 4: Preparing the BOTTOM panel The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A B C D E Qnty.
A B 4x C E D 1x image 13: 4x 1x parts needed for this step To prepare the BOTTOM panel, perform the following actions: 1. Move 4 pieces black Velcro through the 4*2 slots of the BOTTOM panel, see image 14. Make sure the soft side is facing itself after placing. 2. Attach the Z-motor, see image 15. Attach the motor such that the wires face out towards the center of the BOTTOM panel. 3. Attach the coupling on the motor axis. The 5mm opening of the coupling has to face towards the motor. 4.
image 14: moving black Velcro through the slots image 15: attaching the motor Step 4: Preparing the BOTTOM panel Assembling the frame 21
image 16: placing the coupling and tightening the screws 6.1.5. Step 5: Assembling the ‘cube’-shaped frame The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A B C D E 22 Qnty.
A B C 2x 37 x D 37 x E 2x image 17: parts needed for this step Warning! Be careful not to put any force on the panels because they are weak in this configuration; however they will become very sturdy once you mount a few more panels. To assemble to ‘cube’-shaped frame, perform the following actions: (for action 1-5 see image 18) 1. Place the BACK panel on the table. Make sure the markings are facing towards you. 2. Put the TOP panel, with the markings downwards, into the BACK panel. 3.
image 18: attaching the BACK, TOP, BOTTOM and FRONT panel 6. 7. 8. 5 (for action 6-8 see image 19) Place a SHORT cable duct on the RIGHT side of the BACK panel. Fold the SHORT cable duct. Tape the folded SHORT cable duct (to keep it folded). Notice: make sure the blue Scotch tape can be removed easily. image 19: attaching and folding the SHORT cable duct 9. 10. 11. 5 12. 13. 14. 24 (for action 9-14 see image 20) Place a LONG cable duct on the RIGHT side of the FRONT panel. Fold the LONG cable duct.
image 20: placing and folding the LONG cable duct and placing the RIGHT panel 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. (for action 15-20 see image 21) Turn the Ultimaker Original on it’s RIGHT side. Place the second SHORT cable duct on the LEFT side of the BACK panel, fold it and tape it. Place the second LONG cable duct on the LEFT side of the FRONT panel, fold it and tape it. Place the LEFT panel. Attach the LEFT panel. Use twelve bolts M3 x 16mm and twelve hex nuts 3mm. Remove the blue Scotch tape.
image 21: positioning the other SHORT and LONG cable ducts and attaching the LEFT panel image 22: complete the frame by checking if all the bolts are tightened 26 Step 5: Assembling the ‘cube’-shaped frame Assembling the frame
21. Move the wires of the limit switches through the cable ducts. Notice: try to guide the endstop cables behind the y motor. 22. Move the wires of the X- and Y motor through the cable ducts. 23. Complete the frame, see image 22. Use twelve bolts M3 x 16mm. 5 Well done, the frame should look like this (see image 23). image 23: result assembling the ‘cube’-shaped frame 6.1.6. Step 6: attaching various parts The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description. A B C D E Qnty.
A 6x C 4x D 2x E B 2x image 24: parts needed for this step To attach the various parts, perform the following actions: 1. Attach wooden part 11A, see image 25. Make sure the lock nuts M3 are attached on the outside. Use two lock nuts M3 and two bolts M3 x 16mm. 2. Attach two wooden parts 3A to the bottom of the machine. Use two bolts M3 x 16mm and two lock nuts M3 for each wooden part 3A. 5 Notice: wooden part 3A is 6mm thick, NOT 4mm.
image 25: attaching part 11A image 26: attaching wooden parts 3A Great work! The frame is now ready! On to the next section.
6.2 ASSEMBLING THE X/Y AXES WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE X/Y AXES.
6.2.1. Step 1: Assembling the FRONT, BACK, RIGHT, LEFT slider blocks The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description. A wooden part 11A B linear bearings Qnty.
2. Do the same for the RIGHT, LEFT, and BACK slider blocks. Make sure the order of the wooden parts are correct. FRONT slider block LEFT slider block RIGHT slider block BACK slider block image 29: Result assembling FRONT, LEFT, RIGHT and BACK slider blocks 6.2.2. Step 2: Attaching the claws The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A B C D E F 32 Qnty.
A FRONT 8x 12 x LEFT B E RIGHT 4x 4x C BACK slider blocks 24 x D F image 30: parts needed for this step To attach the claws, perform the following actions: 1. Attach the bolt to the wooden part marked C, see image 31. Use one bolt M3 x 10mm and two hex nuts 3mm. 5 Notice: the last hex nut will barely fit in. This is normal. 2. Place the wooden part marked C in the FRONT slider block. 3. Place three bolts M3 x 30mm, see image 32. 4. Attach the nuts, see image 32.
image 32: placing the wooden part marked C in the FRONT slider block image 33: assembling 4mm wooden parts marked C 6.2.3. Step 3: Mounting the caps The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A B C D 34 Qnty.
A 8x C B 6x 16 x D 16 x image 34: parts needed for this step The wooden caps have to be attached in four corners of the Ultimaker Original. To help you performing the actions, the following overview is provided, see image 35.
To attach the wooden caps, perform the following actions: 1. Attach the wooden caps in corner A, see image 36. The wooden caps WITH hole on the inside, the wooden end caps WITHOUT hole on the outside. 5 Notice: Use two bolts M3 x 16mm and two hex nuts 3mm at both panels. image 36: attaching the wooden caps in corner A 2. 5 5 Attach the wooden caps in corner B, see image 37. The wooden caps WITH hole on the inside, the wooden end caps WITHOUT hole on the outside.
3. 5 5 Attach the wooden caps in corner C, see image 38. The wooden caps WITH hole on the inside, the wooden end caps WITHOUT hole on the outside. Use ONE wooden end cap WITHOUT hole at the BACK panel. Notice: Use ONE bolt M3 x 16mm and ONE hex nut 3mm at the RIGHT panel. Notice: Use ONE bolt M3 x 16mm and ONE hex nut 3mm at the BACK panel, image 38: attaching the wooden caps in corner C 4. 5 5 Attach the wooden caps in corner D, see image 39.
image 39: attaching the wooden caps in corner D 6.2.4. Step 4: Mounting the axes The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A B C D Qnty.
To help you performing the actions, the following overview is provided, see image 41. LEFT RIGHT BACK FRONT image 41: 1. 2. 3. 5 4. 5 5. 6. overview of the LEFT, RIGHT, BACK and FRONT axes To attach axis FRONT (SHORT) perform the following actions: Get axis SHORT Rotate the wooden end cap WITHOUT hole (RIGHT panel, FRONT), see image 42. Put the pulleys on the timing belts. Use ONE timing pulleys for each timing belt. NOTICE: the thinnest side of the timing pulley is facing to the outside.
image 42: rotating the wooden end cap image 43: Side view FRONT slider block WITHOUT hole image 44: attaching the FRONT axis To attach the axis BACK (SHORT) perform the following actions: 1. Get a axis SHORT. 2. Rotate the wooden end cap WITHOUT hole (RIGHT panel, BACK). 3. Put the pulleys on the timing belts. Use ONE timing pulley for each timing belt which is connected to axis SHORT (FRONT panel). Use ONE timing pulley for the timing belt which is connected to the motor.
5 5. 6. NOTICE: the clamp of the BACK slider block is facing downwards along the BACK panel - timing belt which is connected to axis SHORT (FRONT panel) with ONE timing pulley. Rotate the wooden end cap WITHOUT hole (RIGHT panel, BACK) back to its normal position. Attach the wooden end cap WITHOUT hole with ONE bolt M3 x 16mm and ONE hex nut 3mm. image 45: attaching the BACK axis To attach the Axis Left (LONG) perform the following actions: 1. Get an Axis (LONG). 2.
5. 6. 7. 8. - timing belt with ONE timing pulleys. Put the timing belt in the FRONT slider block, see image 47. Put the timing belt in the BACK slider block, see image 48. Rotate the wooden end cap WITHOUT hole (BACK panel, LEFT) back to its normal position. Attach the wooden end cap WITHOUT hole with a bolt M3 x 16mm and a hex nut 3mm. image 46: attaching the LEFT axis.
To attach axis RIGHT (LONG) perform the following actions: 1. Get a axis LONG. 2. Rotate the wooden end cap WITHOUT hole (BACK panel, RIGHT). 3. Put the pulleys on the timing belts. Use ONE timing pulley for the timing belt which is connected to the motor. Use ONE timing pulley for each timing belt which is connected to axis LONG (LEFT panel). 5 NOTICE: the thinnest side of the timing pulley is facing to the outside. 4. Move the axis LONG from the BACK panel to the FRONT panel, see image 49.
6.3 ASSEMBLING THE EXTRUSION HEAD WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE EXTRUSION HEAD.
6.3.1. Step 1: Assemble the extrusion head housing The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description A B spiral wrapping 1 Thumb screw 4 N O C brass pipe 1 P D E teflon tube 1 peek F Qnty.
A B H 2x I 2x C J 5x D K 2x N O E L F G M 7x T U V P W X Y Q R Z S image 50: parts needed for this step 46 Step 1: Assemble the extrusion head housing Assembling the extrusion head
To assemble the extrusion head housing, perform the following actions. 1. Attach the nozzle into the aluminium heater block, see image 51. 5 NOTICE: Attach the nozzle as tight as possible to the aluminium heater block. 2. Attach the brass pipe into the aluminium heater block. see image 51. 5 NOTICE: A space between the brass pipe and the alluminium heater block is allowed, see image 52. brass pipe nozzle image 51: attaching the nozzle and brass pipe into the aluminium heater block.
image 53: placing the linear bearings in the sides of the extrusion head housing 4. 5. Attach the sides together, see image 54. Use four bolts M3 x 10mm and four hex nuts 3mm. Place the extrusion head housing into the wooden part 8B, see image 54. image 54: attaching the sides together and placing into wooden part 8B. 6. 5 7. 5 48 Place the peek into the aluminium plate, see image 55. NOTICE: the aluminium plate is symmetric. You can choose any hole you want.
image 55: attaching the peek and the brass pipe through the aluminium plate 8. 5 5 5 Attach the cartridge heater and the thermocouple through the wooden part 8B, see image 56. NOTICE: use the hole back RIGHT. NOTICE: the cartridge heater is the small 6 mm cylinder with a right angle. NOTICE: the thermocouple is the small 3 mm cylinder with an aluminium sleve. image 56: moving cardrigde heater and thermocouple through the aluminium plate and the extrusion head housing.
9. Attach the thermocouple and cartridge heater in the back of the aluminium heater block, see image 57. 10. Lock the thermocouple and cartridge heater. Use ONE bolt M3 x 10mm. image 57: attaching the thermocouple and the cartridge heater 11. Insert the teflon tube in the wooden part 8B, see image 58.
12. Attach the black injection moulded part on the wooden part marked TOP, see image 59. 5 Notice: pay attention to how the part is positioned. Use ONE M3 x 12mm bolt and a hex nut. image 59: attaching the black injection moulded part on the wooden part TOP 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. (for action 15-19 see image 60) Put two bolts M3 x 16mm through the bottom side of the wooded part marked TOP. Place the acrylic mounting plate over the two bolts M3 x 16mm.
19. Move the wires of the thermocouple, the cartridge heater and the small fan through the middle hole of the wooden part TOP, see image 61. image 61: moving the wires of the thermocouple, cartridge heater and the small fan through the wooden part TOP (for action 20-22 see image 63) 20. Attach WHITE bowden tube clamp in the front RIGHT hole of black injection moulded part. 21. Move the Thumb screws through the corner holes. 22. Attach the Thumb screws. Do not attach the Thumb screws too tight.
Tip: you can use a screwdriver to guide the bowden tube through the teflon tube. 24. Lock the bowden tube, by putting the blue horse shoe under the WHITE bowden tube clamp, see image 63. 5 NOTICE: give some light pressure on the bowden tube while placing the blue horse shoe. 25. Tighten the Thumb screws completely. image 63: attaching the blue horse shoe 26. Place the RED wire of the thermocouple in the RIGHT socket and screw till the wire is clamped. Use a 2mm screwdriver. 27.
1.1.1. 6.3.2 Step 2: cooling fan assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description A Metal Fanduct (1501) 1 C B Bolt M3x4mm (1348) 2 D bolts M3 x 16mm (1204) Self Tapping Bolts (1362) Qnty. 2 2 A C D B image 65: 1: parts needed for this step To assemble the cooling fan assembly, perform the following actions. 1. Take the Metal fanduct and place it around the heaterblock. See image 66. 2.
6. see image 68 image 66: 2: attaching the front of the image 67: 3: attaching the back of the fancap fancap and fan. image 68: 4: attaching the fan to the metal fanduct.
6.3.3. Step 3: attaching the housing on the XY frame The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A B C Qnty. X and Y axes 2 bolts M3 x 30mm 4 hex nuts 3mm 4 Letter Description D E Qnty. wooden parts C 4 spacers 2 2x A 4x B 4x C 4x D 2x E image 69: parts needed for this step To attach the housing on the XY frame, perform the following actions. 1. Place a wooden part C into the LEFT slider block, see image 70. 5 Notice: do not tighten yet.
5 Notice: make sure the FRONT side of the extruder head is faced to the FRONT panel. image 71: moving the X and Y axes into the extruder head 3. Move the X axis in the LEFT slider block, see image 72. Notice: make sure the Y axis do not fall out. 4. Move the Y axis in the FRONT and BACK slider blocks, see image 72. 5. Turn the RIGHT slider block. 6. Move the X axis in the RIGHT slider block.
image 73: moving the wooden part C into the FRONT, BACK and RIGHT slider block and attach with ONE bolt M3 x 30mm To calibrate the XY-gantry perform the following steps: 11. Align the X axis of the extruder head. Use two spacers. 12. Tighten the timing pulleys which are attached to the LEFT timing belt, see image 74. 5 NOTICE: make sure the spacers use the same notch. Move the RIGHT sliderblock in the correct position if needed. 13. Tighten the timing pulleys which are attached to the RIGHT timing belt.
image 75: adjusting the timing pulleys 15. Move the X motor down en keep it in position. Notice: push gently, do not overdo. 16. Tighten the bolts, see image 76 17. Repeat step 14 and 15 for the Y motor. 5 image 76: tightening the bolts of the X motor. 18. Move the extruder head all to the end of the X axis. Notice: Make sure you hear the limit switch clicking. If not: move the RED wired limit switch till the clicking sound occurs. 19. Tighten the RED wired limit switch. 20.
6.4 ASSEMBLING THE Z STAGE WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE EXTRUSION HEAD.
6.4.1. Step 1: Assembling the drive nut assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A Qnty. wooden parts Letter Description 4 B drive nut Qnty. 1 A B image 77: parts needed for this step To make the drive nut assembly, perform the following actions. 1. Place the two smaller wooden parts arount the driver nut. 2. Place the bigger wooden parts, see image 78. image 78: assembling the drive nut assembly.
6.4.2. Step 3: LEFT and RIGHT arm assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Qnty. Description A B 16 wooden panel 2 linear bearings Letter Qnty.
To assemble the LEFT arm, perform the following actions (for action 1-6 see image 80). 1. Move seven bolts M3 x 30mm through the wooden part marked LEFT B. 2. Place a linear bearing on top of the wooden part marked LEFT B. 3. Place the parts marked LEFT C and C on top of part LEFT B. 4. On top of that, place the parts marked LEFT Dand D. 5. On top of that, place the parts marked LEFT E and E. 6. On top of that, place the parts marked LEFT F and F. 7. Attach the parts together. Use seven hex nuts 3mm.
5. 6. 7. 5 5 On top of that, place the parts marked RIGHT E and E. On top of that, place the parts marked RIGHT F and F. Attach the parts together. Use ONE hex nut 3mm. Notice: it can take some force. Notice: Make sure to bolt tight. image 81: assembling the RIGHT arm 6.4.3. Step 2: inserting the adjustable level screws The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A B C D 64 Qnty.
A B C 4x E 8x D 4x F 4x 8x G 4x image 82: parts needed for this step To insert the adjustable level screws, perform the following actions. (for action 1-3 see image 83) 1. Place the delrins in each corner hole. 2. Attach the delrins. Use two bolts M3 x 10mm and two hex nuts 3mm for each delrin. 3. Attach ONE spring and ONE washer together on each delrin. Use ONE bolt M3 x 30mm. 5 Notice: do not bolt tight.
6.4.4. Step 4: finishing the Z stage assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description Qnty. A LEFT arm 1 D hex nuts 3mm B drive nut assembly 1 E wooden panel with adjustable level screws C RIGHT arm 1 F bolts M3 x 30mm A B 20 x 20 1 20 C 20 x D E F image 84: parts needed for this step To finish the Z stage assembly, perform the following actions (for action 1-3 see image 85). 1.
image 85: attaching the RIGHT arm on the drive nut assembly 4. 5. 6. (for action 4-6 see image 86) Place the six hex nuts 3mm in the slots of the wooden panel with adjustable level screws. Move the parts into each other. Attach the parts together. Use six bolts M3 x 30mm. image 86: assembling the Z stage assembly If done correctly, the result must look like this, see image 87.
6.4.5. Step 5: Applying tape to the bed The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A Qnty. acrylic print platform A 1 Letter Description B blue tape Qnty. 1 B image 88: parts needed for this step To prepare the bed for its first print, perform the following actions. 1. Remove the protection foil from both sides of the acrylic. 2. Put blue tape strokes on top of the surface, see image 89. 5 Notice: place the tape strokes next to each other, NOT over each other.
image 89: placing tape strokes image 90: cutting the tape strokes 5. Place the acrylic print platform on the wooden subassembly by sliding it over the adjustable level screws, see image 91.
6.4.6. Step 6: installing the Z stage in the machine The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A B C Qnty. leadscrew M8 1 Z stage 1 12mm axes 2 Letter Description D E 2x A B C Qnty. bolts M3 x 16mm 4 wooden parts 3B 2 4x D 2x E image 92: parts needed for this step To install the Z stage in the machine perform the following actions. 1. Place the Z stage in the machine. 2.
image 93: attaching the 12mm axes 6. 7. Attach the leadscrew M8 through the drive nut, see image 94. Tip: grease the leadscrew with magnalube, see for more information paragrapgh 6.4.7. Attach the two screws on the coupling with a hex key, see image 95.
image 95: Attaching the screws with a hex key The frame is now ready! 6.4.7. Step 7: greas it up The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Qnty. magnalube tube 1 To grease the leadscrew, perform the following actions. 1. Put a droplet of the supplied tube of grease on your finger (a volume comparable with a Sportlife gum). 2. Spread the droplet across the ledscrew (on straight line from top to down is fine).
6.5 ASSEMBLING THE MATERIAL FEEDER WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE MATERIAL FEEDER. Time: about 30 to 40 minutes.
6.5.1. Step 1: drive mechanism main body assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Qnty. Description A B C D E 1 wooden part 10A 1 wooden part 10B 2 wooden part 10C 1 quick fit coupling 1 small black gear Letter Qnty. F G H I 1 stepper motor 2 hex nuts 3mm 6 bolts M3 x 20mm 2 ball bearings 8mm A B C D E F G 2x H 6x I Description 2x image 96: parts needed for this step To assemble the extrusion head housing, perform the following actions. 1.
image 97: moving the small black gear over the motor axis image 98: placing the ball bearings 8mm in the wooden part 10A and the wooden part 10C 4. 5 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. (for action 4-9 see image 99) Place wooden part 10A on top of the motor. Notice: make sure the engraving is facing the motor. Place the wooden part 10B on top of the wooden part 10A. Place the quick fit coupling in the T-slot. Place the wooden part 10C on top of the wooden part 10B. Attach the wooden parts A, B and C on the motor.
image 99: mounting different parts on the motor 6.5.2. Step 2: drive bolt assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A B C Qnty. Letter Description wooden gear (engraved extrude) 1 D washers M8 3 hobbed bolt 1 cap nut M8 1 hex nut M8 1 E F delrin clip 1 A B C D E F 3x image 100: parts needed for this step 76 Qnty.
To make the drive bolt assembly, perform the following actions. (for action 1-8 see image 101 and image 102) 1. Place the delrin clip on the groove of the hobbed bolt. 2. Move the hobbed bolt through the ball bearings 8mm. 5 Notice: check if the ‘good’ gripping part of the drive bolt is positioned straight between the two wooden parts. If not, consider to attach the wooden parts of the drive mechanism main body a little more tight. 3. Place the hex nut M8 inside the wooden gear. 4.
image 102: result of the drive bolt assembly (2) 6.5.3. Step 3: clamp assembly The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A B C D E F G 78 Qnty. U-Bracket 1 black wheel 1 mounting plate 1 bolts M3 x 16mm 6 washer 1 ball bearing 8mm 1 side plate A 1 Letter Description H I J K L M N Qnty.
A B C D 16 x H E F 3x G L J I K M N 7x image 103: parts needed for this step To make the clamp assembly, perform the following actions. 1. Push the ball bearing 8mm in the black wheel, see image 104. Tip: use a piece of reduntant wood to apply more force if needed. 2. Place a hex nut 3mm in the T-slot of the mounting plate, see image 105. 3. 4. 5 5. (for action 3-5 see image 106) Place the black wheel (with ball bearing 8mm) in the mounting plate.
image 104: pushing the ball bearing 8mm in the black wheel image 105: placing a hex nut 3mm in the mounting plate image 106: 6. 7. 80 placing the side plates over de mounting plate Place the U-Bracket on side of the clamp assembly, see image 107. Attach a spring and a washer on the hole of the U-Bracket. Use a bolt M3 x 25mm.
5 5 5 Notice: because you have to push the spring, it can take some force. Notice: the spring should stick out about 11mm. Notice: If it is hard to reach. Try without the spring first. image 107: placing the U-Bracket on the clamp assembly The result must look like this, see image 108. image 108: result after attaching the U-Bracket on the clamp assembly 8. 5 5 9. 5 5 (for action 9-10 see image 109) Attach the clamp assembly with U-Bracket on the main body of the drive mechanism.
image 109: attaching the clamp assembly with U-Bracket and the lever on the main body of the drive mechanism The result must look like this, see image 110. image 110: result after attaching the clamp assembly with U-Bracket and lever on the main body of the drive mechanism 6.5.4. Step 4: attaching the feeder to the machine To attach the feeder to the machine, perform the following actions: 1. Attach the feeder in the slots of the BACK panel, see image 111 2.
image 111: attaching the clamp assembly with U-Bracket and lever on the main body of the drive mechanism 6.5.5. Step 5: assemble the filament holder The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description A Qnty. wooden parts 11B 2 Letter Description B wooden parts 11C Qnty. 4 A 2x B 4x image 112: parts needed for this step To assemble the filament holder, perform the following actions. 1. Position two wooden parts 11B next to each other. 2.
image 113: 3. Place the filament holder in the slots in the BACK panel, see image 114.
6.6 MOUNTING THE ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT BOARD WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MOUNT THE ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT BOARD. Time: about 30 to 60 minutes.
What you need to know before you start attaching the electronics. The electronics simply need to be attached to the machine and a few wire connectors plugged in. For extra safety, there’s also a cooling system under the electronics that will reduces the chance of problems. The stepper drivers can get hot, and if they would overheat, a thermal fuse will turn them off. The cooling system will allow the machine to work in a warm environment or allow you to set the current slightly higher than usual.
To attach the electronic circuit board, perform the following actions. (for action 1-4 see image 116) 1. On the BOTTOM panel put four bolts M3 x 30mm from INSIDE towards OUTSIDE. 2. Place the tube spacers over the four bolts M3 x 30mm. 3. Place the electronic circuit board over the bolts M3 x 30mm, on the tube spacers. 4. Secure with four threaded spacers. image 116: 6.6.2.
A B 1x D F 1x E 1x G 2x image 117: 1x 1x 5x H 7x parts needed for this step To prepare the electronic cooling system, perform the following actions. 1. Attach the fan to the side that is not marked, see image 118. Use two bolts M3 x 30mm and two hex nuts 3mm. 2. Fold the cooling duct sheet along the perforations, see image 119. 3. Place the cooling duct sheet over the wooden panel, see image 121. 4. Turn the assembly over (you will face the engraved side now). 5.
image 118: mounting the fan image 119: folding the cooling duct sheet sideview 1. image 121: image 120: folding the cooling duct sheet side view 2.
image 122: attaching the wooden air-duct cover image 123: putting blue tape on the hex nuts 3mm 6. 5 7. 5 8. 90 Put blue tape on the hex nuts 3mm, see image 123. Notice: you have to perform this action to isolate the bolts M3 x 12mm electrically. Tape the tiny gaps around the cooling duct sheet. Notice: you have to perform this action to prevent unwanted air leaks.
6.6.3. step 3: connecting the heater To connect the heater, perform the following actions. 1. Connect the WHITE wires of the heater element to the terminals of the heater 1 output, see image 125. 5 Notice: do not strip the wires too much. This can cause short circuit. 5 Notice: do not strip the wires too short. This can cause no contact. 2. Attach the terminals. Use a small screwdriver. 5 Notice: make sure the cable is secure.
6.6.4. Step 4: connecting the print head electronics The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Description Black electronic cable with 3 tiny plugs on both sides Qnty. 1 To connect the print head electronics, perform the following actions 1. From the bottom of the machine, guide the three tiny plugs through the RIGHT BACK corner of the machine. 5 Notice: the side with the three smaller plugs shoud be connected to the print head. 2. Guide the three tiny cable plugs through the cable duct. 3.
6.6.5. Step 5: connecting the limit switches To connect the limit switches, perform the following actions. 1. Connect the plug of BLACK wired limit switch 1 to the connector 1 on the circuit board. The BLACK wired limit switch 1 is situated behind a hole in the BOTTOM plane. 2. Connect the plug of BLACK wired limit switch 2 to the connector 2 on the circuit board. The BLACK wired limit switch 2 is situated at the TOP of the machine. 3.
6.6.7. Step 7: mounting the electronics cooling system The following parts are needed in this step. Qnty. 4 Description bolts M3 x 10mm To mount the electronic cooling system, perform the following actions. (for action 1-4 see image 127) 1. Attach the bolts M3 x 10mm into the white threated spacers, but not all the way. 2. Place the cooling assembly over the bolts M3 x 10mm. 3. Move the cooling assembly. The bolts M3 x 10mm must end in the smallers parts of the slots. 4.
2. 3. 6.6.9. 5 Wrap the black cable, bow shaped tube, and the white cables (all connected with to the extrusion head) together in transparant wire wrapping. Goal is to get a tidy cable. Wrap all cables together at the underside of the BOTTOM plate. Use the velcro strips. Step 9: checking and aligning the top-Z limit switch Notice: this is de MOST important end-stop of the machine. It’s important that the starting height is about 0,1mm above the acrylic platform.
image 127: alligning the acrilic platform with the extrusion head 13. Loosen the bolts slightly of the top-Z limit switch 2. You must be able to move the switch up and down. 14. Turn the lead screw to elevate the acrylic platform until the nozzle of the extrusion head almost touches the platform. 15. Lower the limit switch. 16. Attach one side of the limit switch. 17. Move the other side. Notice: the limit switch will rotate a little. 18. Rotate the switch till you hear a click. The switch is now closed.
6.7 ASSEMBLING AND CONNECTING THE ULTICONTROLLER WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ASSEMBLE AND CONNECT THE ULTICONTROLLER. Time: about 10 to 20 minutes.
6.7.1. Step 1: assembling the Ulticontroller The following parts are needed in this step. Letter Qnty. Description A B C D E 1 Ulticontroller BACK 1 display v1.0 4 tube spacer 4 bolts M3 x 10mm 1 Ulticontroller FRONT Letter Qnty.
image 129: mounting the display v 1.0 to the Ulticontroller FRONT 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. (for action 4-8 see image 131) Turn the controller on its front. Plug both of the PCB connector cables into the connectors. plug cable 1 into connector 1. plug cable 2 into conncetor 2. Place six hex nuts 3mm inside the slots of the Ulticontroller BACK. Tip: Use tape to keep the hex nuts 3mm in position. Attach the Ulticontroller BACK onto the Ulticontroller FRONT, Use two bolts M3 x 10mm at the long sides.
image 131: 6.7.2. placing the button Step 2: connecting the controller To connect the Ulticontroller, perform the following actions. 1. Turn off the Ultimaker Original. 2. Disconnect the electronic cooling system. 3. Guide the cables through the hole in the BOTTOM panel. 4. Connect the cable 5. Place back the Electronics cooling system. 6. Put the Ulticontroller on the lower part of the FRONT panel. 7. Turn the power on. 8. Insert the SD-card.
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We recommend you to use supplied software, but feel free to use different types of programs if you feel like you are up to it, or just simply disagree. Playful experimenting and innovating is what made Ultimaking B.V. to what it is today. There are 2 different types of software that you will need to get your Ultimaker printing. Some software have these combined, others do not. First you need a slicer to create the file that containes all the parameters of a print, called the Gcode.
Via the computer 9. If the Ultimaker is connected with the computer, click ‘Print’. Via the Ulticontroller 10. Save the file on your SD-card. 11. Insert the SD-card into the slot on the LEFT of the Ulticontroller. On the display v1.0, it should say, ‘Card inserted’. 12. Rotate the navigation wheel. 13. Select ‘Print’ or ‘Card menu’. 14. Select the file you want to print. Netfabb 1. Download a STL, for example: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13588 2.
Directly via the computer 1. When the Ultimaker is connected with the computer just hit print to print it. 2. Download Pronterface/Printrun. For windows https://github.com/ kliment/Printrun. For mac http://koti.kapsi.fi/~kliment/printrun/ pronterface-mac-Mar2012.zip. Because Netfabb cannot communicate with the Ultimaker. 3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Windows > Precompiled version. 4. Download Printrun-win, and unpack pronterface.zip. Now you can open Pronterface. 5.
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