OHAI: Open Hardware Assembly Instructions

1 Gather Materials

1x- [EL-MT0068] NEMA 17 Stepper Motor
2x- [HD-BT0042] M3x30 SHCS, Black-Oxide
1x- [HD-BT0107] M2x10 SHCS, Black-Oxide
2x- [HD-BT0116] M3x10 FHCS, Black-Oxide
7x- [HD-BT0140] M3x6 BHCS, Black-Oxide
2x- [HD-BL0033] Single Sided Neoprene Belt, 744mm
1x- [HD-MS0033] 16 Teeth, Timing Pulley
3x- [HD-MS0058] Wire Tie 8"
2x- [HD-NT0001] M3 Locknut
2x- [HD-RD0078] Hardened Steel Linear Rod 315mm
1x- [HD-WA0012] M2 Washer, Zinc
9x- [HD-WA0038] M3 Washer
1x- [PP-GP0135] X Axis Single Bearing Holder
1x- [PP-GP0484] Adjustable X Axis Belt Mount
1x- [PP-GP0489] X Carriage, Bio
1x- [PP-GP0493] Belt Tension Split Collar
1x- [PP-GP0494] Belt Tension Split Teardrop
1x- [PP-GP0680] U Channel Belt Clamp

Gather Materials

Frame Assembly

2 Install Steel Rods

Before working with the rods take the X motor spacer and slide it between the X axis motor and the right frame plate. This will ensure the correct spacing between the Z axis right and the right frame plate.

Now using a 8mm reaming tool, ream the four steel rod holes on the right and left X axis ends.

Then slide 1x harden steel rod [HD-RD0078] into the top hole on the X end idler. Once the rod is about half way through slide the Bio X carriage [PP-GP0489] onto the rod making sure the flat slide faces the front of the printer and that it points down.

Take another steel rod and slide half way through the bottom hole on the X end idler, and then slide the X axis single bearing holder [PP-GP0135] making sure the three holes align with the three brass inserts on the X carriage.

Once the X carriage and X axis single bearing holder are on the rods, slide both steel rods into the two holes on the X end motor. Make sure the rods are fully seated inside the two holes.

Then torque the two set screws on the side of the X end idler to 3 in*lbs.
Note: If the X end idler is missing a set screw use [HD-BT0012] to replace it.

Place the X motor spacer jig between the X motor and the right frame plate

Ream the steel rod holes

Slide a steel rod through the top hole on the X end idler

Slide the Bio X carriage onto the steel rod

Slide the X axis single bearing holder onto the bottom steel rod

Make sure the single bearing holder and the X carriage align

Once both rods and printed parts are in place torque the set screws to 3 in*lbs

3 Routing the X Axis Belt

Cut the single sided neoprene belt [HD-BL0033]in half, then slide on end through the belt tension split collar [PP-GP0493] make sure the teeth on the belt are facing up and that the point is in the top right.

Then make a loop with the belt and pinch the teeth together, then slide the belt tension split collar over the pinched belt.

Continue sliding the belt collar over the belt until there is a small loop that the belt tension split teardrop [PP-GP0494] can fit in.
Note: The teardrop should have the pointed side facing the belt collar and the overhang should be on the opposite side of the point on the collar.

Then take the other end of the belt and rout it around the bearings on the X end idler starting with the top side of bearings. Make sure the teeth are facing inward (touching the bearings).

Then pull the belt across the X axis and wrap it around the motor pulley making sure the teeth are making contact with the teeth on the pulley.

Once the belt is routed through the X end idler and the X end motor slide the end of the belt through the slide hole on the adjustable X axis belt mount [PP-GP0484]. Make sure the brass inserts on the adjustable X axis belt mount are facing the front of the printer.

Pull the end of the belt through the adjustable X axis belt mount then push the end back through the slot on the slide. You will also need to pull on the belt to pull then end back through the slot to lock the teeth together.

Cut the belt

Slide the belt through the belt tension split collar

Pinch the belt together and place the belt tension split teardrop in the loop and pull the belt tight

Then route the belt through the top side of the X end idler's bearings

Wrap the belt around the bearings making sure the teeth point inward

Pull the belt through the X end idler and bring it to the X end motor and route it through the bottom hole

Wrap the belt around the motor pully and slide it into the adjustable X axis belt mount

Secure the adjustable X axis belt mount to the belt

Secured adjustable X axis belt mount

4 Secure the X Carriage to the Belt

Align the X carriage single bearing holder with the X carriage making sure the three holes in the single bearing holder line up with the three brass inserts on the backside of the X carriage.

Then use 3x M3x6 BHCS [HD-BT0140] with M3 washers [HD-WA0038] secure the single bearing holder to the X carriage.

Place 2x M3 locknuts [HD-NT0001] inside the adjustable X axis belt mount, the nylon insert should be on the side that the belt is connected to.

Once the nuts are in the two hole use a flat head screw drivers to tuck them under the print surface inside the nut trap. Place the adjustable X axis belt mount inside the belt mount jig and close the lid.

Now slide 2x M3x30 SHCS [HD-BT0042] with M3 washers [HD-WA0038] through the belt tension split collar that's attached to other end of the belt. Pull the belt tension split collar over to the belt mount jig and place it between the tabs at the end of the jig. Note: You should have to stretch the belt for it to reach the end of the jig.

Then align the screw with the locknut inside the adjustable X axis belt mount. Tighten both screws just enough so that the screw reached the nylon insert. You can open the lid to check how are the screws are.

Now slide U channel belt clamp [PP-GP0680] around the end of the belt that is connected to the adjustable X axis belt mount. make sure the brass insert is facing up and away from the X carriage.

Then use a M2x10 SHCS [HD-BT0107] with a M2 washer [HD-WA0012] to secure the U channel belt clamp to the belt.

Once the U channel belt clamp is attached to the belt remove the jig and align the adjustable X axis belt mount with the holes on the X carriage. Once they are aligned attach the belt to the X carriage using 2x M3x10 FHCS [HD-BT0116]

Align the single bearing holder with the X carriage

Attach the single bearing holder to the X carriage

Place two locknuts inside the adjustable X axis belt mount

Slide the locknuts under the plastic wall securing them in the adjustable X axis belt mount

Close the adjustable belt mount jig to secure the locknuts

Place 2x M3x30 SHCS w/ M3 washers inside the belt tension split collar

Align the belt tension split collar with the adjustable belt tension mount and tighten

Do not overtighten, bring the end of the screws to the end of the locknuts

Slide the U channel belt clamp over the belt

Secure the U belt clamp to the belt

Align the belt with the X carriage

Attach the X carriage to the belt

5 Connecting the Motors

There should be three motor harnesses that are routed through the lower strain relief. The short harness is for the left Z motor, the medium length harness is for the Y motor, and the long harness is for the right Z motor.

Once you have identified all the harnesses connect the right Z motor, and use a screw driver to remove the bottom left screw on the bottom side of the motor. Once the screw is fully removed slide the ring, that's attached to the ground wire, over the screw and replace the screw in the motor.

Now make sure the short harness (left Z motor) is on the left side of the lower strain relief. If the harness is not on the left side, pull the harness back through the lower strain relief and rearrange the harnesses then push it back through the strain relief.

Then connect the left Z motor using the same technique as the right Z motor. The only difference is the ground wire will be attached to the bottom right screw.

Take the medium harness (Y motor) and route it under the Y axis and through the hole on the back of the bottom frame plate. Then flip the frame of the printer so that the bottom is facing you and it's resting on the right frame plate.

Now connect the Y motor and place the ground wire under the top left screw.

Identify the right Z and Y motor harnesses

Connect the right Z motor harness to the right Z motor and remove the bottom left screw

Pull the screw out and slide the ground wire over it, then replace the screw

If needed rearrange the left Z motor harness to the left side of the lower strain relief

Connect the left Z motor and place the ground wire under the bottom right screw

Route the Y motor harness under the Y axis and through the hole on the back side of the bottom frame plate

Flip the printer so its resting on the right frame plate and connect the Y motor

Place the ground wire under the top left screw

6 Install the Y Motor and Y Belt

Use the Y motor jig to attach timing pulley [HD-MS0033] to the shaft on the NEMA 17 stepper Motor [EL-MT0068]. Make sure one of the set screw is aligned with the flat side of the motor shaft torque the set screws to 3 in*lbs.

Now use 4x M3x6 BHCS [HD-BT0140] with M3 washers [HD-WA0038] to attach the motor to the bottom frame plate. Make sure the motor connector is facing the left frame plate.

Then cut 1x single sided neoprene belt [HD-BL0033] and wrap one end around the Y belt clamp. Then tighten the one side of the belt clamp to hold the belt in place. Now route the belt around the timer pulley that's connected to the motor.

Pull the belt across the Y axis and wrap it around the bearing that attached to the Y idler. Bring the end of the belt back to the Y belt mount and wrap it around and slide it under the Y belt clamp plate. Using a pliers pull the belt tight and tighten the belt clamp. Make sure both belt clamp screws are tight.

Use the Y motor jig and attach the timer pulley to the motor shaft

Install the Y motor as shown, the motor connector should be pointing to the left frame plate

Cut the belt

Place the belt inside the Y belt clamp

Wrap the belt around timer pulley

Route the belt around the bearing inside the Y idler

Then bring the belt back to the Y belt mount and pull it tight

Tighten the belt clamp then trim the ends

7 Install the Cable Tie

Keep the printer resting on the right frame plate when placing the cable ties.

Follow the Cable Tie Placement Guide when installing the 3x cable ties [HD-MS0058]

Start by feeding a cable tie through the bottom hole on the left side of the bottom frame plate. Now wrap the cable tie around the Y motor harness and feed it back through the top hole and tighten the cable tie securing the harness to the bottom frame.

Repeat the process for the right Z harness, start with the right hole in the bottom right corner. Then wrap the cable tie around the harness and feed it back through the left hole and tighten.

Repeat the process once again for the last cable tie. Start with the right hole and then wrap the cable tie around the RZ and Y motor harnesses as well as the bed harnesses. Once its wrapped around all the harnesses feed it back through the left hole and tighten. Make sure the Blue and Grey wires lay flat.

Trim all three cable ties and make sure the right Z motor harness is laying flat against the bottom frame plate.

Cable Tie Placement Guide

With the printer on its side feed the cable tie through the bottom hole by the Y motor

Wrap the cable tie around the Y motor harness and then through the top hole and tighten cable tie

Feed a cable tie through the right hole in the bottom right corner

Wrap the cable tie around the right Z motor harness and then through the left hole and tighten cable tie

Repeating the same process secure all harnesses except the left Z motor harness

Trim the cable ties and make sure the head of the cable ties are in the correct position

Make sure the right Z motor harness lays flat against the bottom frame plate