Reprap Wilson Assembly Guide
Written by Martin Rice <mrice411@gmail.com>
++ For the latest version of this document, check the "docs" folder at +
++ https://github.com/mjrice/wilson +
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++ Please refer to the wilson-bom spreedsheet for a comprehensive list of +
++ parts needed before you begin. +
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++ You will find photos of most of the steps below indexed by the step +
++ number, located in the images/ folder. +
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1. Assemble the Y axis (part 1)
1.1 Gather the following parts
d. The four linear bearing holders
e. Eight miniature zip ties
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* Place the heat bed circuitboard over the wood bed and mark the four
corner locations with a pencil.
* Put the heat bed circuitboard aside and place the four linear bearing
two nuts on each extrusion and attach the braces with a total of 8 M5
screws. Note that the longer extrusions (the "sides" of the frame)
should cover the ends of the bottom extrusion piece. Leave the screws
- loose until all 8 are started. Stand the frame "upright" to ensure the
- sides are slid down flush with the bottom and alternately tighten until
- all the screws are tight.
+ loose until all 8 are started.
+* Stand the frame "upright" to ensure the sides are slid down flush with
+ the bottom and alternately tighten until all the screws are tight.
* Rotate the frame so the other side is facing you and put it back flat
on your work surface.
* Slide two more T nuts into each side piece and attach the motor mounts
a. The two plastic X end pieces ("motor" and "idler")
b. Eight linear bearings (LM8UU)
c. The two X axis smooth rods
- d. Two M5 nuts
+ d. Two M5 nuts
+ e. X endstop limit switch
+ f. One M3 x 30mm screw and nut
+ g. One spring
4.2 Hardware Assembly
* Using pliers, gently press an M5 nut into the provided insert in each
end.
* Place two linear bearings on each of the smooth rods.
+* Insert the X endstop switch (previously wired) into the slot provided
+ on the X motor end. Route the wires down and through the guide on
+ the bottom side of the end. Secure with a zip tie.
+* Press an M3 nut into the bottom of the Z axis adjuster, then thread
+ an M3 x 30mm screw through a spring and into the nut from the top side.
* Press each X end onto the pair of smooth rods, being sure to orient
them so that the M5 nuts are on the same side of the rods.
and SMART electronics mount.
e. Four M5 x 8mm screws
-5.2
+5.2 Assembly
* Insert two t-slot nuts into the top side of the aluminum extrusion.
* If you will be using the filament holder, rotate the extrusion 90
degrees and insert two more t-slot nuts into the top side.
* Insert the remaining t-slot nuts into the side opposite from the one
you started with.
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-5.3
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* Attach the upper Z axis mounts to the ends of the extrusion, tightening
the M5 nuts just until snug. Be sure to keep the two t slot nuts for
the filament holder on the "top" and the t slot nuts for the SMART
a. Two NEMA17 stepper motors
b. Two belt pulleys
- c. The two idler bearings and mounts
+ c. The two idler bearings and plastic bearing guides
d. Three M3 x 10mm screws
e. Three M3 x 14mm screws
- f. Two screws with lock nuts for mounting the belt idlers (probably
- M3 x 25mm)
+ f. Two M4 x 20mm screws and nuts
* Mount the motors to the X and Y axis motor mounts using three screws
each.
* You will need:
- a. The X axis drive belt.
- b. The Y axis drive belt.
- c. The Y belt holder.
- d. Two M3 x 20mm screws and nuts.
- e. 8 Miniature zip ties.
+ a. The X axis drive belt
+ b. The Y axis drive belt
+ c. The Y belt holder
+ d. 8 Miniature zip ties
* Thread the X axis belt into place and secure with four zip ties (two
on each side of the extruder, trimmed short after tight).
* You will need:
a. Filament holder mounts
b. SMART display mounts
- c. M5 x 8mm screws
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+ c. RAMPS electronics frame mount
+ c. Eight M5 x 8mm screws
7.6 Attach heat bed
* You will need:
a. The heat bed circuitboard
- b. Four M3 x 25mm screws and locknuts
+ b. Four M3 x 30mm screws and locknuts
c. Four springs (approx 1" long uncompressed)
* This is a good time to attach the heat bed thermistor if you have not
e. One 40mm x 40mm x 10mm fan.
f. Four M4 x 25 mm screws
g. Four M4 nuts
- h. One M3 x 20mm screw
+ h. One M3 x 30mm screw
i. Seven M3 x 14mm screws
j. Three M3 washers
k. One M3 x 8mm screw
b. The power supply
c. SMART display (optional)
+* Use the checklist below as you connect the electronics. If your
+ electronics board has multiple options for connecting devices, make a
+ note of which connection you use so that you can input the settings
+ to your firmware.
+
+ [ ] X axis stepper motor
+ [ ] Y axis stepper motor
+ [ ] Z axis stepper motors (2)
+ [ ] Extruder stepper motor
+ [ ] X axis limit switch
+ [ ] Y axis limit switch
+ [ ] Z axis limit switch
+ [ ] Heat bed power
+ [ ] Extruder heater power
+ [ ] Extruder fan power
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