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2 | How to Assemble the Reprap Wilson 3D printer | |
3 | Written by Martin Rice <mrice411@gmail.com> | |
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6 | 1. Identify the components | |
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8 | 2. Assemble the Y axis (part 1) | |
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11 | a. The two M10 threaded rods |
12 | b. The Y axis smooth rods | |
13 | c. The plastic Y end pieces (2) | |
14 | d. The two plastic frame brace supports | |
15 | e. 12 M10 nuts and washers | |
16 | f. Four linear bearings (LM8UU) | |
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18 | 3. Assemble the Frame (part 1) | |
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fe3c2048 | 20 | 3.1 The following parts are used during this step: |
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21 | a. The two side pieces of 2020 aluminum extrusion (the longer ones, generally) |
22 | b. One of the two horizontal pieces of 2020 aluminum extrusion (the shorter ones, generally) | |
23 | c. 36 T-slot nuts | |
24 | d. 28 M5 x 8mm screws | |
25 | e. The plastic Z motor holders (2) | |
26 | f. The plastic rear frame brackets (2) | |
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28 | 4. Mount the Y axis to the frame | |
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30 | 4.1 The following parts are used during this step: |
31 | a. The partially-assembled Y axis from step 2. | |
32 | b. The partially assembled frame from step 3. | |
33 | c. Eight M5 x 8mm screws | |
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36 | 5. Assemble the X axis (part 1) |
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38 | 5.1 The following parts are used during this step: |
39 | a. The two plastic X end pieces ("motor" and "idler") | |
40 | b. Eight linear bearings (LM8UU) | |
41 | c. The two X axis smooth rods | |
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43 | 6. Mounting the X axis to the Z axis |
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45 | 7. Assemble the Frame (part 2) | |
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