Positron V3.2 - Final Assembly

The guide will contain instructions of putting all assembled parts together.

1. Parts to Print

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Printed Parts

Step 1 of 1 in this section

ABS filament is recommended for printing these parts.

Toolhead Belt Retainer Block x1

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Part Fan Enclosure x1

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Toolboard Cover x1

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Bowden Guide x1

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XY Rail Squaring Jig

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Z Cable Guidler x1

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Toolboard Cover.JPG

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Bowden Guide.JPG

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2. Installation

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Install the Idlers to the Linear Rail

Step 1 of 26 in this section

Insert an M3x14 wafer head screw into the idler. Put two shim washers, an ilder and a shim washer on top as shown in the picture. Two sets are needed.

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Position the assembled idlers into the indicated holes of the carriage of the linear rail.

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Install Standoffs to the Linear Rail

Step 2 of 26 in this section

Install H4.75xM3x12+4 standoffs into the indicated holes of the sliding block.

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Prepare the X Linear Rail

Step 3 of 26 in this section

Insert an M3x12 wafer head into the idler and then place a washer on top of the idler. Two sets are needed.

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Position them to the ends of the linear rail and secure with an M3x6 standoff.

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Install X Linear Rail

Step 4 of 26 in this section

Position the assembled linear rail to the standoffs and make it perpendicular to the Y rail using the squaring jig. Secure with M3x8 BHCS screws.

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Prepare the Toolhead Base Plate

Step 5 of 26 in this section

Install heatset inserts into the printed toolhead belt retainer block. Use four M2.5x3x4 heatset inserts and an M3x4x5 heatset insert.

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Place the toolhead base plate onto the retainer block and secure with M2.5x6 FHCS screws.

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Route the Belt

Step 6 of 26 in this section

Route the belt as shown in the pictures.

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Install the Toolhead Base Plate

Step 7 of 26 in this section

Place the toolhead base plate onto the sliding block of X linear rail and secure with M3x6 FHCS screws.

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Secure the Belt

Step 8 of 26 in this section

Remove the support material off from the printed part.

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To keep the belt fixed, add a washer and secure with an M3x6 FHCS screw.

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Leave appropriate length of the belt and cut the rest.

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Adjust Tenstion of the Belt

Step 9 of 26 in this section

Fold the Z axis and you will find a screw at the bottom. Tewak it to asjust the tension of the belt.

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Install the Hotend to the Toolhead Base Plate

Step 10 of 26 in this section

Put the assembled hotend onto the toolhead base plate.

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Secure with M2.5x6 BHCS screws from the bottom of the toolhead plate.

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Bend the Wire of the Ceramic Heater

Step 11 of 26 in this section

Bend the wire of the ceramic heater as shown in the picture.

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Install the Fan Enclosure

Step 12 of 26 in this section

Install M2.5x3x4 heatset inserts into the part fan enclosure

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Position the fan enclosure on top of the toolhead plate as shown in the picture.

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Make sure the enclosure doesn't pin down the wires of the ceramic heater.

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Install the Fan

Step 13 of 26 in this section

Remove the enclosure from the fan.

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Put the fan into the fan enclosure and cover with the toolhead cover plate.

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Secure the cover plate with an M2.5x20 FHCS screw (yellow arrow), M2.5x6 FHCS screws (red arrow).

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Bend the wire of ceramic heater around the enclosure as shown in the picture.

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Install the Toolhead PCB

Step 14 of 26 in this section

Plug the ceramic heater into the indicated terminals.

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Secure the toolhead PCB to the side of the toolhead with M2.5x4+5 standoffs.

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Keep the wires of the fans behind the PCB.

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Wire and PCB Connection

Step 15 of 26 in this section

The connector labelled HEF goes to the HEF terminal.

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The connector labelled PCF goes to the PCF terminal.

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The wire of the thermistor goes to the indicated female connector.

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Install the Teflon Tube

Step 16 of 26 in this section

Insert the bowden collet into the indicated hole.

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Install the teflon tube into the bowden collect.

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Install the collet clip to the bowden collet as shown in the picture.

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Insert the other end of the tube into the bowden coupler.

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Install the Bowden Guide

Step 17 of 26 in this section

Install a M2.5x3x4 heatset insert into the printed bowden guide.

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Position the bowden guie to the bowden collet and secure with an M2.5x6 FHCS screw.

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Install the Toolboard Cover

Step 18 of 26 in this section

Cut a small opening off the printed toolboard cover as shown in the picture.

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Position the toolhead cover as indicated and secure with M2.5x10 BHCS screws.

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Install the Toolhead Cable

Step 19 of 26 in this section

Plug the toolhead cable into the indicated ports.

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Bind the Wires

Step 20 of 26 in this section

The wires may affect the functionality when the toolhead is moving so we need to bind them with zip ties.

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Install the Parts

Step 21 of 26 in this section

Plug the bed cable into the bed breakout PCB.

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Install the silicone sock into the hotend.

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Insert the M6x23 thumb screw into the hole at the bottom of Z column.

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Install the Bed V Holder

Step 22 of 26 in this section

Position the bed V holder to the bed carriage block and secure with an M6x17 thumb screw.

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Install the Glass Bed

Step 23 of 26 in this section

Insert the glass through the slot of the printed retainer rings and connect the pins with the bed breakout PCB.

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Remove the film on the glass bed.

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Manage Z Axis Cable

Step 24 of 26 in this section

Insert the Z cable guilder into the side slot of the extrusion.

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Fasten the bed cable with zip ties.

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Coonect the Touch Panel

Step 25 of 26 in this section

You don't have to connect the touch panel to the printer all the time. When you need to, plug the USB cable to the ports.

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Assembly Complete

Step 26 of 26 in this section

You now have completed the assembly of Positron V3.2.

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3. Notes

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Step 1 of 1 in this section

Before starting to use the printer, please make sure to unfold the belt tensioner lever. Otherwise it will affect the quality of the prints.

When you need to unfold the printer, please make sure to fold the tension lever first. Otherwise, it may damage the printer.