Ultimaker ORIGINAL+ Manuale utente
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Assembly
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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.com/pages/support/manuals
Meet other Ultimaker users at our community forum:www.Ultimaker.com/forum
Visit YouMagine for fun projects and free printable models: www.youmagine.com
Happy building and printing and we’ll be in touch!
Team Ultimaker
Contact information
We would love to hear from you. We are easy to reach and enjoy answering all
your questions. Technical assistance, sales enquiries or general information, we
are there for you. Find the information below to contact us.
General info@Ultimaker.com
Support support@Ultimaker.com
Sales sales@Ultimaker.com
Marketing/PR pr@Ultimaker.com
Phone +31 (0)345 712 017
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Table of contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Product description 5
1.2 Used symbols 5
2 Technical specications 6
2.1 Generalproductspecications 6
2.2 Environmentalconditions 6
3 Precautions and safety instructions 7
4 Preparation before assembling 8
4.1 Engraving 8
4.2 Sanding 8
5 What to expect reading the assembly instructions 8
5.1 Structure of the assembly instructions 8
5.2 DierentsidesoftheUltimakerOriginal+ 8
6 Assembling the Ultimaker Original+ 10
6.1 Assembling
the frame 10
6.1.1. Step 1: Inserting the ball bearings 11
6.1.2. Step 2: Mounting the limit switches 12
6.1.3. Step 3: Assembling the X and Y motor 16
6.1.4. Step 4: Preparing the BOTTOM panel 19
6.1.5. Step 5: Assembling the ‘cube’-shaped frame 20
6.1.6. Step 6: attaching various parts 25
6.2 AssemblingtheX/Yaxes 28
6.2.1. Step 1: Assembling the FRONT, BACK, RIGHT, LEFT slider
blocks 29
6.2.2. Step 2: Attaching the claws 30
6.2.3. Step 3: Mounting the caps 32
6.2.4. Step 4: Mounting the axes 36
6.3 Assemblingtheextrusionhead 42
6.3.1. Step 1: Assemble the extrusion head housing 43
6.3.2. Step 2: cooling fan assembly 51
6.3.3. Step 3: attaching the housing on the XY frame 53
6.4 AssemblingtheZstage 57
6.4.1. Step 1: Assembling the Aluminium base plate. 58
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6.4.2. Step 2: Assembling the Heated bed PCB 60
6.4.3. Step 3: Connecting the PCB to the Baseplate 62
6.4.4. Step 4: nishing the Z stage assembly 64
6.4.5. Step 5: installing the Z stage in the machine 67
6.4.7. Step 7: greas it up 69
6.5 Assemblingthematerialfeeder 70
6.5.1. Step 1: drive mechanism main body assembly 71
6.5.2. Step 2: drive bolt assembly 73
6.5.3. Step 3: clamp assembly 75
6.5.4. Step 4: attaching the feeder to the machine 80
6.5.5. Step 5: assemble the lament holder 80
6.6 Mountingtheelectronicscircuitboard 83
6.6.1. Step 1: mounting the electronic circuit board 84
6.6.2. Step 2: connecting the heater and Heated Bed 85
6.6.3. Step 3: connecting the print head electronics 87
6.6.4. Step 4: connecting the limit switches 87
6.6.5. Step 5: connecting the motors 87
6.6.6. Step 6: mounting the electronics cover 89
6.6.7. Step 7: strain relief 89
6.6.8. Step 8: Aligning the Z-stage 90
6.6.9. Step 9: checking and aligning the top-Z limit switch 90
6.7 AssemblingandconnectingtheUltiController 92
6.7.1. Step 1: assembling the UltiController 93
6.7.2. Step 2: connecting the controller 95
7 Usage of the Ultimaker Original+ 96
7.1 UsingtheUltimakerOriginal+forthersttime 96
7.1.1. Slicer software 97
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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
3Dprinting of products.
Ultimaking B.V. cannot be held liable for any damage caused by improper,
incorrect or unwise use. Please read this manual completely and make sure
youunderstand it.
1.2 Used symbols
1 Warning! A warning indicates the risk of (serious) damage to the user or
the product if the user does not carry out the procedures with care.
1 Caution! A comment makes the user aware of possible problems.
5Notice: A notice makes the user aware of convenient functions and
additional options.
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2 Technical specications
2.1 General product specications
Product description
Name: Ultimaker Original+
Model/type: Revision 4
Year of production: 2014
Dimensions (W x D x H) 357 x 342 x 388mm
Mass 9 kg
Technical specications
Power source 110V or 230 V
Operating system: Windows, MAC and Linux
Speed: Max. head travel speed between
30mm/s - 300mm/s.
Accuracy: Positioning < 0.05mm
Build volume (X,Y,Z): 210 x 210 x 205mm
Technology: FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)
Ambient Operating Temperature: 15° - 32° C
Storage Temperature: 0° - 32° C
2.2 Environmental conditions
The Ultimaker Original+ can only be used in a dry environment. The product
cannot be used in a humid environment and in an environment with lots of
UV light. Usage in other environments can result in unwanted eects on the
performance of the product.
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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
thedevice.
Do not install the product outdoors or in any place where it might
become wet.
Do not install the product in any place that might be exposed to
extreme heat or cold.
Keep the product out of reach of children.
Disconnect the device from all power sources before cleaning it.
Remove the adapter from the power outlet during storms, lightning
and whenever the product will not be used for a longer period of
time.
Install the product as indicated in this manual. If in doubt, consult a
recognized technician and always take account of local installation
codes and regulations.
The product should be kept out of direct sunlight.
The product must not be discarded as unsorted municipal waste, it
must be disposed of separately.
Find out about the options in your region for disposing of the
productafter use. Do not throw away electrical appliances or
components, but see whether the product (components) can be
turned in, recycled or reused.
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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 faces. 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+. Be aware that paint will not cover the
brown cutting edges very well.
5 What to expect reading the assembly
instructions
5.1 Structure of the assembly instructions
Before assembling the Ultimaker Original+, separate sub assemblies have to be built.
The description of every sub assembly in this manual will contain:
• An overview of the needed tools;
• An estimation of the needed time to built the sub assembly;
• The steps;
Every step in this manual will be described using the following structure:
• Cautions and warnings (if applicable);
• The needed parts;
• The actions to perform the step.
To make this manual easy to understand, images are used as much as possible.
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5.2 Dierent sides of the Ultimaker Original+
In this manual, you will read about FRONT side, BACK side, LEFT side,
RIGHTside, TOP side and BOTTOM side. In image 1 these terms are claried.
image 1: sides of the Ultimaker Original+
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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)
5.5mm (M3) socket wrench or pliers
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