DiyouPCB - How to build one
The printer assembly process is divided into nine steps:
Step 1 – Cutting and preparing the materials
Step 2 – Assembling the Y-axis gantry
Step 3 – Assembling the printer framework and the X-axis
Step 4 – Assembling the electronics
Step 5 – Wiring the electronics
Step 6 – Attaching the printing bed
Step 7 – Installing the software
Step 8 – Calibrating the printer
Tools
Assemble the printer is easy but requires some tools and knowledge of electronics, wood/metal working and software installation.
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Electronics |
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PCB etching kit |
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Soldering Iron, tin, etc. |
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Precision Pliers |
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Wire Cutter |
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Clips |
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Precision Screwdrivers |
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Magnifying Glass |
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Multimeter |
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Mechanics |
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Digital Caliper, square and flat rulers |
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Metric Allen Keys M2, and M3 |
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Metric Hex Keys M3, M6 |
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Pliers |
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Screwdrivers |
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Drill |
To make holes in wood printer base and the Y aluminum plate. |
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3mm wood and metal drill bits |
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Wood stall saw |
To cut 10mm/ 8mm plywood |
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Metal hand Saw |
To cut rods and shafts |
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Glass cutter |
To cut the window (we can order the cut) |
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Scissors |
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Cutter |
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Flat and round files |
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Fine Sandpaper |
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Software |
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The Arduino development environment |
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Allows to load the firmware on the Arduino |
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Terminal Emulator to connect to the printer (optional) |
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Graphical programming environment based on Java |
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Graphical Library for Processing |
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