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Flat control panel

This page is divided in two sections:

Flat control panel without screen

Assembly time : 15 min

Components:

  • Prusa genuine screen
  • M3 screws and nuts
  • (W-1219)
  • You can find everything you need for electrical set up here Or go to our shop to buy the electrical wiring harness fully equipped here

First print plate is the front and back parts for original Prusa display mount.

Then if you choose to not use the temperature control system, print the second file. If you will use it, print the third and fourth.

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Step 1.1 Mounting the left side (MK3)

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Print plate in “11A_Straight_Control_Panel” folder:

  • 11A_Print-plate_left_mk3

The control panel consists of your printer’s display and a stand.

Parts needed to mount the control panel:

These parts are print holders and must be removed before mounting. Simply bend them so that they break.

Insert the M3 square nuts into the indicated slots.

Install the screen into the bracket.

Fix the screen to the bracket with 2 M3x6mm screws.

Clip the cover on the support.

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Reconnect the ribbon cable with 1 line on “Exp1”.

Reconnect the ribbon cable with 2 lines on “Exp2”.

Check the connections carefully to avoid damaging the printer.

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Position the control panel through the inside of the platform and press it against the left end of the opening on the front panel.

Fix the control panel to the platform with 2 M3x6mm screws.

Step 1.2 Mounting the left side (Mk4)

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Print plate in “11A_Straight_Control_Panel” folder:

  • 11A_Print-plate_left_mk4

Use only M3*6 screws

Insert M3 square nuts in every slot

Get the screen through the spacer ‘s hole and remove screws and fixing lugs from Prusa screen.

Place the printed spacer at his place, and screw with M3*6 screws. Don’t forget to add the ground connector.

Get this assembly through backplate’s hole.

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Use only M3*6 screws

Screw the backplate to the metal frame inside the enclosure. Don’t foget there is a screw under the platform.

With 4 M3*6 screws, assemble the screen to the enclosure from the inside.

Step 1.3 Mounting the left side (Mk4, tilted version)

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Print plate in “11A_Straight_Control_Panel” folder:

  • 11A_Print-plate_left_tilted_mk4

Remove the three printing supports, and insert M3 square nuts in every slot.

Route the screen through the opening of the printed part. No need to disconnect the wires.

Assemble the screen to the printed part with M3*12 screws

Assemble this to the metal frame with M3*6 screws. Don’t forgte the one from under.

Add the cover from the inside. It should clip quite easily.

Step 2.1 W-1219 on the right side

STL file in “11A_Straight_Control_Panel” folder:

  • 11A_right_temperature_control_W1219
  • 11A_right_temperature_control_W1219_cover

Insert switch (if needed) and W-1219 in your printed part.

 

Zip-tie the wire together and screw the W-1219 cover, using M3*12 screws.

 

Step 2.2 Cover on the right side

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Prusabox - img138 - place screw on slot cover
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STL file in “11A_Straight_Control_Panel” folder:

  • 11A_right_flat_cover

This step is if you don’t have the W-1219 temperature control system

The cover will be positioned to the right of the control panel, in the direction shown.

Slide the right panel in the direction shown.

Fix the right panel to the platform with 2 M3x6mm screws.

  Don’t go through step 5 and 6.

Step 3 Fixing the right side

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To fix the control panel we will use a holding bracket (new version). The new version is smaller than the old version but works just as well.

Slide the bracket to the location shown.

Fix the bracket to the platform with 1 M3x12mm screw.

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Move the platform slightly forward on your table so that you have access to the screw hole under the bracket.

Fix the bracket to the platform with 1 M3x6mm screw (new version).

Fix the bracket to the platform with 1 M3x6mm screw (old version).

Step 4 Fixing the rotational knob

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Clip the rotational knob into place as shown. It does not matter which way the knob is mounted.

Step 5 Attaching the temperature probe

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You can choose between those two solutions :

  • Use the temperature probe holder

The temperature probe holder will be attached behind the front bottom right hinge.

Unscrew a little bit screws of that hinge. Insert the probe holder, and tighten screws.

You may use a zip tie to hold the wire in place.

OR

  • Zip-tie the probe to the bottom of your printer

 

Step 6 Attaching the power supply connector

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Route cable as shown on the picture.

These are LED’s and fan’s wires

Install the power supply connector with a M3*12 screw. This is the connector for led and fan power supply

Clip cable protections

Install PSU cover with a M3x6mm screw


 

Flat control panel with Raspberry 7″ official display

Adding a Raspberry PI with screen allows a lot of things like remotely controlling your printer.
You have to consider that this mod requires specific skills and you must be able to follow a tutorial similar to https://octoprint.org/download/ 

Assembly time: 10 min

Components:

Print parts in 11A_Straight_Control_Panel >  Raspberry_PI_with_7_screen folder:

  • raspberry_official_7_display_part1
  • raspberry_official_7_display_part2
  • raspberry_bottom
  • raspberry_top
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Assembly:

1. Raspberry Pi assembly:

Assemble main raspberry housing.

2. Hinges mount assembly:

The part circled in red is only a support for printing. Break it by twisting it.

Assemble the hinges with:

  • 10 x M3 square nuts
  • 4 x M3x6 screws
  • 2 x M3x12 screws

3. Display wire:

Connect wire as shown on the picture.
More information about Raspberry 7″ official display

Install the cover on the display, you will have to use: 4 x M3-6 screws.
/!\ Manipulate the cable with care and gently put it through the cover hole.
You can use office tape to fix the power cable to the I/O cable.

4. Mounting on the box:

Install the mounting on the box. Use 4 x M3x12 screws.

5. Wiring display:

Wire the display to the raspberry screen port.

The power supply display must be plugged on a 5V power module.
/!\ Before switching on, double check that 5V and ground are wired up to the power module.

Electrical wiring are explained here.

6. Final check:

Make sure that the cable bends gently when you move the screen up and down.

Flat control panel with Raspberry 3.5″ display

Adding a Raspberry PI with screen allows a lot of things like remotely controlling your printer.
You have to consider that this mod requires specific skills and you must be able to follow a tutorial similar to https://octoprint.org/download/ 

Assembly time: 10 min

Components:

Print parts in 11A_Straight_Control_Panel > Raspberry_PI_with_3.5_screen folder:

  • raspberry_bottom
  • raspberry_lock_x2
  • raspberry_top
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Assembly:

1. Mounting the Raspberry Pi:

Use the 4xMS screws supplied with Raspberry PI (not included in the kit).

To connect the Raspberry PI Fan, I use:

  • Fan: 30x30x10mm 12V. I connect it to 5V to reduce noise
  • GPIO Expansion Board for Raspberry
  • Male to Female GPIO Ribbon Cable

2. Raspberry Pi + screen:

/!\ Design is NOT compatible with screens with HDMI bridge.

Kuman 3.5″ screen:

I use a Kuman 3.5 Inch Touch Screen.
Screen installations depend on the screens brand and model.
For the Kuman: community.octoprint.org/t/steps-to-install-touchui-for-kuman-3-5/16514 

Available space for screen in the box is: 86.5×56.8mm.

HyperPixel 4″ screen by Juergen:

Many thanks to Juergen who did a mod of the original design available on www.prusaprinters.org

Others screens?

If your screen doesn’t fit or has different dimensions, do not hesitate to send me the dimensions for an update.

The crossing bar will hold the screen.

3. Ribbon cable:

The large ribbon is really difficult to twist. In order to twist it, I use a blade cutter to separate the ribbon in several part.

/!\ Gently follow the wiring! If you cut one wire it will not work.

4. Raspberry case assembling:

Use 1x M3x6 screw on one side and 1x M3x12 on the other.

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M3x6

5. Raspberry enclosure frame assembly:

Gently slide the Raspberry plate inside the control panel plate.

Use 2x M3x6 screws to assemble on the enclosure frame.

6. Raspberry PI power supply:

More information on electrical wiring page

Congratulations!
The Raspberry PI and screen are installed.