Printer adaptation
This page is divided in three sections:
Prusa printer
Assembly time : 15 min
Necessary parts:
- M3 screws and nuts
- Elastomer dampers
Step 1 Disassembling the control panel
Remove the 4 screws securing the control panel.
If you want to use the flat control panel, stop here the diassembly, and go to step 2
Remove the rotational knob. It is only necessary to pull it slightly forward.
Remove the 5 screws holding the control panel in its case.
Step 2 Rotating the printer
For the following steps, it is necessary to have access to the bottom side of the printer. It will therefore be necessary to turn the printer over.
The rear side of the printer should be on top.
The front of the printer should be against the table.
Be careful not to pinch any cables.
Hold the printer tray firmly: it can move forward or backward very quickly.
Step 3 Cables separation
Cut the 3 cable ties.
Be careful not to cut the cables !
Remove cable from the cable holders
Separate power cables (yello/green, red and black), and control panel cables from the others.
Attach the other cables to the printer frame with cable ties.
Step 4 Disassembling the power supply
Remove the 2 screws from the power supply cover.
Loosen the 2 screws securing the power supply. It is not necessary to remove them completely.
Put the printer back on its feet.
Unscrew the 2 screws that hold the power supply to the vertical frame.
Be sure to keep the power supply in your hand. The power supply will be completely unhooked and may fall out.
Place the power supply by the printer.
Step 5 Prepare feet
Files in 0PB2_Prusabox > 0PB2_Printer_feet:
4x “0PB_printer-feet_30x30”
2x “0PB2_printer_feet_elastomer_base_universal”
Insert M3 nuts into each slots.
Screw dampers inside printed parts.
Be carreful to screw dampers perpendicular to printed part in both direction.
Remove feet if you have any on your printer.
Step 6 Install printer’s front feet
Place front feet on sides frames: distance between the front frame and first edge of feet is 50mm.
Secure feet with M3*12 screws.
Step 7 Install printer’s back feet
Place back feet on sides frames: distance between the back frame and first edge of feet is 7mm.
Secure feet with M3*12 screws.
Step 8 Installing the power supply replacement bracket
Files in 0PB2_Prusabox > 0PB2_Printer_PSU folder:
0PB_PSU_mk3_replacement_bracket
In the original configuration, the power supply helps to keep the vertical and horizontal parts perfectly perpendicular. It is then necessary to put a bracket instead.
Align the nuts in the rail with the bracket.
Fix the bracket to the horizontal frame using the screws that were removed in step 4.
ADD 2 M4 nuts inside slots.
Secure the bracket to the vertical frame using the screws that were removed in step 4.
Step 9 Positioning the printer on the platform
Place the power supply on the platform.
Secure the control panel cable to the platform.
Place the platform on the table where you will set up your printer.
Position the printer on the platform. Make sure that the printer’s feet are correctly positioned in the footbraces.
Take your time: each of the printer’s feet must be positioned correctly in its slot for the printer to be stable.
Step 10 Cable cover
Route cables (except cables to plug fan and led if you have them) along the side of the metal frame.
Clip the front cover on the right place
Clip the back cover on the right place
There is a “front” and “back” inscription inside printed parts.
Bear frame printer
Assembly time : 15 min
Necessary parts:
- M3 screws and nuts
- Elastomer dampers
Printed parts:
- Back feet: 2x 0PB2_printer-feet_20x40_profil_elastomer_30mm_v1
- Front feet: 2x 0PB2_printer-feet_20x20_profil_elastomer_11mm_v1
Step 1 Prepare feet
Insert M3 nuts into each slots.
Screw dampers inside printed parts.
Be carreful to screw dampers perpendicular to printed part in both direction.
Remove feet if you have any on your printer.
Step 2 Install printer’s feet
Place back feet on back frame, the most apart possible.
Place front feet on sides frames: distance between inside frame and first edge of feet is 46mm.
Secure feet with M3*12 screws.
Caribou printer
Assembly time : 15 min
Necessary parts:
- M3 screws and nuts
- Elastomer dampers
Printed parts:
- 4x 0PB2_printer-feet_30mm_profil_elastomer_spacer_v1
Step 1 Prepare feet
This Caribou’s nut goes inside frame’s groove
Printed part goes under the frame
Elastomer dampers is crewed inside nut
Step 2 Install printer’s feet
Turn your printer to have the bottom accessible. Place the front on your table.
Place back feet on back frame, the most apart possible.
Place front feet on sides frames: distance between outside frame and first edge of feet is 78mm.
Secure feet with M3*12 screws.