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  • Page 1 Assemble Instruction of Geeetech Acrylic Prusa I3 pro B Version 04-11-2016...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Safety Instructions Building the printer will require a certain amount of physical dexterity, common sense and a thorough understanding of what you are doing. We have provided this detailed instruction to help you assemble it easily.
  • Page 3 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Preparation 1. Unpack the kit and check if all parts are in the box and check the condition of each part, there might be some damage during shipping. To help you with this, there is BOM in the box and each bag was labeled with part number.
  • Page 4 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 1 Unfold the box and check the package Unfold the package and take all the parts out to check the condition of the items. As you can see, all the parts are packed very carefully.
  • Page 5 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH  All the acrylic plate has been etched with part ID and the plate is covered with a sheet of Kraft paper, you need to tear them off.
  • Page 6 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Tips: 1. Before assembly, you are advised to put all the parts, especially the screws and nuts in order, which will save you a lot of time looking for the required parts. 2. The part ID is corresponding to the number labeled on the bag of every part. Some parts may not have label, you can refer to the pictures on the package list.
  • Page 7 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH on the left 3) Thread theM10 washer < M8 spring washer < M10 nut < M10 nut< M8 spring washer < M10 washer on the right 4) repeat the above steps for another threaded rod.
  • Page 8 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Assemble the 2 smooth rods Required parts Required number Part ID M8 smooth rod NO.3 LM8UU Linear NO.36 bearings Take out the 410mm smooth rod Slide 2 Linear bearings on each smooth rod. Before you slide the bearings please...
  • Page 9 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 3 Attach the front and rear support plates Watch the video For some of the kit, the locking rings are the silver color, which will not affect the assembly here, but in some steps, for the X axis, there is difference, please pay...
  • Page 10 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Required parts Required number Part ID NO. A9, Acrylic plate( front) A 10 Acrylic NO. A 11, A plate( rear) M10 washer NO.9 M10 nut NO.13 locking ring NO.20 Step1.Slide the locking ring on the smooth rods, thread the rods into the acrylic plate;...
  • Page 11 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH * Tips: Try to keep the rods parallel and the four acrylic pieces parallel. The Y-axis must be a rectangle, that is the rods on both side should be parallel, so is the front and back plate. Otherwise it will cause obstruction for the belt later. You can use a Digital Caliper to measure.
  • Page 12 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH bearing holder NO.41 Driven wheel No.45 M3 x 20 screw NO.28 M3 wing nut NO.16 M4 x25 screw NO.33 M4 lock nut NO.15 Step1. Thread the M3 x 20mm screw through the bearing holder.
  • Page 13 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Insert the two MR84zz ball bearings into both ends of the driving wheel. For your convenience, this step is already finished by us.
  • Page 14 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH...
  • Page 15 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Put the M4 x25 screw and M4 washer through the driving wheel. Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut. You may need a wrench to tighten locking nut.
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  • Page 17 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH *Do not screw it too tight, you should leave enough room for the wheel to turn freely. Step4. Mount the assembled bearing holder onto the front support plates from inside to outside. And screw it with a wing nut.
  • Page 18 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 5 Mount the Y motor Watch the video Required parts Required number Part ID Y motor fix plate NO. A13...
  • Page 19 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Stepper motor NO.62 Pulley NO.44 M3 x 12 screw NO.26 M3 x 20 screw NO.28 M3 square nut NO.17 Note: In some picture, the pulley is a bit different but it won’t affect your assembly. Step1. Mount the pulley on the motor shaft, one of the screws should be screwed on...
  • Page 20 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Then screw the motor on the Y motor holder with 3 M3 x 12 screws and M3 washers.
  • Page 21 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Push the Y Motor holder tab into the square hole in Rear -Outside Plate and Rear - Inside Plate. You may need to use a little force, but be careful not to break or crack any of the Acrylic pieces.
  • Page 22 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 6 Build the printing platform Watch the video Required parts Required number Part ID Y platform support NO.A15 Y bearing block NO.A16...
  • Page 23 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Belt mount NO.42 Nylon tie NO.66 M3 x 10 screw NO.25 M3 x 20 screw NO.28 M3 nut NO.11 Step1. Mount the belt mount on the bottom side of the platform with 2 M3 x 10...
  • Page 24 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Mount the 4 bearing blocks on the platform with M3 x 20 screws on the same side with the belt-mount. Screw with M3 nuts. Step3. Get the build platform plate zip-tied to the 4 linear bearings of Y- Axis.
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  • Page 26 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 7 Mount the Y –axis belt Watch the video Required parts Required number Part ID Timing belt NO.39 M3 x 10 screw NO.25 M3 washer NO.7 Step1. Drill a hole on one end of the belt（the hole can be as the diameter of the M3...
  • Page 27 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Fix the belt on one side of the belt -mount with a M3 x 10 screw and washer. Step3. Thread the belt around the driven wheel on the motor and the Y idler. Step4. Drill a hole on the other end of the belt and fix it on the belt -mount with a M3 x 10 screw and M3 washer.
  • Page 28 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 8 mount the End stop of Y-axis Watch the video...
  • Page 29 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Required parts Required number Part ID End stop NO.56 M2.5 x 16 screw NO.22 M2.5 Hex nut NO.10 Mount the end stop on the rear support plate of Y axis with M2.5 X 16 screw and...
  • Page 30 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 9 Assemble the right and left side panel Watch the video Required parts Required number Part ID XZ frame NO.A1 Acrylic left frame NO.A2 Acrylic right NO.A3 frame M3 x 16 screw NO.27...
  • Page 31 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH M3 square nut NO.17 Step1. Screw up the X-Z frame and the side panel with M3 x 16 screws and M3 square nuts. If the holes not fit, please use the file to trim it.
  • Page 32 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 10 Mount the fan Watch the video Required Required parts Part ID number...
  • Page 33 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH NO.53 M3 x 30 screw NO.29 M3 locknut NO.14 Fix the fan on the left side of the frame with 4 M3 x 30 screw and lock nut. Mind the direction of the wires. (Please pay attention to the direction of the fan)
  • Page 34 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 11 Assemble the Z-axis bottom mount Watch the video Required parts Required number Part ID Z Motor fixed plate NO.A4 Z Motor fixed plate NO.A5 Z Motor support plate NO.A6 Z Motor support plate NO. A7 M3 x 16 screw NO.27...
  • Page 35 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH *The right and left bottom mount are different; Please look at the following picture. left...
  • Page 36 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH right 12 Assemble Y - Z axis Watch the video Required parts Required number Part ID M3 x 16 screw NO.27 M3 x 20 screw NO.28 M3 nut NO.11 M3 square nut NO.17 Step1. Put the Y axis between the main frame.
  • Page 37 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Screw up the main frame to the acrylic fender with 4 M3 x 20 screws. And screw up the M10 nuts.
  • Page 38 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Screw up the Y axis rear plate and the side panel with M3 x16mm screws and M3 square nuts.
  • Page 39 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 13 Mount Z-axis End stop Watch the video Required parts Required number Part ID End stop NO.56 M 2.5 X 16 screw NO.22 M 2.5 nut NO.10 Mount the endstop on the outside of A7 with M2.5 x 16mm screw and M2.5 hex nut.
  • Page 40 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 14 Assemble the 2 Z motors Watch the video Required parts Required number Part ID Stepper Motor NO.62 M3 x 12screw NO.26 Step1.Thread the wires of the motors through the holes Step2. Screw up the motors with 4 M3 x 12 screws.
  • Page 41 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 15 Assemble the coupling. Watch the video Required parts Required number Part ID Couplings NO.43 Step1. Fix the two couplings on both of the motor shaft. Please note: 1. The opening of both end, one is 5mm, another is 8mm, connect the 5mm hole to the motor shaft.
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  • Page 43 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 16 Attach he heated bed. Watch the video Required parts Required number Part ID Heat bed set NO.59 M3 x35 screw NO.30 M3 washer NO.7 Spring NO.35...
  • Page 44 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH clamp NO.48 Wing nut NO.16 Borosilicate glass NO.60 *All our heated bed is pre-soldered or attached before shipping; you can attach the bed directly here. Mount the heat bed on the platform with 4 M3 x35 screws and wing nuts with springs in between.
  • Page 45 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 17 Mount the X-axis motor end Watch the video Part name Part ID Required number Z-axis nut No.18 X-axis motor end No.M1 Linear Bearing No. 38 LMH8LUU...
  • Page 46 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH M3 x 30 screw No.29 M3 x 6mm screw No. 23 M3 washer No. 7 Spring No. 35 Step1. Mount the Z nut on the X-axis left end from bottom to up, fix with M3 x 6mm screws.
  • Page 47 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Mount the endstop trigger 1. Thread a M3 washer> spring> M3 washer in order to the M3x30mm screw. 2. Thread half of the M3x30mm screw into the screw hole. Mount the X motor Part name Part ID...
  • Page 48 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step1. Mount the pulley on the motor shaft. Screw it on the flat side. Step2.Mount the stepper motor on the motor end with 3 M3 x 6 mm screw.
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  • Page 50 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Mount the endstop Part name Part ID Required number M2.5 x 8 mm No. 21 screw End stop No.56 Mount the endstop on the top of X-axis motor end with M2.5 x 8mm screws...
  • Page 51 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 18 Assemble X axis idler end Watch the video Part name Part ID Required number Z-axis nut No.18 X-axis idle end No.M2 Linear Bearing No. 38 LMH8LUU...
  • Page 52 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH M3 x 6mm screw No. 23 Step1.Mount the Z axis nut on the bottom of X-axis right end with 4 M3 x 6mm screws. Step2. Mount the linear bearing on X-axis motor end from bottom to up. Fix it up...
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  • Page 54 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 19 Assemble the extruder carriage Watch the video Part name Part ID Required number Carriage No.M3 Bearing Bracket No.M4 Extruder holder No.M5 Linear Bearing No.37 LM8LUU Belt bracket No.51 M3x6mm screw No. 23 M3x12mm screw No. 26 M4x6mm screw No.
  • Page 55 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH...
  • Page 56 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Insert the linear bearing into the slot and screw the bracket tightly.
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  • Page 58 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Please notice the front and back of the plate. Step2. Fix the belt bracket on the back of the carriage with 2 M3x 12mm screws and M3 hex nuts.
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  • Page 60 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Fix the extruder holder on the front side of the X carriage using M4x6mm screws.
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  • Page 63 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 20 Assemble the X&Z axis Watch the video Part name Part ID Required number L300mm threaded No.4 L322mm smooth No.1...
  • Page 64 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH L390mm smooth No.2 locking ring No.20 Step1. Thread the L300 threaded rod to the nut of both end of X axis. Keep both end of X axis at the same place of the rod, you are advised to measure the distance of the both side so that they are at the same level when you put them up.
  • Page 65 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Thread the L390mm smooth rod into the X motor end > thread the extruder carriage on the two rods.
  • Page 66 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step4. Thread the two X axis smooth rods into the hole of X idler end. Plug the vertical threaded rod into the coupling on the right bottom of the Z axis. Then thread the 320mm smooth rod into the linear bearing.
  • Page 67 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH vertical Note: the smooth rods and the threaded rod of Z axis are and the X axis is horizontal, which is very important, or it will hinder the move of the Z axis. Step5. Fix the locking rings on the end of the rod if you got the silver rings.
  • Page 68 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH NOTE: If you got the black lock ring (No.20), you need to fix all the 4 locking rings on the right end, as shown on the following picture.
  • Page 69 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 21 Assemble the Z axis top mount Watch the video Part name Part ID Required number Z top mount No.A8 M3 x 16mm screw No.27 M3 Square nut No.17 locking ring No.20...
  • Page 70 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH M3 washer No. 7 Step1. Put the locking ring on the two smooth rods separately. Step2. Add the Z top mount (No.A8) to the top of A1. Slowly rotate the rods into the holes, or add some lubricants on the rods. Do not force it, or u will break the acrylic piece.
  • Page 71 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 22 Mount the extruder Watch the video Required parts Required Number Part ID MK8 extruder NO.63 M4 x 6mm screw NO.32 M4 washer NO.8 Step1. Mount the assembled extruder on the extruder holder. Use 2 M4 x 6 mm...
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  • Page 73 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 23 X belt driven wheel Watch the video This video is just for referring, you need to use M3 x40mm screw. Part name Part ID Required number Driven wheel No.41 holder Driven wheel No.45 MR84zz Ball No.46...
  • Page 74 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Insert the two MR84zz ball bearings into both ends of the driving wheel. For your convenience, this step is already finished by us.
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  • Page 76 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Put the M4 x25 screw and M4 washer through the driving wheel. Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut. You may need a wrench to tighten locking nut.
  • Page 77 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH *Do not screw it too tight, you should leave enough room for the wheel to turn freely. 24 Add the X axis belt Watch the video Part name Part ID Required number Timing belt No.40 Step1. Insert one end of the belt in the groove. Pay attention to the tooth mesh of the belt and the groove.
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  • Page 80 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH *Note the direction of the driven wheel, the side with bolt head should be towards the A1, or it will scratch the acrylic plate. 25 Mount the LCD panel frame Watch the video Required parts Required number...
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  • Page 83 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 26. Mount the PSU Watch the video Required parts Required number Part ID Power supply NO.61 M3 x 10 screw NO.25 M3 x 16 bolt NO.34 M3 nut NO.11 3D Power cable NO.57 Power Cable NO.58 Step1.
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  • Page 86 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Mount the socket on the bottom of the right side panel with 2 M3 x 16 Hex Counter- sunk-head screws and M3 hex nut. Step3. Thread the wires out.
  • Page 87 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Mount the PSU (Power supply unit) on the right side panel with 3 M3 x 10 screws.
  • Page 88 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step5. Now we can connect the wires to the PSU. 1) Mind the color of the wires. The wrong connection of the wire will cause serious damage to the PSU and even to the control board of the printer.
  • Page 89 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 2) Pay attention to the switch on the right side of the PSU, there are two options of voltage: 110 V and 220V, choose according the standard in your country. As shown in the following picture. Remove the yellow paper; you can use some hard sticks to...
  • Page 90 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Close the cover of the connector in case any electric shock. 27. Mount the control board Watch the video Part name Part ID Required number Control board kit No.64 Sticker No.50 Heat sink No.49 Spacer No.47 M3 x 12 mm screw No.26...
  • Page 91 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step1. Cut the sticker into small pieces. Step2. Past the heat sink onto the chip of the A4988 drivers (on the main board) . The sticker is double sided adhesive. Step3. Insert the spacer into the holes of the board from back to front, Mount the board kit on the left side panel with 4 M3 x 12mm screws and M3 washers on the side panel.
  • Page 92 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH You can see original picture here. Step1. The subdivision of stepper motor can be setup by jumper cap, plug all the jumper caps (For A4988)
  • Page 93 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH If you are using DRV8825 instead of A4988, the jumper caps should be changed as follow: Note please, as your printer is single extruder, you will not use the extruder 2.
  • Page 94 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Plug the 4 A4988 into the stepper motor driver slot. Mind the directions of A4988.
  • Page 95 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH If you are using DRV8825 instead of A4988, The correct connections are as follow: For your convenience, the above two steps is finished by us. you can skip them.
  • Page 96 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Connect wires for motors. 1) Connect wires for X-axis motor. 2) Connect wires for Y-axis motor.
  • Page 97 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 3) Connect wires for 2 Z-axis motors.
  • Page 98 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 4) Connect Extruder motors. You can connect the extruder to either of the motor slot.
  • Page 99 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step4. Connect heating wires. Loosed the screws in the green terminal and put the red wires into the slot and screw * There is no “+” and “-“for heating wires it up. 1） Connect heating wires for heatbed.
  • Page 100 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 3） Connect heating wires for extruder 2. Step4. Connect wires for thermistor. 1) Connect wires for thermistor of heatbed. 2) Connect wires for thermistor of extruder 1.
  • Page 101 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 3) Connect wires for thermistor of extruder 2.
  • Page 102 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH * There is no “+” and “-“for endstop Step5. Connect wires for endstop. 1) Connect wires for endstop of X-axis at X-Min. 2) Connect wires for endstop of Y-axis at Y-Min. 3) Connect wires for endstop of Z-axis at Z-Min.
  • Page 103 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step6. Connect wires for Fan. 1) Connect fan for control board at FAN3. 2) Connect fan for extruder at FAN1.
  • Page 104 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step7. Connect wires for LCD panel. There are two cables, one is for LCD encoder, the other is for SD card, do not connect them reversed. EXP1 to LCD EXP2 to SD card BTW, do you see the small screw above the SD card reader, if the text in of the LCD phases in an out or there is only blocks on the screen, you can adjust this screw to recovery it.
  • Page 105 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step8. Connect wires for power input.
  • Page 106 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH That is all for the wiring of GT2560. 29 Tidy out the wires. Use the wire coil to tie put those wires together. There are holes on the acrylic plates for the wires, you can arrange them as you like.
  • Page 107 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH PVC tube The whole printer assembly work is already done. 31 Tips Before even attempting the first print it is vital that the printer is correctly calibrated. Skipping or rushing this step will result in frustration and failed prints later, so it is important to take the time to make sure the machine is correctly set up.
  • Page 108 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH addressed.  Frame is stable and correctly aligned.  Rods are correctly aligned  Belts are taut.  Driving wheel turns smoothly  Bed is level in relation to the path of the extruder.  Filament rolls freely from the spool, without causing too much tension on the extruder.

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