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:[https://www.dropbox.com/s/zlaknl7vw509144/BigBox%20Updated%20Pictures.zip?dl=0 Livi's MLP Edition Exploded Diagrams] ''(Note some may be out of date, but they are still a great reference).'' | :[https://www.dropbox.com/s/zlaknl7vw509144/BigBox%20Updated%20Pictures.zip?dl=0 Livi's MLP Edition Exploded Diagrams] ''(Note some may be out of date, but they are still a great reference).'' |
Revision as of 14:32, 22 March 2016
Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 BigBox Pre-Build
- 3 BigBox Parts Preparation
- 4 BigBox Printer Sub-assemblies
- 5 Printer main assemblies: Step By Step Assembly Process
- 6 Printer Commissioning
- 7 Your First Print
- 8 BigBox OctoPrint Upgrade
- 9 BigBox Support
- 10 BigBox Software
- 11 BigBox Community Generated Help & Guides
- 12 BigBox printer projects
Introduction
Please read the BigBox Pre-Build section before beginning to work on your BigBox. It contains important information about how to assemble your printer, a list of all the fixings with bag numbers and tools you will need.
If you have a Factory Assembled BigBox you can skip straight to Your First Print!
BigBox Pre-Build
- What’s In the Box.
- Fixings Errors.
- Exploded Diagrams.
- Preparation.
- Tools required.
- Recommended tools.
- Consumables.
- Estimated Build Time.
- Health & Safety.
- Terminology.
- Tips & tricks.
- Nut-Traps.
- Hex-Half Nuts in Engraved Frame Holes.
BigBox Parts Preparation
- Y-Axis Rear Brackets.
- Y-Axis Front Brackets.
- Y-Axis Belt Idlers.
- Single & Dual Extruder Filament Idlers.
- X-Axis Idler Carriage.
- X-Axis Motor Mount.
- Pro & Lite X-Carriage.
- Dual X-Carriage.
- Heated Bed Corners.
- Outer Spools Rear.
- Spool Holder Outer Fronts.
- Print Cooling Fan.
- Y-Axis Motor Mount.
- IR Sensor Bracket.
- Spool Carrier Clamp.
- Z-Axis Drag Chain Anchors.
- IEC Socket.
BigBox Printer Sub-assemblies
- Single Extruder.
- Dual Extruder.
- X-Axis Assembly.
- Electronics Cover.
- Spool Carrier.
- Z-Axis Bed Assembly.
- Z-Axis Drag Chain Assembly.
- Base Assembly.
- Frame Assembly.
Printer main assemblies: Step By Step Assembly Process
- Y-Axis Rear-Bar Assembly
- Y-Axis Rear-Bar Installation
- X-Axis / Y-Axis Assembly
- X-Axis / Y-Axis Installation
- X-Axis Motor Installation
- X-Carriage (Pro & Lite)
- Y-Axis Endstop
- Y-Axis Motor Install
- Y-Axis Belts
- X-Axis Cable Conduits
- X-Axis Drag Chain
- Frame Top
- Spool Holder Brackets
- Cable Spine
- Frame Ancillaries
- Control Connection
- Pro / Lite Printhead Assembly
- Dual Printhead Assembly
- OctoPrint Upgrade Camera Install
- Prepping The Wiring
- Fitting The Base
- Wiring
- Power-On Test
- Tuning The Stepper Drivers
- Closing Up the Base
- Y-Axis Frame Endstop
- Z-Axis
- Ooze Wiper & Dump Bucket
- Spool Carrier
Printer Commissioning
- Belts, Pulleys & Rods
- X-Axis
- Y-Axis
- Z-Axis
- Glass Build Plate
- Ooze Wiper
- Homing
- Zero X & Y
- Z-Axis Calibration
- Autolevelling
Your First Print
- Loading Filament
- Calibrating The Filament
- Printing
BigBox OctoPrint Upgrade
- Prepping the SD Card
- Terminal Configuration
- Login Options & Update
- Settings
- Plugins
- Printing
BigBox Support
The best place to go for further help and advice is the BigBox forum.
BigBox Software
The BigBox software tool-chain.
- Marlin.
- OctoPi.
- Simplify3D.
- Slic3r.
- Repetier.
BigBox Community Generated Help & Guides
- [http://forum.e3d-online.com/index.php?forums/guides-mods-and-upgrades.26/ BigBox Forum | Guides, Mods, and Upgrades
- Livi's BigBox Pre-Build Guide
- Livi's MLP Edition Exploded Diagrams (Note some may be out of date, but they are still a great reference).
- John's 3D Build & Printing Tools
- Liam's Printed Parts Check-List
- Shao's BigBox Dual Build Log
- Using platformio to flash firmware from RPi
BigBox printer projects
- Picture - A digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi and designed to be 3D printed with a BigBox!
- Handled Drills (Hole Reamers) - Sometimes an electric drill is simply too powerful for delicate parts. The answer is a handle for your drill bits!