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=== Introduction === | === Introduction === | ||
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− | <span style="font-weight:bold;color:green">Please read the [[BigBox_Pre-Build|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 | + | <span style="font-weight:bold;color:green">Please read the [[BigBox_Pre-Build|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.</span> |
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+ | <span style="font-weight:bold;color:green">If you have a Factory Assembled BigBox you can skip straight to [[Your_First_Print|Your First Print]]!</span> | ||
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+ | === [[BigBox_Version_Overview|BigBox Versions Overview]] === | ||
+ | |||
+ | E3D supported versions | ||
+ | :BigBox Pro | ||
+ | :BigBox Dual | ||
+ | :BigBox Pro Hybrid Titan | ||
+ | :BigBox Dual Hybrid Titan | ||
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+ | Derived versions | ||
+ | :BigBox Pro Hybrid | ||
+ | :BigBox Dual Hybrid | ||
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+ | Special (community built) versions | ||
+ | :BigBox Dual Hybrid Titan Mirrored | ||
+ | |||
+ | Remarks | ||
+ | :Kickstarter upgrade to Hybrid/V1.1 | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Design Files - Plans & Parts List === | ||
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+ | <span style="font-weight:bold;color:green">The BigBox Design Files are available from Thingiverse at | [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1521722 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1521722]</span> | ||
===[[BigBox Pre-Build]]=== | ===[[BigBox Pre-Build]]=== | ||
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===[[BigBox Parts Preparation]]=== | ===[[BigBox Parts Preparation]]=== | ||
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: Y-Axis Rear Brackets. | : Y-Axis Rear Brackets. | ||
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===[[BigBox Printer Sub-assemblies]]=== | ===[[BigBox Printer Sub-assemblies]]=== | ||
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: Single Extruder. | : Single Extruder. | ||
: Dual Extruder. | : Dual Extruder. | ||
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===[[Printer main assemblies: Step By Step Assembly Process]]=== | ===[[Printer main assemblies: Step By Step Assembly Process]]=== | ||
− | + | :Y-Axis Rear-Bar Assembly | |
− | + | :Y-Axis Rear-Bar Installation | |
− | + | :X-Axis / Y-Axis Assembly | |
− | : Y-Axis Rear-Bar Assembly | + | :X-Axis / Y-Axis Installation |
− | : Y-Axis Rear-Bar Installation | + | :X-Axis Motor Installation |
− | : X-Axis / Y-Axis Assembly | + | :X-Carriage (Pro & Lite) |
− | : X-Axis / Y-Axis Installation | + | :Y-Axis Endstop |
− | : X-Axis Motor Installation | + | :Y-Axis Motor Install |
− | : X-Carriage (Pro & Lite) | + | :Y-Axis Belts |
− | + | :X-Axis Cable Conduits | |
− | : Y-Axis Endstop | + | :X-Axis Drag Chain |
− | : Y-Axis Motor Install | + | :Frame Top |
− | : Y-Axis Belts | + | :Spool Holder Brackets |
− | : X-Axis Cable Conduits | + | :Cable Spine |
− | : X-Axis Drag Chain | + | :Frame Ancillaries |
− | : Frame Top | + | :Control Connection |
− | + | :Pro / Lite Printhead Assembly | |
− | : Spool Holder Brackets | + | :Dual Printhead Assembly |
− | : Frame Ancillaries | + | :OctoPrint Upgrade Camera Install |
− | : Control Connection | + | :Prepping The Wiring |
− | : Pro / Lite Printhead Assembly | + | :Fitting The Base |
− | : Dual Printhead Assembly | + | :Wiring |
− | : | + | :Power-On Test |
− | : | + | :Tuning The Stepper Drivers |
− | : | + | :Closing Up the Base |
− | : | + | :Y-Axis Frame Endstop |
− | : | + | :Z-Axis |
− | : | + | :Ooze Wiper & Dump Bucket |
− | : | + | :Spool Carrier |
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− | : Ooze Wiper & Dump Bucket | ||
===[[Printer Commissioning]]=== | ===[[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]] === | === [[Your First Print]] === | ||
− | + | :Loading Filament | |
− | : | + | :Calibrating The Filament |
− | : | + | :Printing |
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− | === [[ | + | === [[BigBox OctoPrint Upgrade]] === |
− | + | :Prepping the SD Card | |
− | : | + | :Terminal Configuration |
− | : | + | :Login Options & Update |
− | : | + | :Settings |
− | : | + | :Plugins |
− | : | + | :Printing |
− | === | + | === BigBox Support === |
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The best place to go for further help and advice is the [http://forum.bigbox-3d.com BigBox forum]. | The best place to go for further help and advice is the [http://forum.bigbox-3d.com BigBox forum]. | ||
− | === Software === | + | === [[BigBox Software]] === |
The BigBox software tool-chain. | The BigBox software tool-chain. | ||
:Marlin. | :Marlin. | ||
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:Repetier. | :Repetier. | ||
− | === | + | === BigBox Community Generated Help & Guides === |
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− | : | + | :[http://forum.e3d-online.com/index.php?forums/guides-mods-and-upgrades.26/ '''BigBox Forum | Guides, Mods, and Upgrades'''] ''(A huge collection of help, tips and tricks).'' |
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− | : | + | :[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zl_MQIf-aFD4pc7TauehwL7SaKXNig-ABx_l33cSCJA/edit Livi's BigBox Pre-Build Guide] |
− | : | + | :[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://plus.google.com/+JohnEsc/posts/9tea8wS1qoa John's 3D Build & Printing Tools] |
− | : | + | :[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8NaxduLlxIQSEhSdnUzV2FodGs/view?usp=sharing Liam's Printed Parts Check-List] |
+ | :[https://forum.e3d-online.com/index.php?threads/shaos-bigbox-dual-build-log.685/ Shao's BigBox Dual Build Log] | ||
+ | :[https://forum.e3d-online.com/index.php?threads/using-platformio-to-flash-firmware-from-rpi.720/ Using platformio to flash firmware from RPi] | ||
=== BigBox printer projects === | === BigBox printer projects === | ||
− | :'''[ | + | :'''[http://www.instructables.com/id/Picture-The-3D-Printed-Raspberry-Pi-Camera/ Picture]''' - A digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi and designed to be 3D printed with a BigBox! |
+ | :'''[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1387197 Handled Drills (Hole Reamers)]''' - Sometimes an electric drill is simply too powerful for delicate parts. The answer is a handle for your drill bits! |
Latest revision as of 08:06, 7 June 2016
Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 BigBox Versions Overview
- 3 Design Files - Plans & Parts List
- 4 BigBox Pre-Build
- 5 BigBox Parts Preparation
- 6 BigBox Printer Sub-assemblies
- 7 Printer main assemblies: Step By Step Assembly Process
- 8 Printer Commissioning
- 9 Your First Print
- 10 BigBox OctoPrint Upgrade
- 11 BigBox Support
- 12 BigBox Software
- 13 BigBox Community Generated Help & Guides
- 14 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 Versions Overview
E3D supported versions
- BigBox Pro
- BigBox Dual
- BigBox Pro Hybrid Titan
- BigBox Dual Hybrid Titan
Derived versions
- BigBox Pro Hybrid
- BigBox Dual Hybrid
Special (community built) versions
- BigBox Dual Hybrid Titan Mirrored
Remarks
- Kickstarter upgrade to Hybrid/V1.1
Design Files - Plans & Parts List
The BigBox Design Files are available from Thingiverse at | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1521722
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
- BigBox Forum | Guides, Mods, and Upgrades (A huge collection of help, tips and tricks).
- 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!