BigBox Build Manual
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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 Quick-Start Guide
- 9 BigBox Troubleshooting
- 10 Support and further advice
- 11 BigBox Software
- 12 Maintenance
- 13 BigBox printer projects
Introduction
This documentation is a work-in-progress!
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 the Quick-Start Guide!
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).
- X-Carriage Belt.
- Y-Axis Endstop.
- Y-Axis Motor Install.
- Y-Axis Belts.
- X-Axis Cable Conduits.
- X-Axis Drag Chain.
- Frame Top.
- Cable Spine.
- Spool Holder Brackets.
- Frame Ancillaries.
- Control Connection.
- Pro / Lite Printhead Assembly.
- Dual Printhead Assembly.
- Y-Axis Motor Cable.
- Pi Camera Assembly.
- Z Axis Assembly.
- Spool Bracket Attachment.
- Attaching Base Board to Frame Assembly.
- Connecting Wiring.
- Plug in the Z motor.
- Heated Bed Wiring.
- PT100 Connection.
- Fan wiring.
- Ooze Wiper & Dump Bucket.
Printer Commissioning
- Tensioning belts.
- Checking for lose fixings.
- Aligning & Levelling the Z-Axis.
- Powering On
- Installing OctoPi
- Fine tuning your printer.
Your First Print
- Slicer Profiles.
- Preparing a model.
- Starting a print.
Quick-Start Guide
- Powering On.
- Autolevelling.
- Selecting the right filament.
- Preparing a Model.
- Starting a Print.
BigBox Troubleshooting
Don't Panic. We'll get your BigBox working!
- Power.
- Motion.
- Extrusion.
- Bed adhesion.
- Print quality.
Support and further advice
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.
Maintenance
Keeping your BigBox in tip-top condition.
- Belts & Pulleys.
- Rods & Bearings.
- Motors.
- Electronics.
- Wiring.
- HotEnd & Extruder.
BigBox printer projects
- Picture - A digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi and designed to be 3D printed with a BigBox!