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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 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

Slicer Profiles.
Preparing a model.
Starting a print.

BigBox 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.

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 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!