Assembly instructions
07- Puller motor
Original Desktop Filament Extruder MK1 by ARTME 3D
Version 30.05.2022
The assembly instructions of ARTME 3D's original desktop filament extruder
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Additional tools required for this assembly section:
Phillips screwdriver PH1
Packages overview
Package 0: Delivered carton
Package 1: Screws (SC)
Package 2: Spare Parts (SP)
Package 3: Custom Metal Parts (CM)
Package 4: Extruder Barrel (EB)
Package 5: Electronics (EL)
Package 6: Tools (TO)
Step 1:
Remove from package 0 (delivered carton):
1 x Nema 17 stepper motor (MO02)
Remove from package 1:
5 x wood screw 2.5x12 SC01
3 x cheese head screw M3x6 SC04
4 x cheese head screw M4x10 SC05
1 x hexagon screw M5x40 (20mm thread) SC10
1 x Washer M5 (SC13)
3 x Slot nut SC17
Remove from package 2:
U-ball bearing 4x13x4 mm SP15
1 x Extruder feed wheel SP16
1 x Pressure spring 6mm SP17
Step 2:
3 D printing: motor holder part 1 (FP01), motor holder part 2 (FP02), motor holder part 3 (FP03),
lever (FP04), disk (FP05), filament guide (FP06)
Step 3:
Tool: Phillips screwdriver PH1
Screw the motor holder part 2 (FP02) to the motor holder part 1 (FP01) using two wood screws
2.5x12 SC01. Alignment see picture.
Step 4:
Tool: Phillips screwdriver PH1
Screw the motor holder part 3 (FP03) to the motor holder part 1 (FP01) with two wood screws
2.5x12 . Alignment see picture.
Step 5:
Tool from package 6: Allen wrench size 2.5
Slide the Nema 17 stepper motor (MO03) into the motor holder. Fasten the motor with three
M3x6 cylinder screws. The connection for the cable points to the side.
Step 6:
Tool from package 6: Allen wrench size 1.5
Slide the SP16 extruder feed wheel onto the motor shaft. Align the grub screw in the feed
wheel so that it is against the flat surface on the motor shaft. Then tighten the screw. Tighten
the screw but do not overtighten.
Step 7:
Tool from package 6: Allen wrench size 3.
Insert the U-ball bearing 4x13x4 mm SP15 into the lever and fasten it with a socket head screw
M4x10. Tighten the screw only slightly.
Step 8:
Tool: Phillips screwdriver PH1
Place the lever on the elevation provided for this purpose on the motor holder. Alignment see
picture. Place the washer on the elevation and fasten it with a 2.5x12 wood screw. Check
whether the lever can be moved easily. If it hooks, then rework the print parts.
Step 9:
Slide the 6mm SP17 spring onto the M5x40 SC10 hex bolt. Then put on a washer (Sc13).
Guide the hexagon head screw through the opening of the lever and turn it into the hole
provided. Screw in by hand only a few turns.
Step 10:
Check whether the lever can be moved easily. If something snags, rework the print parts.
Step 11:
Tool from package 6: Allen wrench size 3
Insert two socket head screws M4x10 into the holes on the motor mount and screw a slot nut
onto each.
Step 12:
Turn the entire extruder so that you are looking at it from behind.
Step 13:
Remove from package 0: Aluminum profile 240mm (FR04)
Step 14:
Plug the aluminum profile to the prepared connector on the left side of the extruder (seen from
the rear). The connector is inserted into the lower groove of the aluminum profile and the
clamping screw is tightened.
Step 15:
Turn the entire extruder again so that you are looking at it from the front.
Step 16:
Place the motor holder on the 240mm aluminum profile (on the right of the main frame) by
inserting the sliding blocks into the upper groove. Position the motor holder approximately in the
center of the aluminum profile. Tighten the cap screws.
Step 17:
Tool from package 6: Allen wrench size 3
Insert a socket head screw M4x10 into the hole on the filament guide and screw a slot nut onto
it. Alignment see picture. Fasten the filament guide to the aluminum profile by pushing the slot
nut into the lower slot of the aluminum profile. Align the filament guide so that it sits under the
feed wheel of the stepper motor. Then tighten the cap screw.
Step 18:
The stepper motor cable, which is led out of the upper terminal box on the rear side, is
connected to the stepper motor. The connector is coded, pay attention to the correct
orientation.
Step 19:
Insert a slot nut (SC17) into the front slot of the aluminum profile and push it to behind the filet
guide.
Step 20:
Remove from package 1: 4x wood screw 3x25 (SC02), 1x cylinder screw M4x10 (SC05)
3 D printed part: fan holder (EL20)
Step 21:
Tool: Phillips screwdriver PH1
Take the already connected fan to hand and align it to the fan holder (EL20) as shown. Pay
attention to the position of the connecting cable. Then screw the fan tight with the 4 wood
screws.
Step 22:
Insert the M4x10 cap screw (SC05) into the hole provided on the fan holder (EL20) and screw
it into the prepared slot nut.
Step 23:
Remove from package 2: Cover cap 30x30 (SP01)
Place the cover cap on the end of the 120mm aluminum profile. Some cover caps, depending
on the manufacturer, are very tight and may need to be hammered in. Some cover caps sit very
loosely and may need to be glued in place.
Step 24:
Remove from package 0:
1 x PTFE tube 6x4x630 (SP24)
The PTFE tube is used to connect the pull motor and carriage to the filament guide. Insert the
ends of the tube into the holes provided. If the tube is very difficult to push in, you can rework
the holes by carefully turning a 6mm drill bit in (e.g. with pliers) and pulling it out again. If you
use a drill or cordless screwdriver for this, be very careful that you do not drill the hole too
deeply or not continuously.
Step 25:
Remove from package 2: 3x cable ties
Now organize all the cables on the back of the extruder, lay them neatly and fix them with the
cable ties. The protruding ends on the cable tie can be cut off. The connecting cable of the
large Nema 23 stepper motor should remain loose in case the extruder screw needs to be
removed. Leave some wire movable on the sensor and fans so that they can be moved in
height and position.
Done:
Now continue with assembly instructions "08 Nozzle with melt filter assembly".
