Beeverycreative Hello BEE Prusa Assembly Manual

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

V3.310815

Before you start to build your helloBEEprusa, check if you have the necessary tools to do it.

You will need the following:

NEEDED TOOLS

SET OF HEX KEYS

BOX CUTTER

CUTTER PLIERS

SPOOL HOLDER

REGULAR PLIERS

MARKER

FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER

You will need a set of hex key for the assembly.
There is a 1.5mm hex key supplied with the kit.

You will need it towards the end. Always a helpful tool. You might need it to take out

the Structure Parts.

You will also need to remove some strands

from the printed parts with a cutter.

Take great care not to cut yourself

when doing this.

You need a marker to write on the

labels, for better guidance

while building helloBEEprusa.

Yes, there is a Spool Holder

included in the Structure frame,

which doubles as a spanner during assembly.

Sometimes you might need to use some

extra strengh assembling the printer.

Some of the structure’s metal components

might need some filing where the paint is thick,

or where there might be small fragments left over

from the manufacturing process.

SOFT FACE HAMMER

FILE

To make recognizing each type of component easier, we’ve assigned a shape and colour to each type.

Structure parts Mechanics Printed parts Electronics

WHAT COMES WITH THE PACKAGE

BOX 1

Inside this box you have

almost all the Electronic

components, as well as the glass

and heated bed, and you

have the Printed Parts too.

BOX 3

All the motors needed
are inside this box.

BOX 4

Behold the Motherboard
MKS Gen V1.2 with 5 drv8825
and stepper driver.

BOX 5

All the Mechanic Parts
you need are right here.

BOX 2

In this box you have

the Power Supply

BOX 0

Main Metal Frame

of your helloBEEprusa,

guides and Threaded Rods.

BOX 1

BOX 2

BOX 5

BOX 4

BOX 3

This way, we tried to divide all the components in boxes, just to make it easy for you.

BOX 0

We have divided the manual into 6 chapters, from A to F, with each chapter describing a part of
the assembly process. Within each one, we’ve numbered every step.
This way, we will have the following chapters:

A – Assembling the structure
B – Assembling the build plate structure
C – Assembling the extruder
D – Assembling the X-Axis
E – How the 3 axes and all their components come together
F – Assembling the Electronics

We aim to make it simple for you, so we have created areas in this manual to help you build your
helloBEEprusa as well and as easily as you can.

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

B.3

NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3

PLAIN WASHER DIN125 M3

BED SPRING ø0.8X2.5

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X20

PCB HEATED BED MK2B 214X214MM

Δ H-Bed

Δ Bed Sensor

This letter and number

will help to guide your

building process.

There is a letter for each

set of steps of the assembly,

and a number for each step.

Here you will know

what tools you might need

to use.

This area will tell you
how to build each step

Space for some tips.

What your assembly should look like

after each step.

Which kit materials you will use

for each step.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LAYER RESOLUTION 20 - 300 microns (user defined)

PRINT TECHNOLOGY FFF

PRINTING MATERIAL PLA, ABS, PVA, PLA-PHA, Nylon, Wood Composits,

Metal Composits, HIPLA, ABS-PC,
HIPS, Carbon Composits (ø1.75mm)

MAX. BUILD VOLUME (up to) 185 x 200 x 190mm (7.28 x 7.87 x 7.48 in)

HEATED BUILD PLATE Yes - MK2b (with 3mm removable glass surface)

HEATED BUILD PLATE MAX TEMPERATURE 50ºC (122ºF) – 110ºC (230ºF)

DUAL EXTRUDER Yes

NOZZLE DIAMETER 0.4mm | 0.4mm

EXTRUDERS MAX TEMPERATURE 300ºC (572ºF)

STRUCTURE MATERIALS High-quality powder-coated steel frame

Steel guides | Removable glass build plate
Full metal dual extruder

PRINTER SIZE 509 x 325 x 448mm (20.04 x 12.80 x 17.64 in)

WEIGHT 8kg (17.6 lb)

AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 15-30ºC (59º - 86º F)

STORAGE TEMPERATURE 0-30ºC (32º - 86º F)

AC INPUT 100-240VAC | 50-60Hz

POWER CONSUMPTION 360 W

CONNECTIVITY USB Cable | SD Card

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Region-specific power cable | USB cablelder

SUPPORTED FILE TYPES .gcode

CALIBRATION Semi-automatic w/ Software support

FIRMWARE Marlin based

ELECTRONICS MKS Gen V1.2

RECOMMENDED 3D PRINTING/ SLICING SOFTWARE Cura | Slic3r | Repetier | Simplify 3D | Pronterface

SAFETY INFORMATION

Even though the helloBEEprusa 3D printer was designed to be as safe as possible,
we would like to remind you it was conceived to be used by adults.
Still, there are safety concerns you must keep in mind:

Other information you need to know

After assembling your helloBEEprusa, don’t drop/knock/damage it and don’t connect it to anything
that hasn’t been previously validated by BEEVERYCREATIVE.
Make sure gases, explosive and other flammable materials aren’t kept, stored or transported
with your helloBEEprusa 3D printer or its parts.

ADULT SUPERVISION

COOL AND WELL-VENTILATED

ENVIRONMENT

MOVING PARTS

HIGH TEMPERATURES

For better results with helloBEEprusa,

it is recommended you maintain an acceptable level

of air quality around the printer.

Environments with some ventilation are also recommended

so as to renew the air if you choose to print

with materials that release odors.

Because we can’t stress this enough,

helloBEEprusa was developed to be used by adults.

Should you wish that children also use it,

you must supervise them at all times while they do so.

You must also take great care with small printed objects,

because children might try to swallow them,

which poses a danger of them choking.

Whenever helloBEEprusa is functioning,

some mechanical parts can reach high temperatures,

which can cause serious burns if touched.

For that reason you must always be careful

not to touch it.

Whenever it’s functioning,

helloBEEprusa has moving parts.

For that reason, you should always keep a safe distance

from the printer while it’s operating.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

helloBEEprusa is a DIY 3D printer assembled by the user.
Its warranty is assured for the components that are included with the KIT.

Warranty will be voided:

- If inappropriate handling during assembly takes place.

- If the user makes incorrect connections, breaks or damages parts during assembly.

Before assembling your helloBEEprusa you must read thoroughly the Terms and Conditions
of the BEEVERYCREATIVE Standard Warranty on our website:
www.beeverycreative.com.

A

ASSEMBLING THE STRUCTURE

A.1

STRUCTURE

A.2

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

STRUCTURE

A.3

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

STRUCTURE

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

A.4

A.5

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

STRUCTURE

A.6

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

STRUCTURE

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

A.7

A.8

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

STRUCTURE

A.9

Y AXIS NEMA17 STEPPER MOTOR

Z AXIS NEMA17 STEPPER MOTORS

Δ

Y-AXIS

Δ

Y-AXIS

Δ

Z-AXIS

PLAIN WASHER DIN125 M3

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X8

Δ

Z-AXIS

A.10

FLEX COUPLING 5MM

You will need the hex key
supplied with the kit to screw
on the flex coupling

A.11

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M4X16

PULLEY GT2 20 TOOTH

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

SPACER 8X7MM HOLE 4,3MM

FLAT BELT PULLEY

In this step you must leave
the pulley about 5-6mm
away from the struture,
and align it with the
flat belt pulley

B

ASSEMBLING

THE BUILD PLATE STRUCTURE

B.1

From now on,
you might need
the Spanner supplied
in the kit. Later it can
be used as a Spool Holder

STRUCTURE

B.2

8MM LINEAR BEARING

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

“U” CLAMP A2 M4 20X20,5MM

B.3

NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3

PLAIN WASHER DIN125 M3

BED SPRING ø0.8X2.5

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X20

PCB HEATED BED MK2B 214X214MM

Δ H-Bed

Δ Bed Sensor

B.4

END STOP LEVER X/Y

B.5

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

Y SUPPORT

LINEAR GUIDE 8X310MM (Y)

B.6

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

C

ASSEMBLING THE EXTRUDER

C.1

STRUCTURE

C.2

ADJUSTMENT FOR BEARING COVER

CLAMP

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X16

NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3

HEX HEAD SCREW DIN933 M3X20

PLAIN WASHER DIN125 M3

C.3

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X16

NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3

HEX HEAD SCREW DIN933 M5X10

U-GROOVE WHEEL

STRUCTURE

C.4

8MM LINEAR BEARING

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

“U” CLAMP A2 M4 20X20,5MM

C.5

EXTRUDER NEMA17 STEPPER MOTORS

Δ EXTRUDER

[E0] [E1]

Δ EXTRUDER

[E0] [E1]

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X8

PLAIN WASHER DIN125 M3

Δ EXTRUDER

[E0] [E1]

Δ EXTRUDER

[E0] [E1]

For some steps,
you will need a marker
to mark some of the labels
to tell apart different cables.
This will help you
when assembling the electronics.
Mark 0 and 1 as shown above
and never forget to do so every time you see this icon.

C.6

SOCKET SET SCREW DIN914 M3X4

EXTRUDER TEMPERATURE SENSOR Ø4 mm

24V HEAT CARTRIDGE Ø6 mm

Δ Extruder Sensor

[E0] [E1]

Δ Extruder Sensor

[E0] [E1]

EXTRUDER HEAT SINK

EXTRUDER HOT END

Extruder Sensor

[E0] [E1]

Extruder Sensor

[E0] [E1]

Δ Heater

[E0] [E1]

Δ Heater

[E0] [E1]

Δ Heater

[E0] [E1]

Δ Heater

[E0] [E1]

C.7

EXTRUDER FAN 24V

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X30

Δ EXT_FAN

[E0] [E1]

Δ EXT_FAN

[E0] [E1]

Δ EXT_FAN

[E0] [E1]

Δ EXT_FAN

[E0] [E1]

All cables

go through here

C.8

EXTRUDER FAN 24V

Δ EXT_FAN

[E0] [E1]

Δ EXT_FAN

[E0] [E1]

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X16

NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3

BLOWER

Δ EXT_FAN

[E0] [E1]

Δ EXT_FAN

[E0] [E1]

All cables

go through here

Write on "B"
for Blower on both labels

B

B

C.9

END STOP LEVER X/Y

D

ASSEMBLING THE X-AXIS

D.1

X SUPPORT

HEX. THIN NUT 2 D439 M5

LINEAR GUIDE 8X385MM (X)

STRUCTURE

D.2

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X20

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

8MM LINEAR BEARING

Screw each Screw
bit by bit, not one Screw
all at once

STRUCTURE

D.3

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M4X30

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

SPACER 8X7MM HOLE 4,3MM

FLAT BELT PULLEY

D.4

X SUPPORT

C - EXTRUDER

HEX. THIN NUT 2 DIN439 M5

D.5

STRUCTURE

D.6

BUTTON HEAD SCREW D7380 M4X20

SERRATED LOCK WASHER D6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 D439 M4

8MM LINEAR BEARING

Screw each Screw
bit by bit, not one Screw
all at once

STRUCTURE

D.7

X AXIS NEMA17 STEPPER MOTOR

PLAIN WASHER D125 M3

CYL. HEAD SCREW D912 M3X8

Δ

X-AXIS

PULLEY GT2 20 TOOTH

Align the Pulley GT2
with the Flat Belt Pulley.
The Pulley GT2 must have
a small clearance from
the motor casing.

D.8

CYL. HEAD SCREW D912 M3X30

ADJUSTABLE Z END STOP

E

HOW THE 3 AXES

AND ALL THEIR COMPONENTS

COME TOGETHER

E.1

GUIDE SHOE

Use the Soft Hammer
carefully when
you feel the need to use
some extra strengh
putting the components
in their places

E.2

LINEAR GUIDE 8X335MM (Z)

Guides should slide freely

E.3

After this step, move the extruder to feel if it slides freely on both axies (X and Z)

E.4

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

Z 1 SUPPORT

Z 2 SUPPORT

Z 1 SUPPORT

Z 2 SUPPORT

E.5

THREADED ROD DIN976 A2 M5X320

E.6

GT2 RUBBER BELT

CABLE TIE 2.5X100MM

Place to put the

Cable Tie

Use the Cutter Pliers
to cut the Rubber Belt
and the Cable Tie tip

STRUCTURE

E.7

GT2 RUBBER BELT

CABLE TIE 2.5X100MM

Place to put the

Cable Tie

F

ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRONICS

F.1

PLAIN WASHER DIN125 M3

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X8

END STOP

END STOP CABLING

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3

END STOP SUPORT

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Repeat the same process
for the other two End Stops.

F.2

NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X16

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

(X) (Y) (Z)

(X) (Y) (Z)

(X) (Y) (Z)

Use the marker to
mark both labels
of each cables
with X, Y and Z.

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

F.3

NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X16

DISPLAY SPACER

CONTROL PANEL

CONTROL PANEL CABLES

F.4

POWER SUPPLY 24V 15A 360W

CAUTION

HIGH AC VOLTAGE
WHEN CONNECTED
TO THE SOCKET

CAUTION!

HIGH AC VOLTAGE

Δ 24 VDC

CAUTION!

HIGH AC VOLTAGE

CAUTION!

HIGH AC VOLTAGE

Δ 24 VDC

Δ 24 VDC

POWER SUPPLY > SOCKET

POWER SUPPLY>MOTHERBOARD

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

MOTHERBOARD MKS GEN V1.2

F.5

CYL. HEAD SCREW D912 M3X30

Z END STOP ADJUSTABLE

PLAIN WASHER D125 M3

NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3

CABLE CASING ø15.8

CABLE CASING ø15.8

Carefully apply the
cable casing to the wiring
coming out of the extruder
before connecting everything
to the motherboard

.

F.6

ELECTRONICS COOLING FAN 24V

ELECTRONICS

COOLING FAN 24V

WHITHOUT LABEL

To make the process easier,
all cables should pass
behind the motherboard.

X-

X

-12/24V+ -12/24V+

+FAN- +HE0- +HE1-

Y

Z

E0

E1

Y+

Z-

EXP1

BED

J16

E0

J21

E1

J14

EXP2

EXP1EXP2

Δ

X-AXIS

Δ

Y-AXIS

Δ

Z-AXIS

Δ EXTRUDER

E0] [E1]

Δ EXTRUDER

E0] [E1]

[

[

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ ENDSTOP

[X] [Y] [Z]

Δ Extruder Sensor

[E0] [E1]

Δ Bed Sensor

Δ Extruder Sensor

[E0] [E1]

USB

Δ 24 VDC

+H-BED-

Δ EXT_FAN

[E0] [E1]

Δ EXT_FAN

[E0] [E1]

Δ EXT_FAN

[E0] [E1]

Δ EXT_FAN

[E0] [E1]

Δ H-Bed

B

B

Δ Heater

[E0] [E1]

Δ Heater

[E0] [E1]

F.7

NYLOC NUT DIN985 M3

CYL. HEAD SCREW DIN912 M3X16

ELECTRONICS

COOLING FAN 24V

WHITHOUT LABEL

FAN SUPPORT

F.8

CAUTION

HIGH AC VOLTAGE
WHEN CONNECTED
TO THE SOCKET

SWITCH ON/OFF BOX

AC SOCKET

BUTTON HEAD SCREW DIN7380 M4X10

SERRATED LOCK WASHER DIN6798J M4

HEX. THIN NUT 1 DIN439 M4

CAUTION!

HIGH AC VOLTAGE

ELECTRIC FUSE 2A=230V

/ ELECTRIC FUSE 3A=115V

Check the power unit to make sure
it’s set for your country’s voltage,
and place the fuse with the proper amperage
inside the power switch

F.9

GLASS 3MM 214X200MM

BINDER CLIPS 19MM

CONGRATULATIONS!

Your helloBEEprusa is now assembled, and it should
look like this. You may now connect your printer
to a power socket, with helloBEEprusa power cable,
and turn it on. You may use the USB cable provided
with the kit to communicate with the computer.

Please don’t forget to check the User Manual on our
Forum to learn how to setup your helloBEEprusa.

You can print any one of the printed parts
that are included in the kit yourself.
You can even print them in different materials
if you wish.
The STL files are available from our website,
and you can also download free add-ons to print
and improve your HelloBEEprusa.

You will find the sources here:
https://github.com/beeverycreative/helloBEEprusa-hardware

Hope you enjoy your helloBEEprusa!
Join us and share your experience here:
www.beeverycreative.com/forum.

HAPPY 3D PRINTING!

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