Tinkerine Studio Ditto Assembly Manual

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ASSEMBLY
MANUAL

TINKERINE STUDIO

3D Printer + Creative Solution

CONTENTS

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Safety Instructions

Ditto at a Glance

Bill of Materials

Before You Start

Z-Platform

Ditto Frame pt.1

Ditto Frame pt.2

Gantry pt.1

Gantry pt.2

Gantry pt.3

Extruder

Electronics / Spool Holder

Print Bed

3

4

6

7

8

13

21

27

37

45

49

67

68

Wiring

Preliminary Run Through

71

75

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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SHARP EDGES

printer to ensure no sharp edges will cut you.
Inspect the printer for any damage prior to use.

! WARNING

HOT SURFACE

Motor surfaces become hot during operation.

Hotend and heater cartridge become hot during
operation.

DO NOT touch hot surfaces, because they can cause
severe burns.

Allow the hotend to cool before touching it without
proper tools.

! WARNING

WARNING

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FIRE

Use caution to minimize risk of re.Use caution during assembly and operation of the 3D

Always operate the printer a safe distance away from
ammable items. Use in well-ventilated areas.

DO NOT place a storage cover on the unit during
operation. Only place a cover on the printer after it has
thoroughly cooled down.

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WARNING

SHOCK

There is a danger of electric shock.

Use only undamaged electrical chords.

DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.

DO NOT touch the 3D printer or chords if hands
are wet.

Ensure that all cords are free of damage before
connecting to the power supply.

Ensure that you have a sufcient electrical supply for
supporting the requirements of the motor.

RISK TO BREATHING

Always use your 3D printer in a well-ventilated and
clean area.

Gas emitted by melting of Polylactide (PLA) or
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) can contain
contaminants that are harmful to breathe.

Never breathe the air that comes directly out of the
hotend. This air is not suitable for breathing.

If you feel ill from breathing while operating your 3D
printer, stop and seek medical attention immediately.

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WARNING

Fragile

Electrical pins and sensors are delicate. Handle with
care.

Unless instructed, DO NOT force components together.

Read the instructions carefully to prevent damaing parts
during assembly or operation.

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DITTO AT A GLANCE

FILAMENT
GUIDE TUBE

CARRIAGE

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HOTEND
COOLING FAN

X-AXIS
BEARING CAP

Z-AXIS

SMOOTH ROD

Y-AXIS
BEARING CAP

PRINT BED

Z-AXIS
THREADED ROD

POWER
SWITCH

ELECTRONICS
FAN GRILL

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INTERACTION
MODULE

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DITTO AT A GLANCE

EXTRUDER MOTOR

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EXTRUDER

MOTOR
COMPARTMENT

SPOOL HOLDER

PRINT COOLING FAN

HOTEND

PRINT BED

Z-AXIS PLATFORM

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INTERACTION
MODULE

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Ditto+ Bill of Material

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Ditto+ Laser Cut Panels
(1) Hotend
(1) Cartridge heater
(1) Thermistor
(1) NEMA17 Extruder motor
(1) “Tensioning” bearing
(1) Cooling fan ducts
(1) Filament guiding tube
(2) 166mm GT2 belt
(2) 602mm GT2 belts
(2) 545mm GT2 belts

(8) Brass slider bushing
(8) 608ZZ ball bearings
(4) LM8 linear bearings
(8) Pulleys + (8) 3x5mm set screws
(2) 16-tooth pulleys
(8) Steel rods
(1) Bed plate
(3) Calibration springs
(3) Mechanical endstops
(3 Thumb Screw
(2) LED strips
(2) 40mm cooling fans
(1) 50mm cooling fans
(2) NEMA17 stepper motors
(1) NEMA17 stepper motor with threaded rod
(1) Arduino MEGA 2560
(1) RAMPS 1.4
(4) A4988 stepper drivers
(1) Power supply
(1) Power switch
(1) Female power plug
(1) Power cord
(1) USB cable

(30) M3 x 10 screws
(85) M3 x 16 screws
(12) M3 x 20 screws
(8) M3 x 25 screws
(11) M3 x 35 screws
(3) M3 x 50 screws
(3) M3 x 25 athead
(1) M4 x 16 screws
(3) M4 x 20 screws
(10) M3 washers
(100) M3 nuts
(1) M4 washers
(10) M4 nuts
(2) Wires (Arduino to Power)

Tool List

Included In Kit

(1) M4 Allen Key
(1) M3 Allen Key
(1) 1.5mm Hex Key
(2) Zip Ties

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Before you Start

Before you attempt to assemble any of part the Ditto / Litto 3D Printer, it is imperative that you
read the build instructions fully and ensure you understand every part of the instruction.
While Tinkerine Studio provides warranty for all parts of the 3D printer, this does not cover damage
caused by not following the instruction manual or other end-user error.

Go down the BoM (Bill of Material) and tools checklist and ensure that you have all the
required parts to assemble the Ditto 3D Printer. Extra screws have been included into the kit.
If you nd anything missing, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail]

Give yourself plenty of room and clean space during the assembly process. This prevents
delicate components like the electronics or bearings from being damage by dust or blunt force.

To ensure proper alignment of the panel and overall rigidity of the printer, it is highly
recommended that the assembly is done on a at surface.

Wipe off any excess grease you nd on the screws with a napkin or an old towel. Screws
are generally greased in order to prevent rusting during production. Cleaning off excess
grease will keep your hands and printer clean during assembly.

Ditto is a rigid and robust 3D printer once assembled, however during the assembly process,
extra care needs to be taken to make sure delicate parts require more precision than force to
come together. If during the assembly process, you are unsure of the instructions, please
contact us for support. Remember, unless instructed, no part in the assembly process should
you need to exert a high amount of force to t pieces together.

Before starting calibration, ensure that all screws and pulley setscrews are properly tightened.
Common calibration issues such as skipping and backlash are usually caused by loose pulleys
and unsecured components.

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Z - Platform Assembly

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Parts Required

M3x35 Screw

x10

Z-Base

M3x10 Screwx4M3x16 Screwx4M4x20 Screw

x1

Z-Bridge

Bed Plate

Lead Screw Nut

x1

M3 Nuts

x14

(Attached to Z-Axis Motor)

UNSCREW TO DETACH

45mm Bearing

x2

Tools Required

Bearing Holder

x4

x2

x4

x2

1.

M4 Allen Key

M3 Allen Key

M3x10 (x4)

Screw nut comes attached to the
lead screw motor. Remove from
screw and insert it into the

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2.

45mm Linear Bearing

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Take a 45mm linear bearing and place a
bearing holder on both ends. You will need
two sets.

x2

3.

4.

Add the side arm panels to the existing
assembly, note the different panels + orienta­tion of the arms (A + B) shown in the picture.

A

B

Arm A

Arm B

B

A

Swapping the position of the A+B pieces will
allow us to create the mirrored version of
Arm A

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5.

One by one, insert the M3 Nut into the

6.

T-slots shown in the picture. Screw the four
M3x35 screws in but do not tighten them all
the way.

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After Steps 3 and 4, you should
have two sets of the Z-axis arm
that have the outer panel that
mirror each other.

M3 Nut (x5)

M3x35 (x5)

Arm A

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8.

Arm B

Arm A

M3x35 (x5)

M3 Nut (x5)

During this point, double check to make sure
all panels are properly aligned and the top
side of the bed is leveled with the arms.
Tighten all screws evenly.

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M4x20 (x1)

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M3x16 (x4)

M3 Nut (x4)

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Ditto Frame Assembly pt.1

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Parts Required

M3x16 Screw

x39

M3 Nuts

x39

Right Side Panel

Tools Required

M3 Allen Key

Top Front Panel

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Motor Bracket

Central Back Panel

Adhesive LED Strips

Left Side Panel

Z-Constraint BZ-Constraint A

Base Panel

Top Ring Panel

Bottom Bracket

Bottom Front Panel

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Z-Constraint C

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1.

Install the two Z-Constraints C as shown
in the picture. Make sure to face the back
panel in the correct direction. Insert the
constraint into the corrent tabs, place the
M3 nuts in position and screw in the
M3x16 screws from the other side.

Z-Constraint C

M3x16 (x4)
M3 Nut (x4)

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2.

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M3x16 (x2)
M3 Nut (x2)

B

M3x10 (x4)

A

Install Constraint A to the back panel and lightly secure with the two M3x16 screw +
nut. Insert Constraint B underneath Constraint A and secure with four M3x10 screws.
Tighten all screws once everything is aligned and in place.

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Top Ring Panel

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LED Strip (x2)

BACK

FRONT

Using the two LED light strip supplied in your kit, one-by-one peel off the backing to reveal the adhesive strip
and stick the LED strip in the area shown in the picture. Make sure the LED is applied inbetween the T-Slot
and edge of the inner ring. The front and back side of the ring panel will be wider.

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3.

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LED Side Facing Down

M3x16 (x4)
M3 Nut (x4)

Insert the top ring and and bottom plate into the back plate, then secure with M3x16 and nuts in the T-Slots.
For the top ring, the side with the led should be facing downward. Thread the LED wires into the hole shown
in the picture.

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4.

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M3x16 (x10)

M3 Nut (x10)

Install the two side panels into the main body. Secure each side with ve M3x16 screws and nut. Make sure
the panel with the power switch and fan grill cutout is on the right side.

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5.

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M3x16 (x12)
M3 Nut (x12)

Install the top front and top bottom panels. At this point, you will want to make sure all the panels are properly
aligned and leveled to a at surface. Due to the natural property of wood you wooden frame may not be perfectly
tapered to the surface, however we can correct this later on once the other components are installed.

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6.

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M3x16 (x7)
M3 Nut (x7)

Install the top and bottom brackets into the main body. You will need to insert some screws from the front of the
machine.

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Ditto Frame Assembly pt.2

Parts Required

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M3x10 Screw

x4

Z-Constraint D

M3x16 Screwx6M3x20 Screwx4M3x25 Screw

x2

Endstop Switch

x3

Endstop Spacer

x5

Z-Axis Smooth Rod (350mm)

x2

M3 Nuts

x12

Assembled Z-Platform

Lead Screw NEMA17 Stepper Motor

Tools Required

M3 Allen Key

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Gently insert the Z-Axis smooth rods through the bottom Z-Constraint, linear bearing of the Z-Axis bed and
nally the top Z-Constraint. If you feel there is any amount of resistance once you reach the linear bearings within

the z-axis arms, do not force it in. Pull the rod backwards gently and retry. Rotating the rod gently while inserting
may help it slide in more easily. Take your time with the bearing, forcing the rod in will cause the bearing balls to
dislodge.

Z-Axis Rods (350mm x2)

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The Z-Axis rods should now sit ush within the bottom and top Z-Constraint. Attach Z-Constraint D to C, secure
the two pieces together with three M3x16 screws each.

M3x16 (x6)
M3 Nut (x6)

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