Building Instructions of Geeetech Prusa I3 X - Revision history

Admin: /* 18. Assemble the the X axis together and add the belt */

2025-07-03T07:52:34Z

18. Assemble the the X axis together and add the belt

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	Step3. Thread the belt around the pulley on the motor and the 624zz ball bearing we assembled just now.		Step3. Thread the belt around the pulley on the motor and the 624zz ball bearing we assembled just now.

	~~[[File11 driving wheel 4.jpg\|500px]]~~

	*Tips:		*Tips:
	DO NOT rush to drill the second hole now, we are not sure about the length of the belt needed ~~untill~~ we assemble the X axis on the printer.		1.DO NOT rush to drill the second hole now, we are not sure about the length of the belt needed until we assemble the X axis on the printer.

	2. Loosen the Y idler wing nut when tightening belt onto the Y belt mount [No. 67] in order to make securing the belt to the block easier. Be sure to tighten wing nut fully		2. Loosen the Y idler wing nut when tightening belt onto the Y belt mount [No. 67] in order to make securing the belt to the block easier. Be sure to tighten wing nut fully once done.
	~~once done~~.

	==19. Assemble the X axis on the printer==		==19. Assemble the X axis on the printer==

Admin: /* 27.Mount the filament spool */

2025-07-03T07:48:49Z

27.Mount the filament spool

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	*Extruder is calibrated in the firmware with the correct steps per mm of filament.		*Extruder is calibrated in the firmware with the correct steps per mm of filament.

	The point regarding the extruder step rate is vital. Slic3r expects that the machine will accurately produce a set amount of filament when told to do so. Too much will result in blobs and other imperfections in the print. Too little will result in gaps and poor inter-layer adhesion. For how to set up the printer, please visit[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLODCkot3GriiNbAxIwO9JCZjQSb92CWN7 our Youtube]		The point regarding the extruder step rate is vital. Slic3r expects that the machine will accurately produce a set amount of filament when told to do so. Too much will result in blobs and other imperfections in the print. Too little will result in gaps and poor inter-layer adhesion. For how to set up the printer, please visit [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLODCkot3GriiNbAxIwO9JCZjQSb92CWN7 our Youtube]

Admin: /* 18. Assemble the the X axis together and add the belt */

2015-11-18T08:28:23Z

18. Assemble the the X axis together and add the belt

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	\|<center>L430mm smooth rod</center>\|\|<center>No.2</center>\|\|<center>2</center>		\|<center>L430mm smooth rod</center>\|\|<center>No.2</center>\|\|<center>2</center>
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	\|<center>locking ring</center>\|\|<center>No.35</center>\|\|<center>2</center>		\|<center>locking ring</center>\|\|<center>No.32</center>\|\|<center>2</center>
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	\|<center>X axis Fender</center>\|\|<center>No.A27</center>\|\|<center>2</center>		\|<center>X axis Fender</center>\|\|<center>No.A27</center>\|\|<center>2</center>
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	2. Loosen the Y idler wing nut when tightening belt onto the Y belt mount [No. 67] in order to make securing the belt to the block easier. Be sure to tighten wing nut fully		2. Loosen the Y idler wing nut when tightening belt onto the Y belt mount [No. 67] in order to make securing the belt to the block easier. Be sure to tighten wing nut fully
	once done.		once done.

	==19. Assemble the X axis on the printer==		==19. Assemble the X axis on the printer==

Admin: /* 5. Build the print platform */

2015-11-18T08:27:16Z

5. Build the print platform

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	\|<center>M3 washer</center>\|\|<center>No.7</center>\|\|<center>2</center>		\|<center>M3 washer</center>\|\|<center>No.7</center>\|\|<center>2</center>
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			\|<center>L420mm smooth rod </center>\|\|<center>No.3</center>\|\|<center>2</center>
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			\|<center>locking ring</center>\|\|<center>No.32</center>\|\|<center>2</center>
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	Step2. Mount the 4 SCS8UU linear bearings on the building platform support with two M4x16mm screw and M4 washer.		Step2. Mount the 4 SCS8UU linear bearings on the building platform support with two M4x16mm screw and M4 washer.

			Step3. Thread the L420mm smooth rod through the Y rear plate> thread a locking ring on the smooth rod> thread the assembled build platform on the smooth rod> thread the smooth rod to the Y front plate. Do the same with the other rod.

	* Note the direction of the building platform support, you can judge from the direction of the belt mount, whose direction is corresponding to the Y axis.		* Note the direction of the building platform support, you can judge from the direction of the belt mount, whose direction is corresponding to the Y axis.

Admin: /* 17. X belt driving wheel */

2015-11-18T08:10:31Z

17. X belt driving wheel

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	==17. X belt driving wheel ==		==17. X belt driving wheel ==


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	\|<center>Driven wheel holder</center>\|\|<center>No.40</center>\|\|<center>1</center>		\|<center>Driven wheel holder</center>\|\|<center>No.40</center>\|\|<center>1</center>
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	\|<center>~~624zz~~ Ball Bearing</center>\|\|<center>No.35</center>\|\|<center>2</center>		\|<center>Driving wheel</center>\|\|<center>No.40A</center>\|\|<center>1</center>
			\|-
			\|<center>Ball Bearing</center>\|\|<center>No.35</center>\|\|<center>2</center>
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	\|<center>M3 x50mm screw</center>\|\|<center>No.28</center>\|\|<center>3</center>		\|<center>M3 x50mm screw</center>\|\|<center>No.28</center>\|\|<center>3</center>
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	\|<center>M4 x 25mm screw </center>\|\|<center>No.31</center>\|\|<center>2</center>		\|<center>M4 x 25mm screw</center>\|\|<center>No.31</center>\|\|<center>2</center>
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	\|<center>M4 locking nut</center>\|\|<center>No.16</center>\|\|<center>2</center>		\|<center>M4 locking nut</center>\|\|<center>No.14</center>\|\|<center>2</center>
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	\|<center>wing nut</center>\|\|<center>No.42</center>\|\|<center>1</center>		\|<center>wing nut</center>\|\|<center>No.15</center>\|\|<center>1</center>
	\|}		\|}

	~~Step1~~. Thread the M3 x 50 screw through the ~~bearing~~ holder.		Step 1. Thread the M3 x 20 screw through the top hole on the drive wheel holder.

			[[File:Belt driving wheel 1.png]]

			Step 2. Pick up 2 MR84zz ball bearings. Insert 1 MR84zz ball bearings into both ends of the drive wheel .

			[[File:Belt driving wheel 2.png]]

			[[File:Belt driving wheel 3.png]]

			Step 3.Place the drive wheel in to the drive wheel holder and fix it in place with an
			M4 x25 screw and M4 washer. Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut . You may need
			a wrench to tighten M4 locking nut.

	[[File:~~Acrylic Prusa I3 (8mm)pic8~~.~~jpg\|500px]~~]]		[[File:Belt driving wheel 4.png]]

	~~Step2. Put the M4 x25 screw through the holes with the two 624ZZ bearings in between. Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut. You may need a spanner to tighten locking nut~~.		[[File:Belt driving wheel 5.png]]

	~~[[File~~:~~Acrylic Prusa I3 (8mm)pic9~~.~~jpg\|500px]]]~~		*Note: Do not screw it too tightly as it may restrict the free movement of the drive wheel. It is important that you leave enough room for the wheel to turn freely.

	Step3. Mount the assembled bearing holder onto the RIGHT end of X axis later when assemble the belt. And screw it with a wing nut.		Step3. Mount the assembled bearing holder onto the RIGHT end of X axis later when assemble the belt. And screw it with a wing nut.

Admin: /* 15.Assemble the X and Z motors. */

2015-11-18T07:56:39Z

15.Assemble the X and Z motors.

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	Mount the X motor		'''Mount the X motor'''

	Step1. Mount the pulley on the motor shaft, one of the screws should be screwed on the cross section of the shaft. Screw it tightly.		Step1. Mount the pulley on the motor shaft, one of the screws should be screwed on the cross section of the shaft. Screw it tightly.
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	Step2. Then screw the motor on A16 plate with 4 M3 x 12 screws .		Step2. Then screw the motor on A16 plate with 4 M3 x 12 screws .

	Mount the Z ~~motor~~		'''Mount the Z motors'''

	Step1.Thread the wires of the motors through the holes on the bottom of A1.		Step1.Thread the wires of the motors through the holes on the bottom of A1.

	[[File:9.z motor1.jpg~~\|500px~~]]		[[File:9.z motor1.jpg]]

	Step2.Screw up the motors with 4 M3 x 12 screws. Do the same with the other Z motor.		Step2.Screw up the motors with 4 M3 x 12 screws. Do the same with the other Z motor.

Admin: /* 14.Assemble the right end of the X axis. (X idler) */

2015-11-18T07:50:18Z

14.Assemble the right end of the X axis. (X idler)

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	\|<center>M3 washer </center>\|\|<center>No. 7</center>\|\|<center>4</center>		\|<center>M3 washer </center>\|\|<center>No. 7</center>\|\|<center>4</center>
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	\|<center>Z-axis nut</center>\|\|<center>No.17/center>\|\|<center>1</center>		\|<center>Z-axis nut</center>\|\|<center>No.17</center>\|\|<center>1</center>
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	\|<center>Right bearing top/bottom plate</center>\|\|<center>No.A24</center>\|\|<center>1</center>		\|<center>Right bearing top/bottom plate</center>\|\|<center>No.A24</center>\|\|<center>1</center>

Admin: /* 13.Assemble the left end of the X axis（motor end) */

2015-11-18T07:39:54Z

13.Assemble the left end of the X axis（motor end)

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	\|<center>M4x16mm screw</center>\|\|<center>No. 30</center>\|\|<center>4</center>		\|<center>M4x16mm screw</center>\|\|<center>No. 30</center>\|\|<center>4</center>
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	\|<center>M3 x 16mm screw</center>\|\|<center>No. 23/center>\|\|<center>4</center>		\|<center>M3 x 16mm screw</center>\|\|<center>No. 23</center>\|\|<center>4</center>
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	\|<center>M3 Square nut</center>\|\|<center>No. 16</center>\|\|<center>4</center>		\|<center>M3 Square nut</center>\|\|<center>No. 16</center>\|\|<center>4</center>

Admin: /* 13.Assemble the left end of the X axis（motor end) */

2015-11-18T07:38:01Z

13.Assemble the left end of the X axis（motor end)

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	\|<center>M3 x 50 screw</center>\|\|<center>No.28</center>\|\|<center>1</center>		\|<center>M3 x 50 screw</center>\|\|<center>No.28</center>\|\|<center>1</center>
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	\|<center>M3 hex nut </center>\|\|<center>No. 12/center>\|\|<center>4</center>		\|<center>M3 hex nut </center>\|\|<center>No. 12</center>\|\|<center>4</center>
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	\|<center>Spring</center>\|\|<center>No.34</center>\|\|<center>1</center>		\|<center>Spring</center>\|\|<center>No.34</center>\|\|<center>1</center>
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	\|<center>M2.5 hex nut</center>\|\|<center>No. 11</center>\|\|<center>2</center>		\|<center>M2.5 hex nut</center>\|\|<center>No. 11</center>\|\|<center>2</center>
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	\|<center>End stop</center>\|\|<center>No.52/center>\|\|<center>1</center>		\|<center>End stop</center>\|\|<center>No.52</center>\|\|<center>1</center>
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	\|<center>Left bearing top plate</center>\|\|<center>No.A17</center>\|\|<center>1</center>		\|<center>Left bearing top plate</center>\|\|<center>No.A17</center>\|\|<center>1</center>
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	\|<center>M3 Square nut</center>\|\|<center>No. 16</center>\|\|<center>8</center>		\|<center>M3 Square nut</center>\|\|<center>No. 16</center>\|\|<center>8</center>
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	\|<center>X motor holder</center>\|\|<center>No.A 16/center>\|\|<center>1</center>		\|<center>X motor holder</center>\|\|<center>No.A 16</center>\|\|<center>1</center>
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	\|<center>X axis rod holder (left)</center>\|\|<center>No.A 19</center>\|\|<center>2</center>		\|<center>X axis rod holder (left)</center>\|\|<center>No.A 19</center>\|\|<center>2</center>

Admin: /* 13.Assemble the left end of the X axis（motor end) */

2015-11-18T07:36:54Z

13.Assemble the left end of the X axis（motor end)

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	Step 2. Mount the endstop trigger.		Step 2. Mount the endstop trigger.


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	1.Thread a M3 hex nut to the M3 x 50 screw.		1.Thread a M3 hex nut to the M3 x 50 screw.

	2.Thread the ~~A22~~ to the M3 x 50 screw.		2.Thread the A21 to the M3 x 50 screw.

	3.Thread the spring to the the M3 x 50 screw through the hole of ~~A22~~.		3.Thread the spring to the the M3 x 50 screw through the hole of A21.

	4.Thread ~~another M3 hex nut~~ to the M3 x 50 screw~~, compress the spring into the hole, you need to use some force~~.		4.Thread A22 to the M3 x 50 screw.

	5.Thread ~~A21~~ to the M3 x 50 screw, ~~attach to~~ A22, ~~then mount them on the Left bearing bottom plate (No.A18 )~~.		5.Thread another M3 hex nut to the M3 x 50 screw, compress the spring into the M3 hex hole on A21 and A22, you need to use some force.

	6.Fix it up with ~~two~~ M3 x 30mm screws and M3 hex nuts.		6.Mount them on the Left bearing bottom plate (No.A18 ).

			7.Fix it up with 2 M3 x 30mm screws and M3 hex nuts.

	[[File:5 endstop1.jpg\|500px]]		[[File:5 endstop1.jpg\|500px]]
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	[[File:5 endstop6.jpg\|500px]]		[[File:5 endstop6.jpg\|500px]]

	* Note the direction		* Note the direction