A straight forward video to assemble the MK3S Kit?  

RE: A straight forward video to assemble the MK3S Kit?

@philflo 

I assembed it also on my own on the first shot. The best is to have in front of you the original Prusa assembly manual (paper on desk and on-line on screen) with various pictures with details shown. Manuals have been redrawn few times based on experience and feed back. Pictures in on-line manual can be magnified, so you can see details.

https://manual.prusa3d.com/c/Original_Prusa_i3_MK3S_kit_assembly#_ga=2.116624774.1481722992.1574529115-1798822327.1565445087  

None of the videos goes such deep detail.

Some of the chapters (assigned as more difficult) is better to read twice and concentrate on the warnings.

The crucial part is the corect electrical connections - I just had a chat (with older MK3 S2) where the guy exchanged the x and y motors plugs and was curious why the printer does not work as required.

When you are not sure do not hesitate to ask questions here on the forum.

Last but not least : take your time with assembly, fast work here did not (or sometimes did ? 😪 ) pay back.

The best thing is to browse along the assembly issues here.

Wishing good luck.

edit : you can connect your tv (today even sometimes via WiFi) to PC and enjoy

RE: A straight forward video to assemble the MK3S Kit?

Actually - if you are busy watching a video you'll not be watching what you are doing and not be reading the manual.

The manual is a great resource, and only has a few spots where I personally would recommend a change (e.g., pack the bearing with grease before installing them, and ignore the belt tension numbers in the menus - they are meaningless with regard to belt tension).

If you get to a spot where you have questions, ask or then refer to a video for clarification, but honestly, I only had one major question using the older 3.02 build manual - and that was because my 3mm filament didn't fit into the hole on the back of the extruder.  Everything else was quite clear. 

RE: A straight forward video to assemble the MK3S Kit?

I’ve always been partial to this video:  

RE: A straight forward video to assemble the MK3S Kit?

@allen-m2

Wow, that's why they ship the bears, very useful workers. Being a vegetarian I thought I would be just tossing them!

RE: A straight forward video to assemble the MK3S Kit?

Tim 

I am happy you joined us. I was hesitating to mention the bearings. I would feel I have stolen somebody else know-how. 😊 Anyway I have at home a new set of bearings waiting for replacement and greasing. 

And of course a famous 3mm nylon unforgettable experience.