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First, click here to read safety information . This safety information may be updated at anytime so occasionally check for updates.
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NOTE: This guide is intended to be followed online in order to fully utilize the links and documentation found within.
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Open and inspect the contents of your touch screen kit to ensure you have all the parts listed on the BOM.
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If you did not purchase the optional enclosure parts add-on, you will need to 3D print the enclosure parts, click the following to download:
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click to download front cover
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click to download back enclosure
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click to download case saddle post
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click to download saddle clamp
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Orient the cables as shown. With the alignment tabs from both connectors facing upwards, the red wires should be oriented away from each other.
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Pass both cables through the mesh loom. You will need to expand the mesh loom as much as possible in small increments to pass the large connectors through.
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Lightly sanding or filing off the sharp corners of the large connector going through the mesh loom will help this step. Insert the ribbon cable first, then the white connector cable.
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Install the PanelDue control board on the touch screen as shown. Be sure the pins all align and plug in fully.
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Plug in the two cables as pictured. Make sure the green wire on the molex connector is oriented towards the ribbon cable, and the red wire on the ribbon cable is oriented towards the "Erase" button.
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Plug in the two cables as pictured. Make sure the green wire on the molex connector is oriented towards the ribbon cable, and the red wire on the ribbon cable is oriented towards the "Erase" button.
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Peel the film off the touch screen.
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Locate the front and back half of the screen enclosure for the following steps.
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Pass the cables through the hole in the back of the enclosure, and insert the screen as shown.
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Align the front half of the screen enclosure as seen.
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Secure the two enclosure halves together using the four #4 1/2" L sheet metal screws
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Locate the screen mounting saddle and pass the cables through as shown.
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Position the saddle on the enclosure as shown, ensuring the two screw mounting points are parallel to the screen.
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Secure the saddle in place using four #6 1/2" L sheet metal screws.
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Hold the loose end of the ribbon cable and fold it exactly as shown in photos 1, 2, and 3.
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CAREFULLY wedge the ribbon cable through the screen mounting post as shown. The black connector will only fit through the tube sideways!
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You may need to use a thin screwdriver or pen to help guide the cable connector through the post.
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Pull out the slack in the cables between the saddle and the mounting post, and place the mounting post in the saddle.
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Use the mounting post clamp and two #6 1/2" L sheet metal screws to cage the mounting post in position.
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Tighten the screws for rotational friction on the poat at your own personal discretion.
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Snip the for tabs on the mounting post hole at the bottom of the top machine assembly using sharp, strong snippers.
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Pass the cables through the screen arm assembly and post mounting hole as shown.
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Install the mounting post locking nut and tighten to your heart's content.
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Plug the cables into the Duet board as shown, and replace the top cover on your printer.
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Turn the machine on, and touch the dots to calibrate the screen.
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Select "Setup" > "Invert Display"
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Re-calibrate the screen by touching the dots.
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