Install

What is the Quad Add-On?
Tools
T10 Screwdriver
T20 Screwdriver
Small Flat-Head Screwdriver
Philips-Head Screwdriver
Medium-size Pliers
Adjustable Wrench 
Recommended: M6 Hexagonal Driver Bit (for bolts)
Details, on when to use them, as shown throughout the install guide.
Additional Hardware
Super Glue
Details, on when to use them, as shown throughout the install guide.
How To Install
Turn off Power
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Unplug Power Supply
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Remove Wall-E
Tools:
Small Flat-head Screwdriver
T10 Screwdriver
T20 Screwdriver
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Remove Cable Chain
Tools:
Philips Head Screwdriver
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Unfasten Gantry Belt Clamp
Tools:
T20 Screwdriver
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Remove X Axis System
Tools:
T10 Screwdriver
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Remove Extruder
Tools:
Adjustable Wrench 
Recommended M6 Hexagonal Driver Bit (for bolts)
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Prep Promega-Quad Adapter
Tools:
Pliers
T10 Screwdriver
Additional Hardware:
Super Glue
2x Small Cylindrical Magnets (Provided)
2x M3 Locknuts (Provided)
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Install Promega-Quad Adapter
Take the time to make sure your Promega-Quad Adapter slides smoothly.
Tools:
Adjustable Wrench
Recommended: M6 Hexagonal Driver Bit (for bolts)
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Prep Cable Chain
Tools:
Small Flathead Screwdriver
Additional Hardware:
Quad (Long) Motor Cables (Provided)
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Prep Duet Maestro
Double check your electronics
Tools:
Electronics Gloves (recommended)
Additional Hardware:
Motor Expansion Board (Provided)
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Install X Axis System
Tools:
T10 Screwdriver
The holes used to fasten the X Axis System shown below:
Left Gantry Slider (symmetric for the right side) 
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Loosen Motors
Tools:
T10 Screwdriver
T20 Screwdriver
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Install Belts
Use a small Flat-head screwdriver to help with routing the belts through the idlers.
Tools:
Small Flathead Screwdriver
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Tighten Belts
Double check your X Axis System is straight.
Tools:
NONE
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Tighten Motors
Double check your X Axis System is straight.
Tools:
T10 Screwdriver
T20 Screwdriver
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Install Quad
Use the small Flat-head screwdriver to move the M3 nuts to the correct position.
Tools:
T10 Screwdriver
Small Flat-head Screwdriver
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Install Cable Chain
Tools:
T10 Screwdriver
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Connect Quad
Tools:
T10 Screwdriver
Small Flat-head Screwdriver
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Adjust Bed Limit Switch
Tools:
Small Flat-head Screwdriver
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Check Wire Slack
Tools:
Small Flat-head Screwdriver
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Plug-in Power Supply
Additional Electrical Changes
Jumpers need to be re-positioned.
Before:
After:
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Fans need to be reconfigured.
Two Methods:
Change Fan Connections (Recommended)
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Swap Crimps (Advanced)
Proceed at own risk. Similar changes are done in-house by trained personnel for assembled Promega-Quads.
Make sure Promega is OFF during reconfiguration.
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Plug In Motor Cables
Location of Motor Cable Connections on Board:
When plugging in motor cables, match the dots:
Left-side: Port 1, Right-side: Port 0
Left-side: Port 3, Right-side: Port 2
CAREFULLY & FULLY plug in the motor cables into their designated spots. 
The pictures above are partially plugged in (for sake of seeing the markings). 
Additional Software Changes
Go to GitHub​
Download the Promega Source File.
Delete ALL content in SD Card.
Go to .../Downloads/promega-devel/Promega-devel/SD Card Structure/Quad.
Copy ALL and paste into SD Card.
Ready For Printing.

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Contents

What is the Quad Add-On?

Tools

Additional Hardware

How To Install

Additional Electrical Changes

Jumpers need to be re-positioned.

Fans need to be reconfigured.

Plug In Motor Cables

Additional Software Changes