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Un percorso completo da zero ad un setup Klipper multicolore funzionante: file, distinta base, assemblaggio hardware, cablaggio, configurazione Happy Hare, calibrazione, prima stampa e supporto.

v1.0AttivoPacchetto release finaleKlipper
4 gateConfigurazione gate documentata
Type-AArchitettura selettore servo
EBB42Scheda di cablaggio di riferimento
Happy HareSoftware Klipper MMU

Hardware assembly — from printed parts to finished MMX

This is the build order extracted from the MMX assembly manual. It keeps the mechanical sequence readable while leaving the official manual as the source of truth for drawings, fastener callouts and part orientation details.

Finished MMX multi-material extruder — front, rear and top views.

1. Prepare and inspect printed parts

Lay out the left/right ears, diffusers, spacers, gates, idler doors, camshaft, camshaft spacer, standoffs, EBB42 sled, rear/front/bottom/left/right panels, and servo/stepper holder.

Do not start assembly if the filament paths are rough, the idler doors bind, or bearings do not seat correctly.

2. Install heat-set inserts

Press the M3 heat-set inserts into the servo/extruder holder first. Then install the inserts in the MMX left side part and the EBB board sled.

Let the plastic cool before inserting screws. If an insert is crooked, fix it now; alignment gets harder later.

Heat-set inserts in the servo/extruder holder (left) and EBB42 sled (right).

3. Prepare gate and idler subassemblies

Install the F695 bearings, BMG gear parts, 6×3 magnets and PTFE pieces. The gate magnet and idler magnet must repel each other.

Magnet orientation matters. If the magnets attract instead of repel, the idler behavior will be wrong.
Gate components: F695 bearing with BMG gear (left) and idler door magnet orientation (right).

4. Install pre-gate sensors

Install the limit switch, 5 mm ball and 6×3 magnet in each gate sensor area. Insert a piece of filament by hand and listen/feel for the switch click before continuing.

Pre-gate sensor: installed and wired (left) and assembly position diagram (right).

5. Build the T80 gear assembly

Insert the 20T pulley into the printed T80 gear. Attach the printed flower part using the screws and self-thread it firmly into the pulley.

T80 gear assembly complete with 20T pulley seated.

6. Stack gates on the threaded rods

Screw the threaded rods into the side panel inserts. Place the bearing and gear before lowering each gate onto the rods. Add a spacer, then repeat until all gates are stacked.

Gate stacking: assembled stack on side panel (left) and rod stacking order diagram (right).

7. Add idler doors and shafts

Insert the 5 mm rod through the extruder gears until it rests in the bearing. Then insert the 3 mm rod through the idler doors. Use loose filament in each gate to align the gear before tightening set screws.

Shaft and idler installation: labeled rod diagram (left), completed idler assembly (centre) and idler door fitting (right).

8. Mount the servo and stepper plate

Place the servo and stepper plate over the threaded rods. Use two M3 nuts, but do not overtighten yet. Leave enough freedom for alignment.

Servo and stepper plate: M3 nut placement (left) and plate positioned over the gate assembly (right).

9. Install the belt idler, servo and stepper

Install the belt idler frame with its bearings. Mount the MG996 servo and NEMA 17 stepper behind the plate. Do not forget the washers for the stepper adjust screws.

Belt idler frame with bearings fitted (left) and MG996 servo with NEMA 17 stepper mounted (right).

10. Install pulleys and belts

Place the 20T pulley on the stepper shaft and align it with the T80 gear. Install the belt, tension it by moving the stepper, and leave only a small amount of slack.

Belt and pulley installation: belt and pulley overview (left), tensioned belt (centre) and T20 pulley detail (right).

11. Install LEDs and diffusers

Solder the RGB/RGBW LED wires vertically so the LEDs can slide into position cleanly. Install the semi-transparent diffusers for gate status visibility.

LED installation: wiring prepared (left), solder connections (centre) and LEDs installed with diffusers (right).

12. Final mechanical inspection

Before wiring/software, manually check that every gate moves, every idler returns, filament slides through each path, belts are aligned, and no printed part rubs where it should not.

Filament path reference — inbound and exit sides of the MMX.