Table

of Contents
Cover 1.1
Revision History 1.2
1. Introduction 1.3
2. Building Instructions 1.4
2.1 Video Links 1.4.1
2.3 Gift Parts 1.4.2
2.4 XYZ Proximity Sensors Adjustment 1.4.3
2.5 Z Bottom and Top Plate Bearing Fitting 1.4.4
2.6 E3D-V6 Hot-end & Bowden Tube Assembly 1.4.5
2.7 Recommended Prints 1.4.6
2.8 External MOSFET Mounting 1.4.7
3. Operation 1.5
3.1 Filament Change/Load Procedure 1.5.1
3.2 Manual Bed Leveling Procedure 1.5.2
3.3 Intermittent Filament Extrusion 1.5.3
3.4 Machine Noise Reduction 1.5.4

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Cover

0TEVO Black Widow Community Guide

0.1Version 33
0.1.1by Jupa Creations & Doron Shalev

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Revision History

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1. Introduction

21. Introduction

2.11.1 Preface
Dear BW (Black Widow) user. Temporary solutions, troubleshooting……and important
upgrade information…for newbies…. and so called pro’s brought to you by
JupaCreations.com & Doron Shalev

If you bought a TEVO Black Widow, you will find out that there is no manual for software,
firmware or other electronic stuff so far.

By reading this BWCG (Black Widow Community Guide) from start to end, you can
overcome some problems, so read this manual first fully.

If you need, for any reason, to open a support ticket for TEVO use this link:

http://www.tevoprinter.com/osticket/

Check your spam folder if you do not get an answer soon.

Also only reply by web-browser link through the ticket system for updates of your problem.
Don’t answer by email…………..!

As this document continues to grow, therefore as of revision 23 this document has been re-
arranged according to chapters, paragraphs & sub-paragraphs in hierarchy of 3 levels. A
TOC (Table of Contents) has been added, as well as revision history page.

The main chapters in this document are: Building Instructions & Videos, Operation,
Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware & Software.

Please note that elements which involve conversion of energy between electricity and
another entity, e.g. motion, light & heat, has been given their own chapters, i.e.
ElectroMechanical, Electro-Optical & Electro-Thermal respectively.

Please note that few sections have been duplicated to streamline the reading of some
topics. These are denoted in the appropriate headlines, where applicable.

An Annexes section has been added, which contains hard to find documents, as well as
Glossary of terms and abbreviations. Please note that each abbreviation is explained once
at the 1st appearance.

Items which require special attention are highlighted in Bold Green font.

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1. Introduction

Items which may either result in erratic operation, or pose safety issue under normal
operation, are marked “Caution” and highlighted in Bold Red font.

2.21.2 Disclaimer, Proper Disclosure &

Donations
2.2.11.2.1 Disclaimer
All the information in this document is gathered, verified and prepared by volunteers.

The authors are not responsible for any damage caused by reading this document
and the use of it.

This document comes to you as is. Proposals and omission requests can be sent to the
authors Doron Shalev and Paco Raap. Requests will be checked by the authors for usability
and if found valuable, will be incorporated in this document.

2.2.21.2.2 Proper Disclosure

The authors have no personal or financial affiliation with TEVO or any other 3D
manufacturer or any 3D web shop.

2.2.31.2.3 Donations
If you think you benefit one way or another from using this Community Guide and you like to
show that, then think about donating any amount of your choice to a charity fund that helps
people in need like for example “Doctors without borders”.

Just post a FB message with the name of the charity organization and the amount donated.
So we all know that the Community Guide can lead to a better world, not only in 3D.

All previous donations have been transferred to the mentioned charity organization.

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1. Introduction

Name Date Amount in Euro

Tobias Muller 1 Dec 2016 20

Allan Shilito 15 Dec 2016 20
Donald Hricko 22 Dec 2016 20

Stefan Haderer 14 Jan 2017 30

Wu Qiaoru 14 Jan 2017 95
Donal Atwood 26 Jan 2017 18.25
Peter Truskier 16 Feb 2017 18.25

Russell Cole 01 Mar 2017 20

Motorcycle Panel & Paint 27 Mar 2017 20

2.31.3 Document Location

This document, is no longer available in the files section of this Facebook group.

The latest version can be found HERE .

The link is also sticky as part of the pinned post, at the top of the “Discussion” pane of the
“TEVO Black
Widow Owners Group”.

2.41.4 Acknowledgments
We would like to thank Wan-Muhammad Arief, Tash Bhairo, Ed Farias, Tom Keidar, Fred
Kratky, Rob Mendon, Laurent Paillard, Rui Raptor, Jari Tulilahti, Pest Vic, Bruce Walker &
Dean Walsh for their contributions to this manual, either directly or by linked videos & FW.

We have tried to identify all the contributors to this manual, and may have missed someone.
If you feel that you have a contribution that was not acknowledged, please let us know.

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2. Building Instructions

32. Building Instructions and Videos

This chapter will focus on building/assembly process

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2.1 Video Links

3.12.1 Video Links

There are excellent three set of BW build videos on YouTube. Each one of these is showing
the build from a different perspective. It is strongly recommended that you watch all sets
before starting to build your own, and then follow one of them per your personal preference.

There is also an excellent series of videos, by Thomas Sanladerer, that each newbie should
watch, as they explain the basics of 3d printing, and apply to any printer. These can be seen
at Tom’s Guides.

3.0.12.1.1 Black Widow Assembly Video Series by Dean

Walsh
TEVO Black Widow Assembly Series (8 videos)

In addition, Extruder + Flow Rate Calibration, can be seen HERE.

3.0.22.1.2 Black Widow Assembly Video Series by Pest Vic

Everything TEVO Black Widow! (13 videos)

3.0.32.1.3 Black Widow Version 3 Assembly Video Series by

Ruiraptor
TEVO Black Widow Version 3 Assembly Series

3.12.2 How to square & parallel the frame and

leadscrews?
The document, can be found at Annex section 13.2 of this document.

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2.3 Gift Parts

4.12.3 Gift Parts

With your kit you receive two items as a

gift. One item is a thermistor for the hot-
end heatblock.

Please note
This thermistor can't be used on the heat-
bed, as is, since the heat-bed uses an
SMD (Surface Mount Device) type
thermistor. If you need to use it for the
heat-bed, refer to Section 10.2.3 for
instructions.
The other item is two LED (Light Emitting
Diode) strips which you can connect
directly to the 24 VDC (Volt Direct
Current) of the Power Supply Unit. If they
do not work check the polarity. There
have been reports that the polarity signs
on the strip were wrong. So double check.

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2.4 XYZ Proximity Sensors Adjustment

5.12.4 XYZ Proximity Sensors Adjustment

The X Y and Z sensors are proximity inductive sensors which sense metal. To get them
working properly adjust them at a very close distance (maximum 1mm) to the part that
should activate it. The sensors have a small orange LED built-in. When the sensor is
activated the orange LED is ON. You can use a tip of a screw driver to test the sensor for
working.

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2.5 Z Bottom and Top Plate Bearing Fitting

6.12.5 Z bottom and top plate bearing fitting

not correct

If you experience play on bearings, use

the following tip.

Use regular thin paper and glue with a

little bit of glue stick glue the piece to the
outer race of the bearing and with care
slide both in place. All depends on the
play. When ready remove the paper
remains not needed. If you experience
such play you can use this trick temporary
and file a support ticket at TEVO for a
correct version.

Bearing type: MR688ZZ, ID: 8mm; OD:

16mm; Width: 4mm.

Please note
Some suffixes, e.g. ZZC have 5mm width.
They might fit, however this has not been
verified.

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2.5 Z Bottom and Top Plate Bearing Fitting

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2.6 E3D-V6 Hot-end & Bowden Tube Assembly

7.12.6 E3D-V6 Hot-end & Bowden Tube

Assembly
Assembly instructions can be found here: http://wiki.e3d-online.com/wiki/E3D-v6_Assembly

The Stock V3 Hot-end breakdown is as follows:

A) Heat-sink: Modified E3D-V6.

The J-Head and the fins are the same as E3D-V6, however the thread for the heat-
break is M6, not M7.

B) Heat-block: Modified E3D-V5.

Different dimensions. An E3D-V5 heat-block may not function properly, thermal-wise.

C) Heat-break: Modified E3D-V5.

Longer by 1mm.
Actually for 3mm filament, fited with 3mm OD, 2mm ID PTFE liner (PTFE: Poly-
TetraFluoro-Ethylene, known as Teflon).

D) Nozzle: Modified MK7.

The nozzle is not from the E3D family.

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2.6 E3D-V6 Hot-end & Bowden Tube Assembly

Figure 1: TEVO Black Widow Stock Extruder and Stock V3 Hot-end

It is recommend for anyone who has one of it’s components faulty, to do the following:

1. Get replacement parts from TEVO. Getting replacement parts from other vendors
would be extremely difficult, if not impossible on one hand, and trying to use the
originals/clones won’t work, as most probably they won’t fit, or not work properly
thermal-wise.
2. Replace the TEVO Stock-V3 with either a genuine E3D-V6, or a good clone, as
depicted in the following Figures 3 & 4.

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2.6 E3D-V6 Hot-end & Bowden Tube Assembly

Figure #2: TEVO Black Widow Stock-v3 Hotend Cross-Section

One of the most common errors, when assembling the hot-end, which is the #1 cause
for leaks and clogs, is the way the nozzle is assembled with relations to the heat-block
and heat-break.

The nozzle must be locked to the heat-break, not the heat-block, as depicted in Figure
2 above.

When locking the nozzle to the heat-block, a gap is formed between the nozzle and the
heat-break. (The gap is exaggerated in the figure, to enhance readability) This gap
will let the high-pressure molten filament to flow between the threads, and will start
leaking at the top of the heat-block. In some cases,depending on manufacturing
tolerances, it may leak from the bottom of the heat-block as well.

If the gap is large enough, the rapid temperature changes during retractions, will
eventually cause it to clog.

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2.6 E3D-V6 Hot-end & Bowden Tube Assembly

Figure 3: TEVO Black Widow with Stock Extruder and E3D-V6 Hot-end

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2.6 E3D-V6 Hot-end & Bowden Tube Assembly

Figure 4: E3D-V6 Hot-end Cross-Section Views

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2.7 Recommended Prints

8.12.7 Recommended Prints to Start With

Parts you might like to print to enhance the machine performance at start up.

Calibration

Image Description
20mm XYZ Calibration Cube

20 mm XYZ calibration cube for

checking the calibration and extrusion
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:214260

Heatbed
Image Description

Thumbwheels

Print them in XY scale 1.05 enlarged so the 3

mm nut can be pressed in more easily.
Four 3 mm regular nuts need to be purchased.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1571664

Bed Bushings

Bed bushings to capture the springs can be

found here.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1994198
They also prevent the spring to carve into the
bed electronic resistance tracks.
Needs four M3 nuts for upper bushings. Lower
bushings do not need M3 nuts. Four 3 mm
regular nuts need to be purchased.

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2.7 Recommended Prints

Mechanical

Image Description
Internal Corner Brackets

Replacement of stock L-Bracket

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1764563

Outsider Corner Brackets

Extra support for z axis frame's corner

brackets
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1706643

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2.8 External MOSFET Mounting

9.12.8 External MOSFET Mounting

As of Mar-2017, BW control box has pre-drilled holes for mounting the external MOSFET
with the supplied mounting HW, e.g. stand-offs & screws.

Refer to the table below for details.

Control-Box inside view

Pre-drilled holes for the external MOSFET

on the "TEVO" side acrylic wall.

Control-Box inside view

External MOSFET mounted on the

“TEVO” side acrylic wall.

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3. Operation

113. Operation
This section will discuss main operations of TEVO Black Widow 3D Printer.

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3.1 Filament Change/Load Procedure

11.13.1 Filament Change/Load Procedure

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3.2 Manual Bed Leveling Procedure

12.13.2 Manual Bed Leveling Procedure

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3.3 Intermittent Filament Extrusion

13.13.3 Intermittent Filament Extrusion

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3.4 Machine Noise Reduction

14.13.4 Machine Noise Reduction

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