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− | + | [[File:Simucube assembly 320w.jpg|thumb|Assembled 320W SimuCUBE system. Assembling this is the goal of this document.]] | |
This guide gives instructions of assembling a Granite Devices SimuCUBE kit for 320W power supply options. The kit of needed parts is available through [[Granite Devices web shop]] and also has been offered through [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/simucube-force-feedback-from-the-future#/ SimuCUBE indiegogo campaign]. | This guide gives instructions of assembling a Granite Devices SimuCUBE kit for 320W power supply options. The kit of needed parts is available through [[Granite Devices web shop]] and also has been offered through [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/simucube-force-feedback-from-the-future#/ SimuCUBE indiegogo campaign]. | ||
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==Tools and parts needed== | ==Tools and parts needed== | ||
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====== Parts (included in the full kit) ====== | ====== Parts (included in the full kit) ====== | ||
− | * | + | * SimuCUBE + IONI drive |
− | * 6 | + | * 6 acrylic pieces for the case |
− | * | + | * Meanwell RSP-320 power supply |
− | * | + | * 2x M3x10 countersunk screw |
− | * | + | * 8x M4x8 button head screw |
− | * | + | * 4x M5x10 button head screw |
− | * | + | * 2x M3 locking nut |
− | * | + | * Schurter DC11.00001.003 IEC power socket ({{farnell|1207680}}, {{digikey|486-1963-ND}}) |
− | * | + | * 60x60x25mm cooling fan capable of starting at 5V |
− | * | + | * 1.5 mm^2 wire for electrical connections |
− | * | + | * 1.5 mm^2 yellow-green wire for grounding |
====== Optional ====== | ====== Optional ====== | ||
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[[File:simucube_acrylic_spacers_common.png|thumbnail|480px|none]] | [[File:simucube_acrylic_spacers_common.png|thumbnail|480px|none]] | ||
− | 2) Attach grounding and mains wires to the power connector by either soldering them or by using the crimp terminals. If you don't have an access to proper crimp pliers for these type of terminals, then soldering is more preferred method to prevent wires from getting loose | + | 2) Attach grounding and mains wires to the power connector by either soldering them or by using the crimp terminals. If you don't have an access to proper crimp pliers for these type of terminals, then soldering is more preferred method to prevent wires from getting loose. |
[[File:20160613-DSC_3271.jpg|thumbnail|Mains power socket|480px|none]] | [[File:20160613-DSC_3271.jpg|thumbnail|Mains power socket|480px|none]] | ||
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− | 5) Attach the back panel to the powersupply with two M4x8 button head | + | 5) Attach the back panel to the powersupply with two M4x8 button head scres (be careful, do not tighten too much!). |
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− | 10) Attach positive (+48VDC) and negative wires between the power supply output and motherboard terminals. | + | 10) Attach positive (+48VDC) and negative wires between the power supply output and motherboard terminals. |
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− | + | ![[File:20160613-DSC_3247.jpg|thumbnail|Positive and negative connected to Meanwell RSP-320|480px|none]] | |
+ | ![[File:20160613-DSC_3246.jpg|thumbnail|Positive and negative connected to the SimuCUBE motherboard. Note: the SimuCUBE motherboard is grounded to the power supply via the two screw holes in this 320W kit so an additional grounding wire is not needed compared to 480W and 720W kits.|480px|none]] | ||
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11) Attach the fan side plate in place and attach the fan wires to the quick terminal on the motherboard. | 11) Attach the fan side plate in place and attach the fan wires to the quick terminal on the motherboard. | ||
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− | {{Warning|Acrylic is very brittle material and breaks easily. Don't use much force when inserting or removing parts together (max 2 kg static pressure to push tenons together). If part are tight to fit together (which is can happen due to material tolerances), use a small file to loosen the tenons (round the corners of male part and | + | {{Warning|Acrylic is very brittle material and breaks easily. Don't use much force when inserting or removing parts together (max 2 kg static pressure to push tenons together). If part are tight to fit together (which is can happen due to material tolerances), use a small file to loosen the tenons (round the corners of male part and enlarge the hole of female counterpiece).}} |
13) Attach the left exhaust, bottom and top panels with the logo to the case and carefully wiggle the front plate in place. Attach the front panel with two M4x8 button head screws. | 13) Attach the left exhaust, bottom and top panels with the logo to the case and carefully wiggle the front plate in place. Attach the front panel with two M4x8 button head screws. | ||
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![[File:small_case_sides2.png|thumbnail|480px|none]] | ![[File:small_case_sides2.png|thumbnail|480px|none]] | ||
![[File:small_case_top.png|thumbnail|480px|none]] | ![[File:small_case_top.png|thumbnail|480px|none]] | ||
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{{Tip|If you need to disassemble any acrylic joints, use a small flat headed screw driver to loosen each tenon progressively to separate panels. Pulling panel with force may break the acrylic panel.}}<br /> | {{Tip|If you need to disassemble any acrylic joints, use a small flat headed screw driver to loosen each tenon progressively to separate panels. Pulling panel with force may break the acrylic panel.}}<br /> | ||
− | 14) Follow the [[ | + | 14) Follow the [[SimuCUBE system user guide]] for usage |
− | {{Next|[[SimuCUBE | + | {{Next|[[SimuCUBE system user guide]]}} |