¶ Introduction
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¶ Step 1 - Prepare the Z-axis motor mount parts
- z_motor_cage printed part
- 4x M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- 4x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
¶ Step 2 - Assemble & install the Z-axis mount - Part 1
- z_motor_cage printed part
- 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- 2x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.
- Position the Z-axis motor mount as shown. The base should rest on the rear feet
- Fasten both M6x12 screws to secure the mount to the frame
- Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screws as you can damage the printed part.
¶ Step 3 - Assemble & install the Z-axis mount - Part 2
- 3030 Drop In T-Nut M6
- Slide the 3030 T-Nut behind the lower screw hole on the Z-axis motor mount as shown
- Fasten the M6x12 screw into the 3030 T-Nut
- Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screw as you can damage the printed part
- Slide the 3030 T-Nut behind the upper screw hole on the Z-axis motor mount as shown
- Fasten the M6x12 screw into the 3030 T-Nut
- Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screw as you can damage the printed part
¶ Step 4 - Prepare the Z-axis motor parts
- 1x 40mm NEMA17 Stepper Motor
- z_motor_cage_plug printed part
- pillow_block printed part
- 1x Axial Thrust Bearing
- 1x Spider Coupler
- 4x M3x18 Cap Head Screw
¶ Step 5 - Install the Z-axis motor - Part 1
- 40mm NEMA17 Stepper Motor
- Slide the stepper motor into the mount as shown
- z_motor_cage_plug printed part
- Insert the z_motor_cage_plug to fill the gap after the motor is installed
- pillow_block printed part
- Place the pillow_block printed part on top of the motor mount. The stepper motor shaft should pass through the middle
¶ Step 6 - Install the Z-axis motor - Part 2
- 4x M3x18 Cap Head Screw
- The holes in the Z-axis motor mount are slotted to allow adjustment. This will be performed at a later step. For now, push the motor as far back (towards the frame) as possible and fasten all four M3x18 screws
- Take care not to over tighten the M3x18 screws as you can damage the printed parts
- Install the axial thrust bearing over the shaft of the stepper motor. It should sit within the pillow_block printed part
- Spider Coupler
- Apply downwards pressure on the spider coupler to compress the axial thrust bearing
- Tighten the lower screw on the spider coupler whilst applying downwards force as stated above
¶ Step 7 - Next guide
- Continue with the next guide: 03. Y-Axis Motor & Idler Assemblies