9. Z-axis assembly

Difficulty
3.0 rating
Total Time10 mins

BOM (Bill Of Materials)

Parts

1 1 X-axis from the last assembly step.
2 2 Top screw helpers printed parts
3 2 M6 220mm stainless steel rods
4 2 M5 220mm rods
5 2 Springs
6 4 M5 Nuts

Directions

1

Take the M5 nuts, the springs and the M5 rods and insert them in x-idler and x-motor parts, as in figures.

2

When screwing the rod you should compress the spring a little, do not compress too much or the rod will not spin well.

3

You you'll have something like this.

4

Then, place it in the printer.

5

Make sure the rods are inserted through the big hole in the top part.

6

Take the smooth stainless steel rods and insert it through the top hole and...

7

... into the z-motor mount. Tighten the screws in the top and bottom.

8

Use the printed caps to help you screw the M5 rods...

9

... into the PVC-coupling. Holding the PVC helps to prevent damage to the small tube.

 

 

 

BOM (Bill Of Materials)

Parts

1 1 X-axis from the last assembly step.
2 2 Top screw helpers printed parts
3 2 M6 220mm stainless steel rods
4 2 M5 220mm rods
5 2 Springs
6 4 M5 Nuts

Directions

1

Take the M5 nuts, the springs and the M5 rods and insert them in x-idler and x-motor parts, as in figures.

2

When screwing the rod you should compress the spring a little, do not compress too much or the rod will not spin well.

3

You you'll have something like this.

4

Then, place it in the printer.

5

Make sure the rods are inserted through the big hole in the top part.

6

Take the smooth stainless steel rods and insert it through the top hole and...

7

... into the z-motor mount. Tighten the screws in the top and bottom.

8

Use the printed caps to help you screw the M5 rods...

9

... into the PVC-coupling. Holding the PVC helps to prevent damage to the small tube.

9. Z-axis assembly

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