Stepper Installation
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Steppers
A. Parts
| ID | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PN023 | 1 | Z Axis, L Stepper Mount |
| PN024 | 1 | Z Axis, R Stepper Mount |
| PN501 | 6 | Screw, M3-0.5 x 8mm SHCS |
| PN537 | 6 | Screw, M5-0.8 x 50mm BHCS |
| PN552 | 4* | Screw, M4-0.7 x 16mm SHCS |
| PN577 | 6 | Washer, M5, Split Lock |
| PN581 | 2 | Coupler, 5mm to 8mm, Spider |
| PN901 | 2 | Stepper, NEMA 17, 39mm, 1.8 Degree, 1.5A |
* Note: These screws are usually sold with the spider coupler and are also generally pre-installed.
B. Steps
| Step | Example |
|---|---|
| "Fish" the six (6) pre-positioned M5 tee nuts under the Z extrusions to line up with the left stepper mount. | |
| Attach the stepper to the stepper mount with three (3) M3 x 8mm screws. The stepper wires or connector should be oriented towards the center of the printer. | |
| Arrange one of the two steppers under the left stepper mount. | |
| Prepare three (3) M5 x 50mm screws and lock washers. | |
| Position the stepper and mount under the pre-positioned tee nuts. | |
| Lightly thread each of the screws with lock washers into the tee nuts until all three are attached. | |
| Tighten the screws. | |
| Place the coupler on the installed stepper's drive shaft and tighten. | |
| Repeat the above steps for the right side. |
Alignment and Sealing Bearings
A. Parts
| ID | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PN095 | 2 | Bearing Alignment Slider, TPU |
| PN123 | 1 | L Z Slider Mount |
| PN124 | 1 | R Z Slider Mount |
| PN532 | 4 | Screw, M5-0.8 x 12mm BHCS |
| PN577 | 4 | Washer, M5, Split Lock |
| PN600 | 2 | Ball Bearing, F688ZZ |
B. Steps
| Step | Example |
|---|---|
| Locate the two tee nuts that you will need to attach the left slider mount and pre-position them. | |
| Attach the left slider mount using two (2) M5 x 12mm screws and two lock washers. | |
| Insert an F588 bearing into an alignment slider and set it in the slider mount opening. | |
| Repeat for the rigth side. |