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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.