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  1. Fix the four metal brackets to the sides of the top panel. Bracket M5 x 3mm Spacer
    • Fix the four metal brackets to the sides of the top panel.

    • Bracket

    • M5 x 3mm Spacer

    • M5 x 16mm Button

    • M5 Nyloc Nut

    • Do not tighten yet, leave the bracket fixed loosely.

    • Make sure the bolt on the bracket is facing outwards and away from the centre of the base panel.

  2. Install the two idler assemblies onto the rear left of the top panel as shown. M4 x 18mm Button M4 Washer
    • Install the two idler assemblies onto the rear left of the top panel as shown.

    • M4 x 18mm Button

    • M4 Washer

    • M4 Penny Washer

    • 624zz Bearing

    • M4 Nyloc Nut

  3. Install the two idler assemblies onto the rear right of the top panel as shown. M4 x 30mm Button M4 x 12mm Spacer
    • Install the two idler assemblies onto the rear right of the top panel as shown.

    • M4 x 30mm Button

    • M4 x 12mm Spacer

    • M4 Washer

    • M4 Penny Washer

    • 624zz Bearing

    • M4 Nyloc Nut

  4. Install the two idler assemblies onto the front of the top panel as shown. M4 x 30mm Button
    • Install the two idler assemblies onto the front of the top panel as shown.

    • M4 x 30mm Button

    • M4 Washer

    • M4 Penny Washer

    • 624zz Bearing

    • M4 x 4mm Spacer

    • M4 nyloc Nut

    • Note, it's a little hidden in the photo, but there is another M4 washer between the panel and the top penny washer.

  5. Install the two 0.9 degree stepper motors to the rear of the top panel as shown. M3 x 30mm Cap M3 x 25mm spacer
    • Install the two 0.9 degree stepper motors to the rear of the top panel as shown.

    • M3 x 30mm Cap

    • M3 x 25mm spacer

    • Orientate the motor so that the cable header is pointing towards the idler assemblies.

    • Double check it's the 0.9 degree motors that you are installing. 42BYGE2205

  6. Use an oversized drill bit to carefully clear any burr left over from the threading of the rail mounting holes. Remove a rail from its packaging and move the red carriage stoppers in one hole space.
    • Use an oversized drill bit to carefully clear any burr left over from the threading of the rail mounting holes.

    • Remove a rail from its packaging and move the red carriage stoppers in one hole space.

    • Secure the rail to the top panel as shown with five M3 x 6mm Cap bolts.

    • Repeat the process for the rail on the other side of the top panel also.

    • Make sure that the carriage never falls off the rail.

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