Stage 04: Platform

Fix the lead screw nut onto the platform panel as shown.

Lead Screw Nut

M3 x 6mm Cap

Repeat for both panels

Note the orientation of the nut in relation to the panel also.

Secure two LMK8LUU linear bearings onto the panels like shown.

LMK8LUU

M3 x 6mm Cap

Repeat for both Panels

Note the orientation of the bearings in relation to the panels also.

Place the printer onto its side.

Slide two z-rods in through the mounts on the base.

Slide one of the platform panel assemblies onto the rods like shown.

The mounts themselves should at this stage only be fastened on loosely, as instructed in the base and top panel assembly notes.

Push the shafts all the way up into the brackets on the top panel.

Secure the shafts onto the mounts by firmly tightening the M4 bolts on each bracket.

With the mounts now clamping down onto the rods, it is time to firmly secure the brackets to the panels.

Repeat this for the other side also.

Loosely fasten M4 x 6mm bolts and M4 t-nuts onto the fours holes on the platform panels like shown.

Note the orientation, the T-nuts should point towards the base.

M4 x 6mm

M4 T-Nut

Repeat for the other platform panel also.

Take the 2020 extrusions and secure them to the platform panels like shown.

Screw the lead screw into the lead screw nut.

Take a coupling and push it all the way onto the leadscrew,

Tighten this bolt to clamp the coupling in place on the lead screw.

Finally, tighten the set screw on the coupling also.

Slide the coupling onto the z-motor shaft.

Secure the set screw onto the flat side of the shaft.

Set screw

Flat side of motor shaft

Finally clamp the coupling in place by tightening this bolt.

Secure the cable relief bracket to the rear 2020 extrusion like shown with an M4 x 6mm bolt and M4 T-nut.

Fix it approximately an inch from the left platform panel.