Backpack Delta: Building the Lower Platform: Difference between revisions

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Constructing the Lower Platform[edit | edit source]

Before You Begin[edit | edit source]

Make sure you have the everything to build the lower platform:
- Hardware:
  - 3 – M3x35mm socket head screws
  - 3 – M3 ny-lock nuts
  - 6 – M3 Flat Washers
- Printed Parts:
  - 3 – Motor Ends
  - 3 – Platform Spacers
- Required Tools:
  - 2.5mm Alan Wrench
  - 5.5mm Combination wrench
- Recommended Tools:
  - 3mm or 1/8” Drill bit

Building the lower platform[edit | edit source]

Take 1 M3 x 35mm and put 1 washer on it. Insert it into one of the two holes opposite the motor mount.
Step One
Slide the screw through the hole in the platform spacer. make sure the flat part is down.
Place another motor end on the screw after the platform spacer, followed by 1 washer and 1 ny-lock nut. Do not tighten the nut all the way, keep the nut loose, in order to attach the other two platform spacers. Repeat steps 1-3 for the rest of the motor mounts and spacers. Once complete, tighten all the screws and nuts.
Steps 2 & 3
Steps 2 & 3

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-Constructing the Lower Platform
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+{{MOST Backpack Delta menu}}
-Before You Begin:
+==Constructing the Lower Platform==
+===Before You Begin===
 *	Make sure you have the everything to build the lower platform:
 **	Hardware:
 ***	3 – M3x35mm socket head screws
-***	12 – M3 x 10mm socket head screws
 ***	3 – M3 ny-lock nuts
-***	18 – M3 Flat Washers
+***	6 – M3 Flat Washers
-**	Electronics
-***	3 – Nema 17 Motors
 **	Printed Parts:
 ***	3 – Motor Ends
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 ***	3mm or 1/8” Drill bit
-Building the lower platform:
+===Building the lower platform===
+#	Take 1 M3 x 35mm and put 1 washer on it. Insert it into one of the two holes opposite the motor mount.[[File:Platform_Spacer_Screw_1.JPG||thumb|Right|Step One]]{{clear}}
+#	Slide the screw through the hole in the platform spacer. make sure the flat part is down.
+#	Place another motor end on the screw after the platform spacer, followed by 1 washer and 1 ny-lock nut. Do not tighten the nut all the way, keep the nut loose, in order to attach the other two platform spacers. Repeat steps 1-3 for the rest of the motor mounts and spacers. Once complete, tighten all the screws and nuts.[[File:Platform_Spacer_Screw_2.JPG||thumb|Right|Steps 2 & 3]][[File:Motor_Platform_With_Platform_Spacers.JPG||thumb|Right|Steps 2 & 3]]{{clear}}
+#
-#	Take 1 M3 x 35mm and put 1 washer on it. Insert it into one of the two holes opposite the motor mount.
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-#	Place the platform spacer on the screw with the flat part down.
-#	Place another motor end on the screw, followed by 1 washer and 1 ny-lock nut. Do not tighten the nut all the way, keep the nut loose, in order to attach the other two platform spacers. Repeat steps 1-3 for the rest of the motor mounts and spacers. One complete, tighten all the screws and nuts.
-#	Now it is time to mount the motors. Start by taking 1 Nema 17 and inserting it into the slot on the motor mounts.
-#	Take 4 M3 x 10 and 4 Washers and screw them into the motor. Tighten the screws. Repeat steps 4 & 5 for the rest of the motor ends. Be sure to keep all the wires facing toward one side .The motor end is now done
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