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==Constructing the Lower Platform==                                
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''' Constructing the Lower Platform '''
 
=== Before You Begin ===


===Before You Begin:===
* Make sure you have the everything to build the lower platform:
* Make sure you have the everything to build the lower platform:
** Hardware:
** Hardware:
*** 3 – M3x35mm socket head screws
*** 3 – M3x35mm socket head screws
*** 12 – M3 x 10mm socket head screws
*** 3 – M3 ny-lock nuts
*** 3 – M3 ny-lock nuts
*** 6 – M3 Flat Washers
*** 18 – M3 Flat Washers
** Printed Parts:
** Electronics
*** 3 – Motor Ends
*** 3 – Nema 17 Motors
*** 3 – Platform Spacers
** Printed Parts:
** Required Tools:
*** 3 – Motor Ends
*** 2.5mm Alan Wrench
*** 3 – Platform Spacers
*** 5.5mm Combination wrench
** Required Tools:
** Recommended Tools:
*** 2.5mm Alan Wrench
*** 3mm or 1/8” Drill bit
*** 5.5mm Combination wrench
 
** Recommended Tools:
=== Building the lower platform ===
*** 3mm or 1/8” Drill bit


===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.[[File:Platform_Spacer_Screw_1.JPG||thumb|Right|Step One]]{{clear}}  
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# 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.JPG||thumb|Right|Steps 2 & 3]]{{clear}}
# 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 through the Screw holes in the motor mounts. 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.[[File:Motor_Platform_Motor_Screws.JPG||thumb|Right|Steps 4 & 5]][[File:Full_Motor_End_With_Motors.JPG||thumb|Right|Steps 4 & 5]]{{clear}}
#      Take the belt pulley and insert a nut into each of the nut traps. Thread a set screw into each of the nuts through the holes in the side of the pulley.[[File:Motor_Pulley.JPG||thumb|Right|Step 6]]{{clear}}
# Slide the pulley onto the motor shaft. It should go on only one way. The nut-trap side should be facing away from the motor. Th other side of the pulley should be a millimeter or 2 from the motor.[[File:Motor_Pulley_2.jpg||thumb|Right|Step 7]]{{clear}}
#Repeat steps 6 & 7 for all the motors. The lower platform is now done.[[File:Complete_Motor_Platform.JPG||thumb|Right|Final Platform]]
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Latest revision as of 11:07, 16 September 2024

Constructing the Lower Platform

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]

  1. 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
  2. Slide the screw through the hole in the platform spacer. make sure the flat part is down.
  3. 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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