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<p>Difficulty: Easy Steps: 3 Time Required: 30mins &#8211; 1hr Step 1 Prepare the base Aluminum extrusions Prepare The Following Parts: 2040 Aluminium extrusion(640mm) 2 2040 Aluminium extrusion(420mm) 1 Slide-in M5 T-nuts 8 Get two 2040 Aluminum profiles. the length of each profile is 640mm. insert the four slide-in T-nuts into the top of the Aluminum [...]</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-connecting-base-and-y-profiles">Step 1 <sub><sup><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Prepare the base Aluminum extrusions</mark></sup></sub></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts</span>:</th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2040 Aluminium extrusion(640mm)</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>2040 Aluminium extrusion(420mm)</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Slide-in M5 T-nuts</td><td>8</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Get two 2040 Aluminum profiles. the length of each profile is <strong>640mm</strong>. insert the four slide-in T-nuts into the top of the Aluminum extrusions as shown in the picture.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It should look like that after inserting the two slide-in T-nuts.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now, get one 2040 Aluminum profile. the length of the profile is<strong> 420mm</strong>. insert the four slide-in T-nuts into the Aluminum extrusions as shown in the picture.</p>
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<p>Difficulty: Easy Steps: 10 Time Required: 30mins &#8211; 50mins Step 1 Installing The Electronics Box Base 3D-Printed Part Prepare The Following Parts: M5 T-nuts 2 M5x10mm low profile screws 2 Electronics box base 3d-printed part 1 Insert two M5 T-nuts into the 2040 aluminum profile as shown in the pictures. Fix the electronics 3d-printed part [...]</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><i class="fas fa-tachometer-alt"></i> Difficulty:</td><td>Easy</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fas fa-list-ul"></i> Steps:</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fas fa-clock"></i> Time Required:</td><td>30mins &#8211; 50mins</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Step 1 <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><sub><sup>Installing The Electronics Box Base 3D-Printed Part</sup></sub></mark></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Prepare The Following Parts:</strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>M5 T-nuts</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M5x10mm low profile screws</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Electronics box base 3d-printed part</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert two M5 T-nuts into the 2040 aluminum profile as shown in the pictures.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">Fix the electronics 3d-printed part into the base aluminum profile using two M5x10mm hex low profile screws.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After finishing this step, the electronics box 3d-printed part is installed successfully.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Step 2 <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><sub><sup><strong>Installing The Arduino Mega</strong></sup></sub></mark></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Prepare The Following Parts:</strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Arduino Mega</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M3x15mm Screws</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M3 Nuts</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Install the Arduino Mega board into the electronics box base 3d-printed part and make sure that the Arduino Mega fixing screws are aligned with the electronics box base 3d-printed part fixing holes.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">Fix the Arduino Mega board into the electronics box base 3d-printed part with two M3x15mm screws and two M3 nuts. Insert the two M3x15mm screws from the bottom of the electronics box base 3d-printed part then fix it with two M3 nuts as shown in the pictures.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">Using two standard M3 nuts fix the Arduino Mega board on the Electronics box.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Prepare The Following Parts:</strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Ramps V1.6 shield</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">After installing the Arduino Mega inside the electronics box base 3d-printed part, plug the Ramps V1.6 board over the Arduino Mega board. Make sure that the Ramps board and the Arduino board are totally aligned together as shown in the pictures.</p>
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<div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Make sure that the Ramps board and the Arduino board are totally aligned together as shown in the pictures.</div></div>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">We are recommending Ramps V1.6 over V1.4 and V1.5. But any Ramps version will work without problems.</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Step 4 <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><sub><sup><strong><strong><strong>Installing The LCD Smart Adapter Connector</strong></strong></strong></sup></sub></mark></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Prepare The Following Parts:</strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>LCD Smart Adapter Connector</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">Now, let&#8217;s plug the LCD screen smart adapter connector over the Ramps V1.6 shield. We will use it later to connect the LCD screen cables on.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Step 5 <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><sub><sup><strong><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;Installing The Electronics Box Fan</strong></strong></strong></strong></sup></sub></mark></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Prepare The Following Parts:</strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>40x40x10mm Fan</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M3x20mm Screws</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M3 Nuts</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">We are using a 4040 fan to keep the electronic components cool, install the 4040 fan into the electronics box top 3d-printed part using two M3x20mm screws and two M3 nuts.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert the 4040 fan from the bottom of the electronics box top 3d-printed part with two M3x20mm screws. Then fix the 4040 fan into the electronics box top 3d-printed part using two M3 nuts.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">After assembling the fan into the electronics box top part, your electronics box 3d-printed top part should look like this.</p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Don&#8217;t close the electronic box now, keep the assembled electronics box top part near you untill we finish out the electronics wiring. we will wire all the electronics parts in the next step!</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Step 6 <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><sub><sup><strong><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Connecting the Electronics</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></sup></sub></mark></strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let’s connect the electronics components. Wire your electronics as shown in the reference image down below.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You may need to extend the cable wires of some components like the hotend heater, thermistor, and fans. To do that you need a soldering iron, solder and some extra wires to extend your cables.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Don’t forget to set the <a href="https://www.pololu.com/product/2133" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vref value</a> of your DRV8825 motor drivers. You will need a multimeter to measure the Vref value and a small screwdriver to adjust the motor driver potentiometer.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Step 7 <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><sub><sup><strong><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong><strong>Closing The Electronics Box</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></sup></sub></mark></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Prepare The Following Parts:</strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Assembled Electronics Box 3d-printed Top Part</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">Plug the electronics box 3d-printed top part over the electronics box base 3d-printed part. you can use two M3x20mm screws to secure it to the base part.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Step 8 <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><sub><sup><strong><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong><strong>Installing The Power Supply Holder</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></sup></sub></mark></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Prepare The Following Parts:</strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Power Supply holder 3d-printed part</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M5x10mm Hex Screws</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>M5 T-nuts</td><td>4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-t-nuts-inserted.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="616" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-t-nuts-inserted.jpg?resize=770%2C616&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2461" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-t-nuts-inserted.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-t-nuts-inserted.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-t-nuts-inserted.jpg?resize=800%2C640&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-t-nuts-inserted.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">Insert four M5 T-nuts into the base aluminum profile as shown in the pictures.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-holder-insert-screws.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="616" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-holder-insert-screws.jpg?resize=770%2C616&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2462" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-holder-insert-screws.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-holder-insert-screws.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-holder-insert-screws.jpg?resize=800%2C640&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-holder-insert-screws.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">Insert the power supply 3d-printed holder part into the base aluminum profile. Align the four holes of the power supply 3d-printed holder part with the previously inserted four M5 T-nuts. Then use two M5x10mm screws to fix the holder from the front face.</p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Make sure that the two M5x10mm screws are perfectly aligned with the M5 T-nuts.</div></div>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-holder-insert-back-screws-done.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="616" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-holder-insert-back-screws-done.jpg?resize=770%2C616&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2464" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-holder-insert-back-screws-done.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-holder-insert-back-screws-done.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-holder-insert-back-screws-done.jpg?resize=800%2C640&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/power-supply-holder-insert-back-screws-done.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">Secure the power supply 3d-printed holder part with two M5x10mm screws as shown in the pictures.</p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Make sure that the two M5x10mm screws are perfectly aligned with the M5 T-nuts.</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Step 9 <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><sub><sup><strong><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong><strong><strong>Installing The Power Supply</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></sup></sub></mark></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Prepare The Following Parts:</strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>12V 30A power supply</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M4x15mm screws</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">Insert the 12V 30A power supply into its 3d-printed holder. And fix it with one M4x15mm screw.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Secure the power supply with the second M4x15mm screws</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Step 10 <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><sub><sup><strong><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong><strong><strong>Installing The Power Supply Switch Cover</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></sup></sub></mark></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Prepare The Following Parts:</strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Switch Cover 3d-printed part</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>On/Off Switch and Fuse holder</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M4x15mm screws</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Download the power supply switch holder part from <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2479044" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. And use two M4x15mm screws to secure it to the power supply.</p>
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<p>Difficulty: Easy Steps: 2 Time Required: 20mins &#8211; 30mins Step 1 Installing The Flexible Coupler Prepare The Following Parts: Flexible Coupler 5*8*25mm 1 On one side of the flexible coupler is a 5mm hole and on the opposite side is an 8mm hole. Insert the flexible coupler from the 5mm hole side to the stepper [...]</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><i class="fas fa-tachometer-alt"></i> Difficulty:</td><td>Easy</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fas fa-list-ul"></i> Steps:</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fas fa-clock"></i> Time Required:</td><td>20mins &#8211; 30mins</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Step 1 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Installing The Flexible Coupler</mark></sub></sup></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Prepare The Following Parts:</strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Flexible Coupler 5*8*25mm</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On one side of the flexible coupler is a 5mm hole and on the opposite side is an 8mm hole. Insert the flexible coupler from the 5mm hole side to the stepper motor shaft as seen in the pictures down below. Slightly tighten the first set screw. Turn the shaft and slightly tighten the second set screw.</p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">There is a flat part on the motor shaft, rotate it similarly to the first picture. See the direction of the arrows. One of the screws must be facing directly against the pad (flat part) on the shaft. Slightly tighten the first screw. Turn the shaft and slightly tighten the second screw.</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Step 2 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong>Installing The T8 Lead Screw</strong></mark></sub></sup></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Prepare The Following Parts:</strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>380mm T8 Lead Screw</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert the T8 lead screw into the flexible coupler from the 8mm hole side. Gently tighten the two set screws of the flexible coupler.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Step 3 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong><strong>Assemble The X-axis And The Z-axis Together</strong></strong></mark></sub></sup></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Prepare The Following Parts:</strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>The assembled X-axis unit</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Place the X-axis four V-wheels on the Z-axis Aluminium profile and insert the brass nut into the T8 lead screw. Gently rotate the T8 lead screw so the brass nut gets fully inserted. </p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Make sure that all the four solid v-wheels are touching the aluminium profile and moving freely without too much tension.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Also, make sure that the T8 lead screw is inserted into the brass nut and you can rotate it with your hand easily. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Step 4 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong><strong>Checkpoint</strong></strong></mark></sub></sup></strong></h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You should now have an assembled X and Z axis together.</p>
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<p>Difficulty: Easy Steps: 10 Time Required: 1hr &#8211; 2hrs Step 1 Installing the aluminium profile Prepare The Following Parts: 2020 aluminium profile 350mm 1 M5x12mm hex screws 3 M5 T-nuts 3 Acrylic X-axis part 1 Insert three M5 T-nuts into the aluminium profile. Gently screw the M5x12mm screws onto the T-nuts from the back of [...]</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/X-axis-done.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/X-axis-done.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1946" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/X-axis-done.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/X-axis-done.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/X-axis-done.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/X-axis-done.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><i class="fas fa-tachometer-alt"></i> Difficulty:</td><td>Easy</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><i class="fas fa-list-ul"></i> Steps:</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><i class="fas fa-clock"></i> Time Required:</td><td>1hr &#8211; 2hrs</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-installing-the-aluminium-profile">Step 1 <sub><sup><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Installing the aluminium profile</mark></sup></sub></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2020 aluminium profile 350mm</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M5x12mm hex screws</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>M5 T-nuts</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Acrylic X-axis part</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/profile-and-t-nuts_1.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/profile-and-t-nuts_1.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1962" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/profile-and-t-nuts_1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/profile-and-t-nuts_1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/profile-and-t-nuts_1.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/profile-and-t-nuts_1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert three M5 T-nuts into the aluminium profile.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/screws-arrow_1.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/screws-arrow_1.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1963" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/screws-arrow_1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/screws-arrow_1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/screws-arrow_1.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/screws-arrow_1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Gently screw the M5x12mm screws onto the T-nuts from the back of the acrylic part. Repeat this procedure with the other two screws.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/aluminium-and-plate-done_1.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/aluminium-and-plate-done_1.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1967" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/aluminium-and-plate-done_1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/aluminium-and-plate-done_1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/aluminium-and-plate-done_1.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/aluminium-and-plate-done_1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now, your x-axis acrylic part and the 2020 aluminium profile are installed.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-installing-the-aluminium-profile">Step 2 <sub><sup><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong>Installing The X-axis Motor</strong></mark></sup></sub></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>NEMA17 stepper motor</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M3x16mm hex screws</td><td>4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/x-axis-motor-and-mounting-screws.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/x-axis-motor-and-mounting-screws.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1970" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/x-axis-motor-and-mounting-screws.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/x-axis-motor-and-mounting-screws.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/x-axis-motor-and-mounting-screws.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/x-axis-motor-and-mounting-screws.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/motor-arrows.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/motor-arrows.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1968" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/motor-arrows.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/motor-arrows.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/motor-arrows.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/motor-arrows.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Place the X-axis stepper motor to the X-axis acrylic part and make sure the cable connector of the motor is oriented in the same way as in the picture. Then, secure the motor with four M3x16mm screws.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-installing-the-aluminium-profile">Step 3 <sub><sup><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong><strong>&nbsp;Installing The GT2 Pulley On The X-axis Motor</strong></strong></mark></sup></sub></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>GT2 20 teeth pulley</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pulley-arrow.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pulley-arrow.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1972" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pulley-arrow.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pulley-arrow.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pulley-arrow.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pulley-arrow.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pulley-and-aluminium-profile-alignment.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pulley-and-aluminium-profile-alignment.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1971" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pulley-and-aluminium-profile-alignment.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pulley-and-aluminium-profile-alignment.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pulley-and-aluminium-profile-alignment.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pulley-and-aluminium-profile-alignment.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Place the X-axis stepper motor to the X-axis acrylic part and make sure the cable connector of the motor is oriented in the same way as in the picture. Then, secure the motor with four M3x16mm screws.</p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Ensure you have the correct orientation of the pulley on the shaft. It can be placed both ways, but only one is correct.</div></div>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Make sure to make the pulley perfectly aligned with the aluminium profile groove as seen on the last picture.</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-installing-the-aluminium-profile">Step 4 <sub><sup><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Installing The V-wheels</strong></strong></strong></mark></sup></sub></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Solid V-wheels</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>M5x45mm hex screws</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Eccentric M5x6mm spacer</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>3mm spacer</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>9mm spacer</td><td>6</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-screws-done.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-screws-done.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1973" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-screws-done.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-screws-done.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-screws-done.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-screws-done.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert four M5x45mm screws from the front face of the acrylic part.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert two eccentric nuts onto the top and bottom right screws. After the eccentric nuts, insert two<br>M5x3mm spacers. Then, insert the v-wheels and other M5x9mm spacers after the wheels.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/spacers-and-wheels-assembly-done.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/spacers-and-wheels-assembly-done.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1977" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/spacers-and-wheels-assembly-done.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/spacers-and-wheels-assembly-done.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/spacers-and-wheels-assembly-done.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/spacers-and-wheels-assembly-done.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Regarding the two top and bottom left screws, insert two M5x9mm spacers then the V-wheels, then another M5x9mm spacers.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-installing-the-aluminium-profile">Step 5 <sub><sup><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong><strong>&nbsp;Installing The Second X-axis Part</strong></strong></strong></strong></mark></sup></sub></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>X-axis 3d printed part</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>T8 lead screws brass nut</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M3x16mm screws</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>M3 nuts</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>M5 nuts</td><td>4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-assembly.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-assembly.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1982" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-assembly.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-assembly.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-assembly.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-assembly.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-nuts-assembly.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-nuts-assembly.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1984" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-nuts-assembly.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-nuts-assembly.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-nuts-assembly.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-nuts-assembly.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Align the four holes of the X-axis 3d-printed part with the four screws and gently push the X-axis 3d-printed part into it. Secure it using four M5 nuts.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-nuts-assembled.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-nuts-assembled.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1983" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-nuts-assembled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-nuts-assembled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-nuts-assembled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-nuts-assembled.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-touchs.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-touchs.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1985" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-touchs.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-touchs.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-touchs.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/second-plate-touchs.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Make sure that all M5 nuts are inserted all the way down into their places. You may need to apply some force on the nuts to fully insert them inside the 3d-printed part. Use the Allen key to push the nuts fully inside.</div></div>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/lead-screw-nut-insertion.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/lead-screw-nut-insertion.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1986" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/lead-screw-nut-insertion.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/lead-screw-nut-insertion.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/lead-screw-nut-insertion.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/lead-screw-nut-insertion.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/T8-lead-screw-nut-screws.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/T8-lead-screw-nut-screws.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1989" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/T8-lead-screw-nut-screws.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/T8-lead-screw-nut-screws.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/T8-lead-screw-nut-screws.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/T8-lead-screw-nut-screws.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Place the T8 lead screw brass nut from the bottom of the X-axis 3d-printed part and make sure that the holes are perfectly aligned together.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nuts-insertion-lead-screw-nut.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nuts-insertion-lead-screw-nut.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1988" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nuts-insertion-lead-screw-nut.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nuts-insertion-lead-screw-nut.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nuts-insertion-lead-screw-nut.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nuts-insertion-lead-screw-nut.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nuts-insertion-done-lead-screw-nut.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nuts-insertion-done-lead-screw-nut.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1987" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nuts-insertion-done-lead-screw-nut.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nuts-insertion-done-lead-screw-nut.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nuts-insertion-done-lead-screw-nut.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nuts-insertion-done-lead-screw-nut.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Secure the T8 lead screw brass nut using four M3x16mm screws and four M3 nuts.</p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">You can use needle-nose pliers or a tweezer to keep the nuts in place.</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-installing-the-aluminium-profile">Step 6 <sub><sup><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Assembling The Extruder</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></mark></sup></sub></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>NEMA 17 stepper motor</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Extruder Kit</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-arm-and-small-bearing-installation.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-arm-and-small-bearing-installation.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2018" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-arm-and-small-bearing-installation.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-arm-and-small-bearing-installation.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-arm-and-small-bearing-installation.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-arm-and-small-bearing-installation.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Install the small bearing to the extruder arm using the screw shown in the pictures.</p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">You don’t need any nuts for installing the bearing.</div></div>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Extruder-seat-and-screw-installation.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Extruder-seat-and-screw-installation.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2019" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Extruder-seat-and-screw-installation.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Extruder-seat-and-screw-installation.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Extruder-seat-and-screw-installation.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Extruder-seat-and-screw-installation.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-seat-installed.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-seat-installed.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2020" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-seat-installed.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-seat-installed.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-seat-installed.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-seat-installed.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Install the extruder seat to the 3d printed part and the stepper motor. Insert the M3x16mm screw from the top of the extruder seat into the stepper motor passing through the 3d printed part.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-small-screw-for-tension.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-small-screw-for-tension.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2023" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-small-screw-for-tension.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-small-screw-for-tension.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-small-screw-for-tension.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-small-screw-for-tension.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-small-screw-for-tension-done.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2022" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-small-screw-for-tension-done.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-small-screw-for-tension-done.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-small-screw-for-tension-done.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-small-screw-for-tension-done.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Install the small screw to the extruder seat as shown in the pictures. And make sure to not fully tighten it, leave a 2-3mm gap between the screw and the extruder seat.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-gear-installation.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-gear-installation.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2025" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-gear-installation.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-gear-installation.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-gear-installation.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-gear-installation.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-gear-installation-done.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-gear-installation-done.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2024" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-gear-installation-done.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-gear-installation-done.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-gear-installation-done.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-gear-installation-done.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Install the gear on the stepper motor shaft. Unscrew the gear two set screws a little bit and insert the gear into the stepper motor shaft.</p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Here is a flat part on the motor shaft, rotate it similarly to the first picture. See the direction of the arrows. One of the screws must be facing directly against the pad (flat part) on the shaft. Slightly tighten the first screw. Turn the shaft and slightly tighten the second screw.</div></div>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Ensure you have the correct orientation of the pulley on the shaft. It can be placed both ways, but only one is correct.</div></div>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Don&#8217;t press the pinion against the motor. Leave a 1.5 millimeters gap between both parts. You can use the 1.5mm Allen key to set the gap.</div></div>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-spring-install.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-spring-install.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2027" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-spring-install.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-spring-install.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-spring-install.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-spring-install.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-spring-and-screw-temprarily-install.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-spring-and-screw-temprarily-install.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2026" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-spring-and-screw-temprarily-install.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-spring-and-screw-temprarily-install.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-spring-and-screw-temprarily-install.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-spring-and-screw-temprarily-install.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Place the tension spring and the screw as shown in the pictures.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-tension-big-screw.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-tension-big-screw.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2029" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-tension-big-screw.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-tension-big-screw.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-tension-big-screw.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-tension-big-screw.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-tension-big-screw-donw.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-tension-big-screw-donw.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2028" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-tension-big-screw-donw.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-tension-big-screw-donw.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-tension-big-screw-donw.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-tension-big-screw-donw.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert The second spring tension screw as shown in the pictures.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-installation-top-screw.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-installation-top-screw.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2031" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-installation-top-screw.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-installation-top-screw.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-installation-top-screw.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-installation-top-screw.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-done.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-done.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2030" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-done.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-done.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-done.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/extruder-done.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">install the extruder arm on the 3d printed part using the M3x25mm screw.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-installing-the-aluminium-profile">Step 7 <sub><sup><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong><strong> <strong><strong> <strong><strong>Assembling The Endstop</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></mark></sup></sub></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Mechanical endstop</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Endstop holder 3d-printed part</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M5 T-nuts</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M5x10mm screws</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M3 standard nuts</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M3x10mm Phillips screw</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert two M3 standard nuts inside the endstop holder part.</p>


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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/X-axis-endstop-t-nuts-inserted.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/X-axis-endstop-t-nuts-inserted.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-2048" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/X-axis-endstop-t-nuts-inserted.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/X-axis-endstop-t-nuts-inserted.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/X-axis-endstop-t-nuts-inserted.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/X-axis-endstop-t-nuts-inserted.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert the two M5 T-nuts into the 2020 aluminium profile as shown in the pictures. Keep a few millimeters between them. </p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Install the endstop 3d-printed holder part on the aluminium profile using two M5x10mm screws. Make sure that the two M5 t-nuts are correctly aligned with the two M5x10mm screws.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Install the endstop on the 3d-printed holder part using two M3x10mm screws. Make sure of the endstop cable orientation as shown on the images.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">The distance between the 2020 aluminium profile left end and the left end of the endstop holder part should be 39mm.</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-installing-the-aluminium-profile">Step 8 <sub><sup><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong><strong> <strong><strong> <strong><strong><strong>Installing the hotend unit</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></mark></sup></sub></h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Simply, you need to gently slide the hotend unit into the 2020 aluminium profile. </p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You should now have an assembly like that. we still need to install the idler pulley on the right end of the Aluminium profile. see next steps to continue.</p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">The eccentric nuts allow you to adjust the tension of your V-wheels. The general is to tension the wheel against the rail enough to initiate contact, but not too much to cause them to crush.</div></div>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">When you rotat these eccentric nuts they will move the wheels closer to the aluminium profile or away from the aluminium profile. don’t rotate the eccentric nuts all the way because that will cause the wheels to deform. Just rotate the eccentric nuts until you get rid of any wobble.</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-installing-the-aluminium-profile">Step 9 <sub><sup><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong><strong> <strong><strong> <strong><strong><strong><strong>Installing Idler Pulley</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></mark></sup></sub></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Pulley holder acrylic part</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Idler pulley</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M5x25mm screw</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M5x12mm screw</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M5 T-nuts</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M5 standard hex nut</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M5 acorn nut</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M5x2mm aluminium spacer</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Firstly, Insert two M5 t-nuts into the aluminium profile as shown in the pictures. Then install the pulley holder acrylic plate on the aluminium profile using two M5x12mm screws.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The distance between the acrylic part and the right end of the aluminium profile should be 20mm. you can adjust this distance later to tighten or untighten the X-axis belt.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fix the M5x25mm screws on the pulley holder plate using one standard 5mm nut.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert the M5x2mm spacer and the idler pulley into the M5x25mm screw, then tighten the M5 acorn nut.</p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Make sure to not fully tighten the M5 acorn nut. You need to leave it a little bit loose to allow the pulley holder to rotate freely.</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-installing-the-aluminium-profile">Step 10 <sub><sup><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong><strong> <strong><strong> <strong><strong><strong><strong>Checkpoint</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></mark></sup></sub></h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You should now have a fully assembled X-axis. The next step is to assemble the X-axis with the Z-axis. Check out the Z-axis assembly guide page for instructions.</p>
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<p>Difficulty: Easy Steps: 10 Time Required: 1hr &#8211; 2hrs Step 1 Assembling the V-wheels Set Prepare The Following Parts: 20&#215;20 cm heated bed acrylic seat 1 Solid V-wheels kit 4 M5x30mm hex screws 4 M5 standard nut 4 M5 Eccentric nut 2 M5x6mm spacers 2 M5x12mm spacers 2 Insert one solid V-wheel, one M5x6mm spacer, [...]</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td><i class="fas fa-tachometer-alt"></i> Difficulty:</td><td>Easy</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fas fa-list-ul"></i> Steps:</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fas fa-clock"></i> Time Required:</td><td>1hr &#8211; 2hrs</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-assembling-the-v-wheels-set">Step 1 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Assembling the V-wheels Set</mark></sub></sup></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>20&#215;20 cm heated bed acrylic seat</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Solid V-wheels kit</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>M5x30mm hex screws</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>M5 standard nut</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>M5 Eccentric nut</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M5x6mm spacers</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M5x12mm spacers</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert one solid V-wheel, one M5x6mm spacer, one M5 eccentric nut into the M5x30mm screw as shown in the pictures. Repeat that step one more time to assemble a second set.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now, insert one solid V-wheel, one M5x12mm standard spacer into the M5x30mm screw as shown in the pictures. Repeat that step one more time to assemble a second set.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We will use these four sets to install the heated-bed seat on the y-axis aluminum profile.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-assembling-the-v-wheels-set">Step 2 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Installing The V-wheel Sets to the Heated Bed Acrylic Seat</mark></sub></sup></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Heated Bed Acrylic Seat</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Solid V-wheels Sets</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>M5 standard nut</td><td>4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/installing-the-two-sccentric-screw-to-the-bed-seat.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/installing-the-two-sccentric-screw-to-the-bed-seat.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1884" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/installing-the-two-sccentric-screw-to-the-bed-seat.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/installing-the-two-sccentric-screw-to-the-bed-seat.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/installing-the-two-sccentric-screw-to-the-bed-seat.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/installing-the-two-sccentric-screw-to-the-bed-seat.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/installing-the-two-sccentric-screw-to-the-bed-seat.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert the two sets that contain the Eccentric nuts into the heated bed acrylic seat as shown in the picture. and fix them on the heated bed acrylic seat using two M5 standard nuts.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nyts-assembly-ybed.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="616" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nyts-assembly-ybed.jpg?resize=770%2C616&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1882" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nyts-assembly-ybed.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nyts-assembly-ybed.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nyts-assembly-ybed.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nyts-assembly-ybed.jpg?resize=800%2C640&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Then insert the other two sets that contain the M5x12mm spacers into the heated bed acrylic seat as shown in the picture. Fix them on the acrylic heated bed seat using two M5 standard nuts.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-seat-v-wheels-assembled-edited.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="577" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-seat-v-wheels-assembled-edited.jpg?resize=770%2C577&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1881" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-seat-v-wheels-assembled-edited.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-seat-v-wheels-assembled-edited.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-seat-v-wheels-assembled-edited.jpg?resize=1024%2C767&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-seat-v-wheels-assembled-edited.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-seat-v-wheels-assembled-edited.jpg?resize=800%2C599&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Make sure that the two sets that have eccentric nuts are installed together on one side either the right or left side of the heated-bed seat. It does not matter. The eccentric nuts allow you to adjust the tension of your V-wheels. The general is to tension the wheel against the rail enough to initiate contact, but not too much to cause them to crush.</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-assembling-the-v-wheels-set">Step 3 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong>&nbsp;Installing the y-axis heated-bed seat</strong></mark></sub></sup></strong></h2>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-insert-to-aluminium-profile-front-bottom-edited.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-insert-to-aluminium-profile-front-bottom-edited.jpg?resize=531%2C397&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1889" width="531" height="397" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-insert-to-aluminium-profile-front-bottom-edited.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-insert-to-aluminium-profile-front-bottom-edited.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-insert-to-aluminium-profile-front-bottom-edited.jpg?resize=1024%2C767&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-insert-to-aluminium-profile-front-bottom-edited.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heated-bed-insert-to-aluminium-profile-front-bottom-edited.jpg?resize=800%2C599&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px" /></a></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Gently slide the 20x20xm heated-bed acrylic seat to the y-axis aluminum profile.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bed-inserted-to-profile-successfully.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bed-inserted-to-profile-successfully.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1887" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bed-inserted-to-profile-successfully.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bed-inserted-to-profile-successfully.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bed-inserted-to-profile-successfully.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bed-inserted-to-profile-successfully.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bed-inserted-to-profile-successfully.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You should now be able to slide the heated bed acrylic seat back and forth smoothly on the Y-axis aluminium profile. If you feel that there is any sort of a wobble on the bed or you feel that the grip between the solid V-wheels and the Y-axis aluminium profile is lose. you can rotate the two eccentric nuts of the solid v-wheels to adjust the grip between the solid v-wheels and the Y-axis aluminum profile until you get rid of any kind of wobble. </p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">When you rotat these eccentric nuts they will move the wheels closer to the aluminium profile or away from the aluminium profile. don&#8217;t rotate the eccentric nuts all the way because that will cause the wheels to deform. Just rotate the eccentric nuts until you get rid of any wobble.</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-assembling-the-v-wheels-set">Step 4 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong>&nbsp;Installing the y-axis heated-bed seat</strong></mark></sub></sup></strong></h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Then, gently slide the idler pulley 3d-printed holder part into the aluminium profile until the four holes of the idler pulley 3d-printed holder part meet the four t-nuts. Make sure that they are all aligned.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fix the idler pulley 3d-printed holder part with four M5x12mm screws.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-assembling-the-v-wheels-set">Step 5 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong>&nbsp;Installing the y-axis idler pulley</strong></mark></sub></sup></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>M5x55mm hex screw</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M5 acorn nut</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M5x16mm spacers</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Idler pulley</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Install the M5x55mm hex screw along with two M5x16mm spacers and the idler pulley. You can refer to the images to see the proper order of this set assembly.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Use one M5 acorn nut to fix the M5x55mm in place</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/assembled-y-axis-idler-pulley-all-frame-edited.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="577" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/assembled-y-axis-idler-pulley-all-frame-edited.jpg?resize=770%2C577&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1906" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/assembled-y-axis-idler-pulley-all-frame-edited.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/assembled-y-axis-idler-pulley-all-frame-edited.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/assembled-y-axis-idler-pulley-all-frame-edited.jpg?resize=1024%2C767&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/assembled-y-axis-idler-pulley-all-frame-edited.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/assembled-y-axis-idler-pulley-all-frame-edited.jpg?resize=800%2C599&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now, you have an assembled y-axis idler pulley set.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-assembling-the-v-wheels-set">Step 5 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Assembling the Y-axis motor acrylic plate</strong></strong></mark></sub></sup></strong> </h2>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-insert.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-insert.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1916" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-insert.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-insert.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-insert.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-insert.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-insert.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-done.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-done.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1915" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-done.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-done.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-done.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-done.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-t-nuts-done.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert two T-nuts into the aluminium profile back side as shown in the pictures.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-insertion.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-insertion.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1913" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-insertion.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-insertion.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-insertion.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-insertion.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-insertion.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-done-inserted.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-done-inserted.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1912" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-done-inserted.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-done-inserted.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-done-inserted.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-done-inserted.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-plate-done-inserted.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Secure the Y-axis stepper motor plate on the aluminium profile using two M5x12mm hex screws.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-assembling-the-v-wheels-set">Step 6 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Assembling the Y-axis ideller pulley</strong></strong></mark></sub></sup></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>M5x35mm hex screw</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td> M5x16mm spacer</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>idler pulley</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M5 acorn nut</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-insertion.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-insertion.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1911" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-insertion.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-insertion.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-insertion.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-insertion.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-insertion.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-assembled.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-assembled.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1910" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-assembled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-assembled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-assembled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-assembled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-idler-pulley-assembled.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Install the M5x35mm hex screw along with one M5x16mm spacer, the idler pulley, and one M5 acorn nut. Refer to the pictures to see the proper arrangement.</p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">make sure to not fully tighten the M5 acorn nut. You need to leave it a little bit loose to allow the pulley holder to rotate freely.</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-assembling-the-v-wheels-set">Step 7 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Assembling the Y-axis stepper motor</strong></strong></mark></sub></sup></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>NEMA17 stepper motor</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M3x12mm screws.</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>GT2 5mm bore 20-teeth pulley</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-assembled-with-screws.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-assembled-with-screws.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1909" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-assembled-with-screws.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-assembled-with-screws.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-assembled-with-screws.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-assembled-with-screws.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-assembled-with-screws.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">install the Y-axis stepper motor on the Y-axis acrylic part and make sure the cable connector of the motor is oriented to the inside of the machine. Then, secure the motor with four M3x12mm screws.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-insertion.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-insertion.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1919" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-insertion.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-insertion.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-insertion.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-insertion.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-insertion.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There is a flat part on the stepper motor shaft, rotate it similarly to the first picture. See the direction of the arrows.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the GT2 pulley screws must be facing directly against the pad (flat part) on the motor shaft. Slightly tighten the GT2 pulley first screw. Turn the shaft and slightly tighten the second screw.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-1.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-1.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1917" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Ensure you have the correct orientation of the pulley on the shaft. It can be placed both ways, but only one is correct.</div></div>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-2-alignment.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-2-alignment.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1918" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-2-alignment.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-2-alignment.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-2-alignment.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-2-alignment.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-motor-teeth-pulley-assemled-2-alignment.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Make sure to make the pulley perfectly aligned with the aluminium profile groove as seen on the last picture.</div></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-assembling-the-v-wheels-set">Step 8 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Assembling the Y-axis end-stop holder</strong></strong></mark></sub></sup></strong> </h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert two T-nuts into the aluminium profile back side as shown in the pictures.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-endstop-plate-screw-insertion.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="770" height="433" src="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-endstop-plate-screw-insertion.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1931" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-endstop-plate-screw-insertion.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-endstop-plate-screw-insertion.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-endstop-plate-screw-insertion.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-endstop-plate-screw-insertion.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makesomestuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/y-axis-endstop-plate-screw-insertion.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></a></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Secure the end-stop 3d-printed holder part on the Y-axis aluminium profile using two M5x10mm hex screws.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-assembling-the-v-wheels-set">Step 9 <strong><sup><sub><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Assembling the Y-axis end-stop</strong></strong></mark></sub></sup></strong> </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts:</span></strong></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Mechanical end-stop</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M3 standart nut</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M3x10mm hex screws</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert two M3 standard nuts inside the end-stop holder part.</p>


<div class="su-note"  style="border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;"><div class="su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim" style="background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;">Always make sure that all M3 nuts are inserted all the way down into the holes. You may need to apply some force on the nuts to fully insert them inside the 3d-printed part. Use the Allen key to push the nuts fully inside.</div></div>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Place the mechanical endstop on the top of the 3d-printed part with the same orientation shown in the pictures. Then secure the endstop on the 3d-printed part using two M3x10mm screws.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now, you should have a fully assembled Y-axis.</p>
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<p>Difficulty: Easy Steps: 3 Time Required: 30mins &#8211; 1hr Step 1 Connecting Base and Y profiles Prepare The Following Parts: 2040 Y-axis Aluminium extrusion(400mm) 1 2040 base Aluminium extrusion(340mm) 1 M5 T-nuts 2 M5x40mm Hex screws 2 Insert the two M5 T-nuts into the Y-axis aluminum profile. Place the Y-axis Aluminium profile on top of [...]</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td><i class="fas fa-tachometer-alt"></i> Difficulty:</td><td>Easy</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fas fa-list-ul"></i> Steps:</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fas fa-clock"></i> Time Required:</td><td>30mins &#8211; 1hr</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="step-1-connecting-base-and-y-profiles">Step 1 <sub><sup><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Connecting Base and Y profiles</mark></sup></sub></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts</span>:</th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2040 Y-axis Aluminium extrusion(400mm)</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>2040 base Aluminium extrusion(340mm)</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M5 T-nuts</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M5x40mm Hex screws</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert the two M5 T-nuts into the Y-axis aluminum profile.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Place the Y-axis Aluminium profile on top of the base Aluminium profile maintaining the shown distance.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Then insert two 40mm hex screws and gently screw them.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As you have noticed, there are two 5mm drills in the base Aluminium profile. We used these two drills to connect the base Aluminium profile with the Y-axis Aluminium profile.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prepare The Following Parts</span>:</th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2040 Z-axis Aluminium extrusion(400mm)</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>M5x60mm Hex screws</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Place the Z-axis Aluminium profile vertically on the base Aluminium profile.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the base Aluminium profile, there are two M5 threaded drills. Gently screw the two M5x60mm screws into it.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As you have noticed, there are two 5mm drills in the base Aluminium profile. We used these two drills to connect the base Aluminium profile with the Z-axis Aluminium profile.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You now assembled the main Aluminium profile structure.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insert Two M5 T-nuts into the Z-axis Aluminium profile from the top face of the profile.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Install the Z-axis stepper motor holder on the bottom end of the Z-axis Aluminium profile using two M5x12mm screws. Make sure that the stepper motor holder holes are aligned with the two M5 T-nuts.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Install the Z-axis stepper motor on the motor holder 3d-printed part using two M3x20mm screws.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Make sure that the stepper motor cable connector is oriented to the outside of the machine as shown in the pictures.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You now have assembled the main Aluminium profile structure with the Z-axis stepper motor. Congratulations!</p>
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