Instruction Manual
Assembled By: Jonathan K
PartsList
Components
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(2) Nema 17 Stepper MotorsLink
(2) Linear Rod M8 x 450mm, X Axis
(2) Linear Rod M8 x 350mm, Y Axis
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Note: I purchased 4 Linear Rods
that were longer, which I cut to
length later Link
(2) Linear Rod 3mm , Z Axis (CDROM)
(1) Threaded Rod M8 x 470mm Link
(8) LM8UU Bearings or printed Link
(1) Servo Sg90Link
(1) Spring Link
(2) GT2 Pulley, 16 teeth Link
(5) Bearing 624zz Link
2000mm GT2 belt Link
(1) Arduino Uno Link
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CNC Shield Link
(4) A4988 Stepper Drivers Link
(16) Jumpers Link
(1) 12V 2A Power Supply Link
(2-4) Limit switches (optional) Link
Approximate cost for all the parts is $100
Hardware
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Nuts
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(7) M3-0.5
(5) M4-0.7
(4) 5/16in-18
Screws
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(13) Phillips M3-0.5 x16mm
(4) Phillips M3-0.5 x6mm
(5) Phillips M4-0.7x 35mm
(1) Hex M3-0.5 x20mm
● Washers
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(4) 5/16in washer
(4) M3 washers
3D Printing
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To begin this project, start by downloading the files from Thingiverse: Link
Open the 3D models in your slicer(Cura, Sli3er, Simplify 3D, etc.)
I recommend using Cura as I have heard that people have had issues with some of the models using Sli3er
Note: I also printed one more part that was not listed in the original thing. This part is to help the GT2 belt from
slipping off the 624zz bearings. Link
Input the settings that you will be using on the parts
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I used 100% infill on all the parts (An infill of 40 - 100% will work as well)
Printed all the parts with 0.15mm layer height
Printed with Hatchbox Red PLA Link
Use supports on the Penholder, Slider, X_Support_L and the X_Support_R (Remove the supports from these
parts once they are printed)
The longest part took around 9hrs and the shortest took 30 minutes to print
Cut your Linear Rods to Length
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If you purchased rods that were cut to length, then skip this step
Use a measuring tape and sharpie to mark the spots where the rods need to be cut
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Use a vise to hold the rods in place when you cut them
Remember that you need (2) 350mm and (2) 450mm long linear rods
On the threaded rod, mark your cutting point at 470mm
I used an angle grinder to cut the rods
Then I took a bench grinder to smooth the ends that were cut
AssembletheX-Axis(Linear/ThreadedRods)
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Take the (2) 450mm linear rods and insert them into either x-support part
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Use may need to use a round file to smooth out the holes that you insert them in
Also, you can use a rubber mallet to help insert the rods
Now take the threaded rod and insert it in the hole below. Feed a 5/16in washer and 5/16in nut on both sides of
the x-support part