5. Gantry sides

Step #03 - Mounting the Gantry Sides

List of Components

ItemSpecQty
  DIN 912 Screw M5x458
 SpacerM5x308
 LocknutM58

Tools needed

Allen Key 4mm Spanner 8mm

Instructions

  1. Slide in the gantry sides on the table structure.
    1. Add the stepper motor in front of the four holes.
      1. Add the spacer between the motor and the plate.
        1. Secure it by adding the M5 screw and nut.
          1. Repeat this process for the 3 other screws.
            1. Repeat the whole process for the second side.
              1. Adjust all eccentric spacers to ensure good contact.

                Animation

                Be sure to respect the front/back orientation when inserting the gantry's sides.
                Make sure the cables coming out of the motors are pointing down.