1. X-axis Carriage

Step #05 - Installing the Ballscrew

List of Components

ItemSpecQty
  X-axis motor plateSteel 8mm1
 SpacerM5x304
 DIN9021 WasherM44
 DIN912 screwM4x554
 LocknutM44

Tools needed

Allen Key 3mm Spanner 7mm

Instructions

  1. Position the ballscrew assembly as shown in the animation, with the flat face of the nut housing facing upwards.
    1. One by one, place a spacer and a washer, and then insert a screw to tighten it with a locknut.
      1. Do not fully tighten the 4 screws, it will be done later.

        Animation