3. Gantry

Step #08 - Installing the Ballscrew (2/2)

List of Components

ItemSpecQty 
 LocknutM44
 DIN912 ScrewM4x454
 SpacerM5x194
 Bearing Support Offset-1
 Bearing blockFF121

Tools needed

Allen Key 3mm Spanner 7mm

Instructions

  1. Place the bearing block and the offset plate before installing the spacers.
    1. Place one spacer and secure its position with one screw. The screw head must be on the gantry side. If there is not enough space to place the spacers, remove the offset plate and use M4 washers instead.
      1. Pre-tighten the screw with a locknut.
        1. Repeat these operations on each of the remaining holes.

          Animation

          Do not fully tighten the locknuts now.