3. Gantry

Step #09 - Installing the Motor

List of Components

ItemSpecQty 
 LocknutM54
 DIN912 ScrewM5x604
 SpacerM5x304
 Stepper MotorNema 341
 CouplerD30L401

Tools needed

Allen Key 4mm Spanner 8mm

Instructions

  1. Insert the coupler onto the ballscrew shaft
    1. Insert the motor shaft into the coupler. Pay attention to the orientation of the motor connectors (see picture below).
      1. Place two spacers between the motor and the gantry as shown
        1. Insert two screw to secure the spacer position and pre-tighten it with a locknut
          1. Repeat these operations on each of the remaining holes but reverse the screw position as shown
            1. Do not forget to tighten the coupler screws

              Animation

              Do not fully tighten the locknuts now.
              Don't forget to firmly tighten the small screws on the motor coupler.