5. Z-axis & Spindle

Step #03 - Z-axis Calibration

List of Components

ItemSpecQty (S/M/L)
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Tools needed

Allen Key 4mm Spanner 8mm

Instructions

  1. Use the motor coupler to turn the ballscrew and move the plate towards the top of the Z-axis.
    1. Fully tighten the 8 screws and locknuts, of both the motor and the bearing support.
      1. Move the plate towards the bottom of the of the Z-axis.
        1. Fully tighten the 4 screws and locknuts of the bearing support.
          1. Take this occasion to double check if the motor and the coupler screws are fully tighten

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