7. Y-axis Motor & Pinion Assembly

Step #10 - Fixing the Pinion Assembly to the Gantry

List of Components

ItemSpecQty
 Offset spacer10/14/122
 LocknutM82

Tools needed

Allen Key 5mm Spanner 13mm

Instructions

  1. Place the offset spacer 10/14/12 onto the screw shaft as shown
    1. Carefully position the pinion assembly in front of the gantry and insert the shoulder screw inside the hole provided for this purpose.
      1. Use the locknut to firmly tighten it.
        1. Replicate the same assembly on the other side of the gantry.

          Animation

          Take your time and be careful with this step, it is a heavy part to manipulate.