Y-axis Gantry

Step #09 - Installing the Motor

List of Components

ItemSpecQty 
 LocknutM54
 DIN912 ScrewM5x404
 SpacerM5x194
 Stepper MotorNema 231

Tools needed

Allen Key 4mm Spanner 8mm

Instructions

  1. Insert the motor shaft into the coupler. Pay attention to the orientation of the motor connectors (see picture below).
    1. Place a spacer between the motor and the gantry
      1. Insert a screw to secure the spacer position and pre-tighten it with a locknut.
        1. Repeat these operations on each of the remaining holes.

          Animation

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