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heustec wrote: Hi all
I just wanted to write a quick piece to highlight a couple of points to take note of before you start your CNC journey!
1. Content item number 6, the orange X-Z connector position. Take note of the way you slide this piece into the X-Z axis linear tracks. The arms that sticks out must have the kink facing down towards the bed not up in the air.
2. Label the cables coming from each axis motor, when I threaded them through the flexible hose, I couldn't tell which one was which, a quick spray of grease down the line also helps with pushing it through.
3. My drive pulleys often come loose from the spindles for the Y axis (which leads to unplanned design modifications! ) put some NOT permanent thread-lock down there to keep them in, I also ordered some longer grubscrews to add to the friction. I will eventually get an engineers vice, use the Z axis to drill a hole into the spindle so the grub screw locks in tight and hold them together.
4. Extraction nozzle which goes on the underside of the tool holder will touch/cause problems the linear tracks on the Y axis if you get too close, I've raised my bed up using a thick piece of 20mm MDF (glued to the hardboard bed) which gives me that extra bit of room so I can get to the edges, not perfect but helps.
Kindest Regards,
Alex
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