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  1. One of the V-Minion printed parts has sacrificial layers which must be removed prior to assembly. It is recommended to remove them by using a screwdriver, an Allen key, or a drill, to push through the layers. This clears the holes for the screws.
    • One of the V-Minion printed parts has sacrificial layers which must be removed prior to assembly.

    • It is recommended to remove them by using a screwdriver, an Allen key, or a drill, to push through the layers. This clears the holes for the screws.

    • y_belt_mount printed part

    • Sacrificial layers to be cleared

    • Prepared printed part

  2. It is recommended to have the following tools for use during the V-Minion assembly
    • It is recommended to have the following tools for use during the V-Minion assembly

    • Allen Key / Hex Wrenches in the following sizes: 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm & 6mm

    • 8mm Spanner / Wrench

    • Wire cutters & a wire stripper

    • Tape measure or calipers

    • Crimping tool

    • Cross slot / Philips screwdriver

    • Flat / straight screwdriver

    • Occasionally you will need to install a hex nut into a printed part

    • The hex nut needs to be fully pulled into the printed part to ensure there are no issues with assembly or cross threading

    • This animation shows how to use a cap head screw to pull a hex nut into a printed part

  3. 2x Corner Plate
    • 2x Corner Plate

    • 1x T-Shape Joining Plate

    • 3x 90 Degree Corner

    • 21x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 6x M6 Washer

    • 21x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

  4. M6x12 Cap Head Screw 3030 Drop In T-Nut M6 Joining Plate for 3030
    • M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

    • Joining Plate for 3030

    • Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

  5. M6x12 Cap Head Screw 3030 Drop In T-Nut M6 T-Shape Joining Plate for 3030
    • M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

    • T-Shape Joining Plate for 3030

    • Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

  6. M6x12 Cap Head Screw M6 Washer
    • M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • M6 Washer

    • 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • Cast 90 Degree Corner Bracket for 3030

    • Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

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