00. Preparations

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.