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08. Bed & Y-Axis Endstop Assemblies

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Introduction

Please note: The bed measurements provided in this guide are based upon building a 300x300 V-Core 3.

If you are building a machine of a different size, please refer to the following list for the correct bed measurement for your machine:

  • 200x200: 229x229x5mm
  • 300x300: 329x329x6mm
  • 400x400: 429x429x6mm
  • 500x500: 529x529x6mm

  1. 1x 329x329x6mm Machined Bed Plate

    • 1x 329x329x6mm Machined Bed Plate

    • 3x Aluminium Spacer - 6mm

    • 3x Threaded Steel Ball

    • 3x M5x16 Countersink Screw

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  2. To prevent scratches, the bed plate is shipped with a protective film on both sides. Gently peel off the protective film. Repeat for the other side.

    • To prevent scratches, the bed plate is shipped with a protective film on both sides.

    • Gently peel off the protective film.

    • Repeat for the other side.

    • The magnetic sheet and heater pad will be installed later during the commissioning guide. Do not install them now.

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  3. 329x329x6mm Machined Bed Plate M5x16 Countersink Screw Insert an M5x16 countersink screw into each of the positions shown on the bed

    • 329x329x6mm Machined Bed Plate

    • M5x16 Countersink Screw

    • Insert an M5x16 countersink screw into each of the positions shown on the bed

    • Aluminium Spacer - 6mm

    • Threaded Steel Ball

    • Add an aluminium spacer and threaded steel ball to each of the M5x16 screws

    • Set the bed assembly aside until Step 9

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  4. 1x y_max_endstop_slider_3.1 Printed Part

    • 1x y_max_endstop_slider_3.1 Printed Part

    • 1x y_max_endstop_block_3.1 Printed Part

    • 2x M3x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 1x Endstop Module

    • 1x M5 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

    • 1x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M5

    • 1x M5x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 1x M5x10 Cap Head Screw

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  5. y_max_endstop_block_3.1 Printed Part M5 Nylon Locking Hex Nut M5x10 Cap Head Screw

    • y_max_endstop_block_3.1 Printed Part

    • M5 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

    • M5x10 Cap Head Screw

    • 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M5

    • Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nut onto the M5x10 screw. Do not tighten it at this point.

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  6. M3x12 Cap Head Screw Endstop Module y_max_endstop_slider_3.1 Printed Part

    • M3x12 Cap Head Screw

    • Endstop Module

    • y_max_endstop_slider_3.1 Printed Part

    • Install an M3x12 screw through each hole on the endstop module and screw it into the printed part

    • M5x12 Cap Head Screw

    • Install the M5x12 screw through the y_max_endstop_slider printed part and fasten it into the M5 nylon hex nut

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  7. Position the y-axis endstop on to the V-Core 3.1 frame as shown Check that the distance shown measures 11mm Fasten the M5x10 screw to secure the y-axis endstop assembly to the frame

    • Position the y-axis endstop on to the V-Core 3.1 frame as shown

    • Check that the distance shown measures 11mm

    • Fasten the M5x10 screw to secure the y-axis endstop assembly to the frame

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  8. Rotate each z-axis lead screw counter-clockwise to lower the bed arms Stop when the arms are roughly half way down

    • Rotate each z-axis lead screw counter-clockwise to lower the bed arms

    • Stop when the arms are roughly half way down

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  9. Bed assembly from Step 2 Install the bed onto the z-axis arms. Each ball on the bed should rest on the dowel pins in each arm Install the bed onto the z-axis arms. Each ball on the bed should rest on the dowel pins in each arm

    • Bed assembly from Step 2

    • Install the bed onto the z-axis arms. Each ball on the bed should rest on the dowel pins in each arm

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