Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
4
Time Required
- 6. Z axis motion 4 steps
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If you haven't check the Z axis parts during the preflight check then you should do it now or you might have problem during this chapter.
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Note that in this chapter you will see images of MK3(S) Y carriage but all steps are exactly the same for MK2(S) and MK2.5(S).
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Insert 2x M5x10 screws in the z_motor_mount.
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Engage 2x t-nuts on the M5 screws (1-2 turns) and place them vertically.
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Repeat with the remaining z_motor_mount.
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Make sure this section is clean of dust, it will be used as reference for the z_motor_mounts.
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Slide the z_motor_mount from the top of the frame. Note the orientation, the hole for the Z smooth rods should face outside the frame
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Check the orientation of your z_motor_mount or it will make the next steps impossible.
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This step and the following ones are showing a MK3(S) Y carriage but the position is the same with MK2(S) and MK2.5(S).
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Slide the Z motors in the z_motor_mounts. The motor cable should be oriented inside the frame (red lines on the images).
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Secure the Z steppers in place with 8x M3x10 screws (reused from your original Prusa). Press the motor in the direction of the yellow arrows while tightening incrementally the screws.
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Check the orientation of your motor cables.
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