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Build instruction bug?

PostPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:30 pm
by LeonS
In the section titled "Install Y rails" Step #3 reads:

"Install the last remaining frame extrusion that goes horizontally just in front of the tube. Be sure to add six t-nuts in for the z lead screw assemblies and the tube brackets."

Shouldn't it read:
"Install the last remaining frame extrusion that goes horizontally just in front of the tube. Be sure to add eight t-nuts in for the z lead screw assemblies, the tube brackets, and the rear mirror bracket." :?:

Thanks,
Leon

Re: Build instruction bug?

PostPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:52 pm
by bdring
Yes, you are right. I was writing that from memory. Other builders, like twehr, are correcting that as they are building, but it never hurts to have a few post assembly nuts.

Note: The Z axis upgrade uses a longer threaded rod in the rear left position. I decided to start including that rod in the default kit to make the upgrade easier. You will not need to swap that rod out. The last few hardware kits sent out have (2) 8" and 2 (10") rods. The instructions have been updated and the drawing will be updated the next time it is published.

Re: Build instruction bug?

PostPosted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:26 am
by twehr
LeonS wrote:In the section titled "Install Y rails" Step #3 reads:

"Install the last remaining frame extrusion that goes horizontally just in front of the tube. Be sure to add six t-nuts in for the z lead screw assemblies and the tube brackets."

Shouldn't it read:
"Install the last remaining frame extrusion that goes horizontally just in front of the tube. Be sure to add eight t-nuts in for the z lead screw assemblies, the tube brackets, and the rear mirror bracket." :?:

Thanks,
Leon


Fixed.

Re: Build instruction bug?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:00 pm
by StigOE
I believe I found some errors in the numbers of pre-assembly nuts in the assembly instructions.

Main frame assembly order:
Step 1c, rear, should have 1 left/front, for left side Y-axis
Step 1d, front, should have 1 right/rear, for left side Y-axis
Step 5 should have 7 top, not 4, for Z -axis brackets and Mid vertical
Step 6a, rear, should have 1 left/front, for right side Y-axis
Step 6b, front, should have 1 right/rear, for right side Y-axis

Stig

Re: Build instruction bug?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 3:33 pm
by bdring
I will look at that when I get home.

I am not sure we will ever get that 100% right :). Building the frame with pre-assembly t-nuts is just a right of passage we all need to go through.

Re: Build instruction bug?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 3:52 pm
by awesomenesser
I went through and made another chart a few weeks ago. I finished assembling my laser this weekend and the T-nut placements are all correct (I don't have any free nuts anywhere). The chart is a little complicated but the frame is a complicated thing to assemble. Take a look at the chart here.

Also let me know if you find any issues.

Re: Build instruction bug?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:50 pm
by BenJackson
A few of us worked on a whole new chart while I was building. One of the last things I did with the frame was double check that spreadsheet. But I never paid attention to whether it got re-incorporated into the instructions :(

Re: Build instruction bug?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:27 pm
by DasGrinch
I just wish the picture were in the same orientation as the chart. I'm using awesomenesser's chart, and so far it goes good with only one nut that was missing, but I guess it's all about how you assemble it. I like the X t-nuts (Y free) part, so I know how many I'm going to end up using.

Re: Build instruction bug?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:51 pm
by awesomenesser
DasGrinch, where was the missing T-Nut? I want to check it against my build and then correct the sheet if necessary. I plan on adding the picture to my chart with a key that explains the directions.

Edit - I added a second sheet that contains the frame assembly diagram with direction keys.

Here is a link to the shared document for anyone that doesn't have it.

Yea the directions are a little weird but the key makes it easier.