EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly Instructions - Revision history

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We have tried to make these instructions as clear and easy to follow as
possible. However, even with the benefit of the simplicity of the
MakerSlide system, it is still a fairly complex machine, with many parts,
so the assembly can be daunting. To make it easier, we broke it down
into fairly small steps.

We welcome questions, corrections, and suggestions for improvement.

These updated instructions apply to the previous versions of the kits too,
with some limitations (for instance, the upper NEMA 23 hole pattern may
not be present on earlier motor plates). The instructions aim to cover
all options and features, including some alternate motor mounting options
and belt and idler configurations.

The only material changes from the previous version of the instructions
affect the X carriage, where the bolts have been reversed, and assembly
starts with the front plate. This should give more clearance for
different spindle mounting systems. For dual X rail with aluminium
spacers, the instructions also eliminate the trial-and-error step in
determining the set of washers that match the spacing of the V-wheels to
that of the two rails (when bolted together).

During the build, please pay attention to the washers: follow the
instructions exactly.

== Jump To ==

* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: Prep work|Prep work]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: V-wheels|V-wheels]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: Smooth idler wheels|Smooth idler wheels]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: X and Y motors|X and Y motors]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: Y carriages|Y carriages]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: X rail|X rail]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: X carriage|X carriage]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: Gantry|Gantry]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: Frame|Frame]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: Z leadscrew|Z leadscrew]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: Z motor|Z motor]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: Spindle mounts|Spindle mounts]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: X belt|X belt]]
* [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: Y belts|Y belts]]

[[File:EShapeoko_v1.3_s.png|900px]]

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 * [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: Z leadscrew|Z leadscrew]]
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 * [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: Spindle mounts|Spindle mounts]]
 * [[EShapeoko 1.3 Assembly: X belt|X belt]]

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 We have tried to make these instructions as clear and easy to follow as
-possible.  However, even with the benefit of the simplicity of the
+possible. However, even with the benefit of the simplicity of the
 MakerSlide system, it is still a fairly complex machine, with many parts,
-so the assembly can be daunting.  To make it easier, we broke it down
+so the assembly can be daunting. To make it easier, we broke it down
 into fairly small steps.
 We welcome questions, corrections, and suggestions for improvement.
-These updated instructions apply to the previous versions of the kits too,
+The instructions aim to cover all options and features, including some
-with some limitations (for instance, the upper NEMA 23 hole pattern may
+alternate motor mounting options and belt and idler configurations.
-The only material changes from the previous version of the instructions
+Compared to version 1.2, the Z axis has been updated, with a new motor
-affect the X carriage, where the bolts have been reversed, and assembly
+plate and a new type of bearing. This simplifies assembly considerably.
-During the build, please pay attention to the washers: follow the
+During the build, it's easier to keep the small parts in their bags
-instructions exactly.
+until needed.
 == Jump To ==