Dual Direct-Drive X-Carriage

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Fit the Carriage.

Position the previously prepared Dual X-Carriage onto the bearings.

The 'legs' which mount the IR Sensor and Print Fan should be on the back and left respectively as you look at your printer.

Fit the Clamps.
  • 8 x M3 10mm Screws (Bag 8).
  • 2 x Bearing Clamps (Printed Parts).

Secure the X-Carriage to the bearings using the two Bearing Clamps.

(7.1) X-Carriage Belt

Fit the Tensioner.
  • 1 x M3 18mm Screws (Bag 8).
  • 1 x M3 Square Nut (Bag 6).
  • 1 x Belt Tensioner (Printed Parts).
  • 1 x GT2 Belt (Motion Box).

Fit the M3 Square Nut into the Belt Tensioner and thread in the M3 Screw.

Place the Tensioner into the X-Carriage.

Slot one end of the belt into the X-Carriage as shown. Note: Check the orientation of the belt teeth matches the groves in the X-Carriage.

Belt.

Feed the belt throuh the X-Idler.

Belt.

Pass the belt around the 20T GT2 Pulley on the X-Axis Motor and return it towards the X-Carriage.

Grub.
  • 1 x M4 8mm Grub Screw (Bag 13).

Screw in the grub as shown.

Do not over-tighten.

Grubs.
  • 1 x M4 8mm Grub Screw (Bag 13).

Pull the belt taught and cut to length, fix the belt end into the X-Carriage.

Secure using the Grub Screw.

Do not over-tighten.