P3Steel X axis assembly

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Introduction | Bill of materials | Proteins | Vitamins | Painting the steel frame parts | Main steel frame assembly | Y-axis assembly | X-axis assembly | Connecting X-axis and Z-axis | Motor assembly | X and Y-axis motions | Heated bed assembly | Extruder assembly | Electronics and wiring | Extras

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Similarly to what we did for the Y-axis assembly, we'll do this in four easy steps:

1. X idler end assembly.
2. X motor end assembly.
3. X smooth rods and carriage installation.
4. X belt installation.

Each step requires 15-20 minutes, so set aside one evening for the X-axis assembly.

X idler end assembly

For this step we require this tool:

X smooth rods and carriage installation

This is what things should look like now: