RepRapPro Mendel x axis assembly
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| A notice about these instructions! |
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Since 1st April 2013, the RepRapPro Mendel has been superseded by the RepRapPro Tricolour and Mono Mendel. |
Goal
By the end of this stage, your X-axis should look like this:
Tools
You will need the following tools
- M3 Allen key
- M3 set screw Allen key
- M3 spanner/nut runner
- Long-nosed pliers
- Tweezers
- M8 spanner
Step 1: X carriage assembly
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| Item | Quantity |
| Printed X carriage lid | 1 |
| Printed X carriage plate | 1 |
| Printed X belt clamp | 2 |
| Cardboard heatshield | 1 |
| Aluminium cooking foil | 110mm x 135mm |
| LM8UU bearings | 3 |
| M3x20mm screws | 5 |
| M3x35mm screws | 5 |
| M3x30mm hex-head screws | 3 |
| M3 nylock nut | 1 |
| M3 nuts | 22 |
| M3 washers | 27 |
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