doc/how-to-build.txt

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   2 How to Assemble the Reprap Wilson 3D printer
   3 Written by Martin Rice <mrice411@gmail.com>
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   6 1. Identify the components
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   8 2. Assemble the Y axis (part 1)
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  10 2.1     The following parts are used during this step:
  11         a. The two M10 threaded rods
  12         b. The Y axis smooth rods
  13         c. The plastic Y end pieces (2)
  14         d. The two plastic frame brace supports
  15         e. 12 M10 nuts and washers
  16         f. Four linear bearings (LM8UU)
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  18 3. Assemble the Frame (part 1)
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  20 3.1     The following parts are used during this step:
  21         a. The two side pieces of 2020 aluminum extrusion (the longer ones, generally)
  22         b. One of the two horizontal pieces of 2020 aluminum extrusion (the shorter ones, generally)
  23         c. 36 T-slot nuts
  24         d. 28 M5 x 8mm screws
  25         e. The plastic Z motor holders (2)
  26         f. The plastic rear frame brackets (2)
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  28 4. Mount the Y axis to the frame
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  30 4.1     The following parts are used during this step:
  31         a. The partially-assembled Y axis from step 2.
  32         b. The partially assembled frame from step 3.
  33         c. Eight M5 x 8mm screws
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  36 5. Assemble the X axis (part 1)
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  38 5.1     The following parts are used during this step:
  39         a. The two plastic X end pieces ("motor" and "idler")
  40         b. Eight linear bearings (LM8UU)
  41         c. The two X axis smooth rods
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  43 6. Mounting the X axis to the Z axis
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  45 7. Assemble the Frame (part 2)
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