<<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoUpperCornerAssembly (r1.9 - 02 Jan 2009 - RussNelson)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZMotorAssembly

Making the Ponoko RepRap Upper Corners

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Attaching 8mm segment to Upper Corner

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<		 Attach the lower 8mm segment in a similar way using four M3 25mm screws and associated washers and nuts, and then add the eight 4.5mm BBs

and bearing race like you did with the Lower Corners.
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>		 Attach the lower 8mm segment in a similar way using four M3 25mm screws and associated washers and nuts, and then add the two M8 washers, eight 4.5mm BBs, and bearing race like you did with the Lower Corners. Or, a 608Z skate bearing if that's your choice.

Actually, you don't have to assemble the bearings just yet - particularly if you find loaded bearings tricky things to deal with. You might find it easier to wait until later, when the Z Axis is assembled inside the supporting framework.

 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoUpperCornerAssembly (r1.8 - 02 Jan 2009 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZMotorAssembly

Making the Ponoko RepRap Upper Corners

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Attaching 8mm segment to Upper Corner

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>		 Attach the lower 8mm segment in a similar way using four M3 25mm screws and associated washers and nuts, and then add the eight 4.5mm BBs

and bearing race like you did with the Lower Corners.

Actually, you don't have to assemble the bearings just yet - particularly if you find loaded bearings tricky things to deal with. You might find it easier to wait until later, when the Z Axis is assembled inside the supporting framework.

 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoUpperCornerAssembly (r1.7 - 31 Dec 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZMotorAssembly

Making the Ponoko RepRap Upper Corners

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Upper Corner with 608ZZ bearing fitted.
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>		 These are the top corners of the RepRap and construction is similar to the lower corners. This time though, there are two corners pointing one way, and two otherwise identical mirror images. Either 608 ZZ bearings or the lasercut ball bearing races may be used.


 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoUpperCornerAssembly (r1.6 - 17 Dec 2008 - RussNelson)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZMotorAssembly

Making the Ponoko RepRap Upper Corners

Main Ponoko Page
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Upper Corner with 608ZZ bearing fitted. These are the top corners of the RepRap and construction is similar to the lower corners. This time though, there are two corners pointing one way, and two otherwise identical mirror images. Either 608 ZZ bearings or the lasercut ball bearing races may be used.
 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoUpperCornerAssembly (r1.5 - 11 Dec 2008 - RussNelson)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZMotorAssembly

Making the Ponoko RepRap Upper Corners

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 These are the top corners of the RepRap and construction is similar to the lower corners. This time though, there are two corners pointing one way, and two otherwise identical mirror images. Either 608 ZZ bearings or the lasercut ball bearing races may be used.


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Set of parts for Ponoko Upper Corner Assembly This is very similar to the Lower Corners, which you should have done by now. Start by locating the components for an Upper Corner Assembly:

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Assembling first 3 layers of Upper Corner

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<		 Put the washers on four M3 25mm machine screws and join the 3mm segment to the two 5mm segments as shown in the photo:
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>		 Put the washers on four M3 25mm screws and join the 3mm segment to the two 5mm segments as shown in the photo. Fasten with washers and nuts just enough to not fall off.


Attaching 8mm segment to Upper Corner

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<		 Attach the lower 8mm segment in a similar way, and then add the BBs and bearing race like you did with the Lower Corners.
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>		 Attach the lower 8mm segment in a similar way using four M3 25mm screws and associated washers and nuts, and then add the BBs and bearing race like you did with the Lower Corners.

Actually, you don't have to assemble the bearings just yet - particularly if you find loaded bearings tricky things to deal with. You might find it easier to wait until later, when the Z Axis is assembled inside the supporting framework.

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Four Upper Corners Make two like that, and two that are a mirror image of it. Use the bolts & washers trick to keep them together while you assemble the other framework bits.

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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoUpperCornerAssembly (r1.4 - 06 Dec 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZMotorAssembly

Making the Ponoko RepRap Upper Corners

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Upper Corner with 608ZZ bearing fitted. These are the top corners of the RepRap and construction is similar to the lower corners. This time though, there are two corners pointing one way, and two otherwise identical mirror images. Either 608 ZZ bearings or the lasercut ball bearing races may be used.
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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoUpperCornerAssembly (r1.3 - 06 Dec 2008 - RussNelson)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZMotorAssembly

Making the Ponoko RepRap Upper Corners

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 Upper Corner with 608ZZ bearing fitted. These are the top corners of the RepRap and construction is similar to the lower corners. This time though, there are two corners pointing one way, and two otherwise identical mirror images. Either 608 ZZ bearings or the lasercut ball bearing races may be used.
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 -- VikOlliver - 14 Nov 2008

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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoUpperCornerAssembly (r1.2 - 14 Nov 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZMotorAssembly

Making the Ponoko RepRap Upper Corners

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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>		 Upper Corner with 608ZZ bearing fitted.

These are the top corners of the RepRap and construction is similar to the lower corners. This time though, there are two corners pointing one way, and two otherwise identical mirror images. Either 608 ZZ bearings or the lasercut ball bearing races may be used.


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Set of parts for Ponoko Upper Corner Assembly This is very similar to the Lower Corners, which you should have done by now. Start by locating the components for an Upper Corner Assembly:


Assembling first 3 layers of Upper Corner Put the washers on four M3 25mm machine screws and join the 3mm segment to the two 5mm segments as shown in the photo:



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Attaching 8mm segment to Upper Corner Attach the lower 8mm segment in a similar way, and then add the BBs and bearing race like you did with the Lower Corners.

Actually, you don't have to assemble the bearings just yet - particularly if you find loaded bearings tricky things to deal with. You might find it easier to wait until later, when the Z Axis is assembled inside the supporting framework.



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Four Upper Corners Make two like that, and two that are a mirror image of it. Use the bolts & washers trick to keep them together while you assemble the other framework bits.



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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoUpperCornerAssembly (r1.1 - 09 Nov 2008 - VikOlliver)
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META TOPICPARENT PonokoZMotorAssembly

Making the Ponoko RepRap Upper Corners

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

These are the top corners of the RepRap and construction is similar to the lower corners. This time though, there are two corners pointing one way, and two otherwise identical mirror images. Either 608 ZZ bearings or the lasercut ball bearing races may be used.


Start by locating the components for an Upper Corner Assembly:


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Hopefully there will be a nice photo showing it all competed here very shortly.


Now you can move on to assembling the upper frame.

-- VikOlliver - 09 Nov 2008

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Revision r1.1 - 09 Nov 2008 - 03:33 - VikOlliver
Revision r1.9 - 02 Jan 2009 - 23:03 - RussNelson