- Slide a Z-Stabilizer into the middle of one of the 371 mm threaded rods (2 dots)
- Note: The shaft will self balance when the stabilizer is in the center
- Place an M8 washer on both sides of the stabilizer. Secure the assembly by hand-tightening one M8 nut on each side
- Secure a footed frame vertex to each end of the threaded rod using M8 washers and nuts as in step 2
- Attach one 371 mm threaded rod (2 dots) to each vertex, securing the rods with M8 washers and nuts as in the previous step
- Attach a non-footed frame vertex to the open end of the triangle, securing the rods with M8 washers and nuts as in the previous step
- Place the frame on a flat surface and selective hand tighten the M8 nuts until each side measures 290 mm (29 cm). When the sides measure true, tighten with a wrench.
- Note: Measurements should be taken from the inside walls of the vertices
- Repeat steps 1-6 for the second frame triangle
This blog is intended to serve as a simple, straight-forward guide for building and using your own 3D printer. I created and continually update this blog for a simple reason: the current state of 3D printing is confusing and I feel that this discourages new enthusiasts. Hopefully the simplicity of this blog will encourage more people to take the plunge into the world of reprap and 3D printing.