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reprap:anet:a8:coupler [2019/01/03 08:06] – [Howto install the z-couplers (the right way)] cj_elec_tech | reprap:anet:a8:coupler [2019/01/03 08:12] – [Apply your coupler] cj_elec_tech | ||
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===== The correct installation ===== | ===== The correct installation ===== | ||
- | It's simple: The middle of the coupler must be flexible. So don't insert the rods until they touch each other, just insert the rods on both sides for **5mm**. They have to get in touch with the screws, but they dont need go in all the way. | + | It's simple: The middle of the coupler must be flexible. So don't insert the rods until they touch each other, just insert the rods on both sides **5mm**. They have to go just past the screws, but they don' |
A simple illustration: | A simple illustration: | ||
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- | The green marks show how deep the rods should sit in the coupler. The red mark shows where they shall not pass. ;) | + | The green marks show how deep the rods should sit in the coupler. The red mark shows where they should |
- | ===== Apply your coupler ===== | + | ===== Tighten |
- | Remember to tighten the screws on the coupler | + | Remember to tighten the screws on the coupler |
^ ^ ^^^^ | ^ ^ ^^^^ | ||
- | |1 (first screw)|3(third screw)| | + | |1 (first screw)|3 (third screw)| |
- | |4(last screw)|2(second screw)| | + | |4 (last screw)|2 (second screw)| |
===== But my axis still wobbles! ===== | ===== But my axis still wobbles! ===== | ||
There are many reasons for unwanted movements. Take a look at the [[reprap: | There are many reasons for unwanted movements. Take a look at the [[reprap: |