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2. PCB

💬 whenever you need, check out the exploded view for orientation;

The PCB gathers electronic breakouts but also serves a structural role. That means it is adjacent to several mechanical parts.

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PCB + stepper driver

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  1. place the A4988 driver on the board, observing the VMOT and GND markings to make sure it is properly oriented;

PCB + hall sensor

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  1. place the hall sensor;
  2. it isn’t going to hold steadily into the connector and that’s expected;

+ F_pillar

The F_pillar will make sure the hall breakout stays firm in position, while at the same time aggregating the PCB to the overall structure.

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  1. place two nuts in the F_pillar slots;
  2. slide the F_pillar from the PCB side;
  3. insert 2x m3x10 with 2x washers and fasten them;

+ NEMA + G_pillar

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  1. connect the NEMA harness to the stepper motor;
  2. then, connect it to the PCB;
  3. mount the G_pillar in the opposite side of the PCB;
  4. very carefully, place the assembly into a surface.

result

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