Hello, I have a question regarding mounting of the XY motors in my setup. I have 2 positions available for them, more clearly exemplified in the following picture:
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The first option, with the motor under the flat plate would be best but I don't see how I could easily enclose the printer having to crochet the enclosure around the perimeter or having to completely offset the back panel. Although I could do that, I want to explore my options of mounting the motors inside the perimeter defined by the frame and the only option I have here is a top mount using spacers.
The needed distance is about 20mm, which is about the same length as the M5 Hex coupler I measured. I haven't seen M3 Hex Couplers in the stores I've checked but online info suggests they are 18mm in length. I could manage to squeeze the GT2 pulley between the plate and the motor 2 more mm but my question is: Is this setup too flimsy? Should I design a 3D printed spacer block that I can bolt to the plate with more bolts covering a larger area? Something like this Thing:704675 maybe...
What other spacer options are out there that can avoid the printed part and ensure the stability of the mounts?
Thank you.
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The first option, with the motor under the flat plate would be best but I don't see how I could easily enclose the printer having to crochet the enclosure around the perimeter or having to completely offset the back panel. Although I could do that, I want to explore my options of mounting the motors inside the perimeter defined by the frame and the only option I have here is a top mount using spacers.
The needed distance is about 20mm, which is about the same length as the M5 Hex coupler I measured. I haven't seen M3 Hex Couplers in the stores I've checked but online info suggests they are 18mm in length. I could manage to squeeze the GT2 pulley between the plate and the motor 2 more mm but my question is: Is this setup too flimsy? Should I design a 3D printed spacer block that I can bolt to the plate with more bolts covering a larger area? Something like this Thing:704675 maybe...
What other spacer options are out there that can avoid the printed part and ensure the stability of the mounts?
Thank you.