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Step 1 Platform Panels - Lead Screw Nut
- Note: Fix the lead screw nut onto the platform panel as shown.

Lead Screw Nut

M3 x 6mm Cap

Repeat for both panels

Note the orientation of the nut in relation to the panel also.

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Step 2 Platform Panels - Linear Bearings

Note: Secure two LMK8LUU linear bearings onto the panels like shown.
- LMK8LUU
- M3 x 6mm Cap
Note: Repeat for both Panels
Caution: Note the orientation of the bearings in relation to the panels also.

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Step 3 Z-Rods

Note: Place the printer onto its side.
Slide two z-rods in through the mounts on the base.
Slide one of the platform panel assemblies onto the rods like shown.
Caution: The mounts themselves should at this stage only be fastened on loosely, as instructed in the base and top panel assembly notes.

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Step 4 Securing the Z-Rods

Push the shafts all the way up into the brackets on the top panel.
Secure the shafts onto the mounts by firmly tightening the M4 bolts on each bracket.

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Step 5 Securing the Brackets

With the mounts now clamping down onto the rods, it is time to firmly secure the brackets to the panels.
Note: Repeat this for the other side also.

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Step 6 T-Nuts

Note: Loosely fasten M4 x 6mm bolts and M4 t-nuts onto the fours holes on the platform panels like shown.
- Reminder: Note the orientation, the T-nuts should point towards the base.
- M4 x 6mm
- M4 T-Nut
Note: Repeat for the other platform panel also.

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Step 7 2020 Extrusions

Note: Take the 2020 extrusions and secure them to the platform panels like shown.

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Step 8 Lead Screw

Screw the lead screw into the lead screw nut.
Take a coupling and push it all the way onto the leadscrew,
Tighten this bolt to clamp the coupling in place on the lead screw.
Finally, tighten the set screw on the coupling also.

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Step 9 Lead Screw Coupling

Note: Slide the coupling onto the z-motor shaft.
Note: Secure the set screw onto the flat side of the shaft.
- Set screw
- Flat side of motor shaft
Finally clamp the coupling in place by tightening this bolt.

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Step 10 Heated Bed Cable Relief Bracket

Secure the cable relief bracket to the rear 2020 extrusion like shown with an M4 x 6mm bolt and M4 T-nut.
Fix it approximately an inch from the left platform panel.

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Step 11 Proforge 3.5

Caution: If building the Proforge 3.5 complete this stage instead.

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Step 1 Platform Panels - Lead Screw Nut

Step 2 Platform Panels - Linear Bearings

Step 3 Z-Rods

Step 4 Securing the Z-Rods

Step 5 Securing the Brackets

Step 6 T-Nuts

Step 7 2020 Extrusions

Step 8 Lead Screw

Step 9 Lead Screw Coupling

Step 10 Heated Bed Cable Relief Bracket

Step 11 Proforge 3.5