PRINTED CNC Z AXIS for ARDUINO Projects or Small Router, Printer.

A small Z axis slider for small your small projects.

It use a nema 14 stepper and simple components.

You can buy the mechanical kit here: http://www.cnc4newbie.com

Or you can buy from your local hardware store.

Download the STL files from my thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:760793

Material need:

1x ABS slider
1x ABS body
2x 6" rod 5/16" diameter or use 8mm and adjust the holes with a 8mm drill
1x 5" threaded rod 1/4-20 or use 6mmx1mm and adjust the coupler
1x 1/4-20 nut or 6mmx1mm nut if you use metric threaded rod
1x coupler, it must match the threaded rod and the motor shaft, you can print one!!
4x flat head 3mm x 8mm screw
4x flat head 4mm x 14mm screw
4x 4mm nuts
1x flange bearing 6mm x 12mm
4x set screw 4mm x 5mm

1x aluminum 2"x3" front plate with 7 4mm threaded holes

1x nema 14 stepper


Voila!!

Please Vote for my slider in the 3D contest!
Thank you all!

EXCUSE FOR MY ENGLISH!!

Step 1: Video!!

Sorry for the bad quality video!!

Step 2: ABS PARTS

Print the ABS parts, make attention for not warping the parts.

Step 3: Assembly

start to assemble the parts.

First insert the nut and place the thread rod.

Install the coupler.

Step 4: SLIDER

Insert the bearing in the body.

Install the slider/threaded rod in the bearing.

Step 5: MOTOR

Now install the motor with the 4 flat head 3mm screws.

Step 6: SMOOTH RODS

now it's time for the smooth rods.

If the holes in the body or slider are to tight, adjust with a 5/16" drill or 8mm drill if you use 8mm rod.

Set the 4 small set screws, don't over tight!!

Step 7: FRONT PLATE

Mount the front plate with 4 flat head 4mm screws and nuts.

The nuts are mount in the hexagonal under the slider.

Step 8: VOILA!!

Voila!!

Now you have a nice slider for your arduino or small cnc projects!!

Hope you like!!

Jbc