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X Carriage |
Congratulations on purchasing an X-Carve DIY 3D Carver kit! These detailed instructions will guide you through the process of building your very own desktop 3D carver.
We’ve divided assembly into steps corresponding to the modules of your kit. You can navigate between steps using the table of contents to the left.
Each step contains a parts list, written instructions with pictures, and a short video. We find it easiest to first collect the parts in the list, then read through the instructions, then watch the video for clarification.
The instructions are still in flux: so when in doubt, the written instructions are more accurate and up-to-date than the videos.
We recommend following the order of the table of contents during your assembly as some parts of the build are much easier to accomplish in this order.
This project can seem daunting, but after you’ve completed a few modules you’ll see that it’s really just a grown-up set of Legos. Remember to move slowly, enjoy the process and take it one step at a time.
We’ve provided a model of the entire machine and each sub-assembly on GrabCad. You can find it here.
When assembling your Shapeoko 2 Upgrade Kit, you will be using all of the same hardware used on your Shapeoko 2 with the exception of the following hardware that is included:
| SKU | Name | Section of Instructions |
| 30552-01 | Flat Head Socket Cap Screw M5 × 35mmm | X Carriage |
| 25286-21 | Button Head Cap Screw M5 × 25mm | Belting |
| 30265-04 | Nylon Insert Lock Nut M5 | Belting |
| 25286-17 | Button Head Cap Screw M5 × 8mm | Z-Axis |