M2 Assembly Guide 2_0

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M2 ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Power
Drew’s Note: If your case looks like this above one, it may need to
be modified. Note the small power port. You will have to plug in
the power with the top of the case off, or cut the hole larger. We
apologize for this mistake and it will be fixed in later versions.
3. Right Motor1. Left Motor
2. Z-Motor
(Longest cord,
will connect to M2)
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Connection
1. 2. 3 .
Power
Correct
MicroUSB port
Example of connection
not fully seated!
Right/Left (X/Y) Motors
Drew’s Note: The X and Y motors move the M2 back and forth
on the frame. If one of your motors of your M2 doesn’t move
during operation, or the M2 generally moves in a strange
direction, the first thing to check are the motor connections.
If the wires connecting the X, Y, and Z motors are loose, even a
tiny bit, it will cause your M2 to malfunction.
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2. Plug in wires, USB, and power. The six-pin motor wires go to the motors, using the following
diagrams. Connections will only seat in one direction. Ensure connections are secure and use one of
the shorter blue wires. Use B3 zip ties for cord maintenance.
Drew’s Note: A high-pitched whine is normal! That means your DUE board is receiving power. It will get louder when
connected to a computer. The following steps will explain where the other ends of the cords go.
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