Building the X-axis

I will not go too deep into the build process of the X-axis as it was essentially a repeat of the Y except on a larger scale. Particular care had to be taken to get the dimensions correct. Some changes included using a wider 20mm flat aluminium as a guider for the Y axis. The sides themselves also use a 25mm by 20mm as the running surface for the runners of the Y-axis. The sides parallel to the Y-axis use wider 35mm by 20mm angle. These were all bolted together using M3 screws consisting of 2 major parts like the Y-axis. This is a solid part and an attachment for tensioning the belt.

In addition to this, a bracket was made which was screwed to the side of the angle. Like the Y-axis, this is attached to a bracket which houses the motor keeping it stiff and sturdy. There is a chance looking at it now that this bracket will have to be raised when the belt is connected to the Y structure but this will come later if needed.

The final change was also that a limit switch was attached to the Y axis. This will serve to allow the axis position to reset to 0 position when the runner hits the switch.