X/Y Motor Adjustment And Replacement

X/Y Motor Adjustment And Replacement

Preface: This article covers how to swap a motor on a Thunder Laser Nova series machine. The information in this article can be used when swapping X to Y motor positions or when replacing a worn out motor with a new motor.


Warning
Always disconnect the main power from the machine before doing any repairs. maintenance, etc...


General Motor Locations:























Tools Needed:

3mm Allen Key
2.5mm Allen Key (For X axis Jack Bolt)
Snips (For Zip Ties)



X AXIS:

A) 4 mount screws secure the motor

B) Belt tension adjustment jack bolt (must loosen the 4 mount screws first) Clockwise = More Tension, Counter Clockwise = less tension





Removal
Installation





Y Axis:


A) 3 Adjustment screws

B) Belt tension adjustment jack bolt (must loosen the 3 adjustment screws first) Clockwise = More Tension, Counter Clockwise = less tension

C) 4 mount screws secure the motor



Removal
Installation






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