Root 3 CNC - Mounting the Y-Axis Panel

Relevant official documentation can be found at: https://rootcnc.com/machines/root-3/animated-assembly

• Root 3 Y-Axis Side Panel Linear Slide

For the Y-Axis mounts, the following parts were used (repeat for each side):

• 2x 3D Printed Parts
• 6x M3 x 20mm screws (0.5mm threads)
• 6x M3 washers
• 6x M3 nylon lock nuts
• 2x #10-24 x 1/2" cup point socket set screws
• 1x 6061 Aluminum Rectangular Tube 1/8" Wall Thickness, 1"x 1", 3' length

For the Y-Axis panel gantry, the following parts were used (repeat for each side):

• 1x plywood side panel
• 1x box section carriage assembly
• 8x M4 x 40mm bolts (0.7mm threads)
• 8x M4 oversized washers
• 8x M4 nuts 

In order to get the captive nuts into the box section carriage assembly, they needed a little persuasion.  I used a nail punch to lightly tap them into place.  The thread ends were covered in Loctite thread locker, because I did not have M4 lock washers available and did not want to wait a few days for delivery;  Hopefully this will not come back to bite me later;  I would have much preferred to use lock washers due to the expected motion/vibration of the gantry.

When completed, the assembly should move freely on the linear box tubing.