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8mm/12mm Feeder Frame Assembly

This section will guide the reader through the process of installing various hardware components into feeder-frame-8mm or feeder-frame-12mm in preparation for its use in final assembly.

Materials Needed

  • Frame print
  • X-Acto knife
  • Needle-nose pliers
  • Loctite 435 super glue
  • Light diffuser PCB
  • 8mm fiducial board or 12mm fiducial board

Prepare Print

  • Inspect the print for defects.

    • All surfaces should be free of excess filament and be relatively flat
    • Ensure you are working with the correct feeder frame, either 8mm or 12mm.

  • Remove the support from the frame with needle-nose pliers.

    • The support may leave behind extra filament that will prevent proper actuation of the release lever. Remove this with an X-Acto knife

  • Use needle-nose pliers to gently pry the buttons from their support. Do not use too much force as this may cause the buttons to break off.

Install Light Diffuser

  • Use needle-nose pliers to install the light diffuser PCB.

    • The Opulo logo on the PCB should be oriented as such:

    • The installed PCB should be flush with the feeder frame.

Install Fiducial Board

Hold it Partner

It is important to be aware that the fiducial for the 8mm & 12mm frames are slightly different.

  • Be aware what frames you are working with
  • Be aware what fiducials you are gluing

  • Dispense a small amount of Loctite 435 in the front pocket of the feeder frame.

  • Place the fiducial board in the pocket with the fiducial markers facing upward.

  • Orient frame upright for at least 30 minutes before proceeding with assembly.