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--- 3d_prints:instructions:conventional:step5 [2026/03/12 01:15] – created unexpectedlee
+++ 3d_prints:instructions:conventional:step5 [2026/03/14 21:59] (current) – [Step 5.6 – Fully position the motor platform] unexpectedlee
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-====== Step 5 – Install Gears  ======
+====== Step 5 – Install Motor & Motor Platform  ======
-<WRAP box>
+<WRAP info>
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+New Parts needed for this step:
+  - Motor
+  - Motor Platform
+  - Motor Platform Legs (Left & Right)
 </WRAP>
-===== Step 3.1 –   =====
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+===== Step 5.1 – Identify the parts  =====
-{{:3d_prints:instructions:conventional:3a.jpg?700}}
+From top to bottom: Motor, Motor Platform, Motor Platform Legs.
+{{:3d_prints:instructions:conventional:5a.jpg?700}}
 -----
-===== Step 3.2 –  =====
+===== Step 5.2 – Slide the motor onto the Motor Platform =====
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+From the rear of the Motor Platform, slide the gearbox onto the platform.
-{{:3d_prints:instructions:conventional:3b.jpg?700}}
+{{:3d_prints:instructions:conventional:5b.jpg?700}}
 -----
-[[3d_prints:instructions:conventional:step3|⬅ Previous Step]]
+===== Step 5.3 – Slide the motor into position =====
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-[[3d_prints:instructions:conventional:step5|Next Step ➜]]
+Slide the motor fully forward.
+<WRAP tip>
+The motor doesn't have to be fully forward.  Don't put too much stress trying to get it all the way.  Close is good enough.
+</WRAP>
+{{:3d_prints:instructions:conventional:5c.jpg?700}}
+-----
+===== Step 5.4 – Insert the platform legs =====
+Insert the platform legs into the small sockets at the bottom rear of the base.  Align the legs as shown.
+<WRAP important>
+If you put the legs in the wrong position, be careful to pull them directly backwards so as not to break one.
+</WRAP>
+{{:3d_prints:instructions:conventional:5d.jpg?700}}
+-----
+===== Step 5.5 – Insert the motor platform =====
+Insert the guide rails for the motor platform into the backside of the reducer base.
+{{:3d_prints:instructions:conventional:5e.jpg?700}}
+-----
+===== Step 5.6 – Fully position the motor platform =====
+Slide the motor platform forward and down until it is inserted fully.
+<WRAP important>
+Be careful not to apply too much pressure in any one direction.  Wiggle the motor platform side to side slightly to help it slide.
+</WRAP>
+{{:3d_prints:instructions:conventional:5f.jpg?700}}
+-----
+===== Step 5.7 – Connect the platform legs =====
+Squeeze the platform legs together slightly, allowing the motor platform to drop down.  Press each platform leg into its socket.
+{{:3d_prints:instructions:conventional:5g.jpg?700}}
+-----
+===== Step 5.8 – View of assembled motor platform =====
+{{:3d_prints:instructions:conventional:5h.jpg?700}}
+-----
+<WRAP group>
+<WRAP quarter column>
+[[3d_prints:instructions:conventional:step4|⬅ Previous Step]]
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP right quarter column>
+[[3d_prints:instructions:conventional:step6|Next Step ➜]]
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>