Makermade M2 Manuale utente
SETTING UP YOUR
M2 AUTOMATED CUTTING MACHINE KIT
The complete beginner assembly guide by
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SETTING UP YOUR M2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. Introduction - 3
SECTION 2. Parts Needed - 4
SECTION 3. Assembling the M2 - 7
SECTION 4. Building the Frame - 12
SECTION 5. Calibration and Operation - 21
SECTION 6. Appendices - 36
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Thanks for buying the M2 CNC Automated Cutting Machine, welcome to the Maker Made
family! The following instructions are intended for beginners - with no prior CNC experience.
We’ll be releasing an upgrade guide, as well as a paired down guide for experienced users
soon.
Here are some notes on the layout:
1. First off, I’m Drew and I took the lead on creating this guide. My notes are tips and tricks to
help you along. They are in a different font, blue, and look like this:
They are meant to answer some of the “why” questions you might have and give you tips to
get started. We suggest printing the guide in color, if you want a paper copy.
2. Setting up the M2 can be broken down into three main parts: building the M2, building the
frame (or mounting it on an existing Maslow frame), and calibration.
3. Since this guide is aimed at beginners, the calibration section also contains operation
instructions. Then you’ll know the whole process from creating a digital file to cutting it out
on your M2!
If you have experience with the Maslow, the M2’s older brother, you can use your existing
frame! Just follow the steps to build the M2 and skip the part on Easel to learn how to
calibrate with Makerverse.
We hope you enjoy setting up your kit and check out our Resources page for the most
updated version of this setup guide, support, and links to our community. Happy making!
Drew’s Note: Let us know how this guide can be improved for beginners. We love to hear from you!
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
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This section contains information on what came with your M2 and other tools you will need to building and
operation.
Drew’s Note: Check out the M2 Video Playlist for an overview of what’s in the box and other how to videos!
You’ll have to supply your own router for your M2. Here is the recommended list:
Router Clamp Size Maker Made Tested Community Tested
Bosch Colt 1hp (PR20EVSK) 71mm (included with M2) Yes Yes
Bosch 2.25hp
(1617EVS)
91mm (included in M2 Upgrade
Kit)
Yes Yes
DeWalt 611 1.25hp
(DWP611)
71mm (included with M2) Recommended Yes
DeWalt 618 2.25
(DW618M)
91mm (included in M2 Upgrade
Kit)
Yes Yes
Makita 1.25hp
(RT0701C)
71mm (with 3D printed adapter) Yes Yes
Ridgid 2hp
(R2202)
91mm (included in M2 Upgrade
Kit)
Yes Yes
Ridgid 2hp
(R22002)
91mm (included in M2 Upgrade
Kit)
Yes Yes
Tools needed for building your M2 and frame
(that didn’t come with you kit):
10mm Combo Wrench
13mm Combo Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver/ drill
Hammer
2 Standard Sized Bricks (to that attach to the M2 for cutting)
2 Clamps
Speed Square
Safety Goggles
Level
Tape Measure
The following is what came in your M2 kit!
SECTION 2. PARTS NEEDED
Item
2”x4”x8’ Board
2”x4”x10’ Board
1”x6”x8’ Board
4’x8’x3/4” Plywood or MDF
Quantity
3
1
1
1
Use
Supports
Top Beam
Footer
Wasteboard
Wood required for wall-mounted frame (not
needed if you already have a frame):
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DUE v1.2 Control Board, Shield,
and case
10’ MicroUSB to USB cord AC/DC Power Adapter and cord X, Y, and Z Axis Motors
(ETONM) (3)
X, Y, and Z Motor Power Cables
(JST XH 6 pin x2, (JST XH 6 pin
to PH 6 pin x1)
Motor Mounting Brackets (2) Stud Mounts (4) with shock
absorption strip
Ring Carriage
Roller Bearing Carriages (2) Z-Axis Mount L-Brackets (3) Z-Axis Assembly Sled
Router Clamp Roller Bearings (4) Chains 335cm/11’ (2) Dust Collection Elbow
Spring Maker Made Router Bit Starter
Set
Maker Made Sticker, marker,
welcome note, and USB Drive
Bag A
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
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Bag B Bag C Bag D Bag E
Bag F Bag G Bag H Bag Z
Drew’s Note: Listed here are the contents of the bags. In the assembly portion, they will be referred to by their letter and number!
Bag A
A1. Cotter pins (2)
A2. Chain sprocket (2)
A3. Small nails (2)
A4. Large nails (2)
A5. White spacers (2)
Bag B
B1. Quick links (2)
B2. Small screws (4)
B3. Zip ties
Bag C
C1. Brick mounts (2)
C2. Large carriage bolts (4)
C3. Washers (4)
C4 Wingnuts (2)
C5. Locking nuts (2)
Bag D
D1. Shorter black wood screws
D2. Longer silver wood screws
Bag E
E1. Motor sprocket (2)
E2. Grub Screws (2)
E3. Motor screws (8)
E4. Motor washers (8)
E5. 3mm Allen wrench
Bag F
F1. Shoulder bolt (4)
F2. Large washer (8)
F3. Large locking nut (4)
F4. 5mm Allen wrench
Bag G
G1. Tiny wood screws (18)
G2. Small black M3 bolts (6)
G3. Wingnuts (6)
Bag H
H1. Z Motor bracket H2. Large Gear
H3. Grub screws (2) H4. Small Gear
H5. Small grub screws (2)
H6. M4 x16mm bolts (4)
H7. Black M3 x8mm bolts (6)
H8. Belt H9. 2.5mm Allen wrench
H10 2mm Allen wrench
Bag Z
Z1. L-bracket (4)
Z2. M5 x20mm (2)
Z3. M5 x10mm (8)
Z4. M5 T-nuts (8)
Z5. 3mm Allen wrench
Z6. (Alt) 6 screws
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The M2 kit comes in several pieces to assemble. It can be split into four main parts: Sled
assembly, attaching belts and motor to Z-Axis Assembly, finishing the M2 assembly, and
centering your router. It will probably take about 1.5 to 2 hours to build.
Drew’s Note: We recommend reading this entire section before beginning.
Check out this video on how to build the M2!
ASSEMBLING YOUR M2
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1. Attach three L-brackets to Sled by aligning with six small
predrilled holes, tall side toward center, using Phillips
screwdriver and G1 screws.
2. Attach three L-brackets to rectangular brackets on ring
carriage, with the tall side closest to the middle. Insert G2 bolts
from inside of ring bracket out through L-brackets, two per
bracket and secure with G3 wingnuts.
3. Hang a roller bearing carriage on each side of attached ring
carriage.
4. Assemble both roller bearing carriages by feeding F1 bolt
through larger carriage hole, then F2 washer, then bearing, then
F2 washer, out through the other end of the carriage, and attach
with F3 nut. Use F4 Allen wrench on one end and 13mm combo
wrench on the other to tighten.
5. Peal off protective paper from acrylic dust cover (if applied). 6. Attach both C1 brick mounts by inserting C2 bolt from bottom
of the left and right of the sled, with C3 washer and C4 wingnuts.
Repeat on other side with C5 nut using 10mm combo wrench.
M2 ASSEMBLY PART 1: SLED ASSEMBLY (BAG C, BAG F, BAG G)
Shoulder
bolt
Ring
bearing
Washer
Washer
Nut
TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW
Drew’s Note: You can install
the bricks in this step, but
another, easier option is to
attach the bricks to the sled
after you have hung the M2
from the chains in the center of
your wasteboard.
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1. Attach H1 Z motor bracket, but do not fully tighten (will
tighten fully in Step 6), using H6 bolts and H9 Allen Wrench.
2. Attach Z motor to H1, with the motor shaft in the slot farthest
from assembly, rotated with it’s bottom plug also toward the
outside. Use H7 bolts and H9 Allen Wrench.
3. Attach H2 large gear to motor, just above shaft base, ensuring
one H3 large grub screw is on flat side of motor shaft. Attach
with H3 grub screws (also called set screws) using H9 Allen
Wrench.
4. Line up small H4 Z-axis gear on lead screw, flush with gears on
H3, tighten with 2 smaller H5 grub screws using smaller H10 Allen
Wrench.
5. Loop H8 belt around gears, ensuring belt is level between
gears.
6. Tighten belt by gripping Z-axis motor and pulling toward
yourself until the belt is very tight. Use your other hand to
tighten the Z motor bracket with H9 Allen wrench.
M2 ASSEMBLY PART 2: ATTACH BELTS AND MOTOR TO Z-AXIS ASSEMBLY (BAG H)
Drew’s Note: Be sure that your
belt is tight! If the belt is loose,
your M2 will not move properly.
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Drew’s Note: The Z-Axis Assembly attaches to the sled with
T-nuts. They are marvels of engineering that are specially
designed to turn sideways when being tightened. This fastens
parts to aluminum extrusions at different angles. Sometimes, you
have to loosen and retighten them to get them to turn.
1. Mount Z-Axis assembly to sled by aligning extrusion “legs”
with the two rail “feet” that are already attached to the sled.
2. Pop the caps off the end of the rail feet. Line up leg extrusions,
with bottom bolt sticking out, about 2mm. Slide the extrusion
legs onto the rail feet until it threaded holes line up on the side.
3. Insert longer Z2 bolts into holes on each side to secure.
Tighten using Z5 Allen Wrench.
4. Attach four Z1 L-brackets to each side of the extrusion legs.
Ensure that they turn sideways and lock the L-bracket in place.
Use two Z4 T-Nuts and shorter Z3 bolts per bracket using Z5 Allen
wrench. Replace the end caps.
5. Attach router clamp to Z-Axis Assembly using the bolts that
are screwed into clamp. Unscrew them and attach the clamp to
the Z-Axis Assembly as shown with Z5 Allen Wrench.
M2 ASSEMBLY PART 3B: FINISH M2 Z-AXIS ASSEMBLY (BAG Z)
Rail Foot Extrusion Leg
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