Evil Mad Scientist AxiDraw MiniKit 2, Assembly Manual

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4.12 Tuning the Y Carriage
In this step we will adjust the position of the two right-hand Y-axis wheels using the eccentric spacers located
below them. This is much like the previous tuning step, §3.9 “Tuning the X Carriage” on page 33.
1. Position your hands as shown (
A
), with one hand on each side, and fingers almost directly in line with either
the two front-side Y wheels or the two rear-side Y wheels. We will call these two pairs
Pair 1
and
Pair 2
for
reference in this step. Feel for slack movement – there should be plenty at this point – along Pair 1 alone, and
then along Pair 2.
A
Pair 2
Pair 1
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