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Configuration Changes

Part 3

Step 3 - Reset Controller

For best results, the controller should be restarted.

Turn off the controller power switch, and disconnect the USB cable.

Reconnect the USB cable and turn the controller back on.

Your machine upgrade is now complete, and you may continue with your next project.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this process; or run into any problems, 
please contact us at 

[email protected]

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Summary of Contents for SILVERBACK 6060

Page 1: ...YORA SILVERBACK BENCHTOP CNC ROUTER 6060 LEAD SCREW REPLACEMENT Version 1 0 March 2022 ...

Page 2: ...d on early production units This manual is designed to cover this process only and is not a complete manual Before beginning assembly we recommend conducting an inventory using the Packing List to ensure all components are present Please read these instructions carefully before assembling your machine to prevent possible damage to your machine ...

Page 3: ...Contents Part 1 Packing List Part 2 Mechanical Assembly Part 3 Configuration Changes ...

Page 4: ...Packing List Part 1 Item Size Picture Quantity Backlash Assemblies 3 Bearings 6 12mm Lead Screws 2 Y Axis 1 X Axis ...

Page 5: ...tion the X axis near the middle of the gantry and the Y axis near the front of the machine After setting position ensure that the Controller is turned off and the power cord unplugged Ensure that your work area has ample room around the machine to place major components ...

Page 6: ...the Lead Screws starting at the end of the Lead Screw with the small shoulder Ensure that the spring loaded nut is towards the shoulder of the Lead Screw as shown Depress the spring loaded nut slightly to install providing some tension on the assembly The spring does NOT need to be fully compressed ...

Page 7: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 1 Prepare New Lead Screws 2 2 Repeat for all 3 Lead Screws positioning the Backlash Assemblies approximately 6 inches from the end of the Lead Screws ...

Page 8: ...chanical Assembly Part 2 Step 2 Remove X Axis Assembly 1 4 Remove the 2 screws holding the Y Axis drag chain bracket to the X Axis side plate this is necessary to allow the X Axis to be moved to one side ...

Page 9: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 2 Remove X Axis Assembly 2 4 Remove the 4 screws on each side of the machine holding the X Axis Assembly to the Y Axis side plate ...

Page 10: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 2 Remove X Axis Assembly 3 4 Unplug the Y Axis limit switch connector on the left side of the machine to prevent damage to the wiring ...

Page 11: ...e X Axis Assembly off the machine and set it on the left side of the work surface There is no need to remove any other wiring but use caution when moving to avoid damage to the wiring harness and drag chain The spindle holder mount will keep the X Axis Assembly from falling over ...

Page 12: ...al Assembly Part 2 Step 3 Replace X Axis Lead Screw 1 11 Remove the 2 screws attaching the Drag Chain Support Rail to the rear of the X Axis Assembly Allow the Support Rail and drag chain to set on work surface ...

Page 13: ... Axis Lead Screw 2 11 Remove the 2 screws holding the X Axis gantry plate to the Backlash Assembly on the Lead Screw This will allow the X Axis gantry to slide freely on the rail use caution to ensure it does not slide and cause injury or damage ...

Page 14: ... Lead Screw 2 11 Note and record the measurement for position of the X Axis limit switch contact plates approximately 50 55 mm your machine may vary Remove the top screw and loosen the lower screw allowing the plates to swing clear of the Lead Screw ...

Page 15: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 3 Replace X Axis Lead Screw 4 11 Remove the 2 screws attaching each bearing holder to the rail one near the motor coupler and one at the far end of the rail ...

Page 16: ...Step 3 Replace X Axis Lead Screw 5 11 Slide the X Axis gantry towards the motor end of the rail this will allow clearance to remove the lead screw Carefully lift the end of the lead screw and remove the bearing holder and bearing ...

Page 17: ...crew 6 11 Carefully slide the lead screw out from beneath the X Axis gantry plate it may require a bit of effort to separate the coupling The orange elastomer part of the coupling may stay with the motor side of the coupling this is nothing to cause concern ...

Page 18: ... Position the removed lead screw so that the coupling and bearing holder can be accessed Loosen the set screw and clamp screw on the coupling and remove the coupling bearing holder and bearing from the end of the lead screw Discard the removed bearing and lead screw ...

Page 19: ...1 Install the new bearing bearing holder and coupling on the long shoulder of the new lead screw Note the flange on the bearing should be on the inside of the bearing holder Ensure there is a small gap between the coupling and bearing holder to prevent interference ...

Page 20: ... screw into the rail ensuring the Backlash Assembly is positioned with the flat face outward Ensure the coupling engages correctly with the motor side Reinstall the screws holding the bearing holder ensuring the flange side of the bearing is seated at the base of the shoulder on the lead screw ...

Page 21: ...r at the far end of the lead screw ensuring the flange side of the bearing is seated at the base of the shoulder on the lead screw NOTE the bearing holder may no longer be against the X Axis side plate due to variations in lead screw length this will not impact travel capability of the machine ...

Page 22: ...rlier Slide the X Axis gantry plate over the Backlash Assembly and reinstall the 2 screws attaching the plate to the Backlash Assembly Reinstall the Drag Chain Support Rail Manually turn the lead screw to verify smooth operation of the X Axis if there is any binding check the bearing holders to ensure they are not misaligned DO NOT REINSTALL X AXIS ASSEMBLY TO MACHINE YET ...

Page 23: ... Replace Y Axis Lead Screws 1 9 Remove the 2 screws holding the support plate to the Y Axis gantry plate Remove the 2 screws holding the gantry plate to the Backlash Assembly and slide the gantry plate towards the motor end of the rail ...

Page 24: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 4 Replace Y Axis Lead Screw 2 9 Remove the 2 screws attaching each bearing holder to the rail one near the motor coupler and one at the far end of the rail ...

Page 25: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 4 Replace Y Axis Lead Screw 3 9 Carefully lift the end of the lead screw and remove the bearing holder and bearing ...

Page 26: ...crew 4 9 Carefully slide the lead screw out from beneath the Y Axis gantry plate it may require a bit of effort to separate the coupling The orange elastomer part of the coupling may stay with the motor side of the coupling this is nothing to cause concern ...

Page 27: ...Position the removed lead screw so that the coupling and bearing holder can be accessed Loosen the set screw and clamp screw on the coupling and remove the coupling bearing holder and bearing from the end of the lead screw Discard the removed bearing and lead screw ...

Page 28: ... Install the new bearing bearing holder and coupling on the long shoulder of the new lead screw Note the flange on the bearing should be on the inside of the bearing holder Ensure there is a small gap between the coupling and bearing holder to prevent interference ...

Page 29: ... screw into the rail ensuring the Backlash Assembly is positioned with the flat face outward Ensure the coupling engages correctly with the motor side Reinstall the screws holding the bearing holder ensuring the flange side of the bearing is seated at the base of the shoulder on the lead screw ...

Page 30: ... at the far end of the lead screw ensuring the flange side of the bearing is seated at the base of the shoulder on the lead screw NOTE the bearing holder may no longer be against the Y Axis front plate due to variations in lead screw length this will not impact travel capability of the machine ...

Page 31: ...4 Replace Y Axis Lead Screw 9 9 Slide the Y Axis gantry plate over the Backlash Assembly and reinstall the 2 screws attaching the plate to the Backlash Assembly Reinstall the support plate as shown REPEAT STEP 4 FOR OTHER SIDE Y AXIS ...

Page 32: ...l X Axis to Frame Carefully lift the X Axis Assembly and reattach the X Axis Assembly to the Y Axis gantry plates NOTE If any additional movement of the Y Axis is needed after this Step ensure that BOTH Y Axis Motors are adjusted simultaneously ...

Page 33: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 6 Reattach Y Axis Drag Chain Bracket Reattach the Small Drag Chain Bracket to the left side X Axis plate as shown ...

Page 34: ...Mechanical Assembly Part 2 Step 7 Reconnect Y Axis Limit Switch Reconnect the Y Axis limit switch harness at the left side of the machine ...

Page 35: ...achine Inspector 1 2 Configuration changes are required to match the larger diameter lead screws With the machine turned on and connected to the computer access your Easel account Select the Machine menu then click on the General Settings button ...

Page 36: ...Configuration Changes Part 3 Step 1 Access Machine Inspector 2 2 On the General Settings screen that opens click on the Machine Inspector button ...

Page 37: ...the Console section By default the Console should display the current GRBL configuration settings If for some reason these settings are not displayed type into the Console command box and press Enter The settings that need to be modified are the 100 and 101 settings Current value for those settings is 160 000 ...

Page 38: ...iguration 2 2 To change the required configuration values type the following commands into the Console command box pressing enter between each command 100 200 101 200 This will change the steps mm setting to accommodate the new larger lead screws ...

Page 39: ...and disconnect the USB cable Reconnect the USB cable and turn the controller back on Your machine upgrade is now complete and you may continue with your next project If you have any questions or concerns regarding this process or run into any problems please contact us at support yorahome com Thank you for being a part of the YoraHome family ...

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