Drag chain and wiring

[kitkat (Richard Kuechenmeister)]

Having problems figureiing out how to hook up the y axis to the z link. I purchased the kit from Route 1. Where does the 1x90 degree bracket go ? Also purchased 2 ext cables but they cae with small ends. Theses wont fit in place of the curley wire. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[TMToronto]

This might help with your extension cable question:

Z curly cable and drag chains

The z curly cable has some wires cross that is required for the z axis to move. (in fact, the x and y’s have inner tube wires that also have crossed wiring that are required for their respected axis to move properly). Removing this z curly cable will result in the z motor not moving properly. The extension cables are not meant to be replacement cables, but rather extend the current wires. Some people that are using 3rd party drag chains are either 1) straightening out the curly cable or 2) m…

[Dustydave (David)]

At 1335 in his video it show the location. Not sure if this will help I hop so. I have work with Route 1 and he is quick to respond. Just send a message on his Etsy site
Dave

[Greg]

Please PM me i will walk you through the entire process if you need help. No need to struggle.

[Greg]

@kitkat I sent you a private massage though esty.

[voksbug (Steve Cleveland)]

Extension cable question: The blue and green pins need to be swapped where the connector hooks up to the Z axis stepper motor. I’m not sure why people are not sharing this. I’ve only seen people saying wires are swapped and nothing further. Having said that, proceed at your own risk.