We have just bought a Gen2 Elite Foreman and are now in the process of assembling it. When I was mounting the spindle carrier (2.2kw Spindle not yet mounted) I noticed the spindle mount was solid so I couldn’t use any other mounting holes than the ones that were visible out of the box. I am assuming the spindle mount should be able to move up the carrier manually to let me mount it in any of the four positions that holes are predrilled for. My concern is that when I switch it on, if this carrier is jammed, it will stress the stepper motor as it try’s to move it up. It is currently in its lowest position as delivered.
The Z motor has a brake that needs to be energized to release, so this is normal. What some people do is loosen the grub screws on the motor coupler which will allow the ball screw to turn and the mount move to a position for the mounting height of your choice. Remember to tighten the coupler screws again.
Ahh that makes sense, thanks for explaining it clearly.
Thank you for your prompt reply. When all three X and Y axis steppers were free to move I thought the Z axis would also move. My worry was reinforced when watching a YouTube video of a man upgrading to the 80mm Redline Spindle who when doing the same operation just pushed his carrier up out of the way to locate the holes he selected to use. He probably didn’t consider letting his viewers see him unlocking the grub screws on the motor shaft coupler
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This information should have been during the official Onefinity youtube assembly video, in my opinion.