

- Size
- 55.9 × 45.7 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 17
- Nets
- 20
- Pads
- 100
- Tracks, vias
- 135, 4
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
- Created
- 20 Apr 2020
- Updated
- 11 Nov 2020
Overview
ZAxis is an open-source printed circuit board by adammhaile, from the adammhaile/CyberPlotter repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 55.9 × 45.7 mm with 17 parts on 20 nets, routed with 135 tracks and 4 vias.
Its parts include 5 connectors and 1 capacitor.
README
README.md| Component | Qty | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Machine Components | |||
| Drag Chain | 2 | Open Builds | |
| 3GT 20T Timing Pulley | 3 | Open Builds | |
| 1m Drag Chain | 2 | Open Builds | |
| 3GT 9mm Belt | 8m | RobotDigg | |
| 2040 1150mm Extrusion | 1 | Misumi | HFS5-2040-1150 |
| 2040 1000mm Extrusion | 4 | Misumi | HFS5-2040-1000 |
| 2040 Corner Brackets | 4 | Misumi | HBLFSD5-SEP |
| Nema23 1.2Nm 2.8A Motor | 3 | omc-stepper | 23HS22-2804S |
| DM542Y Stepper Driver | 3 | omc-stepper | |
| Smoothieboard 5X | 1 | Uberclock | 3x probably fine or similar controller |
| Meanwell LRS-350-24 | 1 | Can be bought as part of OpenBuilds PowerCase | |
| OpenBuilds PowerCase | 1 | Open Builds | |
| 24 to 12V DC/DC Converter | 1 | Search for BO5-24-12 (sold under various brands) | |
| 24 to 5V DC/DC Converter | 1 | Search for EA25-5V (sold under various brands) | |
| ExoSlide 40p | 6 | ExoSlide | |
| ExoSlide 20p | 6 | ExoSlide | |
| KW12 Micro Limit Switch | 2 | There are many variants. I used the one with a straight lever. But any will work. | |
| Z Axis | |||
| 625 Bearing | 2 | ||
| LMU4 Linear Bearings | 4 | ||
| 100mm x 4mm Linear Rods | 2 | Hardened chrome steel | |
| 125mm M5 threaded rod | 1 | ||
| Nema 17 Motor | 1 | A basic ~1A model should work | |
| Airbrush | |||
| M6x30 round standoff | 1 | Amazon | |
| MK8 Style Nozzle | 1 | Various sizes can be used for different effects | |
| M6 PTFE Fitting | 4 | Amazon | |
| 6x1mm O-ring | 2 | ||
| 24V solenoid | 1 | Amazon | |
| Pen Lift | |||
| 9g Hobby Servo | 1 | ||
| 90mm MGN9 Rail with H Block | 1 | ZYLTech | Custom cut option, 90mm |
| Camera | |||
| 4K USB Camera | 1 | Amazon | |
| Microscope Lens | 1 | Amazon | |
| Electronic Components | |||
| 8P8C Jack (RJ45) | Digikey | 36-949-ND | |
| 2x2 Molex Mini-Fit Jr Header | Digikey | WM3801-ND | |
| 2x2 Molex Mini-Fit Jr Crimp End | Amazon | ||
| 0.1uF Radial Capacitor | Digikey | 399-4151-ND | |
| ATTiny85 | Digikey | ATTINY85-20PU-ND | |
| Trimpot | Digikey | CT6ER103-ND |
Parts
17| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jumper_3_Open | Jumper:SolderJumper-3_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4 |
| 4 | MountingHole_Pad | MountingHole:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3_Pad_Via | H1, H2, H3, H4 |
| 2 | 949 | 949:949 | J2, J5 |
| 2 | Conn_01x08 | Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | SS1, SS2 |
| 2 | MiniFitPower | Connector_Molex:Molex_Mini-Fit_Jr_5566-04A_2x02_P4.20mm_Vertical | J3, J6 |
| 1 | 47uF | Capacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | C1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02 | Connector_JST:JST_XH_B2B-XH-A_1x02_P2.50mm_Vertical | J7 |
| 1 | MotorTerm | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | M1 |
Questions
How big is the ZAxis PCB?
It measures 55.9 × 45.7 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the ZAxis use?
17 parts. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the ZAxis KiCad files?
From the adammhaile/CyberPlotter repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is ZAxis/ZAxis.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the ZAxis design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask adammhaile before reusing the design.
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