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Re: CIMcoder: Encoder Mount
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Originally Posted by marshall View Post
We printed one of these using our statasys. The holes for the screws for the encoder are just slightly too large to tap them for 4-40. We ended up putting a bit of glue in the hole and then taping it (READ: forcing the screw in). Worked out well.

Overall, a very nice design.
Thank you. Glad that you like it. I actually believe that when I designed the encoder holes I was designing with the intention of using M3 bolts since that was what the encoder was speced for.

If you actually end up using it I would love to see pictures.
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