Gantry

This section defines and provides resolutions for common hardware issues for the Gantry.

Gantry Definition: The Gantry is a vertical spanning framework connected to the Board which moves Horizontally by means of the Drive Belt, and houses the Air Valve Assembly, Drive Shaft, Toothed Pulley, Vertical Belt and the Head Grabber Arm on which the Head is attached.

Usage:

The Gantry houses the:
- Air Valve Assembly
- Drive Shaft
- Toothed Pulley
- Vertical Belt
- Head Grabber Arm on which the Head is attached.
The Gantry runs Horizontally along the Board via the Drive Belt, controlling the Head’s Horizontal movement.
Ensure that the Red Lines on the Drive Belts align with the Red Lines on the Toothed Pulley to keep the Gantry completely straight and properly aligned: Drive Belt Position Alignment.

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