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CAN HexBore Encoder

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Layout all your parts

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2

Prepare PCB

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Remove tabs on side of board with side cuts.

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If small tabs still exist, you may have to sand them down with a file.

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Edges of board should be smooth.

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Remove protective coverings from both connectors.

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Prepare MagGear

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Place maggear large side down.

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Press small bearing onto maggear small size.

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Flip maggear over.

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Press magnet into openeing in maggear. The magnet should be flush with the surface. Magnetic orientation of the magnet does not matter.

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Prepare Case Top

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Place top case flat on table with opening facing facing toward you.

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Press large bearing into top cavity on top case.

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Once the side with the 4 dots is facing you, and the side with 1 dot is facing away from you, press the hexgear into the bearing.

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Align the two gears, and press the maggear into the slot.

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For the CAN Hex Bore ONLY, cut off the small plastic tab with side cutters.

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The tab should be as flush as possible.

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Place PCB in Top Case

Place the PCB into the top case assembly, connector side down. REPLACE PHOTO WITH NO TOP BEARING!!!

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Prepare Bottom Case

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Gently press second large bearing into bottom case. REPLACE PHOTO WITH BEARING IN BOTTOM CASE

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Place Bottom Case on Top Case Assembly

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Place the bottom case onto the top case assembly. Press the 2 halves together.

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Insert and hand tighten all 4 screws until the case is fully closed.

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Verify Case is Fully Closed

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Verify that the case is fully closed. The gap shown above is BAD.

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Once there are no gaps present, test spin the encoder by hand. If it feels crunch, slightly loosen all 4 screws and guarantee the case is still fully pressed together.

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Attach Sticker

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Lay encoder down flat with the nut pockets facing up.

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Place the sticker on the encoder as centered as possible, and no sticker hanging over the sides.

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Program Encoder Zero

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Plug in power to either of the 2 ports.

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Place encoder into zeroing jig with the slot on the hexgear facing UP towards the point.

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Encoder should be doing the red circle flash pattern.

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Press button on bottom of encoder (where you cut out that tab). Encoder should now flash white a couple of times to show it is calibrated.

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Fill Box

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Layout all parts.

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Build box.

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Sometimes it can be helpful to push the wires to the bottom ½ of the bag so they can be folded in half.

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Place all wires on top of one another.

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Place all wires into assembled box.

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Place encoder and hex adapter on top of wires in assembled box.

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Close box and seal with clear round sticker.

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Flip box upside down and place OPS sticker in opening as shown.

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