⬢For this guide, please prepare:
⬢Fixing-card (1x)
⬢M3x10 screw (3x)
⬢Frame-clip (2x)
⬢XL-Cam-holder (1x)
⬢XL-frame-holder (1x)
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- How to set up a Buddy Cam
- 1. XL: parts preparation
- 2. CoreXY & frame holder preparation
- 3. Frame clip preparation
- 4. Frame holder securing
- 5. Buddy cam securing
- 6. XL+ENC: parts preparation
- 7. Frame holder securing
- 8. Buddy cam securing
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How to set up a Buddy Cam
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⬢Attach the XL-cam-holder to the XL-frame-holder and secure it with one M3x10 screw using a 2.5 mm Allen key. Do not overtighten the screw!
⬢Using a T10 Torx screwdriver, remove the M3x8bT from the frame. Don't throw the screw away!
⬢From the outside of the right XY core, insert one frame-clip into the extrusion and rotate it by 90° clockwise. Hint: use the Needle-nose pliers to rotate the frame-clip.
⬢Insert the second frame-clip with the same process.
⬢Using a fixing-card, align the frame-clips on the left side of the extrusion.
⬢Attach the prepared XL-frame-holder and attach it onto the frame-clips.
⬢Secure the XL-frame-holder with two M3x10 using a 2.5 mm Allen key. Do not overtighten the screws!
⬢Insert and secure the M3x8bT screw using a T10 Torx screwdriver. Do not overtighten the screw!
⬢Align the Buddy3D cam with the XL-cam-holder as in the picture.
⬢While holding the XL-frame-holder from the right side, attach the Buddy cam to the XL-cam-holder.
⬢Turn the Buddy3D cam 90° clockwise to secure it in its position.
⬢Connect the camera with a USB-C cable.
⬢For the next steps, please prepare:
⬢XL-ENC-frame-holder (1x)
⬢M3x10 screw (3x)
⬢XL-Cam-holder (1x)
⬢Attach the XL-cam-holder to the XL-ENC-frame-holder and secure it with one M3x10 screw using a 2.5 mm Allen key. Do not overtighten the screw!
⬢Open the lid.
⬢Attach the prepared XL-ENC-frame-holder to the upper left corner inside the XL Enclosure.
⬢Secure the XL-ENC-frame-holder with two M3x10 screws using a 2.5 mm Allen key. Do not overtighten the screw!
⬢Align the Buddy3D cam with the XL-cam-holder as in the picture.
⬢Attach the Buddy3D cam to the XL-cam-holder and turn the Buddy3D cam 90° clockwise to secure it in its position.
⬢Connect the camera with a USB-C cable.
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