Commit f5fa06b1 authored by William Wadsworth's avatar William Wadsworth
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tweak oiling docs

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@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ There is one "actuator column" for each of the three axes of the OpenFlexure Mic
* Insert a [brass nut][M3 brass nut]{qty:{{var_n_actuators, default:3}}, cat:mech} into the x actuator through the hole in the front of the [main body][prepared main body](fromstep){qty:1, cat:subassembly}
* Looking through the hole you should see the side of the nut. If it is tilted so you can see the top, tap the microscope until it sits flat

## Assemble and oil the lead screw {pagestep}
## Add washers and oil the lead screw {pagestep}

![washer direction](diagrams/washer-direction.png)
![add washers to leadscrew](renders/actuator_assembly_washers{{var_actuators, default:}}.png)
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ There is one "actuator column" for each of the three axes of the OpenFlexure Mic
* Line up two [washers][M3 stainless steel washers]{qty:{{var_n_washers, default:6}}, cat:mech} so that the slightly curved sides are facing each other
* Take the {{includetext: "thumbwheel", if: var_actuators is _manual}}{{includetext: "gear", if: var_actuators is not _manual }} with the hex bolt mounted into it, and slip the two washers onto the thread
* Add one drop of [light oil]{qty:{{var_n_actuators, default:3}} drops, cat:consumable, Note: "Don't skip this or you will damage the screws"} onto the screw thread. 
* The oil should be barely visible in the screw threads. Wipe of any excess oil with a cloth 


## Attach the {{includetext: "thumbwheel", if: var_actuators is _manual}}{{includetext: "gear", if: var_actuators is not _manual }}{pagestep}
@@ -53,7 +54,7 @@ There is one "actuator column" for each of the three axes of the OpenFlexure Mic
![Gear attachment exploded](renders/actuator_assembly_gear{{var_body, default:}}.png)
![Gear attachment](renders/actuator_assembly_gear2{{var_body, default:}}.png)

* Push the oiled bolt through the hole at the top of the x actuator until it reaches the nut
* Take the oiled bolt with two washers and push the bolt through the hole at the top of the x actuator until it reaches the nut
* Screw the bolt into the nut until the nut is completely lifted up. (If the nut turns, hold it in place with the [nut tool](fromstep){qty:1, cat:printedtool})