What does this go to?

[aerotitan 0]

I thought this piece was to clean to be part of the laser cutting, but when I was done with assembly I had two of these.

https://plus.google.com/photos/111070485779128774679/albums/5872013331658329297/5873534955922201138?banner=pwa&authkey=CM2isKbzzMap0AE

Any idea what this is or is it just left overs?

 

[IRobertI 428]

It's used as a measuring stick to square up the axes.

 

[aerotitan 0]

Nice. Thanks for the reply, I couldn't find any documentation, but I realized the large hole fit around an axle and thought it couldn't be a coincidence. Thanks again.

 

[IRobertI 428]

Be glad you have them. Back when I got my printer we had to make due with scrap pieces to try and do the same job, it was a pain in the arse to say the least. Coincidentally I just modelled and printed out a similar looking thing just yesterday

 

[aerotitan 0]

I just re-calibrated using this and it was tremendously easier, so thanks a ton for that. Ultimaker needs to give themselves some credit and update the directions.

 

[astrodenny 0]

I too was wondering what this was as it was included in my kit. I figured it was to calibrate the axes, but need a better explanation as to how. Does anyone have a set procedure they can post for reference? Thank you.

 

[owen 17]

Here you go. http://wiki.ultimaker.com/Calibrate

 

[astrodenny 0]

Thanks Owen! I've gone through this wiki but did not look at the "red cross" axis calibration pic close enough to get the general idea. It just hit me like a ton bricks. :shock: