Step 17: Y-Axis Motor Mount

Ok, back to the main subject, motor mounts. these mounts are real stupid simple. All we're going to do is take a piece of MDF and put about 7 holes in it, varying sizes of course. Four holes will attach to the motor mounting holes (it's the four holes that kinda stick out on the four corners, that is if you use a NEMA size). Some motors actually don't have mounting provisions. I can't help you there, but if it does, read and watch on. Are you still wondering what NEMA is? Ok, I won't leave you in the dark, it's a size and power specification. The larger the number, the larger the motor, and sometimes higher torque and speed. Some NEMA sizes overlap in power and speed, like a high powered NEMA 23 can match a low power NEMA. It stands for National Electric Manufacturers Association. Their charge is to make things compatible and provide standards. You can find out more at NEMA.org.