Starsky's Rostock Max Build

[starsky]

Hello everyone,

First post! Ordered my Rostock Max June 19th and it's scheduled for delivery today June 26th! I hope to document my build in this thread and hopefully get some help on the snags I run into. Can't wait to break into the hobby!

[Eaglezsoar]

We are looking forward to your build. We also like pictures. If you need help then that's what this forum is all about.
Be sure to download the latest build document at http://www.geneb.org/rostock-max/Rostoc ... -Guide.pdf

Welcome to the forum!

[starsky]

We are looking forward to your build. We also like pictures. If you need help then that's what this forum is all about.
Be sure to download the latest build document at http://www.geneb.org/rostock-max/Rostoc ... -Guide.pdf

Welcome to the forum!

Thanks Eaglezsoar! I can spend hours reading thorough everyone's builds. Tonight I will probably only have time to unbox and check inventory. I guess I'm going to have to clean my home office where I plan on building it..

[lordbinky]

WHHAAA? You're going to clean an area...to make a mess in it?

[Eaglezsoar]

Don't let Foshon know he's cleaning, he'll have his Mom put a pot roast in it!

[starsky]

WHHAAA? You're going to clean an area...to make a mess in it?

Yea mainly have to make room, then make a mess..

[starsky]

So finally got to start my build. My kids helped me peel off the masking and protective film off the wood parts. Everything looks straight so far. Getting the base done and crimped the 3 motor wires.

Can someone confirm the stepper motor pinout? The PDF guide says (from pin 1-4) Yellow - Blue - Red - Green

Just want to make sure because after reading through a few build threads it seems some had to go back and switch the wiring around?

Will try to start posting pics soon. Thanks

[foshon]

That is the correct coil pairing. As long as the coils are right you can invert the direction of travel in the firmware.

[starsky]

So I'm trying to install the power switch but noticed the threaded part of the switch is not long enough to go through the melamine? Anyone else have this problem?

[CJGerard]

I used a lighted led switch from radio shack for mine. it was like $4 and i had to open up the hole for the switch. The little switch it comes with just looked funny.