ORAC X-axis stepper cable routing

[milton d]

Hi all,

I'm retrofitting an ORAC and would like to see a picture of, or get a description of how the original X-axis stepper motor wiring cable is routed and what type of protective sheathing it's in.

Mine was completely gutted of all electronic gear (except for the cassette player) and I'm getting close to mounting the motors. This machine was so well built I'm thinking the designer(s) must've come up with a reliable system that didn't get hung up as the carriage moved to & fro.

I'll post some piccies when I get a bit farther along. I know we all like the piccies!

[triac]

Hi, a couple of pictures show the 3/4" flexible conduit from the X axis to where it passes under the motor and into the end panel, it sits in the "corner" formed by the base and back.
Conduit has wires to light, limit switch and stepper.
The cariage in the pictures is almost at the limit of travel towards the tailstock.
Rgds, Emgee

[milton d]

Great, thanks very much! That helps a lot. Looks like the conduit is one of those spiral plastic thingys with a plastic covering?

Man, I threw a similar one away a year or so ago...probably won't be able to find one now.