Step-by-step Guide

STEP 1 Gather Tools & Materials

Tools:

M3 Hex Wrench  
Xacto Knife with new blade  

Materials:

(2) M3x12 Screw  
(2) M3x5(OD)x6(L) Heat Set Insert  

STEP 2 Install Heat Set Inserts in the Knife Holder

Insert (2) M3x5(OD)x6(L) heat set inserts in the holes at the top of the Knife Holder.

STEP 3 Insert Xacto knife in Knife Holder

Lay the Xacto knife in the Knife Holder with the sharp edge pointing inward as shown. Push the knife down so more of the blade is exposed in the cable channel. Using (2) M3x12 screws to loosely fasten the Knife Clamp to the Knife Holder. If you did  not install heat set inserts, use (2) M3x30 screws with nuts to secure the Knife Clamp. The Xacto knife should still be able to move up and down.

STEP 4 Set the Knife Depth

Rest the Knife Holder on the Gauge Block. The tip of the knife should be low enough that a gap is formed between the Gauge Block and the Knife Holder. Gently press down on the Knife Holder to set the blade at the correct depth. Tighten the Knife Clamp screws to hold the Xacto knife in place.

STEP 5 Make a Test Cut

Place the end of the DF Robot camera cable under the Knife Holder as shown about 12mm (1/2″) from the end of the black insulation. Push down on the Knife Holder and gently pull the cable through the Knife Holder. Separate the black insulation at the slit that was formed and verify that the wires inside were not damaged.

STEP 6 Slit Entire Cable

Place the camera over the edge of a table as shown. Place the Knife Holder over the cable and press down. Carefully pull the entire length of the camera cable through the Knife Holder. Pull the end of the black insulation apart at the slit that was just cut. Grab all 4 wires and gently pull the wires through the slit a little at a time. Be careful as you approach the camera body to avoid damaging the camera.

STEP 7 Cut Black Insulation

Using flush cutters, cut the black insulation at the camera body being careful not to damage the wires.

STEP 8 test2

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