MX GLIDE / V5

Build one subassembly at a time

Follow the numbered steps. The right-hand rest with a 4 mm spacer is shown; the left-hand and other height options are identified in step 18.

Hardware, captive nuts and washer thicknesses are included in every view. The small inset shows the assembled result. Test the fit coupon and one plunger first; the revised grip and hand support need their own fit trials.

STEP 01

Join the side bases

Join the side bases exploded view
STEP 02

Join the three tray sections

Join the three tray sections exploded view
STEP 03

Raise the tray on six pedestals

Raise the tray on six pedestals exploded view
STEP 04

Mount the fixed X rail posts

Mount the fixed X rail posts exploded view
STEP 05

Dock the tray to the side bases

Dock the tray to the side bases exploded view
STEP 06

Prepare the moving X feet

Prepare the moving X feet exploded view
STEP 07

Install the two low X rails

Install the two low X rails exploded view
STEP 08

Prepare the two Y carriages

Prepare the two Y carriages exploded view
STEP 09

Fit the four adjustable guides

Fit the four adjustable guides exploded view
STEP 10

Build the spring-return plungers

Build the spring-return plungers exploded view
STEP 11

Assemble the inner joystick pivot

Assemble the inner joystick pivot exploded view
STEP 12

Fit the gimbal to the upper frame

Fit the gimbal to the upper frame exploded view
STEP 13

Close the head stack

Close the head stack exploded view
STEP 14

Fit the grip and center button

Fit the grip and center button exploded view
STEP 15

Attach the head to the Y carriages

Attach the head to the Y carriages exploded view
STEP 16

Install the head and the Y rods

Install the head and the Y rods exploded view
STEP 17

Fit the three drag knobs

Fit the three drag knobs exploded view
STEP 18

Attach the hand rest

Attach the hand rest exploded view
STEP 19

Align contacts and check the fit

Align contacts and check the fit exploded view