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title: Stellar MkII/DT Atom Installation
slug: stellarmkii-stellarxl/stellar-mkiidt-atom-installation
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createdAt: 2024-04-02T23:06:58.081Z
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## Required Tools

- 3/16” Allen wrench

## Required Parts

- 2x DT Stellar MkII
- 8x Atom Mounting Screws
- DT Atom\*
- 2x Atom Pins

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\*DT Atoms manufactured prior to 2020 use a larger pin format compatible with the DT Photon (Mark I); contact DT about new pins and pin receivers that are compatible with the DT Stellar/Stellar MkII.
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## Steps

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Remove the 4 Atom Mount 10-32 ⅜” socket head cap screws from each Stellar MkII unit.
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A DT Atom Pin has two detents for aligning the angle of a DT Stellar MkII when mounted to a DT Atom. Because there are two detents, each DT Stellar MkII can be used on either side of a DT Atom. Position the detents towards the back of each Stellar MkII. Replace the four Atom Mount screws.

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Loosen the Tightening Knob of the Mounting Block on the Atom arm.
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Insert the Atom Pin into the Mounting Block on the Atom until seated against the Mounting Block.
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Rotate Stellar on the mounting pin till detent locks Stellar into the correct angle.
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Tighten the Tightening Knob of the Mounting Block to secure the Stellar in place.

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For Atom units manufactured in 2024 or later, a channel within the Atom's arms is included to house power and Ethernet cables. On older DT Atoms, cables should be routed along the back of the arm and secured with Velcro straps.
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