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Carbide 3D Shapeoko Proximity Switch Kit User Manual

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support@carbide3d.com docs.carbide3d.com 10/02/2020 Version 1.0
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Proximity Switch Upgrade
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
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Carbide 3D Shapeoko Proximity Switch Kit Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCarbide 3D
ModelShapeoko Proximity Switch Kit
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to Proximity Switch Upgrade

Belted-X/Z Proximity Switch Upgrade

Prior to Assembly & Installation

Steps and considerations before starting the proximity switch installation process.

Gather the Required Tools

Lists the necessary tools and materials for the upgrade procedure.

Inventory

Disassembly

Disconnect Cables

Instructions for safely disconnecting all electrical cables from the machine.

Remove Homing Switches and Drag Chain

Prep and Re-Install Drag Chain

Install Proximity Switch Cables

Guide on routing the new proximity switch cables through the drag chain.

Install Drag Chain Tail Plates

Install Drag Chain to Rails

Install Proximity Switches and Mounts

Install X-Axis Proximity Switch Mount

Mounting the proximity switch to the X-axis carriage.

Install Y- and Z-Axis Proximity Switch Mounts

Install Y-Axis Proximity Switch Mount

Mounting the proximity switch to the Y-axis carriage.

Install Z-Axis Proximity Switch and Mount

Mounting the proximity switch to the Z-axis.

Re-Install X-Axis Head Bracket

Attach X-Axis Proximity Switch to Mount

Attach Y-Axis Proximity Switch to Mount

Connect and Cleanup Cables

Connect Motors

Connecting motor lead cables to their extension cables.

Connect Cables to Carbide Motion Board

Plugging proximity switch and motor cables into the Carbide Motion board.

Secure Cables at Carriage

Secure Cables Along X-Rail

HDZ Proximity Switch Upgrade

HDZ Prior to Assembly & Installation

Steps and considerations before starting the HDZ proximity switch installation.

HDZ Gather Required Tools

Lists the necessary tools and materials for the HDZ upgrade.

HDZ Inventory

HDZ Disassembly

HDZ Disconnect Cables and Belt

Instructions for disconnecting cables and removing the X-axis belt on HDZ.

HDZ Remove Homing Switches and Drag Chain

HDZ Install Proximity Switch Mounts

HDZ Install X- and Z-Axis Mounts

Mounting proximity switches to the HDZ X and Z axes.

HDZ Install Y-Axis Proximity Switch Mount

HDZ Prep and Re-Install Drag Chain

HDZ Install Proximity Switch Cables

Routing the new proximity switch cables through the drag chain for HDZ.

HDZ Install Drag Chain Tail Plates

HDZ Install Drag Chain to Rails

HDZ Install Proximity Switches

HDZ Attach X-, Y-, Z-Axis Switches to Mounts

Attaching the proximity switches to their respective mounts on the HDZ.

HDZ Connect and Cleanup Cables

HDZ Connect Extension Cables

Connecting motor lead cables to their extension cables for the HDZ.

HDZ Connect Cables to Carbide Motion Board

Plugging HDZ proximity switch and motor cables into the Motion board.

HDZ Secure Cables at Carriage and HDZ

HDZ Secure Cables Along X-Rail

Post Installation

Update Carbide Motion Software

Instructions for downloading and installing the latest Carbide Motion software.

Test Proximity Switches

Steps to verify that the newly installed proximity switches are functioning correctly.

Home Your Shapeoko

Procedure to home the Shapeoko after proximity switch installation.

Re-Calibrate BitSetter

Steps to recalibrate the BitSetter after updating settings and homing.