Carbide 3D Shapeoko Proximity Switch Kit - Install Proximity Switches and Mounts; Install X-Axis Proximity Switch Mount

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Install the Proximity Switches and Mounts
Install the X-Axis Proximity Switch Mount
Required Components:
Item
Description
Qty
D
X-Axis Proximity Switch Mount
1
E
M5 × 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw
2
1. Install the X-Axis proximity switch mount to the
back of the X/Z-carriage. See Fig. 12.
a. Position the proximity switch mount with
the two gold-colored threaded inserts
facing out (away from X-motor) and the
screw head recesses at the end of each
slot facing back (away from the carriage
plate).
b. Align the mounting slots with the two M5
screw holes on the Y2-side of the X-motor.
c. Use a 4mm hex key and two (2)
M5×25mm SHCS to secure.
d. Before tightening, be sure to nestle the
M5 screw heads into the recesses at the
end of each mounting slot.
Figure 12