Carbide 3D Shapeoko Proximity Switch Kit - Attach X-Axis Proximity Switch to Mount

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Attach the X-Axis Proximity Switch to the Mount
Required Components:
Item
Description
Qty
A
X-Axis Proximity Switch (2675mm XXL, 2350mm XL, and 610mm Shapeoko 3)
1
F
M3 × 18mm Socket Head Cap Screw
2
1. Attach the X-Axis proximity switch to the mount
installed on the rear of the X/Z-carriage. See
Fig. 17.
a. Locate the X-Axis proximity switch exiting
the drag chain at the X-Axis head bracket.
b. Position the proximity switch with the red
LED facing the Y2-carriage and the target
pointing down.
c. Align the proximity switch’s mounting
slots with the two threaded inserts on the
face of the mount.
d. Use a 2.5mm hex key and two (2)
M3×18mm SHCS to secure the proximity
switch.
e. Before fully tightening the screws, slide the switch up as far as it will go.
Figure 17