Carbide 3D Shapeoko Proximity Switch Kit User Manual

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Install the Drag Chain to the X- and Y1-Rails
Required Components:
Item
Description
Qty
O
M3 × 6mm Flat Head Screw
2
R
M3 × 8mm Flat Head Screw (Replacement)
4
S
M3 Nyloc Nut (Replacement)
4
1. Move the X-rail to the back of the machine.
2. Lay the drag chain on the rails. See Fig. 35.
a. First, place the three cables not threaded
through the X-Axis drag chain (Y-Axis
proximity switch and Y1- and Y2-motor
leads) over and behind the X-rail.
b. Second, lift the drag chain and place it
across the Y1- and X-rails.
c. Lay the drag chains so that the tail of the
Y-Axis drag chain will curl under and the
head of the X-Axis drag chain will curl up.
3. Secure the drag chain to the rails. See Fig. 36.
a. Secure the Y-Axis drag chain head to the
head bracket on the outside of the
Y1-carriage.
i. Use a 2mm hex key, needle nose
pliers, two (2) M3×8mm FHS, and
two (2) nyloc nuts to secure.
b. Secure the tail of the Y-Axis drag chain to
the tail plate next to the enclosure.
i. Curl the tail of the drag chain
under and toward the enclosure.
ii. Use a 2mm hex key and one (1)
M3×6mm FHS to secure.
c. Secure the tail of the X-Axis drag chain to
the tail plate near the Y1-motor.
i. Use a 2mm hex key and one (1)
M3×6mm FHS to secure.
d. Secure the head of the X-Axis drag chain to the head bracket on the rear of the HDZ.
i. Curl the head of the drag chain up and toward the HDZ.
ii. Use a 2mm hex key, needle nose pliers, two (2) M3×8mm FHS, and two (2) nyloc nuts to
secure.
Figure 35
Figure 36

Carbide 3D Shapeoko Proximity Switch Kit Specifications

General

Brand	Carbide 3D
Model	Shapeoko Proximity Switch Kit
Category	Switch
Language	English