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Prep and Re-Install the Drag Chain
Install the Proximity Switch Cables
Required Components:
Item
Description
Qty
A
X-Axis Proximity Switch Cable (2675mm XXL and 2350mm XL)
1
B
Y-Axis Proximity Switch Cable (2540mm XXL and 2200mm XL)
1
C
Z-Axis Proximity Switch Cable (2675mm XXL and 2350mm XL)
1
1.
Open up the drag chain and remove the three
homing switch cables (black/yellow or
black/orange twisted wires). See
Fig. 5
and
Fig. 6
.
a.
Position the drag chain on the baseframe
as shown in
Fig. 6
, with the chain
’
s clip-on
panels facing up. (Only one side of the
chain will open; be sure this side is facing
up.)
b.
Use a hex key or screwdriver as a lever to
pry open one side of each drag chain link.
Start from the rear of the machine and
work your way forward (as shown in
Fig. 5
).
c.
Remove the X-, Y-, and Z-Axis homing
switch cables.
2.
Label the proximity switches.
a.
Identify the X-, Y-, and Z-Axis proximity
switch cables by comparing the length
printed on the switch body with the table
above.
b.
Use a permanent marker or piece of tape
to label both ends of each proximity
switch cable.
Shapeoko 3 Machines:
Skip ahead to the “Install the Proximity Switches and Mounts” section on page
Figure 5
Figure 6
