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Re-fitting the X limit switches

This article will show you how to re-fit the X limit switches.

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We will show you how to re-fit both X axis switches.

You may only need to replace one switch. Click here for help diagnosing failed X axis limit switches. 

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Re-fitting X axis home switch

The X axis home switch has closed slots, as shown in the image below.

 

 

Attach a new X axis limit switch to its corresponding tab, as shown in the image. 

The tab is used to release strain on the wire.

 

X axis home limit switch slots into the tab as shown in the image.

A: Tab

B: X axis home limit switch

A: M4 x 8 (socket head stainless)

B: Limit switch tab 

C: X axis limit switch (home)

The tab and limit switch will be fixed to the lower plate of the Z Head, on the side that normally sits closest to SmartBench’s home position. 

Use a 2mm allen key to screw both screws (M4 x 8 socket head stainless) through the tab, and into the Z plate.

Connect the X axis home limit switch to the connector with the blue sleeve.

D: Blue sleeve connector from Z Head

E: X axis home switch

Your new X axis home limit switch is now installed.

F: X axis home limit switch

 Click here to jump straight to reassembling the Z Head casing. 

Re-fitting X axis max switch

The X axis max switch has open slots, as shown in the image below.

 

 

The tab and limit switch will be fixed to the lower plate of the Z Head, on the side that normally sits closest to SmartBench’s X max position. 

Use a 2mm allen key to screw both screws (M4 x 8 socket head stainless) through the slots of the limit switch, and into the Z plate.

A: M4 x 8 (socket head stainless)

C: X axis limit switch

Connect the X axis max limit switch to the connector with the black sleeve.

G: Black sleeve connector from Z Head

H: X axis max switch

Check that the connector sits vertically along the side of the Z Head, as shown below. 

Your new X axis max limit switch is now installed.

I: X axis max limit switch

 Click here to jump straight to reassembling the Z Head casing.


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Updated on Wed, 10 Aug 2022