8. Y-axis Drive & Machine Limits

Step #06 - Installing the Y1-, Y1+ and Y2- Sensors

List of Components

ItemSpecQty
 Inductive sensorM123
 Rubber bumpM8x63mm4
 Counter nutM812

Tools needed

Spanner 17mm (2x) Spanner 13mm

Instructions

  1. Place 2 inductive sensors on the Y1-axis (left side, facing the machine), one at each end, and use spanners to tighten them.
    1. Place 1 inductive sensor at the front of the Y2-axis (right side, facing the machine) and use spanners to tighten it.
      1. Use the custom gauge to make sure the sensors protrude from the steel parts at the correct length.
        1. Next to each sensor, place a rubber bump and use 2 counter nuts to tighten it at the right distance, which protects the limit sensor if the carriage goes any further.
          1. Fully tighten both using the third counter nut. so they don't get loose with vibrations.

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