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Proximity Switch Upgrade
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
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10/02/2020
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  • Page 1 Proximity Switch Upgrade ASSEMBLY GUIDE support@carbide3d.com docs.carbide3d.com 10/02/2020 Version 1.0...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................4 Belted-X/Z Proximity Switch Upgrade ................5 Prior to Assembly & Installation ..................... 5 Inventory ..........................6 Disassembly ..........................8 Prep and Re-Install the Drag Chain ..................11 Install the Proximity Switches and Mounts ................15 Connect and Cleanup Cables ....................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction We’re here to help! If you encounter any issues during assembly, please contact us at: support@carbide3d.com. The proximity switch upgrade kit includes everything you need to replace your original homing switches on belted-X/Z or HDZ machines. Compatibility Requirements The new inductive proximity switches only work with Carbide Motion board version 2.4d and newer. Check the version of your Carbide Motion board before beginning assembly to make sure it is compatible.

  • Page 5: Belted-X/Z Proximity Switch Upgrade

    Belted-X/Z Proximity Switch Upgrade Prior to Assembly & Installation Disable the BitSetter Machines With BitSetter: Please complete the following steps before moving on to the “Gather the Required Tools” section below. Before beginning the proximity switch upgrade: 1. Connect your machine to Carbide Motion. a.

  • Page 6: Inventory

    Inventory Figure 1 support@carbide3d.com docs.carbide3d.com 10/02/2020 Version 1.0...
  • Page 7 Belted-X/Z Proximity Switch Upgrade Kit Contents The proximity switch upgrade kit comes with the components listed in the table below and shown in Fig. 1. Item Description X-Axis Proximity Switch (2675mm for XXL, 2350mm for XL, and 610mm for Shapeoko 3) Y-Axis Proximity Switch (2540mm for XXL, 2220mm for XL, and 712mm for Shapeoko 3) Z-Axis Proximity Switch (2675mm for XXL, 2350mm for XL, and 610mm for Shapeoko 3) X-Axis Proximity Switch Mount Baggie...

  • Page 8: Disassembly

    Disassembly Disconnect Cables 1. Turn off your machine, unplug it, and disconnect the USB and power cables. 2. Clip all cable ties. 3. Unplug the router/spindle and remove it from the spindle mount. a. Use a 4mm hex key to loosen the two (2) M5 × 55mm SHCS on the face of the mount. 4.
  • Page 9 Remove the Homing Switches and Drag Chain Shapeoko 3 Machines: Skip steps 1, 5, and 6 in this section. See Fig. 2 (front) and Fig. 3 (back). 1. Disconnect the drag chain from the X-Axis head bracket on the rear of the X/Z-carriage. a.
  • Page 10 6. Remove the drag chain from the rails and lay it on the baseframe as shown in Fig. 4. a. Pry the tail ends of the drag chain from the VHB tape securing them to the rails. b. Lay the drag chain on the baseframe for proximity switch cable installation in the next section.

  • Page 11: Prep And Re-Install The Drag Chain

    Prep and Re-Install the Drag Chain Shapeoko 3 Machines: Skip ahead to the “Install the Proximity Switches and Mounts” section on page 15. Install the Proximity Switch Cables Required Components: Item Description X-Axis Proximity Switch Cable (2675mm XXL and 2350mm XL) Y-Axis Proximity Switch Cable (2540mm XXL and 2200mm XL) Z-Axis Proximity Switch Cable (2675mm XXL and 2350mm XL) 1.
  • Page 12 3. Insert the proximity switches into the drag chain. See Fig. 7. a. Insert the X- and Z-Axis proximity switch cables through both the Y-Axis and X-Axis portions of the drag chain. b. Insert the Y-Axis proximity switch cable through the Y-Axis drag chain ONLY. 4.
  • Page 13 Install the Drag Chain Tail Plates Required Components: Item Description Drag Chain Tail Plate Double-Sided VHB Tape Alcohol Wipe The drag chain tail plates install to the top of the rail with the long edge parallel to the rail. Plates will overhang the rail by about ”...
  • Page 14 Install the Drag Chain to the X- and Y1-Rails Required Components: Item Description M3 × 6mm Flat Head Screw M3 × 8mm Flat Head Screw (Replacement) M3 Nyloc Nut (Replacement) 1. Position the X-rail to the back of the machine. 2.

  • Page 15: Install The Proximity Switches And Mounts

    Install the Proximity Switches and Mounts Install the X-Axis Proximity Switch Mount Required Components: Item Description X-Axis Proximity Switch Mount M5 × 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw 1. Install the X-Axis proximity switch mount to the back of the X/Z-carriage. See Fig. 12. a.
  • Page 16 Install the Y-Axis Proximity Switch Mount Required Components: Item Description Y-Axis Proximity Switch Mount M5 × 35mm Socket Head Cap Screw 1. Install the Y-Axis proximity switch mount to the outside of the Y2-carriage. See Fig. 13. a. Align the mount with the two M5 holes on the outside of the Y2-carriage and the two threaded inserts down and to the front.
  • Page 17 d. Use a 2.5mm hex key and two (2) M3 × 18mm SHCS to secure. e. Before fully tightening the screws, slide the switch up as far as it will go. 2. Install the Z-Axis proximity switch mount to the front the X-carriage.
  • Page 18 Attach the X-Axis Proximity Switch to the Mount Required Components: Item Description X-Axis Proximity Switch (2675mm XXL, 2350mm XL, and 610mm Shapeoko 3) M3 × 18mm Socket Head Cap Screw 1. Attach the X-Axis proximity switch to the mount installed on the rear of the X/Z-carriage. See Fig.
  • Page 19 Attach the Y-Axis Proximity Switch to the Mount Required Components: Item Description Y-Axis Proximity Switch (2540mm XXL, 2200mm XL, 712mm Shapeoko 3) M3 × 18mm Socket Head Cap Screw 1. Attach the Y-Axis proximity switch to the mount on the outside of the Y2-carriage. See Fig. 18. a.

  • Page 20: Connect And Cleanup Cables

    Connect and Cleanup Cables Connect the Motors 1. Connect the X- and Z-motor lead cables to their labeled extension cables at the rear of the X/Z-carriage. a. Both the X- and Z-motor extensions exit the head of the X-Axis drag chain behind the X/Z-carriage. b.
  • Page 21 c. Connectors are polarized. Be sure to align them properly. 3. Re-install the enclosure cover. Shapeoko 3 Instructions Shapeoko 3 Machines: Your Carbide Motion board should be installed upside down as shown in Fig. 20. 1. Plug the PCB riser board into the Carbide Motion board.
  • Page 22 Secure Cables at the Y1-Carriage and X/Z-Carriage Shapeoko 3 Machines: Skip ahead to the “Secure Cables Along the X-Rail” section on page 23. Required Components: Item Description 4” Cable Ties Several 1. Secure the cables crossing the Y1-carriage plate. See Fig. 21. a.
  • Page 23 Secure Cables Along the X-Rail Cable Cleanup Required Components: Item Description 4” Cable Ties Several 1. Tidy up the cables along the rear of the X-rail. See Fig. 23. a. Secure the loose cables to the four self- adhesive cable tie mounts already attached to the back of the X-rail.

  • Page 24: Hdz Proximity Switch Upgrade

    HDZ Proximity Switch Upgrade Prior to Assembly & Installation Disable the BitSetter Machines With BitSetter: Please complete the following steps before moving on to the “Gather the Required Tools” section below. Before beginning the proximity switch upgrade: 1. Connect your machine to Carbide Motion. a.

  • Page 25: Inventory

    Inventory Figure 24 support@carbide3d.com docs.carbide3d.com 10/02/2020 Version 1.0...
  • Page 26 HDZ Proximity Switch Upgrade Kit Contents The proximity switch upgrade kit comes with the components listed in the table below and shown in Fig. 24. Item Description X-Axis Proximity Switch (2675mm for XXL, 2350mm for XL, and 610mm for Shapeoko 3) Y-Axis Proximity Switch (2540mm for XXL, 2220mm for XL, and 712mm for Shapeoko 3) Z-Axis Proximity Switch (2675mm for XXL, 2350mm for XL, and 610mm for Shapeoko 3) X-Axis Proximity Switch Mount Baggie...

  • Page 27: Disassembly

    Disassembly Disconnect Cables and the X-Axis Belt 1. Turn off your machine, unplug it, and disconnect the USB and power cables. 2. Clip all cable ties. 3. Unplug the router/spindle and remove it from the spindle mount. a. Use a 4mm hex key to loosen the two (2) M5 × 55mm SHCS on the front of the mount. 4.
  • Page 28 Remove the Homing Switches and Drag Chain See Fig. 25 (front) and Fig. 26 (back). 1. Remove the Z-Axis homing switch from the top of the HDZ. a. Use a 2.5mm hex key to remove the one (1) M3 ×12mm SHCS securing the switch to the Z-motor mount.

  • Page 29: Install The Proximity Switch Mounts

    Install the Proximity Switch Mounts Install the X- and Z-Axis Proximity Switch Mounts Required Components: Item Description X-Axis Proximity Switch Mount M5 × 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw Z-Axis Proximity Switch Mount M4 × 6mm Button Head Cap Screw 1. Install the X-Axis proximity switch mount to the back of the HDZ.
  • Page 30 Install the Y-Axis Proximity Switch Mount Required Components: Item Description Y-Axis Proximity Switch Mount M5 × 35mm Socket Head Cap Screw 1. Install the Y-Axis proximity switch mount to the outside of the Y2-carriage. See Fig. 29. a. Align the mount with the two M5 holes on the outside of the Y2-carriage, with the threaded inserts down and to the front.

  • Page 31: Prep And Re-Install The Drag Chain

    Prep and Re-Install the Drag Chain Shapeoko 3 Machines: Skip ahead to the “Install the Proximity Switches” section on page 35. Install the Proximity Switch Cables Required Components: Item Description X-Axis Proximity Switch Cable (2675mm XXL and 2350mm XL) Y-Axis Proximity Switch Cable (2540mm XXL and 2200mm XL) Z-Axis Proximity Switch Cable (2675mm XXL and 2350mm XL) 1.
  • Page 32 3. Insert the proximity switches into the drag chain. See Fig. 32. a. Insert the X- and Z-Axis proximity switch cables through both the Y-Axis and X-Axis portions of the drag chain. b. Insert the Y-Axis proximity switch cable through the Y-Axis drag chain ONLY. 4.
  • Page 33 Install the Drag Chain Tail Plates Required Components: Item Description Drag Chain Tail Plate Alcohol Wipe Double-Sided VHB Tape The drag chain tail plates install to the top of the rail with the long edge parallel to the rail. Plates will overhang the rail by about ”...
  • Page 34 Install the Drag Chain to the X- and Y1-Rails Required Components: Item Description M3 × 6mm Flat Head Screw M3 × 8mm Flat Head Screw (Replacement) M3 Nyloc Nut (Replacement) 1. Move the X-rail to the back of the machine. 2.

  • Page 35: Install The Proximity Switches

    Install the Proximity Switches Install the X-, Y- and Z-Axis Proximity Switches to the Mounts Required Components: Item Description X-Axis Proximity Switch (2675mm XXL, 2350mm XL, and 610mm Shapeoko 3) M3 × 18mm Socket Head Cap Screw Z-Axis Proximity Switch (200mm XXL and XL, 610mm for Shapeoko 3) M3 ×...
  • Page 36 3. Attach Y-Axis proximity switch to the mount on the outside of the Y2-carriage. See Fig. 38. a. Locate the Y-Axis proximity switch exiting the drag chain at the Y-Axis head bracket. b. Position the proximity switch with the red LED facing out and the target pointing to the rear of the machine.

  • Page 37: Connect And Cleanup Cables

    Connect and Cleanup Cables Connect the Extension Cables Shapeoko 3 Machines: Skip ahead to the “Connect Cables to the Carbide Motion Board” section below. 1. Connect the X- and Z-motor lead cables to their labeled extension cables at the rear of the HDZ. a.
  • Page 38 b. Plug each of the 4-pin motor extension cables Z, Y1, Y2, X, into the connectors across the bottom of the Carbide Motion board, as labeled. c. Connectors are polarized. Be sure to align them properly. 3. Re-install the enclosure cover. Shapeoko 3 Instructions Shapeoko 3 Machines: Your Carbide Motion board should be installed upside down as shown in Fig.
  • Page 39 Secure Cables at Y1-Carriage and HDZ Shapeoko 3 Machines: Skip ahead to the “Secure Cables Along the X-Rail” section on page 40. Required Components: Item Description 4” Cable Ties Several 1. Secure the cables crossing the Y1-carriage plate. See Fig. 41. a.
  • Page 40 Secure Cables Along the X-Rail Cable Cleanup Required Components: Item Description 4” Cable Ties Several 1. Tidy up the cables along the rear of the X-rail. See Fig. 43. a. Secure the loose cables to the four self- adhesive cable tie mounts already attached to the back of the X-rail.

  • Page 41: Post Installation

    Post Installation Update Carbide Motion You will need to use the latest version of Carbide Motion with your new proximity switches. 1. Download the latest version here: carbide3d.com/carbidemotion/download. 2. Install Carbide Motion to your computer. Test Proximity Switches Double check that your proximity switches are installed and functioning correctly. 1.
  • Page 42 c. On the Set Current Position screen, click the Clear All Offsets button. Then, click Done. See Fig. 45. 2. Position your spindle directly above the BitSetter. See Fig. 46. a. Click the Position label. This will toggle the view to the machine coordinates. b.

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