Need Help Installing Limit Switches on a K40

[Makinnc]

Hey Folks,

First I'm very new to K40 repairs, so please try not to be too technical, so I understand.

I recently purchased a new XY Axis for my K40 and installed it. I hooked up the X (right to left) limit switch using the wires old limit switch wires located by the step motor on the right hand side.

Question is how do I hook up the Y (front to back) axis limit switch? I didn't see any other wires that would connect to that switch.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[waltfl]

the switch for the Y axis is where the X axis switch is located just toward the back of the machine
greetings
waltfl

Hey Folks,

First I'm very new to K40 repairs, so please try not to be too technical, so I understand.

I recently purchased a new XY Axis for my K40 and installed it. I hooked up the X (right to left) limit switch using the wires old limit switch wires located by the step motor on the right hand side.

Question is how do I hook up the Y (front to back) axis limit switch? I didn't see any other wires that would connect to that switch.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[NickWL]

Hope this helps. Y switch is barely visible at the back. I drilled and tapped a pair of M3 holes for it in the back of the frame and it works fine!
As to wiring, you'll need to run a new set through to your DSP unit - I threw virtually all the old (chinese) wiring away and started from scratch. Be sure to use multi-strand wires on all moving parts since single-core will surely snap with repeated movement.