Shapeoko adjustable axis front endswitch made from Makerbeam (RAW)
Making of a Makerbeam structure to attach an adjustable (slide-able) end switch to the front of Y axes on a Shapeoko.
Includes Makerbeam part list, and switch hole tapping (threading).
Parts:
- 1x 4cm segment (vertical)
- 1x 4cm..6cm segment (slide out)
- 1x 4cm..15cm segment (Y slide)
- 13x M3 nut
- 10x M3 6mm square head bolt
- 3x M3 12mm bolt
- 3x tau/4 brackets
- 1x tau/6 bracket (or any flat bracket)
- 1x switch (DX SKU 120309)
Tools:
- 1x M3 hex nut driver
- 1x hex 2.0 screwdriver
- 1x M3x0.6 tap + handle (see notes below)
Cost:
- R&D: 1-2 hours (four iterations)
- Parts: 5.80€
- Build time: 12 min
Notes:
- Bolts are M3x0.5, tapping M3x0.6 for M3x0.5 steel bolts in plastic, forces the thread when driving the bolt, which makes a tighter fit but also a permanent one.
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