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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: IQchallenged on July 17, 2006, 07:20:27 PM

Title: Need limit switch help
Post by: IQchallenged on July 17, 2006, 07:20:27 PM
Have my X axis up and running but have no way to keep it from crashing into the frame if I make a mistake on my Gcode. Running 640 motors and Geckos with Mach3. 1. Do I need to order NO or NC? 2. Where to get them? 3. What wire to interrupt? 4. Do I need to change my Mach settings? Any help will be appreciated.
Title: Re: Need limit switch help
Post by: Brian Barker on July 17, 2006, 07:24:33 PM
You should get a NC switch and you can get them  from AutomationDirect.com . They have very nice limit switches.

http://web3.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Catalog/Sensors_-z-_Encoders/Double-Insulated_(PBT)_Limit_Switches/Side_Rotary_Lever_with_Polyamide_Roller_Actuator/ABP1H41Z11

Hope that helps
Brian
Title: Re: Need limit switch help
Post by: Yodawill2000 on September 28, 2006, 04:28:21 PM
Brian,
Is that switch tripped from either side ?
As in mount it in the center and a stop on either side of the table will close it?
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Need limit switch help
Post by: Brian Barker on September 28, 2006, 09:16:48 PM
Yup :) That is how the the old mill I had worked... you are very good to figure that out!


Title: Re: Need limit switch help
Post by: Yodawill2000 on September 28, 2006, 09:27:02 PM
Sweet.
Only three of em' wont cut into the beer budget too deep  ;D
Thanks bud.
Chips will occur soon !!  <--Remember time is relative and stuff  ;)