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Joe Katona
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of these YouDisable will addall 0.75 inches of switches except the Estop Y-axis travel and the ball switch nut will not lose its bearings. Joe Katona
Component Modifications:
1. 2. The Y Table clearance slot needs to be widened approx .22 The Ball nut retainer (the aluminum part that the ball nut screws into) needs to be notched .22 x 1 deep
Build Modification:
1. The ball nut needs to be screwed into the opposite side of the ball nut retainer
Joe Katona
Component Modifications:
1. The Y Table clearance slot needs to be widened approx .22
Joe Katona
Component Modifications: 2. The Ball nut retainer (the aluminum part that the ball nut screws into) needs to be notched .22 x 1 deep
Build Modification: 1. The ball nut needs to be screwed into the opposite side of the ball nut retainer
Build Modification: 1. The ball nut needs to be screwed into the opposite side of the ball nut retainer Notice the effect of the notch that has been milled into the ball nut retainer. The set screw that holds this piece has enough length to do its work.
Conclusion:
I know this modification will not be for everyone, but the additional .75 of travel, not to mention the elimination of the possibility of the ball nut bearings falling out, makes it worth the time (took me about 1 hour).
Joe Katona