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  1. #1
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    Limit and Home Switch in Mach 3

    Does anyone know if you can use only 3 switches (XYZ) for both limit and home switches in mach 3?

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    Yes.

    But, if you want to use them for both + and - limits, you'll probably need to mount the switch to the moving parts so that it can work at both ends of travel.
    Gerry

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    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    Yes.

    But, if you want to use them for both + and - limits, you'll probably need to mount the switch to the moving parts so that it can work at both ends of travel.
    Or have 2 pins on each end of the travel. Same thing.

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