[Mooser]

I may need to move the lower Z axis limit switch up on the machine further. Actually need to get it way up closer to the top of the machine (say 2 feet higher than it's current position)

Has anyone done this? Is there any reason why it shouldn't be moved?
Just looking for input
Thanks

[RussMachine]

You want to move the Lower limit switch 2 feet up, and have it close to the Upper limit switch?
So, you'll only have an inch or two of travel between them in Z ?
I'm guessing you're going to run a really tall part, and don't want it crashing?
I'm pretty sure you can place the limit switches wherever you want them, as long as the wiring reaches.

[Mooser]

Yeah sounds weird doesn't it.
Actually I was thinking of moving the switch up and the trip ramp up as well (and over to avoid the upper limit switch) somehow. I haven't measured it out yet but I need to get it above the bottom of the head when it's in the higher position if that makes sense.

[Mooser]

Just looked at a picture of a series 3 machine and can't see the lower switch, Did they move it to the other side or something?
M

Edit
Reading up it looks like they have eliminated the lower switch all together now. Since it's only ever going to trip is the spindle hit the table / ran out of travel I guess many other things would hit way before that so it's not really needed at all.

Maybe rather than moving I'll remove it also

M

Just heard back from Tormach (guys must not sleep or there's a bigger time difference than I thought), Looks like it's fine to remove all together, problem solved and a lot less work than repositioning it.
It's great when something actually works in my favor once in awhile:banana:

M