CNCRT57: All About Limits




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Summary: CNCRT 57: All About Limits<br>CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 57<br><br><br>It's all about limits. No really limits are what keeps chaos at bay on our CNC Router tables. In this episode of CNC Router Tips Podcast Bill Griggs answers a listener's question about limit switches and Home switches. <br><br>Shawn Jones asked, "When building a slaved Y axis machine, what is the convention for using limit/home switches? Are they need on both rails or on a single rail?" <br><br>In Episode 57 we explain how to hook up limit switches, homing switches for slaved axis machines and also why you might want a switch on each rail. We also examine reasons why you would not. <br><br>We also discuss the types of wire needed, where you can buy limit switches and also how many you would need. <br><br>We also discuss some of the upgrades I have planned for my CNC Router Table.<br><br><br>Bill Griggs contact info:<br>Twitter: @BillGriggs<br>Website: <a href="http://www.cncroutertips.com" rel="noopener">http://www.cncroutertips.com</a><br>SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://cncroutertips.com/56" rel="noopener">http://cncroutertips.com/56</a><br><br>Websites mentioned:<br><br>The Makers Guide <a href="http://themakersguide.com" rel="noopener">http://themakersguide.com</a><br><br>#CNC Router Tips <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips</a><br><br>Mach3 Software <a href="http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3" rel="noopener">http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3</a><br><br>CNC Starter Bit set <a href="http://cncroutertips.com/bits" rel="noopener">http://cncroutertips.com/bits</a><br><br>VCarve Demo Video <a href="http://cncroutertips.com/demo" rel="noopener">http://cncroutertips.com/demo</a><br><br>VCarve Software <a href="http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8" rel="noopener">http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8</a><br><br>Triple Edge Finder <a href="http://themakersguide.com" rel="noopener">http://themakersguide.com</a><br><br>Maker Masters <a href="http://makermasters.com" rel="noopener">http://makermasters.com</a><br><br>Resources <a href="http://cncroutertips.com/resources" rel="noopener">http://cncroutertips.com/resources</a><br><br>Youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/bgriggstwcny" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/bgriggstwcny</a> <br><br>NYCCNC <a href="https://www.nyccnc.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.nyccnc.com/</a><br><br>Amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.com" rel="noopener">http://www.amazon.com</a><br><br>Automation Technologies Inc <a href="https://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com" rel="noopener">https://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com</a><br><br>Automation Direct <a href="https://www.automationdirect.com" rel="noopener">https://www.automationdirect.com</a><br><br>CNC4PC <a href="http://www.cnc4pc.com" rel="noopener">http://www.cnc4pc.com</a><br><br>Leaving a rating and Review in iTunes makes it easier for people to find this information. Please help us spread this info as widely as possible.<br><br>Go to this page. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2</a><br><br>Click "View in iTunes"<br><br>Next Click on ratings and reviews in iTunes<br><br>Click the "Write a Review" button<br><br>Leave an honest rating and write a review.