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Please see https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/Cal ... he_Machine

specifically: https://docs.carbide3d.com/shapeoko-faq ... t-stretch/

Please see: https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/Ele ... ical_Noise

switches: http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/omron-electronics-inc-emc-div/D2QW-C003H/SW1221-ND/2698560 [10] https://www.onlinecomponents.com/omron-electronics/d2qwc003h-44021095.html additional switches (N/O) --- wire in parallel photo showing new board having lights for debugging: http://com...

The lights are a feature of newer boards --- you probably don't have them --- as you noted you can check the status of the switches in Carbide Motion. Please see: https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/FAQ#Homing_switches Sounds like a bad switch --- if swapping that out for a known good one still has ...

Sounds as if you've pretty much gotten it worked out --- one thing to consider is making a guide block which uses dowels to register off already made holes --- just draw it up based on the threaded insert file.

The only stupid question is the unasked one.

Please see: https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/Chi ... tter_Board

I believe I've gotten all of these cleared out --- please report any which have been missed.

Nomad, Shapeoko XL (upgraded from serial #6), and a Shapeoko 3 w/ aluminum table which will be getting an HDZ presently.

Make sure you've checked the HDZ checkbox.

See: https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/FAQ ... er_than_up

You can re-draw the pixel images, auto-scan them, or use them in a CAM tool which supports using pixel images such as F-Engrave or MeshCAM or PixelCNC.