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POWER AND Z LIMIT
SWITCH RELOCATION

Rev. October 2015

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE POWER AND Z LIMIT SWITCH
RETROFIT KIT FROM re:3D Inc.®!
REFERENCES & HELPFUL DOCUMENTS :
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS :
This upgrade will let you the power switch and Z limit switch on your current Gigabot®. You
will find that this is especially helpful for making easy adjustments on the Z end stop screw
if you have side panels installed on your machine. Also, the new power switch location will
make it much more convenient to shut o your Gigabot.
Some external resources may be helpful during the assembly process. For example,
knowing the correct names for dierent parts on the Gigabot®, or proper use of certain
tools. Resources that we thought may be helpful have been linked to at the end of this
guide.
If you prefer a video guide, please search for “re3D Tech” on YouTube and find our “Power
and Z Limit Switch Relocation” video.
introduction

READ INSTRUCTIONS : All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the printer is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS : The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS : All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS : All operating and use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING : Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.
ATTACHMENTS : Do not use attachments or enhancements not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE : Do not use Gigabot near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
PLACEMENT : Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
VENTILATION : Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES : This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance
dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION : This product may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC
line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having
a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails
to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION : Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
LIGHTNING : For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
OVERLOADING : Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. A product and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination
to overturn.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY : Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
legalese

Table of Contents
OVERVIEW 1
LEGEND 2
BEFORE YOU BUILD 4
BUILD GUIDE 6
BILL OF MATERIALS 6
TOOLS YOU’LL NEED 7
A : REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 8
B : DRILLING EXTRA HOLES 13
C : MOUNTING AND PLACEMENT 23
D : WIRING 32

OVERVIEW
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*Full Gigabot® rendering is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the final
construction of your Gigabot®
Front of Gigabot®
Old Z limit switch
location
New Z limit switch
location
New power switch
location
New Panduit placement
New Panduit
placement
Front of Gigabot®

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Objects of importance are
outlined with dotted lines
LEGEND
disconnect
Fasten/screw
remove
route hold
home z axis evenly space
measure
insert place
connect Unfasten/unscrew
Z

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drill
align insert place
move bed mark
MOVE BED mark drill

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BEFORE YOU BUILD
it’s hip to be square!
the uses of grease
When assembling the
Gigabot®, it is essential to
work on a flat surface and to
carefully square perpendicular
parts as much as possible.
This is especially important
while assembling the side
plates, Z-axis uprights and
vertical common rails, bed
frame, upper and lower cross
rails, and bridge assembly.
Use large clamps to help
square up frames if needed.
Make good use of grease
during assembly. These
will help hold the eccentric
spacers when installing the
V-groove wheels and also
keep them from damaging
the side plates or end trucks
during adjustment. Likewise,
it will ensure smooth, quiet
operation when applied the
the Z-axis ACME threaded
rods.

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t-nuts, how do they work?
Measuring and marking
T-nuts are an essential part
of assembling the Gigabot®.
These are inserted into the
aluminum extrusion in order
to fasten parts to the frame.
Post assembly T-nuts are
also used. These hold their
positions well without sliding
around, and are useful when
installing retrofits.
There are parts of the
instructions that suggest
marking spots on the
Gigabot® to properly place
parts. When marking, be sure
to only use a pencil--using a
permanent marker will leave
unsightly marks on the metal!

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BILL OF MATERIALS
BUILD GUIDE
Post assembly T-nuts M5x8mm BHCS
Rocker switch30”/762mm Panduits
Additional power switch wiring Manual knockout punch*
Additional Z limit switch wiring M5 T-nuts
6 8
12
2 1
2 2

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11.75”/300mm deep Panduit 6
TOOLS YOU’LL NEED
• 3MM and 1.5 ALLEN Key
• 5/16” or 8mm wrench
• needle nose pliers
• crescent wrench
• power drill
• 3/8” and 1/8” drill bit
• right angle screwdriver
• small flat head screwdriver
• small phillips head screwdriver
*Manual knockout punches will be
loaned out with a deposit. You must
return the punch to receive your
deposit back.

A : REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

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Home bed for easier
access to Panduits
Remove Panduit covers on
Panduits leading to Z limit
switch (bottom cross rail,
rear right vertical common
rail, and top right common
rail)
A1
A3
WARNING
PLEASE be sure that you have turned o and
unplugged your Gigabot before attempting any
modifications!
Z

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Disconnect wires from
Z-limit switch and remove
from Panduits, leave
connected @ electrical box
for reference
Using a 1.5mm Allen Key,
unscrew M2x16mm SHCS
on limit switch to remove.
Be careful not to drop or
lose the M2 nut and lock
washer
Remove 11.75” Panduit on
lower right side panel
A4
A5
A6

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Using 3mm Allen Key,
unscrew and remove
M5x12mm BHCS on
leveling block for Z limit
switch on rear right of bed
frame
Unscrew and remove bed
leveling screw. Be careful
not to drop the M5 washer
or spring
Using the 3mm Allen Key,
unscrew and remove the
M5x12mm BHCS from the
front right leveling block
A7
A8
A9

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Unscrew and remove bed
leveling screw. Be careful
not to drop the M5 washer
or spring
On leveling block for Z
limit switch, unscrew and
remove bolt. Use a 5/16” or
8mm wrench if very tight
Reinsert from the opposite
side. Fix into place by hand
tightening the M5 nut
A10
A11
A12

B : DRILLING EXTRA HOLES

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Move bed to access side
plate
Use something to keep
metal shaving out of lower
Panduits. Here, we used
a folded 8.5”x11” piece of
paper as a cover
B1
B3
WARNING
PLEASE be sure that you have turned o and
unplugged your Gigabot before attempting any
modifications!