CNC 3018 Optical Endstop Mount by 3DanielW

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These upgrade parts for the "Woodpecker CNC 3018" and similar engraving machines (1610, 2418) are designed to add optical end stops to the machine. To do this you need a mainboard with end stop headers (like the stock board) and you will need to enable them in your firmware ($22=1 in grbl).
The Y axis does not need any parts printing for it - see the pictures above to see how I set it up. You will need an M3 T-nut to fit the grooves in the bottom of the platform and a long M3 screw (this acts as a flag to block the sensor and doing it like this allows the position to be adjusted).
For the X axis, print both parts and attach them as shown above. For the flag, you should drill a small hole in the bottom of the X carriage and use an M3 tap to attach it with an M3 screw.
These are the optical sensors I used: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3x-Optical-End-Stop-Endstop-Limit-Switch-Cable-for-3D-Printer-Ramps-1-4-Rep-JX-/132778404195
Printed on a heavily modified Anet A8.