X5SA Filament Runout Switch Housing

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This filament runout switch housing for the Tronxy X5SA (maybe others) was created to allow a downward filament inlet while using Bowden tubing and fitting to deliver the filament from the switch to the extruder. The reason being that I am going to use a spool holder above the top 20x20 frame plane.
This housing should be much easier to load than the stock housing that is shipped with the system.
There is a hole in the lid to allow you to view the LED on the switch PCB.
Another rectangular hole in the lid will allow you to see the filament path, in case of some blockage, etc.
The switch is mounted inside the housing with qty 2 4mm x 6 or 8mm SHCS.
The lid is mounted with qty 2 3mm x 8mm SHCS (can be shorter).
The assembly was intended to be mounted with 4mm hardware to boat nuts. You can pick what you like.
The Bowden tubing fitting is not pictured in the model. I did not find a suitable model in short order, but I have used the original fitting from the cold-end in this housing. I have replaced my tubing with CapricornXS, and included fittings.