04. Orbiter Smart Sensor

Orbiter 2 smart sensor

1x M3x25 Button head (included in the orbiter 2 smart sensor box)

1x M3 washer (M3x6x0.5) (included in the orbiter 2 smart sensor box)

1x M3x16mm Hex Spacer

Remove the top right M3 Button head screw, it will not be used.

Remove the lower left M3 button head screw by 5-8mm.

Remove the PTFE retaining clip.

Remove the PTFE locking mechanism by pulling it upwards.

Remove the toolboard screws

If you are careful, there is no need to disconnect the wires from the toolboard.

Partially remove the toolboard.

Remove the M3 Cap Head Screw holding the M3 Hex spacer.

Remove the M3 Hex spacer. (It will not be used again).

Install the new M3x16mm Hex Spacer.

Re-install the M3 Cap Head Screw.

Re-install the toolboard and its screws.

Insert the orbiter 2 smart sensor inside the PTFE hole, carefully align it.

Do not force it in, you may damage the orbiter 2 smart sensor.

Remove the tensioning screw and open the orbiter arm.

Thread the M3x25 Button head screw half way.

Insert the M3 washer between the orbiter 2 smart sensor and the M3 Hex spacer.

Fully tighten the M3x25 Button head screw.

Tighten the lower left M3 Button head, ensuring it is fed trough the orbiter 2 smart sensor hole.

Nice! You shall not fear empty spools anymore!

Connect the provided cable to the Orbiter smart sensor.

Route the cable as shown, using zip ties to secure it in place.

Prepare the cable as shown, use the cable provided in the orbiter 2 smart sensor.

Crimp the Dupont connector onto the wire, ensuring a secure and precise connection. Then, insert the connector into the Dupont housing, following the specified color order as shown.

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Route the orbiter sensor wires as shown

Use a zip tie to secure the wire to the toolboard

Test!

Click here to be redirected to the config page where you can COPY the text.

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