Go Home! - Installing Limit Switches Suitable for Upgrading S9/S10 | Step By Step Tutorial

[@SCULPFUNReal]

1. Open the light burn link to the machine, then find Machine Settings in Edit in the upper left corner and open the machine settings; 2. After opening, find the settings of {Hard Limits ($21)} and {Homing cycle$22} and change False to True. 3. If you can't understand, you can refer to this article (author Melvin): diode-laser-wiki.com/documentation/extras/limit-switches/

[@bribos1965]

i bought the s30 pro max but keep getting probles with the limit switxh

[@ajakaui]

Will these work with an s6 pro?

[@prestonian1066]

Wouldn't it just be more simple for everyone if you just installed the limit switches at the factory. Looks like a great machine but I don't want to have to mess on like that!

[@SamBrownBaudot]

They even package the limit switches with the kit, instead of selling them aftermarket, for S30. There, they phrase it as "install these if you want, but they take up a little cutting area".

[@leonteluis4092]

Most current series have new firmware that usually does not need to be re-flashed and should work right away. Especially the S30 (Ultra) series as well as the latest S9 lasers with 32bit-boards. Try without flashing first. I just installed new limit switches on my S10 and it didn't need flashing, I enabled limit switches by writing $22=1 in the console and hitting enter. Then the laser homed for the first time ^^

[@NamelesshunterGaming]

Leonte, you are an absolute hero! Thank you. you saved me a lot of frustration.

[@juanjoseorozco7302]

-thank you so much, that was easy, after investigating all day how to solve it

[@na23071991]

Thanks for the explanation, just follow step by step carefully and it will work👌👍

[@SCULPFUNReal]

🥰🥰

[@SamBrownBaudot]

It only works if you have an older S9/10. The new ones come with a different chip inside, and these instructions tell you to use a tool (and download a firmware image) that don't work with that chip.

[@tonysfun]

OK, I found out these steps: 1) (In the video, where the menu was in Chinese,) she went to the 4th menu that is to change the language from Chinese to English - first option in the 4th menu! 2) One must go to the last menu - TOOLS-FLASH... 3) Select Arduino UNO! 4) Browse to where your firmware is at and select it 5) Click OK to burn the firmware. In my case, the controller on my S9 is the first version, so I used the non-32BIT version of the firmware. It took minute to burn the firmware, but after that I closed the software and run my LightBurn 1.4.01 version To test my HOME POSITION I clicked the Home Button (It has a symbol of a house on it) and my S9 found my left bottom corner, where the limit switches are installed, with no error or problems. Hope the steps above clear up some confusion and you can make your Laser Cutter into more friendly machine!

[@hagensiekerj]

I just installed this on my S9. My S9 shipped with what is apparently a new motherboard and the DLC32 firmware did not work. Flashing with S10 firmware didn't work either. Once I flashed with S30 firmware it functions normally. If new S9's are being shipped with later versions of mainboards you might need to provide the firmware for that scenario.

[@M1U5T0N3]

Thanks a ton for Your Comment! I'll probably save some time with this info and some frustration+panic too... Do You maybe have the Link too?

[@homedogas]

Thank you so much for your comment. I was frustrated thinking I've bricked my machine! Thanks!

[@agnaz1967]

Absolutely perfect and thanks for the helpful video!

[@SCULPFUNReal]

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[@SCULPFUNReal]

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[@UrduMorhaer]

how about a switchbox for rotary roller? that way you could keep rotary and normal y-axis connected all the time and select which you want to use with a flick of a switch

[@SamBrownBaudot]

Please update this video to work for the newer S9s/S10s that have the ESP-based motherboard. These instructions don't work for the new S9s / S10s.

[@Glasairman]

My board is not marked as DLC etc, (merely Sculpfun) and therefore I am not sure if if it needs to be flashed at all. Please comment

[@quickthings]

When I try to flash the new firmware (.hex - data) I get the error: "avrdude.exe: stk500_recv():programmer is not responding" What can be the problem?

[@SamBrownBaudot]

The S9s and S10s they've made most recently use the same board inside as their S30s. It has a different chip driving it: Instead of an AVR chip, it has an ESP32. Since it's not an AVR chip, AVRDude can't talk to it. I'm still struggling with this, myself.

[@leonteluis4092]

@@SamBrownBaudot @quickthings, I just installed the homing switches and had the same issue. From my understanding these new ones don't need reflashing, so you can simply go into Lightburn and enable limit switches by writing $22=1 in the console, then move your laser away and click Home to see the magic!

[@jozefmiko2249]

did you find the sollutions?

[@Krwawyyy]

Hi I have a problem with positioning of "home" after installation. I cannot understand why position is showed as x=-377 and y=-372 instead x=3 and y=3. Can you advice how to make correction. Ok, I found solution in Melvin article. Problem solved :D

[@thelabby9998]

At get position it shows negative values (x:-377 y:-387). I’m trying to go further this step reading all the documentation and videos from shared links but I still can’t set the offset… Could someone point me in the right direction? Should I post this question at fb group? This is very frustrating…

[@PhenomDesign]

i ve got the same issue have you find the solution please ?

[@TV-ju5gr]

Do you have a X-axis switch extension cable? I'm using the Y-axis extension kit.

[@janthomsen1693]

I have exact same question - did you manage to get it installed or find an extenstion cable? (really think Sculpfun should include it either the switch or extension package...

[@TV-ju5gr]

@@janthomsen1693 I can't find the cable and I'm just using it. ㅜㅜ

[@snoozy747]

Please sculpfun help with my mainboard. Its not dlc and not dlc32. I emailed you... Please react. I have a dead sculpfun s9 now with a weird mainboard i guess

[@itstyrelly3463]

So I just don’t get to have a limit switch if I have a Mac? I already bought it

[@vernnickelson3997]

My board does not have any ID as described here

[@antonioevora9410]

Hello. I have an S10 and I'm trying to install the limit switch following your instructions but I'm not succeeding, it gives the error "cannot flash firmware. What am I doing wrong? Thank you

[@williamsistrunk8935]

Do you have the software install in engliswh, i am unable to follow the promt in chinese, thank you

[@BHorst.BHorsty]

When will Wifi- and Bluetooth-Connection be available on my S30 5W😭. Bought the machine cause it was advertised 😞😭

[@stevehendricks4982]

Help please, my motherboard looks nothing like yours, i guess i must have an old stock one. I don't have a motherboard number on it nor do I have the white sockets. I have just a red and a blue socket so how do I connect the switches to my S9 and what board should i select for the software instal bit

[@StarKaito03]

How do I install it on a mac?

[@aylinmoreno259]

HOLA, el enlace no sirve y quiero instalar en lightburn

[@simondeligiannidis4008]

I'm trying to do as the video says for DLC32 but it displays this messager : "Failed to connect to Espressif device: Timed out waiting for packet header"

[@posegroup6177]

I want to know were I can get one in the UK, without paying double the rrp £349, or fake scam sellers, I know people who purchased these 2 mth sgo off sellers and still not delivered! It's a shame they look pretty good .

[@guyflament566]

,I have the same motherboard on my S6 Pro. Can I install it like the S9 ?

[@powerROBY]

I put the switches at the bottom right on sculpfun s9 I modified using glbr and laserburn and now it does the home at the bottom right, but if I start it it slams against the switch Y as if it were upside down, I tried to engrave manually and it results on the contrary (but not mirrored) how can I do??? Thank you

[@tonysfun]

All was working 2 days ago, but monday my lasercutter started going crazy! When I disable the limit switches, my lasercutter is OK and all works! Can anyone help me with this problem? I did update the firmware and in my LightBurn software I enabled the appropriate options, but as soon I do that, my lasecutter stops behaving normally and does weird stuff or nothing at all. I used the " ? " to find what is going on, but all seems normal, no red flags by the results. Any ideas why is this happening? Thanks in an advance!

[@tonysfun]

Before I update the firmware, I can't read the Chinese in this video!!! Why didn't you tel in English what menu to use and what did you do after that so I can follow your instructions! I'm afraid that my laser cutter will not work if something get screwed up do to LACK OF CORRECT INFORMATION in this video! When you make video like this one, you must understand that we are all not some computer/laser cutter experts! You did that so fast, I can't follow your instructions! Please clarify in English what is the next step - thank you.

[@tonysfun]

Please se my comment's above!

[@SCULPFUNReal]

1. Open the light burn link to the machine, then find Machine Settings in Edit in the upper left corner and open the machine settings; 2. After opening, find the settings of {Hard Limits ($21)} and {Homing cycle$22} and change False to True. 3. If you can't understand, you can refer to this article (author Melvin): diode-laser-wiki.com/documentation/extras/limit-switches/

[@tonysfun]

@@SCULPFUNReal Thanks for the info, my LightBurn software already has the values set correctly. I love LightBurn software, they made a very inteligent software!

[@PauPauPauPauPauPau]

Hi after installing the limit switch exactly as you instructed, my get position now is x -357 y -367.... and when i start a project, it starts from the upper right of the work area... but when i press the home/reset,, its goes to the limiti switch... Home and origin is different....

[@SCULPFUNReal]

Display/two gears/wrench and screwdrivers Open the wrench and screwdriver (Device Settings for ...) Upper left: Working Size -Origin (confirmed that the original point uses the lower left corner) And confirm that job origin uses Absoluts Coords, and the original point is also in the lower left corner

[@antonkoval5751]

I've installed firmware from LaserGRBL: Arduino Uno, v1.1h XY homing, I have not 32-bit board. Now, after homing I have: for lower left corner = x0 y0, upper right corner = x370 y395

[@PhenomDesign]

@@antonkoval5751 thanks that work fine for me now

[@imac27apple47]

Saludos, para la Sculpfun S9 no es la misma tarjeta que muestran en el video ! Que debo hacer !???😂 si lo instale pero la logica no es igual y no hace la funcion

[@kemazonico]

establecer $21=1 tanto $22=1 y listo.

[@dietmarkraus3657]

After the Flash you must Power off not only the Power switch off.

[@DisneyVacationsUK]

I installed the switches with no problems and didn't need to flash the memory. But I have an issue now with the laser strength in Lightburn In Grbl it works fine but LIGHTBIRN it's like the laser power is reduced. Anyone else had this issue? Can it be resolved?

[@powerROBY]

io ho messo gli switch infondo a destra su sculpfun s9 ho modificato tramite glbr e tramite laserburn e ora fa la home infondo a destra, ma se la faccio partire sbatte contro lo switch Y come se fosse al contrario, ho provato ad incidere manualmente e risulta al contrario (ma non specchiato) come posso fare??? grazie

[@needaladyfriend1]

Are these absolutely necessary? Also, are they compatible with the s6 pro?

[@grywolf99]

They are needed if you use a camera. I do not know about the S6.

[@patterdalebt]

Do you have a version that is in English as I cannot read the Chinese instructions. Thankyou

[@tonysfun]

Please see my comments above!

[@artdavidrodriguez]

Have the same problem. Followed the steps and now the machine does not move. Need help please

[@SCULPFUNReal]

Since your description is too simple, it is difficult for us to judge the cause of the problem from your description. 1. You can join our group and post a detailed description of the problem: facebook.com/groups/sculptfunusers 2. Or communicate with our after-sales staff by email: [e-mail] Thank you!

[@mpquestionbeat6849]

thnx !

[@humberto367]

Very good

[@caleasprefericire1560]

For the stainless steel dog medallion what settings did you use?

[@党一哲]

10WLaser 9mm/s 100%

[@vijaysai77]

MKSLaserTool_setupV1.0.2.exe , not able to download, its keep telling contains virus, pls help

[@rattanartdesign4654]

i used DLC32 firmware and erased and started successfully. but my laser stopped working. it is not moving at all. there is blinking light on the board when i click the home button or move buttons but the laser is not getting the command from the board. i retried it many times but in vain. what can be the problem? want to mention that i just changed the board after upgrading with the automatic air assist on my S10

[@党一哲]

The automatic air auxiliary set is the motherboard of the S30. This motherboard does not need to burn the firmware

[@djModu]

Hi, Google drive does not allow to download the DLC32 MKSinstaller file because it says it contains a virus! Where can i get the SW to burn the firmware on the DLC32 board now?

[@90gradosdesign81]

Same problem

[@Simon67316]

That made my brain hurt 🤣

[@mauronetto2800]

Hello, I'm following the configuration steps and I get the following message: error:5 The homing cycle is not enabled in your Grbl settings. What should I do?

[@SCULPFUNReal]

Since your description is too simple, it is difficult for us to judge the cause of the problem from your description. 1. You can join our group and post a detailed description of the problem: facebook.com/groups/sculptfunusers 2. Or communicate with our after-sales staff by email: [e-mail] Thank you!

[@DavidSwartPhoto]

I have the same problem

[@tonysfun]

My controller -S9 DLC V1.0 - is it or is it not a 32 bit controller? Where would I find that information? Does the 32 BIT controller board states something like: DLC 32? Or DLC 32BIT? Because if I have to upload something to my S9 controller and I don't want to screw it up!

[@tonysfun]

Please se my comments above! (I have the original NON 32BIT version, because it states DLC V1.0 version!)

[@kalkmanquinten]

Is the cable long enough of the limit switch for the extended sculpfun s10? I just received my limit switch.

[@党一哲]

not long enough

[@党一哲]

20Pairs JST XH 2.54mm 3Pins Connector, 2.54mm Pitch Female and Male JST Connection Plug Header Expansion Wire with 200mm 26AWG Cable

[@rugraphicsstudio8579]

the MAC users like me are waiting for the FILE on the zip file only come for WINDOWS

[@党一哲]

Mac users have only DLC-32 burning software. DLC motherboard recommends borrowing a Windows computer

[@snoozy747]

I think i have a different motherboard, because mine has not XY DLC/XY DLC32 on it. Mine just says "sculpfun, De By LYz, 20221026" and i have NOT the 4 white pins on the left for the switches to connect. I have 1 blue and 1 red connector. I did the rest of thhe tutorial, flashed the 32 bit firmware whitout error messages, but now the machine starts u, connects to Lightburn, but NO movement at all (i set all you shown in lightburn). I can not even just move the laser, fire button doesnt work....nothing goes !!!! PLEASE HELP ME

[@artdavidrodriguez]

I just got the same problem. And have the same motherboard as you. Did you find a solutions?

[@snoozy747]

@@artdavidrodriguez yes. Flash s30 firmware... Is on the same page as the other 2 firmwares

[@zabidoo3994]

Bonjour Je vient de faire l'acquisition de fin de course pour ma sculpfun S10, quand j'essaie de connecter mon com3 avec MKS ESP32...., j'ai un message d'erreur "FatalError------------ Failed to connect to Espressif device: Timed out waiting for packet header" j'ai essayer de changer de com et rien a faire, pouvez-vous m'aider s'il vous plaît?

[@SCULPFUNReal]

Since your description is too simple, it is difficult for us to judge the cause of the problem from your description. 1. You can join the sculpfun fb group and post a detailed description of the problem: bit.ly/42q5rwO 2. Or communicate with our after-sales staff by email: [e-mail] Thank you!

[@zabidoo3994]

@@SCULPFUNReal Merci j'ai envoyer un mail car je n'ai pas Facebook ;)

[@agarciadelvalle]

helpme message to update firmware Sculfun S10 could not open port u'COM4': WindowsError(5, 'Acceso denegado.')

[@SCULPFUNReal]

please send emails to: [e-mail]

[@JeanChristopheRichard74]

Bonjour, je n'ai pas trouvé le lien pour télécharger le firmware du limit switch.

[@党一哲]

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GOmRhC8aBTFxB65Pqi4K2mth2qui6Y8F

[@SCULPFUNReal]

❤Purchase links For The Limit Switches (For S9&S10)❤ ▷Allegro (Poland&European countries): allegro.pl/oferta/12817402469 ▷Alibaba.com (Low batch price & Global Shipping): www.alibaba.com/product-detail/SCULPFUN-S9-S10-Standard-Limit-Switch_1600675023422.html ▷SCULPFUN official website: sculpfun.com/products/sculpfun-s9-s10-standard-limit-switch ▷Geek buying: www.geekbuying.com/item/SCULPFUN-S9-S10-Standard-Limit-Switch-518085.html ▷Aliexpress: it.aliexpress.com/item/1005004920197604.html

[@alexandredroesch4170]

Salut Sculpfun. J'ai monté vos limit switch sur ma S6 pro par contre j'utilise Lightburn comme logiciel de gravure et je ne comprend pas comment faire pour installer tous ça correctement. Pouvez-vous m'aider ? Merci beaucoup.

[@SCULPFUNReal]

If you need help with using it, please join our facebook group: facebook.com/groups/sculpfunusers

[@kndbull]

Does this kit work with the expansion kit?

[@SCULPFUNReal]

There is no such a long line for now..

[@kndbull]

@@SCULPFUNReal Why is it advertised that way? Every expansion kit points out that limit switches is an option. That was one of the reasons why I purchased the limit switches. I will have to put together some wiring to make this work correct?

[@SCULPFUNReal]

@@kndbull The expansion kit for the S30 series has the limited switches in the package.

[@glockman4053]

@@SCULPFUNReal Can I purchase the cables for that kit? I'm confused if they're both the same length with the expansion kit but only one is provided with cables and switches.

[@PauPauPauPauPauPau]

Hi can the S9 cut MDF?

[@SCULPFUNReal]

Yes sure!

[@spycammilking2364]

Hello, I have a serious problem. I follow what is shown in the video, however, when I click "Eraser" in MKS ESP32. an error appears, you can see that the laser spot is flashing, but after a while the message "Filed to connect to Espressif device: Time out waiting for packet header" pops up Changing ports and reinstalling does not help. I have laser S9 and plate DLC Ver. 1.1. Laser stopped working in Light Burn. Please help

[@党一哲]

S9 (DLC) users please refer to 06:20, DLC-Windows tutorial

[@spycammilking2364]

@@党一哲 I follow step by step as in the video. However, I get the error mentioned above. I have Windows 10, I'm not a Mac user.

[@党一哲]

@@spycammilking2364 Is your motherboard DLC or DLC32? DLC Reference 06:20. DLC32 Reference 07:17. You said that your motherboard is S9-DLC, but you say that you use MKS ESP32, This is not taught in the video

[@spycammilking2364]

@@党一哲 Sorry, I must have misunderstood the video, I thought I had to install both programs. I don't speak English very well and I use a translator. Thanks for your attention and help :)

[@snoozy747]

My mainboard is neither dlc or dlc32... I contacted sculpfun but no reaction. My laser is dead afther flashing dlc32 firmware (s9 model) HELP PLEASE

[@steveritzinger7106]

where are the links to the firmware?

[@SCULPFUNReal]

sculpfun.com/pages/sculpfun-software-download

[@党一哲]

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GOmRhC8aBTFxB65Pqi4K2mth2qui6Y8F

[@dollhorn]

Do i have to flash the firmware when having a DLC 1.1? [VER:1.1h.20190825:]

[@党一哲]

Yes, this method: 06:20

[@codeid62]

For S6pro.?

[@Msjeauxmomma]

I have a S6 pro. I ordered the same limit switches because I could not find any that specifically stated they are for that machine. I was able to install the software and they work perfectly with the S6 Pro. The firmware file you will dl is actually labeled as "8-bit xy-dlc motherboard firmware S6-S9". (I had the motherboard with the label of DLC (see more on video). Since it is labeled as S6-S9 I feel like the limit switches were intended for S6 as well as S9-S10. I am not a professional so this is not an expert recommendation.....I am just a user letting you know that it worked for me.

[@lordgewicht]

File with firmware is corrupted!

[@SCULPFUNReal]

sculpfun.com/pages/sculpfun-software-download

[@党一哲]

Compressed files are damaged?

[@XP-ensioner]

помогите пожалуйста кто ставил на s9???

[@damiengilles7586]

Trop de manipulations a faire. Pourquoi ne pas installer le système directement en usine ?. Je passe min tour pour ca 😠

[@roelfrenkema]

Hmm I don't have a model. It just says Sculpfun. There is a small date on it though 20221115. Now I am wondering if I need the flash or if it has been done already 🤔😢

[@M1U5T0N3]

It's V1.1 in this Case