CNC Router 3018 Pro 52mm Spindle / 40mm Laser Upgrade

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This upgrade includes a 52mm Spindle replacement, or 40mm Laser + X axis cable management + Z axis limit switches. For X/Y upgrades see: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3625249 Quantity 1: 52mm Spindle & Power supply https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07C1TBZC3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quantity 1: 40x40mm Laser https://www.aliexpress.com/item/7w-450nm-Focusing-Blue-Laser-Module-Laser-Engraving-And-Cutting-TTL-Module-7000mw-Laser-Can-Engrave/32972278395.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.16724c4dIp0rlg This laser is 7W, exceeding the recommended power for my CamTool CNC V3.3 board. You may want to consider a 5W version to stay within specifications. Quantity 1: 10cm T8 8mm Trapezoidal Stainless Steel Threaded Rod Lead https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07CM1PCLS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This replaces the 9cm long threaded rod, which has a thread incompatible with commonly available anti-backlash kits. It also enables installation of a hand wheel on the Z axis. Quantity 1: T8 Anti-Backlash Spring Loaded Nut https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07MDH6VV9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quantity 4: LM8SUU 8mmx15mmx17mm Linear Motion https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01MRIQ9MQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Note: You can remove the ones that came with the existing Spindle motor holder. Using Bearing_Pusher.STL, you can push out the old bearings and reuse them. Quantity 2 to 4: M3x8mm screws Qty 2 - Limit Switch model: V-153-1C25 Micro Limit Switch Long Straight Hinge Lever Arm SPDT Snap Action https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07DGX5Q1Q/ https://www.digikey.ca/product-detail/en/omron-electronics-inc-emc-div/V-153-1C25/Z4613-ND/1829013 Qty 1 - Vinyl Tubing 5/8" OD x 1/2" ID x 20" long This is used for creating a cable management track. Quantity 2 to 4: M3x6mm screws These are used as set-screws for the Z axis knob. Quantity 1: 43cm x 43cm (17"x17") MDF or Plywood base. Quantity 7: #6x1/2" or similar wood screws to mount the router to the base. Quantity 1: Opti-Isolator SSR for controlling the Spindle + some resistors and capacitor https://www.digikey.ca/products/en?keywords=255-3375-1-ND