Need Board Sensor!!!!!!

[shortyscwater17]

Hey all,
I bought my machine from an individual retiring and traveling the country for only $800. This included the router bit kit, extra cutting and carving bits plus many extras...FANTASTIC DEAL. However, my boardsensor S*it the bucket a few weeks back mid carve while working on my first MPC bought from the store. I ordered a new one but it is on back order for who knows how long. Does anyone have an extra "new" boardsensor they wouldn't mind sending me and i'll send the new one I get in the mail back to you? I am trust worthy if that is scaring you a bit and would provide all contact info of me for your records to ensure you get the sensor back. I'm anxious to get carving, I need something to do...Thanks in Advance.

[Mikewiz]

did you try cleaning the sensor? sometimes dust gets inside and blocks the eyes.

[Digitalwoodshop]

You can cut the back off, that little bump... Then pull the little window and blow it out.... Unless one of the LED's has snapped off or you pulled a mini surface mount component off the Circuit Board pushing on the plug.... You can clean it.... Then tape it shut...

[MRcarvey]

I always like to see photos of what you are explaining, but, would you mind loading those into paint and adding some arrows and text. I can't really tell what I'm looking at. I've never had the board sensor out and I want to be prepared.
Thanks!

[shortyscwater17]

When I took the old sensor out to try to clean it, the plastic was so old that the holes where the screws hold it in, broke and its pretty much useless now. unless I can glue it back in place until the new one comes but I don't want to damage anything else you know?

did you try cleaning the sensor? sometimes dust gets inside and blocks the eyes.

[DickB]

When I took the old sensor out to try to clean it, the plastic was so old that the holes where the screws hold it in, broke and its pretty much useless now. unless I can glue it back in place until the new one comes but I don't want to damage anything else you know?

I had something similar happen several years ago. I made up this simple bracket out of sheet aluminum (may be available at a hardware store or hobby shop). Been working fine.

[shortyscwater17]

And it doesn't affect the measuring of anything? My fear is that it would negatively affect it and measurement would be off.

I had something similar happen several years ago. I made up this simple bracket out of sheet aluminum (may be available at a hardware store or hobby shop). Been working fine.

[DickB]

And it doesn't affect the measuring of anything? My fear is that it would negatively affect it and measurement would be off.

No, no impact on measurement. The optics are completely clear.

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[lynnfrwd]

Air shipment of parts should be here this week. Hopefully, customs won't hold them up.

[shortyscwater17]

That would be nice. Customs did hold onto my sons shoes for about 3-4 days though.

Air shipment of parts should be here this week. Hopefully, customs won't hold them up.