Redsail X700 Clone X axis issue: how to temporarily work around a broken homing sensor

The X700 clone, otherwise known as the ubiquitous " eBay 60W Chinese Laser Cutter," is known to occasionally snap a wire that is very important for its proper functioning. If you find yourself listening to a jackhammer noise shortly after start-up, then you are most likely experiencing this problem firsthand.
This video will show you how to stop the issue from permanently damaging your machine and how to keep on cutting safely until your replacement parts arrive. A temporary fix is better than no fix, especially if you've got outstanding orders in your queue.

[@wimnoet460]

I am currently having the same problem
Keeps going in the home position with a lot of noise.
Already searched for a solution all over youtube, until I came to your movie.
Very clear explanation and solution.
Go try it tomorrow.
Many thanks and keep the good works!
THANK YOU.
Greetings from Belgium.

[@johnmarksbury1633]

You are a life saver. Thank you! I've ordered new belts and the hall effect switch. Thanks again.

[@RichNewley2010]

Sorry just seen your response PL-05N. Great vid and saved me a load of issues.

[@MoragCutts]

Thanks - you're a life saver! I was fedup of the noise mine was making :)

[@jameslaspina5768]

Thank you this was very helpful digging out of the controller secrets

[@brandononeal204]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@morpheuz2006]

Thanks very much for the video.... I already replace the sensor and now it lights up but I can't recalibrate the x axis continues to beat outside the origin even when the sensor lights up the head doesn't stop

[@RuffKutmedia]

Thanks, this came in handy today.

[@samlenlap]

Just can't thank you enough
I had the same problem, suddenly after starting my machine the head stated bashing at x axis so had to emergency stop the machine
Then tried starting machine again and now my y axis also hitting while pushing it origin. Haf no clue what was going on
I thought my both limit switches are broken then after looking for Solution on internet i came across your video
But in your machine you had led indicators to show whether the switch work Or not but not in my case.
Fortunately i figured out that I can check switch status at the rd controller board in machine
So from there i figured out that only my x axis switch is broken
So after that I used your method and problem solved
Except my previously saved origin position is no more accurate it changes to something new
Dont know the reason for that
Even i think my switch must be alright but there must be problem with cable
Had same issue with the servo motor wire earlier fixed it by soldering my motor cable where it was broken solved my problem
But thank you million time so this video and your help and time
Keep making such informative video
Thank you very much .

[@bungy490]

Awesome video, stopped me panicking. Thank you. How easy is it to replace? i.e. cabling etc.

[@kevpeterkin5665]

hi dude, great video, I'm having that exact same issue with the same machine. Can you hook me up with the part number for the replacement sensor you used?

[@RichNewley2010]

Hi, did you list the part number? Got the same issue and can’t see the part number anywhere. Also is it reasonably simple to fit? Cheers

[@kimlynlyons4281]

hi this was quite helpful. I was able to stop my Redsail m500 from banging itself to the bacj of the machine but this machine does not have the led light on the sensor. Do you have any suggestions

[@samlenlap]

Hope you solved your problem but for people who have this problem follow following steps
* Open your machine hatch where your controller located
* now on the controller it mentions the led indicator meanings
* there look for axis limit indicator
*depending on the axis look for the indicator
* after that slowly move the head towards that respective axis limit switch
* while moving just touch the sensor so that it will register it on the controller glowing that respective led
If the indictor led at controller do not register then try to change the position of head and repat operation

[@JoshKittle]

What's the part number for your replacement homing switch on amazon? Could come in handy.

[@stanislavpompura469]

Search for: PL-05N

[@joshuademaniel2958]

im having same issue but my sensor lights up, and still runs into the wall im at a loss

[@morpheuz2006]

I have the same problem... Can't calibrate x

[@pndigitalartshouse1296]

sem probalem

[@thebeststooge]

Easier to simply remove the connectors on the drivers themselves than doing that escape dealio as it can be tricky to catch it in time especially if you have a fast homing speed.