# Conversion Kit Install Time **URL:** \ **Category:** Carbide3d\ **Created:** [March 19, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/conversion-kit-install-time/2884 "2025-03-19T18:23:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![peschkaj](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.pwncnc.com/peschkaj/32/620_2.png) [@peschkaj](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/peschkaj)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/conversion-kit-install-time/2884/1 "2025-03-19T18:23:45Z")
I recently picked up the Masso conversion kit for my Shapeoko 5 Pro and I’m curious if anyone has installed this yet and, if so, how long did the process take? I’ve got a few projects I’m working on, but I’d prefer to retire the laptop that’s running my CNC sooner rather than later (1/3 of the keys don’t work due to an MDF dust incident). ---
**Author:** ![Pauliep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/87869e/32.png) [@Pauliep](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Pauliep)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/conversion-kit-install-time/2884/2 "2025-03-20T18:15:52Z")
Same here. Wondering how tough it will be and how long it will take. ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.pwncnc.com/chris/32/54_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/conversion-kit-install-time/2884/3 "2025-03-20T18:51:28Z")
I would recommend not having anything time sensitive to complete and allocate a full day to doing it. [Murphy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy%27s_law) likes to spoil those plans. You’re removing everything that is not the cnc frame and replacing it. ---
**Author:** ![peschkaj](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.pwncnc.com/peschkaj/32/620_2.png) [@peschkaj](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/peschkaj)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/conversion-kit-install-time/2884/4 "2025-03-20T19:15:05Z")
Thanks, @Chris. That’s the kind of approximate time estimate I was looking for. ---
**Author:** ![Daniel](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.pwncnc.com/daniel/32/65_2.png) [@Daniel](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Daniel)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/conversion-kit-install-time/2884/5 "2025-03-21T15:03:21Z")
It would probably take me 3hrs to install it… but I designed the kit. I’d probably say for customers it’ll take about 4-6hours at a minimum. The toughest things will be the mechanical solutions you may need to solve during the installation. This is like changing the motor in a car. There is always little challenges that need to be solved and depending on how you solve them it can take few minutes to longer. When i first installed my S5P’s conversion kit it took me several days. But i was obsessing over every little detail. Designing cable chain attachments, making the cables as I went, adjusting things, etc. Developing a product always takes a long time. But with all that obsession done… installing a finished product shouldn’t take all that long. I’m sorry i can’t be any more clear. I’m edge-of-my-seat waiting to hear about customer experiences installing the conversion kit. It’s one thing when the developer of the product does it but it’s a whole other when customers get their hands on the product. Thus i am very interested in feedback of everyone’s experiences. I’ll be on the lookout for ways i can make this simpler and easier. ---
**Author:** ![peschkaj](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.pwncnc.com/peschkaj/32/620_2.png) [@peschkaj](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/peschkaj)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/conversion-kit-install-time/2884/6 "2025-03-21T15:07:43Z")
Worry not, I’ll take notes and do my best to provide construction and actionable feedback. This ain’t Reddit 😛 ---
**Author:** ![peschkaj](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.pwncnc.com/peschkaj/32/620_2.png) [@peschkaj](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/peschkaj)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/conversion-kit-install-time/2884/7 "2025-04-04T15:36:57Z")
Install/convserion instructions can be found over here: [Shapeoko Conversion Kit Process](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/shapeoko-conversion-kit-process/2951)