Shapeoko 5 Pro retrofit questions

As I understand it, the mounting is the same, but the connectors are not

Yes, they should be, and nema 23 frame size. By the end of it, you’ll have literally removed everything that isn’t the frame, and replaced it.

You’ll need a new cable. With the conversion kit masso comes prewired, and you’ll need a gx12 6 pin to gx12 6 pin

Cable chain is not included but can be added here and here for the z axis

Every installation is going to be different so there are guidelines. Here is a thread to someone elses experience with the the install.

Masso comes prewired and the advanced conversion kit comes with aircraft connectors preinstalled for a simpler installation process.

Replacing would allow you to be up and running faster with a known working setup, but you could repurpose them if following massos instructions depending on how resourceful you are.

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