All Limit Switches in series vs seperate pin for every axis

Dear All,

I am struggling with limit switches and hence asked my self whether it does make sense to simplify my Setup (at least for debugging purpose).

Currently I have max and min limit switches for each axis. Each "string" of limit switches is connected to a seperate PIN on the breakoutboard. What is the advantage of such setup over having all switches in series, besides getting a message which of the axes hit a limit switch?

Thanks in advance for you appreciated help,

Louis

I was wondering wether there are some EMC related advantages (shorter cable length), but anyhow I managed to get my switches up and running (the error was right between my ears; wrong PIN assignment). I'll leave them connected one pin per axis.

it simply breakes down to the amount of pins you got
on a parport 12/5
you only got 5 inputs if you have choosen the wrong BOB you may only got 4
so it is a need to get them in a row

fully agree
the standard is 12/5
and most do not change that
there are up to 8 parports availableon linux so it is enoph pins on low budget

are this edge servos resonal for europ and big mashines
im building right now a 3x2meter at 1200 T wit a 5 to 8 axis option
at sfu2510
that woudt need a 400w servo to speed up