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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Royke on June 27, 2015, 03:32:08 AM

Title: Scrolling Error in Mach 3
Post by: Royke on June 27, 2015, 03:32:08 AM

I cannot move my router in the negative (left) direction in the X-axis.  Both my right and left arrows moves it in the positive (right) direction.  The same thing is happening when I am using my X-box controller.  I have not been on it for about two weeks.  I have never had this problem before (I have only had it up and running for 18 months).

I have no skills in the diagnostics of Mach 3.  I am an amateur in the CNC machining world.  My Mach 3 was setup by the individual I bought my DIY kit through.

Any help would be appreciated!

V/r,
Royke

Title: Scrolling Error in Mach 3
Post by: JohnHaine on June 27, 2015, 06:03:45 PM

That sounds like a hardware fault in the wiring to the stepper driver, I have had a very similar thing happen to my Z axis.  IIRC a wire had become disconnected between the BoB and the driver, but danged if I can remember which one!  But try a careful check of the wiring.


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Title: Re: Scrolling Error in Mach 3
Post by: Royke on June 27, 2015, 06:29:29 PM

JohnHaine,

I appreciate the response.  I was thinking that as well.  I did take a quick look where I would initially expect a wire to be loose and all looked good.  I will take a harder look.

Cheers,
Royke