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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Dave k on September 06, 2021, 09:07:45 AM
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hi, new to cnc and mach3 here.
I have windows 10 running mach3 for a sherline mill.
When I try to run a rectangular pocket the x axis fails to work. Also sometimes when joggin from my keyboard the x axis sometimes fails and have to press the reset button off and on to get it working again. An suggestions would be appreciated.
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We need more detail.
e.g. USB, IP, LPT, breakout board and motion controller etc.
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usb using uc100 controller. KK1 breakout board. Not sure what u mean by IP or LPT. Sorry just a complete novice here.
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When you say it fails, do you get a high pitch noise or just the axis stops moving?
Some pictures of the control and motor tuning window will help
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There is no noise, just a very random stopping of axis. The DRO's on mach 3 do continue to show movement although there is none.
When trying to run a loaded programme its the Y axis that sometimes fails to move but there seems no reason for it.
Will attempt to upload some pictures.
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hi again
Having tried a complete check up of wiring I could not find a problem, so I removed the steppers from my mill for ease and convenience and found the following happening:-
Using my computer keyboard for jogging I found if I use the left hand key first( x direction) and the the up arrow key (y direction) the stepper does not work (although the mach3 dro's do) , the down arrow key works ok. If I use the right hand key first then the everything works as it should.
Trying to put it more simply.....x works in both directions + and -. Y works only in + direction if X is used first in the - direction.
Im not sure if I have explained this correctly but very difficult to explain fully.
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My apologies but please ignore my previous posts. I have found the problem which was a simple case of configuration incorrect. The motor output step low actives needed to be checked. Hopefully all will be well from now on.
Many thanks for assistance.