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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: gldfshrdr on September 06, 2021, 04:52:08 PM

Title: Mach3 has control but steppers run one direction only
Post by: gldfshrdr on September 06, 2021, 04:52:08 PM

I built a 30x30 inch unit. I'm using Win 7 with parallel cable, HY BOB, and Mach 3. Mach 3 has control and runs the Roadrunner code but steppers only run one direction.
  The configuration looks good so I'm stumped. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks........goldfishrider

Title: Re: Mach3 has control but steppers run one direction only
Post by: Graham Waterworth on September 06, 2021, 06:45:04 PM

You are missing the direction signal to the drivers or you have no dir pin/port set in the config

Title: Re: Mach3 has control but steppers run one direction only
Post by: gldfshrdr on September 07, 2021, 07:43:22 PM

I didn't explain it properly. In mach3, pressing x+ moves forward and x- moves forward also. This is happening with all 3 axis.
My config is per the instructions and all wiring has been triple checked.
  Yet using the manual pad everything works correctly.

Thanks.....Goldfishrider

Title: Re: Mach3 has control but steppers run one direction only
Post by: Graham Waterworth on September 08, 2021, 05:29:11 PM

Have you checked the hotkeys settings on the config menu

Title: Re: Mach3 has control but steppers run one direction only
Post by: gldfshrdr on September 08, 2021, 09:42:13 PM

Jog and system hotkeys are all set at 999. External buttons and OEM code are all set at -1.

Title: Re: Mach3 has control but steppers run one direction only
Post by: kf2qd on October 06, 2021, 07:46:12 PM

You have not setup your jog keys.