the xml file came from cnc router parts. its supposed to be set up for this exact machine.
but it was obvious as soon as i tried to get the thing moving that it wasnt.
it also came with a complete lack of information concerning it.
that sounds about right. the slaved A limit switch behaves randomly. some times when homing, it lights up permanently but doesnt produce a warning in mach3. but A doesnt hit the bump stop either. but when i start up the machine after shut down the limit switch prevents me from moving the x axis. but when ever i tried to modify anything with A axis it wouldnt move.
i cant say if there was still movement on the DRO while running because i hit the emergency stop button as soon as i heard gears grinding. it did show movement when i reset and tried to jog it back out of the twisted y axis though.
ive checked all the wiring and plugs several times. ive gone over the diagrams, double triple checked them.
maybe my manuals were lost in the mail... which wouldnt surprise me, all i have access to was basic information on their website about construction, wiring, motors, etc. i have no fault diagnosis information on anything i have bought through cnc router parts and am reliant on google searches to get me through.
thanks for your help. ill give that 'home slave with master' button a check and reset the limits on A and keep on reading.