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CNC is doing everything backward
« on: August 11, 2018, 02:31:40 PM »
Hi Everyone,

I ran into a problem with my first project. I made a sign but when it finished the sign is a mirror image. Instead of left to right it did right to left but the sign came out as if I am looking into a mirror. What do I need to do in Mach3 software to fix this

Vince
Re: CNC is doing everything backward
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2018, 03:10:13 PM »
Hi.
you need to reverse the direction of the axes concerned.

Sounds like the X axis is backwards. Go to Config/Ports and Pins/Motor Outputs and check (or uncheck) <step active low> and hit <apply>
and try again.

Note this will reverse the homing direction if you have set it. Beware if you hit <Ref All>, the X axis may take off backwards.

Craig
'I enjoy sex at 73.....I live at 71 so its not too far to walk.'
Re: CNC is doing everything backward
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2018, 05:08:09 PM »
Hi,
apologies, I just noticed a bad mistake with my previous post, I said:
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check (or uncheck) <step active low> and hit <apply>

That should be <direction active low> and hit <apply>. I don't think changing the step direction will do any harm but it won't
reverse the direction of the axis.

Craig
'I enjoy sex at 73.....I live at 71 so its not too far to walk.'
Re: CNC is doing everything backward
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2018, 06:06:41 PM »
Thanks. Problem solved.

Vince