586,857 active members*
3,163 visitors online*
Register for free
Login
Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Posts
    1472

    Question My Axis Setup is Not Right

    I am running Mach3, Movable gantry machine.

    I have been using the wizard to cut rectangles and circles and wasn’t aware anything was not set up properly until I tried to run some text.

    I just discovered that when I go to the Print Wizard the printing is coming out reversed. (Look at the zoomed in photo in the overall shot part of the "G" is hidden and it looks OK) And it is on the “X” axis, should it be on the “Y” axis? But it is not selected as reversed in the wizard.

    In the one picture you see the letter “G” aligned on the X axis, however it is reversed, in the other photo you see the Mach screen and it is oriented correctly there. I have attached a note showing the directions the machine moves in when I use manual control.

    The drawing is what I was expecting, or what would be normal. Or should it be on the "X" axis as it is in the photo only reversed? Yep that is me facing the CNC.

    Thanks
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails DSCN2710.jpg   DSCN2711.jpg   TOPVIEW1.JPG   DSCN2709.jpg  


  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Posts
    1137
    Reverse your Y

    +Y
    |
    |
    |
    0,0_____+x

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Posts
    1472

    Question

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay C View Post
    Reverse your Y

    +Y
    |
    |
    |
    0,0_____+x
    Do you mean to reverse the stepper connections, or reverse the X and Y pin connections in "Ports and Pins"?

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Posts
    1472
    Oh, I think I know what you mean, I'll try that.
    Thanks

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Posts
    1472
    Quote Originally Posted by Jay C View Post
    Reverse your Y

    +Y
    |
    |
    |
    0,0_____+x
    Reversing the"Y" did the trick.

    That problem solved now on the post the next one. One by one, drop by drop.

    Thanks :rainfro:

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Posts
    1137
    No Worries, I did the same thing on mine

Similar Threads

  1. Mach3 A axis (4th axis) setup?
    By cadcamslawek in forum Mach Software (ArtSoft software)
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 01-18-2012, 03:23 AM
  2. Best 4 axis and PC setup ?
    By gunlocators in forum Controller & Computer Solutions
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 08-05-2008, 08:16 PM
  3. Z Axis Bearing setup help!!!
    By richviper in forum Commercial CNC Wood Routers
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 08-05-2008, 02:26 AM
  4. Z axis setup
    By MrBean in forum DIY CNC Router Table Machines
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 09-26-2004, 05:55 PM
  5. Z Axis Setup
    By musicmkr in forum DIY CNC Router Table Machines
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 06-10-2004, 05:33 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •