I use a black box controller for my 1010 style CNC with dual motors on the y axis. Every fourth time or so when I start, the left motor is not engaged, only the right. I can turn it with my fingers. When I power off and on, it re engages. Any ideas!
When its not engaged, do you have a lit fault indicator? docs:blackbox:layout [OpenBuilds Documentation] If so, you can try adjusting the current: docs:blackbox:currentadjustment [OpenBuilds Documentation] If no fault indicator, then check your wiring. And lastly, it might be a bad driver. In which case, you'll need to contact the store (keep in mind they dont work on the weekends so it might be late Monday before you receive a response): Submit a ticket
Labor day long weekend, so more likely Tuesday That said, returns for driver issues are very rare. More likely wiring on my bets, secondly Fault indicator.
The the fault indicator is indeed on. What does that mean? Should I up the current or pare it down, or is it some other issue?
docs:blackbox:currentadjustment [OpenBuilds Documentation] Refer to the link above - it explains the Fault indicators in detail
Another thought. I turn the back box and power supply together. Should I be turning on the power supply first, then the controller?
