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Blackbox x32 - X-axis not working on first startup

Discussion in 'Controller Boards' started by Perry Hunter, Aug 2, 2023.

  1. Perry Hunter

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    Hi there,
    I'm getting close to finishing my ratrig stronghold one with blackbox x32. I've got an annoying problem. When I startup the blackbox, the X-axis (or the axis I connect to the x-axis port) won't move. The control software does change the coordinates when I jog the axis, but there is no physical movement. When I go and turn the blackbox off and on again, the problem disappears, and I haven't had a problem after restarting it, until I power off and restart again. I first discovered this issue when test wiring the CNC, but thought it could be a bad connection thing. I have now rewired the whole machine, but the problem persists. Any idea on what might cause this
     
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  3. Perry Hunter

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    Thanks, I think that solved it.
    I had read about this elsewhere on the forum, but I stupidly thought the red exclamation mark that was mentioned, was the one in the control software, and I didn't have that on...
     
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    Checkout out the Product Tour will help you to familiarise yourself with the hardware: docs:blackbox-x32:layout [OpenBuilds Documentation]
     
  5. Perry Hunter

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    I know, RTFM... even after 55 years, it's still a struggle...;)
     

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