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Most spindles either needs a VFD or are self contained. What kind of spindle is this? Is it a "real" spindle? Not maybe just an underpowered DC...
If you have a 4X there's less of a need to upgrade. Its a gentle evolution of the line. Same thing. Just newer. If the 4X works, keep going with...
Is the one maybe a better brand? Surging could be something like a badly designed laser driver that doesn't honor its commanded power level
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V1.0.370 is the latest at this time
You said you had a spark, so its possible Only other thing it could be is drivers docs:blackbox-x32:install-drivers [OpenBuilds Documentation]...
Conflicting information: Your very first post: You already confirmed you plugged it into the same PC that killed the 4X so it is likely already...
Spindle is FINE :) (repeated several times above in thread) Stop focusing on the Symptom As above More importantly This shows the DC side of...
Continuous Jog + probe for final position is a luxury you won't come back from.
Shield should be grounded. That's the point of a shield. The Sparks rather indicate a midwiring somewhere shorting to GND
Awaiting these results
docs:blackbox-x32:faq-identify-motor-coils [OpenBuilds Documentation] has a guide
1) BlackBox firmware up to date? (Section 7.1 of the BlackBox Documentation) 2) test Probe wiring on Troubleshooting tab (touch plate to clip,...
Just to confirm, you are using the Tool On menu? Any miswire/shorts earlier that could have damaged the PWM port? (disclose is always best,...
Correct for an X32 Repeat tests from #17 but check status in Troubleshooting tab (where possible) instead of the LEDs
Weirder. What do you have in Grbl Settings under $6 Probe Invert
Probably not related, but you recently replaced the VFD. Why? What happened to the old one?
No thats a valid and required earth path; spindle body MUST be earthed. You are attacking the symptom not the cause. Reply to post #17 accurately...
Right, so process of elimination. Keep probe clipped to collet. Green lights on probe plate is on right... Keep BB powered off USB, and unplug...
