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Y-Axis squareness

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Maximilian Zödl, Jun 23, 2023.

  1. Maximilian Zödl

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    Hello! Today i set up my 1515 and so far it is looking good. But now i have one thing to do and that is squaring my Y-axis so both gantries are on the exact distance. How do i best achieve that? Do i need to do it by hand? Rotating and messuring so they line up ?

    Thanks in advance, Max
     
  2. Alex Chambers

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    Turn the axis by hand until the X gantry is the same distance from the frame ends on both sides, but check that the frame is square (measure the diagonals) first. Only turn a stepper motor by hand with the power OFF and UNPLUG the motor from the controller. Stepper motors act as generators when turned by hand and the back emf can deal your stepper drivers.
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