Axis motor

[BOBINETTE]

I am in the process of building CNC Router Table and I have seen some with the Y axis motor on both right and left side of the gantray, is there a prefered side for this motor.
Thank you

[joecnc2006]

no significance other than preference and which side is better for your setup, The motor rotaion can be reversed in most software to accommodate for this.

Joe

[BOBINETTE]

Thank you for the info, I knew about the rotation of the motors, but I thought there were a better side than another, maybe depending if you are right or left handed or maybe something else, just wondering

[High Seas]

Are you standing at the Head?-- Or the Foot? Which is Left/Right?

Probably most folks would sort out the cabling issues and fit the motor in then - Left - or right side. I put my Y axis motors on the backside - against/near the wall - and that way I hang the cable there - couldn't say L/R --- Not being a Smart@**
I think its more of a serviceability choice and ease of install. But coincidently my X axis motors are on the Front side! Since little service is needed its probably a push.
May not be much Help - but maybe because there is little difference and no set "standard".

Jim

[phil m]

Hey Bobinette,

I just had to post this here to tell you how cool your log-in name is. Ah! the childhood memories that you're bringing back (No I'm not originally from Australia as you can tell)