Reply with QuoteSure; if you're not using the A axis for anything else, you can just change the pin-out and swap it for Y. The Gecko won't care if a channel isn't being used. But you might order another G-250 drive, so you'll have a spare if this happens again.
Gecko g540 Y-axis causing fault
I have gecko g540 tha I am using on a harbor freight x2.
This morning when I started it up the y-axis would not work.
The stepper motor also did not warm up like the other motors. I have checked to make sure it is not the wiring by switching the y axis plug to the x-axis and it worked fine.
I also noted that the g540 case directly behind the y-axis plug was very hot.
After reading a post on cnc-zone I opened the g540 case and I switched the a-axis g250x3 into the y-axis location.
Can the g540 run ok with only 3 drives in it?
steve
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Re: Gecko g540 Y-axis causing fault
Sure; if you're not using the A axis for anything else, you can just change the pin-out and swap it for Y. The Gecko won't care if a channel isn't being used. But you might order another G-250 drive, so you'll have a spare if this happens again.
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