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    kcam steps in 1 dir

    been playing with bunch of diff controllers
    and software to run 4 axes mill.
    win2000 system 450mhz 300meg ram
    now trying kcam, getting 1 dir
    tried diff configs for ports only 1 way works,but only in 1 dir.
    using cmd260's at 35 v 5v opto in
    any settings on the cmd side I may be missing
    Thanks
    Grumpy1

    PS system needs to stay networked to other controllers


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    I would look at the direction pin for the axis and make sure it is set correctly. Each axis needs a step and direction pin to operate in two directions.

    Eric
    I wish it wouldn't crash.


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