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    hey, i'm building cnc mill and i'm trying to run the x-axis with 2 motors, one on each side. i bought a blue china 4-axis controller and 4x nema23. i'm using the mach3 software and i get to work only the x, y and z axis, but can't get to work the A-aixs. i was trying to slave the A-aixs with x-axis but i get no result. can someone help me pls? and sorry for bad eng.
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    Which pins of the DB-25 connector have you defined to Mach3 for the A axis?



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    Master, slave should work, but it sounds like the A axis is not enabled.
    You may find some hints in my manual http://www.steering-inc.com/cncmanual.pdf



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    I found this on a general search one night and saved it for reference.

    Slave axis in Mach3



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    Don't forget to use separate home switches on the two drives, and use separate inputs for them. Mach will help you square your axis by homing them separately.



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    thanx to all, i manage to set it up with manuals you gave me. and i will use seperate home switch..



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    Default Re: 2 motors on x-axis...

    Did you wire the second motor to the x axis also? If not where is it wired to?2 motors on x-axis...-set-pict-cnc-jpg



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    Default Re: 2 motors on x-axis...

    No, you wire the second motor to the A channel. You need a four channel driver. Then you slave A to X.



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    Default Re: 2 motors on x-axis...

    Quote Originally Posted by brtech View Post
    No, you wire the second motor to the A channel. You need a four channel driver. Then you slave A to X.
    ok Ill see if that works thanks.



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