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seanroberts
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power shortage

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hi have been given a complete cnc small table engraver router and have power to z axis but not to x and y axis unsure where to start to track problem down so any tips from anyone would be really appreciated :cry: :cry:

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Re: power shortage

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Can you give us more information. What brand is the CNC? What control system/software does it use? Some picture of the control electronics and cnc might be helpful.

Can you connect the motors from the x and y one at a time to the Z axis cables and see if the motors work. If so, must be on control end, if not, likely a motor or cable problem.
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seanroberts
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Re: power shortage

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thanks for reply when i turn on controller the z axis has power when i disconnect z x axis is powered up and when i remove x axis connection y axis powers up in my limited understanding it appears that power is being sent to one axis only would this mean power supply issue or something else. :?:

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