# Replacement motor for x axis

**URL:** <https://community.inventables.com/t/replacement-motor-for-x-axis/26519>\
**Category:** Parts & Files\
**Created:** [August 3, 2016, 3:21am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/replacement-motor-for-x-axis/26519 "2016-08-03T03:21:25Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![JonathanGrant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f08c70/32.png) [@JonathanGrant](https://community.inventables.com/u/JonathanGrant)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2016, 3:21am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/replacement-motor-for-x-axis/26519/1 "2016-08-03T03:21:25Z")

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Left side x axis motor stopped working a few days ago. Took me a bit to troubleshoot it but pretty sure it’s the motor and not any wiring issues. I am requesting input on a replacement motor due to the fact it is not clear on this website which motor should be used. Also suggestions on upgrades would be greatly appreciated.

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**Author:** ![JDM](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jdm/32/84169_2.png) [@JDM](https://community.inventables.com/u/JDM)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2016, 4:38am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/replacement-motor-for-x-axis/26519/2 "2016-08-03T04:38:06Z")

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If your budget allows for nema 23’s, go big. More torque is better.