I’m experiencing an issue with my Y1 (right) axis stuttering on my 4 month old X Carve. I’m pretty new to this stuff so please understand I’m approaching this with a very basic understanding.
This problem didn’t exist last tonight. Tonight I turned the machine on, began my homing sequence and noticed the Y1 axis lagging, not sliding smooth. I verified by disconnecting each axis to isolate the issue, whereby I saw Y2 sliding smooth while Y1 sputtered.
I’ll attempt to post a video better explaining. If any of y’all could assist me with this, this old soldier will owe you a serious solid.
Seth, thank you so much for the response. I’ll be home again in a minute but I’ll tell you what I’ve done. I believe in the second part of my video I tested one axis at a time. The right side jerked, was choppy and louder than usual. It will move but it’s rough and struggling. The left side was smooth as butter. That’s testing them with one unplugged, then the other.
Additionally, when I swapped connections on the back of the controller (Y1 to Y2 & v/v) the problem transferred to the left. But that only means that it’s the right motor moving the left, correct. I’m wire blind and confusing myself at this stage.
I have pushed back and forth by hand but never under load. The only time I manually move the gantry is when it’s totally powered down.
Seth, thanks again. You’re a lifesaver here. I know the good work you do on these forums and I’m grateful for your able assistance.
It appears that the driver chip has burned up, The most common cause for this is moving the gantry by hand… i made short video showing and explaining why…
