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How to Test movements of X Y Z axis

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 6:34 am
by footloose1952
I have a Stepcraft 300 CNC model, and have only just built the machine, and have down loaded the test version of Mach3, with the intention of buying the full version once I see it work. I also have the UC100 module to connect it to my Laptop via the USB cable. I have not been able to test if the axis motors, moving of the parts actually move. I've opened Mach3, and it doesn't matter what I do, I can't seem to start the axis motors to see if actually move?
Did any others users have this problem when first starting out?
Any assistance with a detailed step by step list of instructions would be greatly appreciated. I a in my 60s and am not really that computer savy.
I thank you in anticipation of any offers of help
Regards from Western Australia
Peter

Re: How to Test movements of X Y Z axis

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:13 pm
by AJ Quick
What controller do you have?

Did you setup the pins in Mach3?

Check out our Mach3 tutorial: http://www.aquickcnc.com/tutorials/mach3/