Lost Z During Operation

[ray_skaines]

I lost Z during operation. Stopped and tried to move the Z up but no movement. The screen shows the Z is moving when I page up or down but no go. Didn't dare JH.

Any suggestions? TIA

[scottcox]

Ray,

I would start by checking your connectors and grounds. If you hear the motor but see no movement, check your z axis pinion and that your z axis is not binding in the v-rollers. If it faulted out, do a complete reset.

It's probably something minor. Just start eliminating possibilities.

Good luck. Let us know what was up.

[ray_skaines]

I'll check it out in the morning.

Thanks so much.

[ray_skaines]

Can't hear a thing from the Z motor. No binding. Connections look good. The X and Y motors are warm but the Z motor is cool.

[ray_skaines]

Powered up again and the Z works. (Thank goodness) Don't see any binding with the Z. Will try to route again and see what happens.

[ray_skaines]

I love ShopBot's Tech. They said the Z driver was getting too hot and shutting down. Remedy was easy.

Their tech service is the best. Looking forward to our new PRS Alpha to arrive in mid Feb. Will be posting our old PR for sale real soon.

Ray