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I've not really been following this thread, but the simplest option is a 4PDT relay as has been suggested, but you only need to switch the Dir+/-, and Step +/- signals.
Driver is permanently...

But, depending on the weight, disabeling the Z-axis may cause it to lose position.

I would add that Freecad has improved a lot in the last 18 months or so and any assessment of the previous versions may be outdated.Version 0.19 or the Linux appimage are a good bit more advanced.I...

G'Day Cobber!
I take it from a previous post about the motherland that you are also an escapee from dear old blighty. Welcome to the forum, you'll find plenty of wisdom and no little merriment here...

Welcome - as a ML7 CNCer I'd be interested in following any threads on your conversion plans.

Things are fine just getting older thanks. You have been missed on the other forum but I understand :loyal:

Glad you are well.