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    Quote Originally Posted by Clive S View Post
    I would now move the steps to 1/4 which would be 160 by setting K1 and K2 (look the switch position up in the manual) on the driver and then change the Mach3 steps from 320 to 160. (re read EddyCurrent post #5).
    I would have said set it to 4 myself but looking at the photo the options seemed to be 1,2,8,16 unless I've read that incorrectly.

    Quote Originally Posted by mekanik View Post
    Hi Guys
    I have been watching this thread and can offer no advise regarding the electronics/drive side, but would it not be prudent to disconnect the the ball screws and check to see if the axis are moving freely.
    Just a thought.
    Mike
    In the video the motor was removed from the machine and just lying on the bench
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