Kept getting y stall 303 error

[badger2424]

Turned out to be the power supply. Tried new FFC cable to no avail then the new power supply fixed it. Hope this helps someone.

[Digitalwoodshop]

This is good to know as there can be other Power Supply problems then just the L2.... So it is good to know that a Axis Stall can really be coming from the bad power supply.....

It would be good to know what LHR finds to be the problem with the power supply.

Good Job.

AL

[Nighthawk12]

Hi Badger I'm getting the E05-0303 Y axis stall I have cleaned everthing mine starts the carve then stalls after about 1" of carving. Is yours sill going good after changing the power supply and how mch does it cost Thanks.



Jim

[Digitalwoodshop]

Jim,

I think the Power Supply is about $155.00 plus shipping.

A few more details would help from you...

How many cut motor hours? Over 250 could be a cut motor problem with short brushes. Over 500 Hours and it could be the bearings inside the Y Gear Box.

Could be sawdust inside the Y belt cogs or pulley.

Could be dust in the encoder of the Y or Z Motor.

Do you have the old 18 pin FCC Cable or the new 14 pin FCC Cable?

Could be a bad FCC Cable... That big thick cable.....

OR could be a bad Power Supply L2...

Let us know.

AL

[Nighthawk12]

Thanks Al I have 450 cut hrs with new cut motor brushes Haven't checked the encoder yet. It will carve to the right then when it starts back to the left it makes a clicking sound and stalls. After trying several times it jumped about a 1/2" outside of the carve area and kept carving without stalling. I do have the new 14 pin FCC Cable? Thanks for helping


Jim

[CarverJerry]

Al, question, can a cold (53°) machine cause the y axis E05-0303 to show up on the display?

CJ

[CarverJerry]

Al, the answer is YES, after warming the machine up with a light bulb to around 75° the Y axis not only moved much easier by hand (powered down) but it is carving as I type this. So temps in the room will cause it to error out.

CJ

[Digitalwoodshop]

CJ,

Good Job !!!!

Jim,

The Clicking is BAD Y Gear Box Bearings.....

There are 2 bearings that wear then the shaft gets thin and causes the clicking... The Stall was that while cutting going toward the bit flag it clicked then when it came back to home on the left it hit the wall too soon....

Lots of posts and pictures about the bearings.... I bought a 10 pack for about $30.00 with shipping. One member here bought the better quality with metal shields on both sides and will last longer at about 5 times the price.

AL

[Nighthawk12]

Thanks Al It's been carving good the last few days I will pull the y motor and check the bearings. Did you get the bearings from Carvewright or somewhere else. I think I'll just replace all of the bearings after 450 hr of carving new ones would make work easer for this great machine.

Jim

[Johnny49]

I just replaced the cutting motor due to problems. It worked fine through a 8hr project, now I'm getting a Y axes stall error. I've taken the y axes drive off the maching and cleaned it and all the gears, They don't seem to be worn and seem to move freely. after reinstalling it, it starts to move and stalls right away. What should I replace first?

[Digitalwoodshop]

How many Cut Motor Hours? 450 then bad Bearings in the Y Gear box like above.

Your Cut Motor keeps going... If that hesitates it will stall.... Wires good to motor... not loose?

Sawdust in your Y Encoder like my encoder....

AL

[fwharris]

CJ,

Good Job !!!!

Jim,

The Clicking is BAD Y Gear Box Bearings.....

There are 2 bearings that wear then the shaft gets thin and causes the clicking... The Stall was that while cutting going toward the bit flag it clicked then when it came back to home on the left it hit the wall too soon....

Lots of posts and pictures about the bearings.... I bought a 10 pack for about $30.00 with shipping. One member here bought the better quality with metal shields on both sides and will last longer at about 5 times the price.

AL

What are the steps to get the gear shaft and bearing out of the plate? Does it just press out or is there something I need to remove?

I do have the C clip off of the back of the shaft.

[Digitalwoodshop]

With the C Clip removed it just needs some gentle persuasion to get the shaft out then a center punch to get the bearings out.... My bearings went in with a slip fit. Remember there is a spacer inside the Gear Box housing so 1 bearing comes out each side.

AL

[fwharris]

With the C Clip removed it just needs some gentle persuasion to get the shaft out then a center punch to get the bearings out.... My bearings went in with a slip fit. Remember there is a spacer inside the Gear Box housing so 1 bearing comes out each side.

AL

Thanks sir!!! Thought so but needed to check for sure so I would not get it "you know what"......up!!!

[fwharris]

If I understand correctly you can not order the gear box without getting the Y motor with it, but I think I saw that someone did get just the big gear. I assume that the gear does come on the shaft. If anyone has some info could you please post back????

Thanks,

[Digitalwoodshop]

Yes, the Gear Only is available and it does have the shaft on it.... I take it yours is worn thin?....

Someday I will order a few gears as I have a few gearboxes that need it.... I need to carve some tags tonight as my end product I made the other day is 1/4 inch too long.... It was a new product..... But I have a clicking in my X.... Think I broke 1 tooth the other night....

AL

[fwharris]

Have not pulled the shaft out (forumitis) but based on how the rear bearing looked I will bet it is. Out side of the bearing looks like it is gone. Will take some pictures when I head back to the shop.

I should of had them on my parts list while I was down there. Go figure, just like going to the store there is always that one item you totaly missed.........

[fwharris]

Got the gear shaft removed.

First picture is back side bearing that is gone.

Second pic is the gear and shaft. front bearing is there but when I tried to pull it off it fell apart.

Third, both inner races are seized up on the shaft. Will see if I can find a shop to pull them off. From what I can tell the shaft does not look to bad but hard to tell until I get everything off...

Last all of the parts..

I think I've located the bearing local and will order the gear from LHR..


EDIT: Update.. checked locally and none in stock but could order them @ $6.00 each. I told the guy about the bearing deal (10 pack) and he said I might be careful with this kind of deal do to the quality of the bearings.... I did go on line and get the 10 pack but this might be worth watching to see how long they do hold out......