My job went wild! drive belt motor runs continuously.

[Bmac]

It started out to be an easy project, just a prototype for the base of a desk nameplate. About 1 minute into the job, the cutting bit headed for home without raising from the work, so I've got a nice path carved through the test piece.

I panicked and turned off the power. Now, when I turn on the machine, I get the 1) Project menu prompt, the drive motor continues to run and if I try to access any of the projects it tells me the card is corrupt!

I've re-formatted the card and called Carvewright support, but of course, they're already closed for the day.

I'm hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction with this (other than waiting for morning) :D

[HandTurnedMaple]

Did you try unplugging the machine after turning it off and removing the memory card?

[Bmac]

That was the first thing I tried. I figured that powering it off would force a reset, but no luck.

[HandTurnedMaple]

I'll keep answering until someone with a clue steps in.

Try using compressed air around the sensors and connectors. Also check all of your electrical connections are tight.

[Bmac]

I've taken the side covers off, blown / wiped everything clean and no luck. I'll be callig tech support again this morning. Thanks for the effort!

[Digitalwoodshop]

Sounds like a bad position encoder, broken wire, or stepper driver. All of which would require a shipping box either to you with a part or the unit to them. I have replaced transistors in stepper drivers before and encoders so this is a classic symptom. (Not on a CarveWright) But better to get the expert opinion at CarveWright.

AL

[Bmac]

Well, I just got off the phone with tech support and it's gotta take the long trip home. :cry:

On the bright side (as was pointed out to me), this is a TOTALLY NEW issue that they've never seen before.

I'm gonna go buy a lottery ticket!

Thanks for the replies. :)

[swhitney]

On the bright side (as was pointed out to me), this is a TOTALLY NEW issue that they've never seen before.

hmmmm... not sure I like the "totally new issue" thing. Does the solution to a problem just change the problem???

[The Bard]

I want my cut if you win.

[Digitalwoodshop]

Hey Bard,

Let us know what it was if you hear.

AL