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To all that have helped me, thanks. I tried the sensor test and got no results. Before that, however, I did, as best I could, use a compressed air can, and also a soft brush on the optical sensor.
I decided what the heck and stuck in a scrap board. It actually measured the width!!!!
So, I loaded my workpiece and restarted with the cutouts only (as you recall, the carving was already done). Worked like a charm (don't want to jinx it here.) It measured the board, and the cutting head went over to find the bit, and the swing arm flipped out just as it should.
It's now cutting away.
I have no idea what made the difference... probably "the force" working thru all your combined thoughts.
Thanks everyone.!!!!!!
Dave
Hi,
So I was carving a project and near the end of the project the 90 degree bit while running center line dove deep into my project. I started it again and right out of the gate the bit went deep into the project and after the second try didn't work I started it again, but this time the z truck moved about two inches and gave me a board error. I replaced the cable behind the z truck and used another sensor with no luck. I also checked the sensor reading and the reading stays at zero. Does anyone have some input? Thanks, Mike
Usually, multi errors like this are due to wiring problems. The FFC ribbon. Is that the wire you replaced? Check the connections at each end again. Check that the wire that runs down through the truck to the board sensor is not pinched and grounding out inside.
Next, I guess you have to try and swap the little z electronics board that the FFC and board sensor connect to.
That I don't have a spare of... What does one of those run?
I thought you had a second machine to swap parts with.
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It could be the other end board as well.
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Aokweld had to replace the head termination board awhile back.