By Michael Simpson
SERVO 08.2014 33
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Figure 2.
Figure 3.
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
Now, with the Mach 3
window in focus, hit the right
arrow on your keyboard as
shown in Figure 2. Your X axis
table should move to the left
as in Figure 3. This may seem
reversed at first, but it is from
the perspective of the bit in
reference to the table — so,
just accept it at this point. If
the table moves in the
opposite direction, you will
need to power-down your
controller power supply and
reverse the X axis connector.
Repeat the process with
the Y axis by hitting the down
arrow; refer to Figure 4. The
table should move towards the
column as in Figure 5. Again,
if it does not, reverse the
connector. Remember to
remove the power before
doing so.
Next, hit the page down
key shown in Figure 6. The
milling head on the CNC
should move down like you see
in Figure 7. If it does not,
reverse the connector. Again,
remember to remove the
power before doing so.
Your CNC is now set up
properly! You may want to
take note of how the
connectors are attached, in
case you need to remove them
for any reason in the future.
Figure 7.
Figure 4.
