Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Problem with a Gecko 340

On Saturday 01 May 2004 02:47 pm, Jon Elson wrote:

> tig415 wrote:
> >I had my X axis loose a bunch of steps but the drive didn't fault.
> >Upon further examination if I spin the motor by hand it won't
> >fault. Can I assume the drive toast or is there something else I
> >should check.

> Does it still work in closed loop mode, ie. the motor resists being turned
> manually when the drive is enabled?
>
> I'm guessing it is not resisting movement, as you say "spin the motor by
> hand". Are you sure it is getting power, and is enabled? (Red light off)
>
> You should check that your encoder is getting power, and is producing
> pulses on both A and B outputs.

I would also suggest checking real well for bad connections, all over, as
that'll make it do what he describes, before assuming that anything in
particular is at fault.