[cismontguy]

Yes, I agree. The CNC router I use to have was properly connected with a working E-Stop to Mach3. For some reason, "Industrial Brand" chose not to do this. It even states in their very limited manual not to press the mechanical E stop on the machine, but rely on Mach3 for stopping the router. Not a good situation. I have purchased a PoKeys57 BOB with the intention of getting it installed and then I will not have to use a SmoothStepper controller card, either. Time has just not been available but this new situation may require that I find the time. Appreciate your help. Cismontguy

[cismontguy]

Hello Forum, I just run two new parts on my "Industrial" Brand CNC router this AM. I reset the Machine Coordinates per Mach3 manual and then I loaded and ran my G-code program, making two examples of the same part. I then followed the outlined shut down procedure described earlier in this thread. My E-Stop button does nothing. But I pushed it in anyway and then followed the steps. The Z axis did not move an inch and you cannot move the X axis by hand, as I could last night. So it all has to do with the shut down procedure. Hopefully this problem is solves but I am going to change the BOB so the E-Stop really works. Thanks for all of your input Cismontguy

[mactec54]

Hello Forum, I just run two new parts on my "Industrial" Brand CNC router this AM. I reset the Machine Coordinates per Mach3 manual and then I loaded and ran my G-code program, making two examples of the same part. I then followed the outlined shut down procedure described earlier in this thread. My E-Stop button does nothing. But I pushed it in anyway and then followed the steps. The Z axis did not move an inch and you cannot move the X axis by hand, as I could last night. So it all has to do with the shut down procedure. Hopefully this problem is solves but I am going to change the BOB so the E-Stop really works. Thanks for all of your input Cismontguy

That means you have not removed the main power which you don't want to leave on all night, if the motors are locked they either have a brake or are still power up

[cismontguy]

Hello Mactec54, The power to the entire machine is completely off at the end of my work day. I live in a rural area and in the summer we have massive thunderstorms.
I disconnect the power to my CNC Mill and Router and Lathe as routine. Unplugged.

I believe my issue was with the steps I took this one time turning things off. I must have done something out of order. There is no break on the Z axis of this Router.

Will report back if it happens again or something changes. Thank you. Cismontguy

[mactec54]

Hello Mactec54, The power to the entire machine is completely off at the end of my work day. I live in a rural area and in the summer we have massive thunderstorms.
I disconnect the power to my CNC Mill and Router and Lathe as routine. Unplugged.

I believe my issue was with the steps I took this one time turning things off. I must have done something out of order. There is no break on the Z axis of this Router.

Will report back if it happens again or something changes. Thank you. Cismontguy

If there is no brake of any kind then the motors should be free to turn, after the power is off, need to see some photos of the motors and there connection to the machine