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  1. #1
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    Mach 3 zero return problem

    When I press the zero return button X axis and Y axis rapid back to home position. Z axis moves after x an y are at 0.0.
    How do I set up Z to retract to zero position first ?

    Thank you

    John D

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2018
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    Re: Mach 3 zero return problem

    I don't think you can.
    The way to go about this in regards to a workaround is to set a 'safe Z' height.
    Then when you go to 0 it will move Z first to it's safe height, then move x,y, then move Z to 0.
    I have mine set at 30mm above my work 0.

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