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  1. #1
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    mach3 Y axis 2 stepper 2 ballscrews setup

    how to setup mach3 mill running Y axis with 2 stepper motor + 2 ballscrews?

  2. #2
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    Set up the second as A, B, or C axis. Make sure all settings are the same (except pins). Go to Config > Slaving and assign the slaved axis to Y.
    Gerry

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  3. #3
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    Thanks ger21!
    just curious how did those people do it with 6th axis using 2 ballscrews n 2 motors on Y axis ? parallel port only have 12 outputs

  4. #4
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    You can use two ports.
    Gerry

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  5. #5
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    I got d same problem and my second motor still not working though already Config > Slaving and assign the slaved axis to Y. Anybody knows how to set d others with relevant of slaving d same axis.
    4 ur info I'm using 4 axis TB6560 driver board.

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