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  1. 02-19-2010, 04:24 AM #1
    electric2u
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    Reverse Motor Direction

    can some one help me. i have 2 y axes moter but i need one to turn the other way i'm doing belt driving. can some one help me
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  2. 02-19-2010, 05:08 AM #2
    ger21
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    Are you using Mach3? And how are they connected? Are they slaved?
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  3. 02-19-2010, 06:46 AM #3
    Pandinus
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    You can reverse the slaved axis in the Config>Homing/Limits... or DIR Low Active in Config>ports and pins , or reverse a phase of your stepper. (switch just two wires on one phase of the motor.)
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