[j_pniewski]

I had to replace the Z-axis servo driver. Purchased a new driver (same model Maxsine EP1C TL10F) and installed with all the existing plugs. When I start Mach3, I get a flashing emergency mode active that cannot be dismissed. I'm guessing there are some parameters in the drive that must be changed. Please help me out if you can.

[mklotz70]

I'm definitely not a good source for answers on this, but it sounds to me like you have an issue with an interlock...possibly the front door on the spindle. That knob/latch thing kept giving me grief, so I bypassed the switch and have a bungy cord holding the door closed. I'm pretty sure mach3 needs to see all the safety switches closed before it can even look at the drivers. I just turned it on, disconnected the communication cable to the Z axis and mach3 reset like normal. I did a "home all" and it showed the Z axis moving on mach's display, but the machine did not physically move. It did not cause a flashing reset button on the screen.

Hopefully, someone else will chime in with better help.
-Mike

[j_pniewski]

Thanks. Got it sorted out. Went into the x-axis drive menu and copied about a dozen parameter settings related to the drive inputs and the virtual gear ratio.

[mklotz70]

Glad to hear that. Any chance you're posting info/vids of the work you're doing with the Pro.....such as a YouTube channel? I always enjoy seeing these make stuff.