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X axis reversed?

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by Steve Dean1977, Feb 29, 2020.

  1. Steve Dean1977

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    If when I setup my job in aspire to cut it correctly I have to mirror it backwards like the photo is that my x axis reversed?
     

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    When you jog your X axis in the positive direction which way does it go - left or right?
    Alex.
     
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    X- Goes to the left x+ right Y+ to back of machine Y- to the front
     
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    When I say left and right Left is is if I was standing behind the machine looking to the open front
     
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    iPad drawing
     

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    My C-Beam was the same. Change direction in GRBL Panel using $3 setting. Might be able to do same with your control software. Reversing wires of one of the coils is an option too.
     
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    I can change the direction in the software but is that why my projects are reversed?
     
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    When I was doing dry run of "Hello World" file to verify movement, it looked reversed, but was not actually cutting anything so not 100% sure.

    Whatever the case, x-axis appears to be going in wrong direction according to your pic. Change and you will answer your question.
     
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