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2 Axis system - GRBL 1.1 NC Optical Switches - Alarm:Z

Discussion in 'Control Software' started by Erik Metz, Feb 3, 2019.

  1. Erik Metz

    Erik Metz New
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    I am building a Laser Engraver. I have Uno and CNC Shiel v3. I have NC Optical switches. I configured
    $5=1
    $21=1
    $22=1

    In config.h I have:
    #define HOMING_CYCLE_0 ((1<<X_AXIS)|(1<<Y_AXIS))

    My switches for X and Y work when tested.
    UGCS Platform shows ALARM:Z
    Will not perform HOMING

    Any help appreciated.
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    You should have


    #define HOMING_CYCLE_0 (1<<X_AXIS)
    #define HOMING_CYCLE_1 (1<<Y_AXIS)

    as per gnea/grbl
     
  3. Erik Metz

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    Thanks for the reply.
    It still shows that Z is in alarm ALARM:Z, but it does home now. First X, then Y.
     
  4. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Grbl itself doesnt have that alarm: gnea/grbl

    It could be your host? Try OpenBuildsCONTROL (software.openbuilds.com) just to rule if its maybe UGS being weird?
     

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