My machine wont initialize I blew everything down. oiled it ordered a new controller on carbides advice, I installed the new controller. I was able to initialize one time got to set up all bit zero and setter shut down CM did a initialization only to get the grbl 8 equivalent alarm again. I noticed my bearings on my x and y axes are making grumbling noises so I am wondering if the bearings are going. Anyone else have this problem?
Error 8 is:
Pull off travel failed to clear limit switch.
Usually when this happens it is because a homing switch is stuck in the on position.
Power down, gently move the machine to the middle of travel for all axes, then power up and connect to the machine, go to Settings | Debug — are any switches reading as active inputs?
Test each switch by applying metal to it — does each switch signal correctly?
Wait a bit and see if any switches get stuck in the on position once things have warmed up.
Let us know what you find out at support.
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I’ve tested all passed. I even switched out some to make sure it wasn’t the switch. Still does the same thing. When I go in debug the Y bubble is solid. Same thing as my original controller
Tried it again. All bubbles empty.
After I initialize i get the grbl 8 alarm. and the Y axes bubble is solid black
Found your ticket in support and opened it up with a link here so that everyone can be on the same page.
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Still need help.haven’t heard from you in a while.
We will respond as soon as your ticket comes to the fore of the queue.
Turns out it was my y axis motor coupler was loose.
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