# Gamepad not working for Z (solved, wrong mode)

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**Created:** [April 25, 2024, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/gamepad-not-working-for-z-solved-wrong-mode/26671 "2024-04-25T02:11:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![Dmt2187](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Dmt2187](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Dmt2187)\
**Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/gamepad-not-working-for-z-solved-wrong-mode/26671/1 "2024-04-25T02:11:33Z")

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I have had two gamepad controllers now that the Z control stops working. Is this a common item and if so, is there a fix or does the game pad controller need to be replace. Running journeyman with buildbotics controller

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**Author:** ![ianday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/eb8c5e/32.png) [@ianday](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/ianday)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/gamepad-not-working-for-z-solved-wrong-mode/26671/2 "2025-09-25T01:27:43Z")

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I have this problem too - I ended up using the jogger in the touchscreen. I would be interested if anyone has any further info on this.

Also running Journeyman (version 1.6.4)

Thanks,

Ian

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**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2025, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/gamepad-not-working-for-z-solved-wrong-mode/26671/3 "2025-09-25T01:38:47Z")

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You more than likely have the wrong mode selected

> [@Official Onefinity BB Joystick Controls (How to changes modes) For BB (Buildbotics) Controllers](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/official-onefinity-bb-joystick-controls-how-to-changes-modes-for-bb-buildbotics-controllers/2299):
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> This only applies to Onefinity CNC Machines using the BB Buildbotics controller. The correct model is ESM-9013 (pro version will not work) (other model numbers may not move the z axis.) You will never need to install any drivers or software to use the joypad. Ensure you are in the right mode with two blue lights on the top. To use, follow these steps: Insert batterys into the joypad following the diagram below. Insert the usb dongle into any of the 4 usb …

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**Author:** ![ianday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/eb8c5e/32.png) [@ianday](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/ianday)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2025, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/gamepad-not-working-for-z-solved-wrong-mode/26671/4 "2025-09-25T04:58:53Z")

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That solved it - thanks very much.