Well,
After stripping the machine down to OEM original, I decided to run the machine some more to test it out and hope that it doesn’t lock up or lose steps. It now has no after market extension cables, no accessory switches, no extra thrust bearings, every power cord is plugged into its own separate circuit on different outlets, no drag chains, no 3d printed drag chain parts, and no aluminum rails for drag chains.
I had removed the X axis completely to test the Y axis and discovered that the right side Y was the culprit and was causing the machine to lock up as in the video I posted earlier. I surmised that the take-up nut was self tightening, but this does not seem to be the case.
From the very beginning, I posted here (in a different thread) that the movement of my machine was loud, but having no frame of reference, I couldn’t say that it was unusual. I am beginning to think that the right side ball nut is messed up. That is the only thing I can think of causing the loudness from the right side Y.
That being said, I have been working with this OF for the last 3 days solid, to the dismay of my wife and child. In that time, I have broken two bits, ruined every piece of wood that I placed on the spoil board, and spent hours staring at Fusion 360 trying to determine if I did something wrong in CAM. NOPE!
The latest issue I have been having is probing XYZ. I probe XYZ with a .250" steel dowel, when done, I change to my bit of choice and probe Z with the touch plate upside down. Press play and the router/bit/Z drops below the work surface by about .200" and tries to rapid to its start position.?!? I pushed on and kept trying to get it to work. I have a name sign for a client to do, so I tried it. Fail!
After the last loss of steps/home, I calmly removed the clamps and work from the board, poured a cool and refreshing beverage, reassessed my situation, and sent OF Tech Support a note stating that I would like a replacement controller, a replacement machine, or a refund.
Something is wrong with the machine if, when moving the machine with the controller or the touch screen, the movement stalls due to some sort of electrical or mechanical lock-up!
Am I wrong?