Installing the Z-20 Heavy Duty Z Slider (configuring the software) (BB Controllers)

After physically installing your new Z-20 z slider, you will now need to change the software to match the new hardware in order for it to work correctly. This FAQ only applies to NON-Elite machines.


First, firmware 1.2.1 (or later) must be installed on your controller. Click the blue link below to download the latest firmware


1. After 1.2.1 (or later) is installed from the blue link above, Go to the flyout menu (three horizontal lines in the upper left)

2. Click on “Admin”, “General”

3. Under ‘Configuration’, Click the blue “Reset” button.

4. In the pop up, choose your machine type (choosing incorrectly can cause your machine work incorrectly, Then push the blue “Next” button

5. Choose the Z Slider Type (Z-20 Heavy Duty) and hit the blue “Next” button.

6. Click the blue “OK” button. You have successfully configured your machine for your new Z-20 Z slider!


Stall Homing after resetting the configuration:

Once installed, depending on certain machines and spindles, you may need to adjust stall homing after the above is performed.

Please see:

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If you do not wish to install firmware, you can change a few settings manually.

Follow the picture below: