# Powering Down Machine

**URL:** <https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/powering-down-machine/28623>\
**Category:** Elite Series (Masso & Redline) (Gen 1)\
**Created:** [September 15, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/powering-down-machine/28623 "2024-09-15T15:34:39Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![RichD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bc79bd/32.png) [@RichD](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/RichD)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/powering-down-machine/28623/1 "2024-09-15T15:34:40Z")

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Whenever I power down my machine the Spindle assembly just drops down. Is this normal? I currently place a piece of wood under my spindle and adjust it down just until it’s about 0.01 inch clear, and then power down machine. This way it only drops 0.01 and hit the wood. Is there are way to make it remain in the up position when powering down?

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**Author:** ![349iq2345](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/bb73d2/32.png) [@349iq2345](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/349iq2345)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/powering-down-machine/28623/2 "2024-09-15T16:29:52Z")

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Hey RichD,

this is a frequently asked (and frequently answered) question. Please use the search function of this forum.

[spindle drop](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/search?q=spindle%20drop)

Welcome to the forum!

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**Author:** ![Woodpecker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/woodpecker/32/27447_2.png) [@Woodpecker](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Woodpecker)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/powering-down-machine/28623/3 "2024-09-15T16:58:14Z")

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RichD when you generate a post you should always think to give us all the details.. We cannot ready your mind.  
I think you have a elite machine with the masso controller? and I think you are running with a spindle vs a router? If this is a spindle then you should get this

# Elite Z-20 Braking Closed Loop Stepper Motor

and replace your Z stepper. The braking Z stepper locks and keeps the spindle from dropping after you turn off power.