# Wer on machine wont operate with joystick or any other way with "Z" axis

**URL:** <https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/wer-on-machine-wont-operate-with-joystick-or-any-other-way-with-z-axis/15806>\
**Category:** Troubleshooting (X35/X50)\
**Created:** [October 11, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/wer-on-machine-wont-operate-with-joystick-or-any-other-way-with-z-axis/15806 "2022-10-11T22:18:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![Chad99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a87d85/32.png) [@Chad99](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Chad99)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/wer-on-machine-wont-operate-with-joystick-or-any-other-way-with-z-axis/15806/1 "2022-10-11T22:18:56Z")

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I just set my machine up and check the cables several times but it won’t raise or lower on the z axis

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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:** [October 11, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/wer-on-machine-wont-operate-with-joystick-or-any-other-way-with-z-axis/15806/2 "2022-10-11T23:01:30Z")

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Hey Chad,

what happens if you enter “[G0](https://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode/g-code.html#gcode:g0) Z2” into the command entry field of the [MDI Tab](https://buildbotics.com/manual-v1-0/#ControlPageMDITab) (in the [Tabbed Section](https://buildbotics.com/manual-v1-0/#tabbedsection)) of your Onefinity Controller display?

Is jogging Z possible on the [Jog Page](https://buildbotics.com/manual-v1-0/#ControlPageJogTab)?

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**Author:** ![Chad99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a87d85/32.png) [@Chad99](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Chad99)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/wer-on-machine-wont-operate-with-joystick-or-any-other-way-with-z-axis/15806/3 "2022-10-11T23:41:18Z")

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It will move but I’m getting this error message

 ![Image.jpeg](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/3/d/3d284b98d48407ee9f3f8062fb91fb287f21082b.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Chad99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a87d85/32.png) [@Chad99](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Chad99)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/wer-on-machine-wont-operate-with-joystick-or-any-other-way-with-z-axis/15806/4 "2022-10-11T23:43:08Z")

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![Image.jpeg](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/d/b/db9e1739bcc3875cb911ce448d65989279f59662.jpeg)

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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:** [October 11, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/wer-on-machine-wont-operate-with-joystick-or-any-other-way-with-z-axis/15806/5 "2022-10-11T23:49:41Z")

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Hey Chad,

did you already check [Help! My Toolpath says ‘Under’ or ‘Over”! (with videos)](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/help-my-toolpath-says-under-or-over-with-videos/1982)?

If the Z axis moves with g-code commands entered into MDI field and with the Jog Page, but not with the gamepad, it is likely you did not set the gamepad to the right mode. [See here](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/official-onefinity-joystick-controls-how-to-changes-modes/2299).

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**Author:** ![Chad99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a87d85/32.png) [@Chad99](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Chad99)\
**Post date:** [October 12, 2022, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/wer-on-machine-wont-operate-with-joystick-or-any-other-way-with-z-axis/15806/6 "2022-10-12T00:01:45Z")

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Ok perfect. I will check there. Thanks for your patience. I’m new to using online groups and I greatly appreciate your help.