X axis homing issue. Loud movement (solved!)

Machines (Original/PRO) Troubleshooting (X35/X50)
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I just assembled my X-50 Woodworker. From the beginning it didnt seem like it wanted to home the x-axis. It would take several tries. Sometimes it would stop short and think it homed. Other times it would tryto drive past the hard stop. I finally got it to work by rehoming several times. I was able to flatten my spoilboard and create a two inch grid. I am now part way through my first project and it paused for a bit change. Now the x-axis is very noisy. It will move with joy stick but not to rehome.

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@Kwest2208 - welcome to the forums. That sound is certainly NOT normal. I’m guessing the ball screw is loose and needs to be tightened, but it is hard to tell. I would certainly reach out to support and get their input.

-Tom

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You might also check the axis cable/connectors plus make sure you have the latest firmware installed.

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Thanks for the reply. After I posted, I did notice several references in the chat regarding loose connection’s so that will definitely be something I’ll look into. I’ll verify my firmware level as well.

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Thanks Tom. Where is the ball screen? Do you have anything on your channel about it? I did email support as well.

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Definitely a wire/connection issue not a ball screw issue…

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Sorry - ball screw. Damn typos.

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Gotta love auto correct

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It’s not a ball screw issue.

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UPDATE Problem solved! I followed the troubleshooting steps from OF support and found that the nut on the end of the X-axis screw shaft was about 1/2 turn too tight. I loosened it until the washer behind it just barely turned freely and it worked. All nice and quiet. It moves and homes perfectly. THANK YOU ALL!

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Nice first project :+1::+1:

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Thank you. Had time to design while i waited for my QCW frame.