To preface: I’m still trying to get my wasteboard set up installed, tram router and flatten the spill board; so I’m at the beginning stages and have had only one carve to create a through hole/T nut base layer to the spoilboard set up. Bought used and functioned before. I’ve also searched the forum …

As stated per the email follow up, latest software from Dec 2, 2022, v 1.2.1 wasn’t installed. Took care of it once updated.

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Confirmed and upgraded software. Examined, plugged and unplugged wiring. Attempted homing machine after booting back up, same issue. Numerical values appear on controller screen, no physical movement to reflect on Z axis.

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Z axis numerically responds/moves on controller, but doesn’t physically move

Original/PRO Series (Buildbotics) (Gen 1) Troubleshooting (X35/X50)

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Z axis numerically responds/moves on controller, but doesn’t physically move

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