Optical Limit Switches Not Working
Hello everyone! So, I just installed my Mini Gerbil in my new K40. The K40 has a ribbon cable, and it has optical limit switches. Before installing the Mini Gerbil, the machine would automatically stop like it should at the X and Y axis. After installing my MG, it continues to deadhead in all directions. It will not home, I have to keep turning it off. I was able to tell it not to home, so I have eliminated it grinding to a halt. I did do a test cut, it did great. I know everything is working properly, with exception of the optical limit switches. Is there something I need to do to activate those optical limit switches? I'm pulling my hair out over here. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Smestephens,
There are a few articles on the k40 forum on how to debug the optical limits (ribbon). It is probably related to a missing power to the optical limits switches.
and a few similar issues
https://awesometech1.wpengine.com/k40-forum/topic/endstops-problem/
https://awesometech1.wpengine.com/k40-forum/topic/trouble-shooting-mini-gerbil-error-8/
MiniGerbil Troubleshooting Guide
Hope this helps...
cheers, Paul