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05 Aug 2015 23:01 - 05 Aug 2015 23:06 #24080 by eiaro
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The hose around the electrical wires from XZ setup dosn't go back into the slot in the base plate when running Y back and forth. This is causing me to loose steps actually stop movement.

Anyone got a permanent solution?

(Machine is SC 2 840)
StepCraft 2 840 with HF500 spindle controlled by LinuxCNC
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06 Aug 2015 12:59 #24089 by eiaro
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I added a video


The white is electrical tape that helped a bit, but still I don't see this working at all.
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08 Aug 2015 12:53 #24125 by jvalencia
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Yep, I had the same problem and the motor stopped because of it!!!

My solution was to file the borders a bit and attach some elastics between the hose and the hole where the reset-button cable goes through.

This way the hose always has a helping "hand". It's a cheap solution but it works for me.

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08 Aug 2015 15:44 - 08 Aug 2015 15:44 #24126 by eiaro
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Thanks jvalencia. I got the same suggestion from StepCraft and Rory from StoneyCNC too.

A clip showing how my fix works. I don't consider it permanently fixed but it works for now.
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09 Aug 2015 01:47 #24138 by jvalencia
Replied by jvalencia on topic Electrical wires catching in the slot on the base
Oh good, too bad we have to rely on these type of fixes to make it work.

Other solution would be cutting the lower metal border with a grinder so it won't catch anymore and add duct tape to act as a "floor".

If I do it I'll upload some pictures.
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15 Aug 2015 12:58 #24317 by hale2160
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I was going to try replacing the corrigated tube with some smooth pipe.
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19 Mar 2017 20:53 #45714 by mr_cg
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I had the same issue with my 2/840 and solved it by adding bowden (RC item) into the tube:

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Beside this i have expanded the slot at the front by about 1cm:

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I hope this is useful for anybody else with similar issue.
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20 Mar 2017 18:56 - 20 Mar 2017 18:57 #45748 by Doug
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I had the same issue but it didn't cause the Y axis to lose steps, thankfully. I wasn't very impressed but it eventually stopped being an issue. I wouldn't be surprised to find if I opened up the machine that the sharp edge of the channel has worn the conduit away... :ohmy:
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17 Oct 2022 21:47 #62647 by WittleBits
Replied by WittleBits on topic Electrical wires catching in the slot on the base
Thank you Mr_cg. I have an M1000 and the cable for the X axis was coming out of the track. I used a throttle cable meant for a lawn mower based on your recommendation. It works great.
Thank you again.

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