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Thread: gantry wont stop when using key pad

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    Default gantry wont stop when using key pad

    I have a prs alpha 8 x 4
    I bought it second hand a while ago. I was running it occasionally
    I got sick of the flexible plastic strip that supports the wires. so I fitted energy chain.

    now I have created a problem
    when I use the key pad on the keyboard and press the down button the gantry moves towards me but when I stop pressing it the gantry continues to move and will crash if I don't hit the emergency stop.


    can anyone help me work out what I have done

    thanks alan

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    It sounds like you have fixed distance set on your keypad

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    could do I will look at that in the morning .
    it doesn't do it if I press up though.

    any other ideas
    thanks alan

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    I think that you set it for each axis

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    To start with, what version of SB3 are you running? A test of how good your USB connection should be done.
    Scott




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    Just thought, Is the keyboard down button sticking?

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    Quote Originally Posted by srwtlc View Post
    To start with, what version of SB3 are you running? A test of how good your USB connection should be done.
    not sure . I will check later on. how do I check the usb conection

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    Quote Originally Posted by waynelocke View Post
    Just thought, Is the keyboard down button sticking?
    I was thinking that . it doesn't seem to be sticking but I couldn't replicate the problem today

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    i didn't experience the same problem today so I'm not sure whats going on. everything worked as normal. i didn't try running anything yet but it worked manually

    also i realised i was wrong in the buttons. it is left and right i meant . not up and down

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    Quote Originally Posted by jerry_stanek View Post
    I think that you set it for each axis
    I'm not great on the software yet. what have i set for each axis.
    i don't think i changed any settings

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