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is anyone aware if it's possible to use hardware buttons or jog controller macros buttons to send snippets of g-code to the controller?

Hi Doug - we used the 4th axis port and synchronised. We don't currently envisage needing an A-axis, so should be fine. I did managed to overload our power supply yesterday, but the thermal cutout reset after a while. I think we possibly need a higher rated power supply (obv not more than 20amps!) I...

Hi Doug, Should be great once we're up and running - good news; X, Y and Z axis are moving! Make and Model of Stepper Motors - Type 86BYG 450B-79-A50-J5 (5.0A 1.8º) Voltage & Current Rating of DC Power Supply - Mean Well GST280A-C6P 24V Power Adapter; as bundled with our controller. Type of Drive sy...

Hi Everyone, We're in the process of upgrading the controller on our Accetek AKM1212 from a Mach3 to our Buildbotics controller. I'll probably post a lot of questions, information and photos over the next few weeks! First question - our y-axis is a twin motor arrangement with two motor drives curren...