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  • Thank you WindellThe mystery has been solved.I have built my own machine from scratch and the motors that I used (nema 17) had exactly the same colored leads as those shown on the EggBot web site. I had wired the motors as per the instructions shown…
    in Stepper Problems Comment by izambard January 2016
  • The Egg motor begins with a few steps in one direction and the same few steps in the opposite direction. it sounds as if the motors are cogging. I do not get any sort of "sensible" response from either of the two motors. 
    in Stepper Problems Comment by izambard January 2016
  • When I attempt to adjust the current I either get a continuous rotation or the same bad behavior.
    in Stepper Problems Comment by izambard January 2016
  • Mach 3 does support a 4th axis and the setup is quite simple. Basically all that is required is a forth stepper to provide the rotation and a chuck to secure the work piece.
    in Using Eggbot with a CNC machine as 4th axis Comment by izambard January 2016