First cut with LinuxCNC

Somebody has probably posted this before but don't know where to look for the answer.
This is my LinuxCNC first run using HobbyCNC Pro Board on a Microcarve A4.
The motors are HobbyCNC NEMA23 -305- DS8A.

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Everything runs excellent, so no complaints.






The "L" and "i" touching is probably a kerning factor. Not a problem.
But why is the logo backward?
Is that normal, something I did in the setup, or is my computer dyslexic?
What am I missing?

Thanks,

G

BigJohnT wrote:

I would guess your direction pins are backwards on X and Y. When you jog does the tool (not the table) move in the correct direction? For example a mill with moving table the table goes left when you press the + jog key for the X axis which in effect moves the tool to the right in relation to the material.

John

I really appreciate it John.




This is the setup I am using.
Should I modify setup in Stepson wizard or just invert the X and Y?

I'll make the changes and post back the the results.

Thanks,

G

Apologies Andy and John.
Didn't get to play with the machine as I planned last night.

Andy you make a good point. Just sitting here with graph paper and trying to figure out the X and Y coordinates by quadrant was burning my brain. I might need more coffee.

What you said makes perfect sense. The table moving along the Y Axis is what has me confused.

Inverting the Y axis (where Y+ means the table moves toward the camera) will solve the problem.

I'm embarrassed to admit it, but had I taken the time to flip or mirror the picture top to bottom in a paint program, I would have seen what was happening.

Still going to test it and post back the results, but in my mind, you nailed it.

Thanks!

Excellent call Andy! Worked like a charm.

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Thanks!

G