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X axis is cutting 5mm long on all programs but not Y

Problem, I have a workbee duet wifi 500x500 running screw drive. I calibrated IE cut 60mm square, this is spot on, but when you cut a 300mm(X axis) and 30mm(Y axis) the Y axis is bang on and the X axis is 5mm longer. every time even when running other programs(Gcode) I have checked the screws and all are tight. any help would be much appreciated. cheers peter

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Hi,

For the calibration, have you followed steps similar to this:

Step 1:

Make sure the Y-Axis is aligned on both sides as per Step 10: 2. Testing Your WorkBee

Step 2:

To Test the machine's movement. Tell the machine to move a specified distance (Expected Travel), and then measure what the machine actually moved (Actual Travel).

If the two numbers are different, we can adjust the steps/mm of the machine to correct it.

To get the numbers for the X/Y-Axis, we recommend watching this video from 5:15 to 10:35 - https://youtu.be/nGwUf8uNWBU?t=313

To get the numbers for the Z-Axis we recommend watching this video from 17:28 to 18:33 - https://youtu.be/nGwUf8uNWBU?t=1048

You should have two sets of numbers (Expected Travel & Actual Travel) for each axis.

Step 3 :

On WorkBee Control go to this page: WorkBee Control Overview

Look at the panel 'Machine Steps/mm Calibration'

Note down the Current Steps/mm in X-Axis, Y-(Left)-Axis, Y-(Right)-Axis and Z-Axis.

Step 4:

To calculate the New Steps/mm do the following calculation:

(Current Steps/mm) * (Expected Travel) / (Actual Travel) = New Steps/mm

Do this for X-Axis, Y-(Left)-Axis, Y-(Right)-Axis and Z-Axis. (You will use the same Expected Travel & Actual Travel numbers for both Y-Axis)

Step 5:

Enter the New Steps/mm into the input fields in the 'Machine Steps/mm Calibration' panel.

Step 6:

Repeat Step 2 to check the machine is now cutting accurately.

Original WorkBee Z1 Plus  Assembly Manual Image

Guide

WorkBee Control Overview

Difficulty:

Moderate

30 - 40 minutes

Original WorkBee Z1 Plus  Assembly Manual Image

Guide

2. Testing Your WorkBee

Difficulty:

Easy

5 - 10 minutes

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Thank you so much. It now seems to be right after following your steps. I will run a test piece.

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