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6-7 #904 Homing Error

FLUX Support Team
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Description:

Due to the complexity of the cause behind #904, it's important to note that reading this article may not provide an immediate solution to your problem. Nevertheless, by carefully following the steps below, you will gather valuable information that can help your resellers or FLUX Support in pinpointing the issue more effectively. This, in turn, will contribute to reducing the overall time required for troubleshooting.
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Disable Rotary Mode: 

There were some cases in that users forgot to turn off the rotary, and a Homing error occurred.
If you've been using a rotary add-on, turn it off by changing the switch to the ( ↕ ) position.

Rotary off.jpg

 

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Step 0 - Use the checklist while going through the steps:

This checklist will be used to record all your actions taken in this article.
After completing the checklist, please print it to save as PDF and send it to your reseller or FLUX Support if necessary. This will be useful information for us to troubleshoot and narrow down the issue.
Please refer to the link: 6-7 #904 Homing Failed Checklist (Beambox Series)

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Step 1 - Check if the laser head is physically stuck:

  • Turn off the machine and unplug the power cord.
  • Manually move the laser head toward all four corners.
    (*A HEXA is used to demonstrate the behavior in the video.)

Step_1.gif

 

Determine your result and the next action to take:

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Step 1.1 - Lubricate the rails:

  • Please refer to the instructions in the link below to lubricate the rails.
    [5-6 Lubricating]
  • After lubricating, try moving the laser head again and see if it can move like in Step 1.
    (*A HEXA is used to demonstrate the behavior in the video.)

Determine your result and the next action to take:

  • Yes, it can be moved like the video in Step 1.  >> Problem solved

  • No, it still cannot be moved like the video in Step 1 >> Hardware issues: rails may be rusted
    >> Take photos or videos and Go to Step 9 -Report to the local reseller or FLUX Support
    • Examples of the photos or videos for reporting: 
      • X-axis rail:
        Step_1.1_-_X-axis_rail.gif
      • Y-axis rail - Left:
        Step_1.1_-_left_Y-axis_rail.gif

      • Y-axis rail - Right
        Step_1.1_-_Right_Y-axis_rail.gif

 

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Step 2 - Exclude the possibility of firmware issues:

Sometimes, the homing issue may be led by firmware being incorrectly installed.
Resetting the system is a simple and quick way to fix the homing problem.

  • First of all, try to Reset Mainboard Settings.
    (Machine > Hardware Settings > Reset Mainboard Settings)
    Step_2_Reset_MB.gif

  • Next, try to Reset to Factory. (Machine > Reset to Factory)
    Step_2_Reset_to_Factory.gif
  • Finally, update to the latest firmware and try homing again.
    (Machine > Update to the latest Firmware) or you can use Beam Studio to update. (Link)
    Step_2_Update_to_the_latest_FW.gif

Determine your result and the next action to take:

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Step 3 - Check the behavior of your machine when homing:

Please turn on the machine and press "Maintain" to start homing and determine which behavior is similar to your machine's and take action accordingly.

  • Behavior #1:
    The laser head is not moving and is not being locked.
    However, it can be moved manually while the panel shows "Homing".
    (*A HEXA is used to demonstrate the behavior in the video.)
    Step_2_-_can_move_while_homing.gif
    >> Go to Step 4 - Reflash SD card.

  • Behavior #2:
    The moving direction is opposite or the head is moving back and forth.
    (The correct movement is to go top first and go left after. It will never go down or right when homing.)
    (*A HEXA is used to demonstrate the behavior in the video.)
    Step_2_-_behavior__2.gif
    >> Go to Step 4 - Reflash SD card.

  • Behavior #3:
    The head reaches the top or the top-left corner but it doesn't stop and makes a grinding sound.
    (*A HEXA is used to demonstrate the behavior in the video.)

    >> Go to Step 6 - Check Limit Switches.


  • Behavior #4:
    The head is making a grinding sound even if it does not reach the top or the top-left corner.
    (*A Beambox Pro is used to demonstrate the behavior in the video.)

    >> Go to Step 5 - Switch DriverIC.

  • Behavior #5:
    The head stops at Y-axis.
    (*A Beambox Pro is used to demonstrate the behavior in the video.)

    Step_2_-Be_5.gif
    >> Go to Step 6 - Check Limit Switches.


  • Behavior #6:
    The head shakes a few times then the error pops up or it reaches the top and it shakes then the error pops up.
    (*A HEXA is used to demonstrate the behavior in the video.)

    >> Go to Step 6 - Check Limit Switches.

  • Other behavior:

 

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Step 4 - Reflash SD card:

Sometimes, if the operating system in the SD card is corrupted, the homing issue won't be fixed by resetting and updating the firmware. It will have to be fully rewritten by reflashing the SD card.

Determine your result and the next action to take:

  • Yes, the homing is now done properly after the reflash  >> Problem solved.

  • No, the homing is not done properly after the reflash
    >> Go to Step 5 - Swap DriverIC.

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Step 5 - Swap DriverIC:

DriverIC is a component on the mainboard/motherboard and it is used to drive the motor in order to make the laser head move in different directions. In this Step, we will have to test if the homing issue is led by the DriverIC. 

  1. Turn off the machine.
  2. Open the side cover to find the mainboard. Please refer to the article where how to open the cover is mentioned.
  3. Unplug the DriverIC of the X-axis. Please refer to the diagram.
    (Make sure you remember which IC is for which axis originally)
  4. Unplug the DriverIC of the Y-axis. Please refer to the diagram.
  5. Swap both DriverICs and make sure the direction is the same as in the diagram. 
  6. Turn on the machine and try homing again.

Demonstration:

(This video shows swapping the ICs of the X-axis and Y-axis.)



Determine your result and the next action to take:

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Step 6 - Check Limit Switches:

A limit switch is used to stop the laser head when it reaches the end.
Homing issues may be led by the limit switch being faulty which will result in the laser head not stopping or stopping too early.

  • Please see the video below to check if your limit switch icons are reacting correctly when a screwdriver approaches. 
    • Metal approaches = Red LED OFF = icon close
    • Metal leaves = Red LED ON = icon open

 

Determine your result and the next action to take:

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Step 7 - Check the levelness of the X-axis:

  • Refer to the link below for how to test and adjust the levelness of the X-axis.
    Make sure that the pulley/wheel is not loose referring to the ending of the video.
    [5-29 X-axis Levelness Adjustment]

Determine your result and the next action to take:

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Step 8 - Y-axis Limit Switch Adjustment:

The limit switch's sensing area might not be sufficient due to the position being too high or low.

  • Please first take a photo to record the original position of the switch.
    Y軸照片.jpg

  • Please loosen these two screws a little and push it up then try homing. 


  • If pushing up doesn't help, try pushing it down and try homing again.


  • If pushing down doesn't help, try moving it to the center and try homing again.
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Determine your result and the next action to take:

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Step 8.1 - X-axis Limit Switch Adjustment:

  • The limit switch's sensing area might not be sufficient due to the incorrect position.
    Please first take a photo to record the original position of the switch.8.1-1.jpg

  • Please loosen these two screws a little and push it to the right then try homing.


  • If pushing it to the right doesn't help, try pushing it to the left and try homing again.


  • If pushing it to the right doesn't help, try moving it to the center and try homing again.8.1-4.jpg

Determine your result and the next action to take:

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Step 8.2 - Add Spacers/Washers Underneath X-axis Limit Switch:

The limit switch's sensing area might not be sufficient due to the position being too low.

  • Remove the switch and add one or two spacers/washers on each screw to raise up the switch.
    8.2-4.jpg8.2-1.jpg8.2-3.jpg8.2-2.jpg
  • Try homing again to see if this works.

Determine your result and the next action to take:

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Step 9 -Report to the local reseller or FLUX Support:

  • Please follow the instructions in the link below to properly report an issue to your local reseller or FLUX support. [Contact Customer Service]
  • Make sure you've completed the checklist and saved it as a PDF file so you can share your taken actions. 

*The collected information such as photos or videos that show the problem of your machine in this article will be necessary to be shared with the reseller or FLUX Support.

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