Macbook won't connect to Arduino

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setting up first time my cnc won’t respond to my macbook

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Can you give us any more information? What kit are you using? What software are you using?

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And what model Mac? Some of the older ones had USB issues

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Macbook pro 12,1 it’s about 4 years old

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I’ve determined my computer “sees” the Arduino but the motors won’t respond to commands in setup

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USB powers the arduino, but the motors are powered by the 12 V power connected to the upper board. Is it connected?

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I use a 10+ year old Macbook Air to run mine. Make sure that you are connected to the correct port. (have the correct port selected)

Edit:
Also, I think that you mentioned something about your motors not responding. You must establish proper connection to the Arduino first in order for the motors to respond.

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What do you mean “correct port selected”?

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Assuming classic maslow, not M2. In groundcontrol? You have to go into the settings

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once in settings, make sure you select the port (will be different port name on a mac, but location of setting is the same) and enable the z axis.

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