# \#motors **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tag/motors/53.md [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [Metal maslow z motor gearbox needed](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/metal-maslow-z-motor-gearbox-needed/23971)
**Author:** [@TLMaus](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TLMaus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/metal-maslow-z-motor-gearbox-needed/23971 "2025-05-02T01:18:03Z")
Hello all. I recently decided to disassemble and clean my c-beam z axis. I decided to reassemble with new hex screws to replace all of the phillips ones that were chewed up. My dumb a$$ used screws that were a bit too lo… --- ## [Only one of three stepper motors are working? What am I doing wrong?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/only-one-of-three-stepper-motors-are-working-what-am-i-doing-wrong/18602)
**Author:** [@Hippie\_Matt](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Hippie_Matt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/only-one-of-three-stepper-motors-are-working-what-am-i-doing-wrong/18602 "2024-08-18T15:09:34Z")
I purchased an M2 back in 2000 and I am just getting the time to get it all working. So I got the sled built and the motors all connected, I updated the firmware on the due/Arduino, and when I push the jog button, only o… --- ## [One Z-Axis motor stopped working during initial setup \[solved\]](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/one-z-axis-motor-stopped-working-during-initial-setup-solved/21240)
**Author:** [@karstil](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/karstil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/one-z-axis-motor-stopped-working-during-initial-setup-solved/21240 "2024-05-27T18:17:02Z")
During the inital setup I tried to lower the z-axis all the way, but one motor stopped working about 2 cm before hitting the bottom. The other one works fine, even if I switch the connectors on the board. I adjusted t… --- ## [Spare motor for testing](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/spare-motor-for-testing/18185)
**Author:** [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/spare-motor-for-testing/18185 "2022-08-10T15:59:29Z")
I have come to an impasse on holey firmware shield support testing because my system is tied up making stuff and an extra motor for testing would be super useful. I’m not in a hurry for it and I’m not really interested … --- ## [Flashing yellow light on the board](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/flashing-yellow-light-on-the-board/17119)
**Author:** [@KellyHamlin](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/KellyHamlin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/flashing-yellow-light-on-the-board/17119 "2021-09-17T16:24:51Z")
So I’m feeling a little over my head but we just bought a second hand set up. We put it together, followed all the setup directions (which was quite a headache as neither of us are particularly computer savvy) and got to… --- ## [Repurpose stepper motor to a 4 wire](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/repurpose-stepper-motor-to-a-4-wire/16516)
**Author:** [@Mudloon](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Mudloon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/repurpose-stepper-motor-to-a-4-wire/16516 "2021-04-23T20:58:26Z")
I was wondering if it is possible to temporarily repurpose the Etonm (ET-SGM37DE-12120) stepper motor to be used a 4-wire stepper motor? With most 6-wire stepper motors you can check the continuity between the wires and … --- ## [Faster Z axis motor](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/faster-z-axis-motor/8218)
**Author:** [@contemplator](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/contemplator)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/faster-z-axis-motor/8218 "2020-11-20T15:22:15Z")
Hello, can someone please post their experience with faster Z axis motors, which optimal RPM and model do you use/recommend? I tried using the 107rpm motor but the test procedure (even though it completes successfully)… --- ## [Same motor, different gear failure](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/same-motor-different-gear-failure/11617)
**Author:** [@2AMDESIGNS](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/2AMDESIGNS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/same-motor-different-gear-failure/11617 "2020-01-07T03:08:09Z")
I’ve been running my Maslow off and on since July. So far so good, but then two weeks ago noticed a tick-tick-tick coming from my right motor which i knew probably wasn’t good. Sure enough, the right motor stopped work… --- ## [Is there a break in the motors?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/is-there-a-break-in-the-motors/11747)
**Author:** [@Run](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Run)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/is-there-a-break-in-the-motors/11747 "2019-12-04T19:36:01Z")
Hi, I am wondering if the motors got a break, or how do they overcome gravity/stay standstill when powers off? What is the holding torque? Regards, Run --- ## [Replacement Motor Gears Back in Stock!](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/replacement-motor-gears-back-in-stock/10303)
**Author:** [@Maslow\_Surplus\_Parts](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Maslow_Surplus_Parts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/replacement-motor-gears-back-in-stock/10303 "2019-06-23T23:02:36Z")
Hey Folks, We got a new shipment of the motor gear upgrades. $4 each and orders limited to 4 per customer. Sorry for the price increase, we had to raise prices to make it worth our while to ship out lots of small pack… --- ## [X/Y motor specs vague](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/x-y-motor-specs-vague/9258)
**Author:** [@jooch](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/jooch)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/x-y-motor-specs-vague/9258 "2019-03-26T04:31:21Z")
Hi, First of all, nice project. This could be a welcome addition to my current panel cutting rig. One snag I’ve found though are the X/Y motors. The other custom parts are easily replicated, but the motors are not. I’… --- ## [Info on Brushless DC Motors vs. Servo Motors vs. Inverters](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/info-on-brushless-dc-motors-vs-servo-motors-vs-inverters/7313)
**Author:** [@sprdad](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/sprdad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/info-on-brushless-dc-motors-vs-servo-motors-vs-inverters/7313 "2018-10-18T18:51:47Z")
A nice explanation of different motors. (I have no affiliation with this website) --- ## [Motors for different configurations and uses](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/motors-for-different-configurations-and-uses/6641)
**Author:** [@ProtoMakerOpenTech](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ProtoMakerOpenTech)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/motors-for-different-configurations-and-uses/6641 "2018-09-16T09:37:24Z")
Here is where I’d like to discuss motors for different machine configurations, uses and price points. I am developing the Maslow further for the open source market and would like to have contribution of the community and… --- ## [Willing to open broken motor? Help needed](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/willing-to-open-broken-motor-help-needed/6530)
**Author:** [@Gero](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Gero)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/willing-to-open-broken-motor-help-needed/6530 "2018-09-10T00:39:39Z")
I shouldn’t but I did and have no idea how to put it back together. I opened a unused motor. The shafts for the gears are on the lid. Did not know that. Who of the gear failure contributors would be willing to open th… --- ## [Sprocket requirements and sources](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sprocket-requirements-and-sources/5972)
**Author:** [@ManOfScience](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ManOfScience)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sprocket-requirements-and-sources/5972 "2018-08-19T20:12:46Z")
I am self-assembling my “kit” of required components to join the Maslow world. I’ve been fretting over finding the correct drive & idler Sprockets when I just realized that maybe there is more tolerance that I think. F… --- ## [Both motors not responding](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/both-motors-not-responding/5307)
**Author:** [@DADA\_universe](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/DADA_universe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/both-motors-not-responding/5307 "2018-07-31T22:28:51Z")
My Maslow has done little else but a couple of cuts since purchased last December. I made some time to build the new frame in the past month and today tried to reconnect everything looking forward to finally doing some r…