Hi all... I am having issues with my X-axis stuttering and out of alignment on my V2 Handibot, so I went to adjust the alignment... using the directions for version 1, which led me to loosen all of the bolts holding the X-axis motor, instead of just the two specified in the directions for version 2. Now that I have found the directions to align the axis for V2, I can't get the axis back in alignment, probably from tinkering around too much! Any tips on getting the X-motor bolts back into alignment/as close as I can get it to factory settings? thanks!https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2511#msg-2511Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:39:49 -0400 Phorum 5.2.22 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2678#msg-2678 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2678#msg-2678 Norah9 Handibot ForumWed, 13 Sep 2017 01:51:35 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2520#msg-2520 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2520#msg-2520
I'm really just wracking my brain for a more standardized solution to the problem that doesn't involve fiddling with a machined component.]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumWed, 14 Jun 2017 17:05:34 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2515#msg-2515 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2515#msg-2515 Tyoung Handibot ForumFri, 09 Jun 2017 15:25:48 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2514#msg-2514 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2514#msg-2514
However--we test run the tools in all axes at 6 inches per second (the faster the motors run, the lower power the movement and the more prone to stalling). So I'm confident that we can get this back into adjustment. I think you want to make sure that the nut bracket (the little T shaped thing) is on as flat a footing as possible. The hole through which the two screws pass is slightly oversized, allowing you to shift the bracket a little bit before tightening down. Try moving the X axis so that the bracket is pushed as far into the X/Z carriage as possible, away from the rounded edge of the plate.

Depending on when your tool was built, it may have a little hole in the right side wall, you can pass a 4mm wrench through there and turn the motor manually--to get an idea of how this works, try it with the Y axis motor, much easier to see there. Do this with the tool powered off--and you can get a good feel for when the binding occurs--which will be where you want to make your adjustments.]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumFri, 09 Jun 2017 14:46:49 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2513#msg-2513 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2513#msg-2513
Additionally, when I loosen/remove the anti-backlash nut bolts the machine moves just fine along the x-axis but it looks like it is pushing the anti-backlash nut forward when it slides back into place there, like the motor (or nut?) is slightly angled towards the back of the machine... is there anything specifically that could be adjusted for that? I can send a long a video or picture if my written description isn't enough!

thanks]]> Tyoung Handibot ForumFri, 09 Jun 2017 13:38:28 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2512#msg-2512 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2512#msg-2512
In extreme cases it can help to also loosen the top rail on the x axis (you can see all of these screws by looking at the back of the handibot). But this shouldn't be necessary.]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumFri, 09 Jun 2017 11:13:12 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2511#msg-2511 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,2511,2511#msg-2511
thanks!]]> Tyoung Handibot ForumThu, 08 Jun 2017 17:44:43 -0400