Laser won't move or fire

[Amberlee (Amber Faatoga)]

Hey guys I’ve been stuck for three days now. My laser won’t move or fire but states it’s ready and on the correct com port any ideas?

[MikeyH (Mike Hembrey)]

Alarm 3 is called “reset while in motion”.

Two most common causes:

1. USB cable issue, likely loose or picking up RF noise.
2. The power supply is failing. Sometimes this can be diagnosed by cutting the power and speed in half. That means less load on the power supply. If it runs a lot longer before the Alarm 3, then the power supply is suspect.

[misken (Melvin)]

The topmost line of your console shows that the x limit switch is activated. If it was not, check it electronically and physically.

[JohnJohn (John Johnson)]

@misken

your console shows that the x limit switch is activated.

Good eye. You’re right.
The PX is showing the switch as activated or ‘on the limit’ of travel.