5: The Home Corner - Evil Mad Scientist axidraw User Manual

5: The Home Corner

Before you start plotting, the pen holder must be moved to the Home Corner. This is as
far left and as far back as it will go: where the pen holder is closest to the left base (with
the AxiDraw logo, and the USB port).
Home
Corner
AxiDraw Logo
When a plot finishes, the AxiDraw will return to its Home Corner automatically, leaving it
ready for the next plot.
Slide the carriage to the Home Corner by
hand. You can move it diagonally by holding
the Y Tie Block, which is the black block just
behind the pen holder. Do not push the pen
holder directly.
The carriage can only be moved when the power to the motors is off. If it does not move
easily, turn off the motors so that you are not trying to force them. To do so, use the
"Raise pen, turn off motors" command in the Setup tab of AxiDraw Control (see page
16). If necessary, you can also physically disconnect the AxiDraw from power.
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