# SuperLongBoard **URL:** https://forum.sienci.com/c/slb/69.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.sienci.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sienci.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [TC.macro not executing on M6](https://forum.sienci.com/t/tc-macro-not-executing-on-m6/22102)
**Author:** [@Jmac1074](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Jmac1074)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/tc-macro-not-executing-on-m6/22102 "2025-09-30T21:22:22Z")
Jmac1074 Hi, hoping for some more great insight from the community. I am coding a DIY ATC setup. I am leaning a lot on the work people have done for rapidchangeATC (even though my setup is custom and not affiliated w… --- ## [Question about an older topic](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-an-older-topic/22067)
**Author:** [@rexx42](https://forum.sienci.com/u/rexx42)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-an-older-topic/22067 "2025-09-26T00:18:29Z")
I just read through the topic Spindle Enable/Direction pins not active? I didn’t see a resolution. Has there been a determination as to whether or not these pins will give out the correct signals? Tech support seems … --- ## [SD Card Macro Trouble SLB-EXT](https://forum.sienci.com/t/sd-card-macro-trouble-slb-ext/22043)
**Author:** [@Jmac1074](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Jmac1074)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/sd-card-macro-trouble-slb-ext/22043 "2025-09-23T17:32:44Z")
Hi, I need help with accessing the sd card in the board for running macros for tool changing. When I try with default SLBEXT 5.0.11 firmware $f does nothing but says “ok” and G65 P101 returns invalid gcode. (Yes I have… --- ## [Auto touch probe](https://forum.sienci.com/t/auto-touch-probe/21940)
**Author:** [@Mark\_R](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Mark_R)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/auto-touch-probe/21940 "2025-09-10T16:43:51Z")
why can I not find a catagory for the auto touch probe or the SLB ? now for the issue I need help with. I recieved my new auto touch probe yesterday 9/9/25 shut off the controller plugged it in turned back on. Open… --- ## [Tool change remaping and subroutines](https://forum.sienci.com/t/tool-change-remaping-and-subroutines/21713)
**Author:** [@Engi](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Engi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/tool-change-remaping-and-subroutines/21713 "2025-08-26T02:33:26Z")
Hi, looking at the altmill to replace my own home made CNC. I come from linuxCNC and it is highly configurable. I’d like to know if I can remap the M6 tool change command or add subroutines? Is there an INI that I can ch… --- ## [Want to use my owen stepperdrivers](https://forum.sienci.com/t/want-to-use-my-owen-stepperdrivers/21579)
**Author:** [@Michael2](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Michael2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/want-to-use-my-owen-stepperdrivers/21579 "2025-08-15T12:38:02Z")
Hello, i ordered the SLB a little to fast. My Steppers has there own drivers and i am in doubt how to conect. The stepper has there own powerwiring at 48 Volt, only need the signals from the SLB. Is it possible to conn… --- ## [Y axis off 3.5mm after Roughing Pass](https://forum.sienci.com/t/y-axis-off-3-5mm-after-roughing-pass/21362)
**Author:** [@5Belz](https://forum.sienci.com/u/5Belz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/y-axis-off-3-5mm-after-roughing-pass/21362 "2025-08-12T11:52:55Z")
Due to issues with my machine I have recently upgraded my mk1 30x30 from a LB to the SLB. I have also replaced all my V-wheels and added auto backlash adjusters. My machine is calibrated and squared but after I run my r… --- ## [How to control aux outputs](https://forum.sienci.com/t/how-to-control-aux-outputs/21356)
**Author:** [@Ok-Advance-8430](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Ok-Advance-8430)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/how-to-control-aux-outputs/21356 "2025-08-12T11:16:34Z")
Hi! I am going to wire up a 5vdc activated relay to auxiliary output so that I can create a macro to activate it (go hi, enable, power on, etc. etc.) when I start a job. This will be for my dust collection. How do you c… --- ## [Estop Action Button Toggle for LEDs](https://forum.sienci.com/t/estop-action-button-toggle-for-leds/15590)
**Author:** [@jkunda](https://forum.sienci.com/u/jkunda)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/estop-action-button-toggle-for-leds/15590 "2025-06-28T18:25:48Z")
I have 2 of the SLB action buttons programmed to turn Switch 1 on/off for separately powered LED lights under the gantry. Each button works fine tuning the lights on and off. Is there a way to program a macro for just … --- ## [Panic Stop and $212 Z-axis hold](https://forum.sienci.com/t/panic-stop-and-212-z-axis-hold/17403)
**Author:** [@jpnharris](https://forum.sienci.com/u/jpnharris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/panic-stop-and-212-z-axis-hold/17403 "2025-08-11T19:56:21Z")
For those of us using a larger (heavier) spindle (I have a PWN 2.2 80mm) we need to have $212 set so that the spindle doesn’t drop due to the weight. From a safety perspective this voltage to the z-axis should be maintai… --- ## [Inductive sensor issues](https://forum.sienci.com/t/inductive-sensor-issues/21427)
**Author:** [@d68](https://forum.sienci.com/u/d68)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/inductive-sensor-issues/21427 "2025-08-10T17:22:45Z")
I have some 1-5v NPN NO inductive sensors i have tried hooking up one it seems to be correctly wired the light comes on (on the sensor) when triggered. The problem is it dose not trigger the SLB. I am using the same wi… --- ## [Huanyang v1 VFD via RS485](https://forum.sienci.com/t/huanyang-v1-vfd-via-rs485/12861)
**Author:** [@jmckeand](https://forum.sienci.com/u/jmckeand)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/huanyang-v1-vfd-via-rs485/12861 "2025-07-16T02:36:57Z")
I am in the process of replacing my xPRO v5 with a SLB. I am documenting this and plan to post the journey once everything is working. The biggest hurdle so far has been that my PC does not want to talk to the SLB via US… --- ## [Can SLB RS485 interface with Stepperonline Servo Driver?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/can-slb-rs485-interface-with-stepperonline-servo-driver/17557)
**Author:** [@nmoe](https://forum.sienci.com/u/nmoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/can-slb-rs485-interface-with-stepperonline-servo-driver/17557 "2025-07-16T02:29:38Z")
Apologies in advance if this is a naive question regarding how the RS485 connection works on the SLB, I have no experience with electronics or electricity - just trying to cobble together a BOM for a small DIY CNC mill. … --- ## [Super long board](https://forum.sienci.com/t/super-long-board/17721)
**Author:** [@jimbomatic](https://forum.sienci.com/u/jimbomatic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/super-long-board/17721 "2025-07-16T02:15:07Z")
Hello, I have purchased a super long board to control a Vision 1624 router with no included controller that I came across. The Y and Z axis seem to use nema 23 motors and the X axis uses a smallish nema 34 motor. I inst… --- ## [MK2 with SLB & Spindle Lockup](https://forum.sienci.com/t/mk2-with-slb-spindle-lockup/16529)
**Author:** [@gmckeown](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gmckeown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/mk2-with-slb-spindle-lockup/16529 "2025-07-16T02:00:53Z")
I had a strange thing happen 3 times now, so it is concerning. I have MK2 40x30 with SLB (original 500 pre-order) and the spindle. What happens is a job stops dead, but the spindle is still running. The e-stop does not s… --- ## [Slb testing mode?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/slb-testing-mode/13993)
**Author:** [@wiremonkey](https://forum.sienci.com/u/wiremonkey)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/slb-testing-mode/13993 "2025-07-16T01:43:18Z")
I’m heading on vacation and want to take the SLB along with me to get familiarized with it and do some testing without stepper drivers connected. What settings should I change to eliminate the “MSG:Warning: Motor Error o… --- ## [SLB action buttons](https://forum.sienci.com/t/slb-action-buttons/17856)
**Author:** [@JeffW](https://forum.sienci.com/u/JeffW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/slb-action-buttons/17856 "2025-07-15T06:40:12Z")
Hello! I’ve been using gSender and your auto zero touch plate for a little over a year now. I’m a huge fan of both. Thank you! Recently my XPRO V5 died on me. Because of the excellent products I already had from you I p… --- ## [Estop Button One Fails to Start Job](https://forum.sienci.com/t/estop-button-one-fails-to-start-job/17554)
**Author:** [@ColonelClarence](https://forum.sienci.com/u/ColonelClarence)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/estop-button-one-fails-to-start-job/17554 "2025-07-14T18:55:19Z")
Estop button 1 fails to start job. $450 is set to ‘Cycle Start’. Am I missing something basic? --- ## [Strange failure to stop behavior on Altmill](https://forum.sienci.com/t/strange-failure-to-stop-behavior-on-altmill/17092)
**Author:** [@kimsey.pollard](https://forum.sienci.com/u/kimsey.pollard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/strange-failure-to-stop-behavior-on-altmill/17092 "2025-07-10T11:03:21Z")
I’m not sure whether this is related to the super longboard or gsender. I was running a file on gsender and decided to bump up the spindle rotation speed. The spindle responded and continued moving along the X axis for… --- ## [X32 to SLB upgrade](https://forum.sienci.com/t/x32-to-slb-upgrade/17915)
**Author:** [@timarland](https://forum.sienci.com/u/timarland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/x32-to-slb-upgrade/17915 "2025-07-10T10:16:02Z")
Hi team! I’m moving from an Openbuilds x32 Blackbox controller to the SLB next week, and I’m curious if anyone has done this move here. If so, any tips, tricks, or gotchas would be appreciated! Thanks in advance! --- ## [Altmill with new vortex wiring probe](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-with-new-vortex-wiring-probe/20835)
**Author:** [@RobLM](https://forum.sienci.com/u/RobLM)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-with-new-vortex-wiring-probe/20835 "2025-07-09T22:15:26Z")
Where, on the super long board ext, do I plug the probe for the vortex? Most of the instructions/videos are for the long mill and that one answer eludes me. Also, while I’ve got your attention, which of these numbers i… --- ## [No homing when first connected](https://forum.sienci.com/t/no-homing-when-first-connected/17500)
**Author:** [@Tim1](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Tim1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/no-homing-when-first-connected/17500 "2025-07-08T03:42:38Z")
I upgraded to SLB today. When I connect to machine in Gsender using usb , Gsender does not home machine. No click to home button appears. How do I home when connected --- ## [SLB Enclosure/case Model accessable anywhere?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/slb-enclosure-case-model-accessable-anywhere/16669)
**Author:** [@fireblade](https://forum.sienci.com/u/fireblade)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/slb-enclosure-case-model-accessable-anywhere/16669 "2025-07-08T03:36:08Z")
Is a copy of the SLB Enclosure model (image) accessible anywhere? Ive looked around and cant see one and thought id check before start measuring it to sort out mounting it --- ## [Updating firmware using gSender](https://forum.sienci.com/t/updating-firmware-using-gsender/15053)
**Author:** [@gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gwilki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/updating-firmware-using-gsender/15053 "2025-07-08T03:28:22Z")
Update: As I have now learned that most if not all of my problem was pilot error, I wanted to update this for the benefit of those who are looking to use gSender to update the firmware on their SLB. I now know that the r… --- ## [SLB y-axis homing accumulating error/overshoot?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/slb-y-axis-homing-accumulating-error-overshoot/17182)
**Author:** [@drilling-vagueness](https://forum.sienci.com/u/drilling-vagueness)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/slb-y-axis-homing-accumulating-error-overshoot/17182 "2025-07-08T03:21:07Z")
Hi team- I’m trying to debug an issue with Y-axis homing where Y2 consistently overshoots the end of travel during homing. Y1 (which has a limit switch) seems fine. Presumably the motors should be ganged during all phas… --- ## [Getting “ALARM 10 - Estop asserted” even after bypassing Estop](https://forum.sienci.com/t/getting-alarm-10-estop-asserted-even-after-bypassing-estop/17824)
**Author:** [@desonalleyne](https://forum.sienci.com/u/desonalleyne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/getting-alarm-10-estop-asserted-even-after-bypassing-estop/17824 "2025-06-28T04:31:53Z")
Longmill 30x48 SLB Gsender 1.5 Been getting Alarm 10 at random moments (during jobs, when idle). Did several rounds of troubleshooting and testing. Tested connectivity on the Estop unit (connector to Estop mini board… --- ## [Spindle alarm 14](https://forum.sienci.com/t/spindle-alarm-14/17697)
**Author:** [@Lenp](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Lenp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/spindle-alarm-14/17697 "2025-06-26T20:19:51Z")
I need some advice….. Sorry for the long post…and cross post to the Sienci community. I have had my Altmil 4x4 about a month now. When I assembled the unit I had issue getting the Sienci spindle to turn. Kept throwing… --- ## [VFD and Spindle](https://forum.sienci.com/t/vfd-and-spindle/17569)
**Author:** [@rexx42](https://forum.sienci.com/u/rexx42)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/vfd-and-spindle/17569 "2025-07-16T02:51:06Z")
I currently have a small CNC I bult from scratch. It has a Lenze SMVector VFD and a 2.2KW air cooled 80mm spindle. It currently does not have RS485 capability. I currently use a PMDX 416 controller with MACH 4. I hav… --- ## [SLB alarm inputs](https://forum.sienci.com/t/slb-alarm-inputs/15840)
**Author:** [@Lenp](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Lenp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/slb-alarm-inputs/15840 "2025-06-04T05:21:26Z")
I do not have my Altmill yet - hopefully March time frame. In the meantime I am trying to learn and figure everything out ahead of time. I think I have read every document on the Sienci website. However, I have not b… --- ## [How to wire 4 wire proximity sensor to JST connectors?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/how-to-wire-4-wire-proximity-sensor-to-jst-connectors/17538)
**Author:** [@luckymethod](https://forum.sienci.com/u/luckymethod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/how-to-wire-4-wire-proximity-sensor-to-jst-connectors/17538 "2025-06-03T09:20:32Z")
I wanted to wire some inductive sensors to the super long board and I’m struggling both electronically and mechanically! First, I could only find 4 wire sensors (Amazon.com: Heschen M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor Switch… [Previous page](https://forum.sienci.com/c/slb/69.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.sienci.com/c/slb/69.md?page=3)