Troubleshooting connectivity

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Hi guys,

I need some advice RE: UCGS. When I connect the machine (Arduino and shield) to my computer (MacbookPro 2013 8gb RAM) it registers in UGCS and I get the GRBL setings up with $ etc, but when I go to jog the machine with the onscreen keys, sometimes I will get a dialogue box that says “device not configured in writebyte”? I have had a quick search online but have not had any luck. The stepper motors buzz with life and you can hear a lowering of the buzz that corresponds with the clicking of the onscreen keys, but no movement. I have tried easel, however sometimes the machine will disconnect on its own. When I can get the steppers moving through easel, they only move in one direction regardless of the key pressed.

Any help in the right direction would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

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What happens if you use a separate power supply (9V battery for instance) for the Arduino?
The USB port might not give the proper amount of juice.

I assume the shield have a proper power supply as well? (12-36VDC)

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Thanks for the suggestion, I will give it a try. The shield has a 24VDC power supply.

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Yep, have gone through all the available step distances

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The version I am using is 1.0.6