Johnny 5 electrical gremlins 😡

Johnny 5 electrical gremlins 😡

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NYC CNC

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5.2K 157 July 8, 2025
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The video documents the frustrating process of troubleshooting electrical issues with a CNC router named Johnny 5. The creator encounters multiple problems, including a non-functioning Z-axis motor, a blown fuse, and a malfunctioning spindle. After extensive testing and component swapping, the issues are resolved by replacing a faulty Z-axis driver and fixing a wiring problem with the spindle. The video serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of thorough testing and the potential for multiple issues to compound each other in complex electrical systems.

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FrancisoDoncona

The electrical gremlins are what brought him to life.

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nickmartin1688

If you have multiple ESCs plugged into the receiver, its always a good idea to only have one of them supply power. Its entirely possible that one or both motor controllers were damaged when their BECs supplied slightly different voltages through the receiver and burnt out.

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TritonTv69420

It's only fitting that there are more bot comments than real comments on this....... hahaha

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Linkan83

Looks like when Johnny 5 repaired himself 😅

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kieran4278

Is this an old video, or is there a Judd 2.0❤

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