Error during setup Z to run Blacktooth laser

I want to start by saying I am very new to LinuxCNC. I am a n00b at best. But I found a lot of posts on here and other forums that have taught me a lot in setting up my Blacktooth Laser CNC.
Now to the error I am getting. I have tried several times to set up the blacktooth to run but it will not fire the laser via the Z direction on pin 6. I am able to move in both x and y easily but the M in the code is not making the laser fire. I connected a multimeter to the x and y and i am getting a 5 volt pulse but the Z is not getting anything. The wires check out to as i ran completely different wires.
I went through the stepconf setup again and same issue. I decided to go down a version of LinuxCNC from Debian to Ubuntu based hoping that it would also rule out a bad copy but the same issue happens.
When i run the stepconfig again i try to "Test" the Z in the Z setup box and i get this error (see picture) on any and all versions of LinuxCNC i try. I am very certain that it is a setting somewhere but i am running out of ideas. Any help will be great. Thank you in advance for your time.

Your configuration is incorrect.

I would suspect that you have not set the variables which allow scale to be calculated, so it still has the default python 'None' value.

scale = data[axis + "scale"]

This is a python error, nothing to do with wiring.

If you cannot resolve it yourself by filling out the boxes properly before trying to test, you will have to post your config for anyone to be able to help you further

regards

ArcEye Thank you for the reassurance that it is a setting. I have been spinning my wheels for a little while now and knowing that i don't have to check the wires again helps already.
The settings i am using are found here www.buildyourtools.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=3562
I have copied the pictures used over there to this page as well. I guess i do not know where to set the scale as you mentioned?

I am able to move in both x and y easily but the M in the code is not making the laser fire.

The test button is to move steppers. It does not run gcode.

Configure as per the page you posted and test the actual machine, not pressing a 'Test' button in the stepconf wizard.

regards

When i press test in the stepconf wizard i get the error and when i run actual gcode through it the laser does not fire but the steppers move perfectly.
I guess i am not sure what you mean by not pressing a test button?
I can make the laser fire with the manual fire physical button i installed to aim the laser so i know that part works.
Where is the place i can check the scale scale = data[axis + "scale"] you mentioned? and i could post that

Where is the place i can check the scale scale = data[axis + "scale"] you mentioned? and i could post that

That is the python code which produced the error, completely irrelevant to what you want.

The stepconf wizard will not set up a M code script and connect it. You have to do that.

You need to connect the fire button logic through HAL, so that it can be activated in GCode
That is what this section of the guide is about

I am using the Parallel BOB, LinuxCNC installed on a PC from the Live CD, and using pin7 to control the laser
(BOB pin 7) --> (laser PS pin "TL)
this allows me to use M commands in a CAMBAM postprocessor to turn the laser on and off.
M62 and M63 are the commands I am using
linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode/m-c ... ec:M62-M65

So read this lot for the full picture

In the days since I posted that question...I've managed to find a custom build using LinuxCNC that drastically improves raster capabilities, employes PPI (usually only found in DSP's) and PWM power control via G-code & software.

github.com/jv4779/2x_laser the custom config setup

www.cnczone.com/forums/general_l ... d_dsp.html Explanation of the custom config and how it works

www.buildlog.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1303 Explaining duty cycle vs PPI