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Third party software and hardware support forums. => Galil => Topic started by: bubba on March 16, 2014, 12:34:40 AM

Title: axis ports and pins settings
Post by: bubba on March 16, 2014, 12:34:40 AM

Hi guys,

Does anybody know what the ports and pins numbers are for steppers ?
I have Mach3 and the correct plugin up and running. Mach sees the controller.
I have controller connected and verified it is wired correct using a Different computer with Camsoft like software.

I get 0 axis movement with Mach and do not remember how to test axis movement in Smart Term.
I will start reading the manual for Smart Term, but was hoping for some help.

Thanks,
Joe

Title: axis ports and pins settings
Post by: Fastest1 on March 17, 2014, 09:38:01 AM

Pins 2- 9 are output pins IIRC. On my phone in jury duty at the moment.

What are you referring to "Smart Term"?

Title: Re: axis ports and pins settings
Post by: smurph on March 18, 2014, 12:51:05 PM

Joe,

A simple move in the Smart Term terminal will be

DPA=0 'define 0
ACA=3000  'Set accel
DCA=3000  'Set decel
PAA=10000 ' Position Absolute to 10000
BGA ' Start motion.

The step and direction signals are not use on the Galil.  A position is sent to the Galil plugin from Mach and the Galil sould do all of the step/dir stuff to the motor drivers.

Steve

Title: Re: axis ports and pins settings
Post by: bubba on March 19, 2014, 06:55:11 PM

Thanks Steve,

So does that mean that you leave all of the pins and ports defined as 0  ie do not define them?

Title: Re: axis ports and pins settings
Post by: smurph on March 19, 2014, 07:16:24 PM

Yes, do not define the set and dir pins.  Put them all at port 0.

Steve

Title: Re: axis ports and pins settings
Post by: bubba on March 19, 2014, 11:21:46 PM

Hey Steve,

Do we still have to select (Put the check marks on the axis used and check the Dir low and Step low boxes if needed.

I found out that my main problem was the firmware on this card was custom and was fast firm and will not work with steppers.
I have updated the firnware, but not sure I have found the best one yet.
I can make moves in terminal now.  Thanks for the sample code!!!!!

I made a few MDI moves within Mach then exited Mach. After that every time I enter Mach and hit reset I get
Galil Error:4 operand error

And for some reason now I have to enter the SH motor on command in terminal before entering the code you gave me or I get the error message
:?20 Begin not valid with motor off.

there is not a jumper on the MO on the card, so I am a little baffled why this is happening.

Thanks so much for your help!!!!  At least I am finally making progress.

Joe