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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: dfurlano on February 06, 2011, 06:43:54 PM
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I hooked up the solenoids to a separate 12v power supply (see modify diagram below).
I have them connected to the Gecko #6 which is output #2. I would like them to activate when the spindle comes on but so far I cannot figure out how to active the solenoids. I have the mach3 config page inputs and outputs for port 1 pin 1 but I don't know how to "trigger" the gecko?
(http://www.dfurlano.com/wiring.jpg)
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Actually I figured it out I needed to enable flood/mist in the spindle tab. It works now as M7
The title should read Output 2 and not Output 1 but I cannot edit the text.
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Just like life every retrofit has a story....
So I added the power supply and solenoids and fired it up. Well I messed up the wiring and things were no longer working. I called Gecko and within minutes got a tech on the phone who told me how to test the system.
Did the test and needed to send the G540 in for repair, I really messed it up. Sent the unit in and they turned it around on one day! Additionally when I sent in the paper work I stated that I caused the issue and even though they new it was my fault they treated more than fairly on the repair!!!!!!!
I can't say enough good things about Gecko and their customer service. I have been using the G540 almost since it was introduced and I really have had no issues with except when I do something stupid.
And also props to Al_The_Man... without his advise and expertise things would be a lot more difficult.
Anyhow a few photos as promised.
The controller with the air and water lines:
(http://www.dfurlano.com/controller.jpg)
Here is the water solenoid:
(http://www.dfurlano.com/sol.jpg)
And the air solenoid:
(http://www.dfurlano.com/air.jpg)