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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: vypham2 on August 06, 2012, 11:21:26 AM
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Hi-
I just installed the Mach 3 program onto my computer, however I cannot get it to move from my program to my mill.
I had everything working perfectly on another computer but then when I switched to a new computer and installed the mach 3 on there, there isn't any movement with the jogging anymore.
Other notes- My computer is compatible with the program and I checked that the printer port was connected and recognized in the computer system.
HELP??
V
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What are you meaning by "there isn't any movement with the jogging anymore."
Do you mean the DROs move in Mach but the axis dont move?
Hood
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Yes^ the actual machine doesn't move when the DRO's move
V
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Ok, do you have any readings on the diagnostics page for Frequency and Time in Int?
Do you have the correct port address set in Mach?
Hood
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I have the correct port address and the Frequency and Time in INT are moving between +5-6.
I was checking the circuit and DRO's seem to be matching with the circuit board because the LED lights flash, but the Mill Machine still doesn't. I'm thinking its a circuit connection between the circuit and the mill? Im not sure..
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If you still have the computer setup that worked you can copy over the settings you previously had by copying the xml over from the other computer.
Hood
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Unfortunately, that computer died..
I had another question about the LED lights on the DRO's though.
Everytime I press REF ALL HOME.. the LED lights stay red and do not turn green when I try to manually home it, any ideas why?
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If you attach your xml I will have a look and see if I can find any issues, it will likely be the quickest way to find them if there are any.
Hood
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This xml?
V
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Ok first thing I see is you have the enables set to the same port and pin as your limit switches, that is likely not right although I suppose it could be set that way.
I will have another look at the xml in a bit but the rest of the xml looks reasonable so assuming you have the correct port address and the correct pins assigned for the motors step and dir then it is likely a hardware issue.
Hood
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Okay Thanks so much!
What do you suggest I put the enables set to for the port and pin for my limit switches?
V
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Do you need enables?
Hood
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hello i have a sherline mini mill center i'd like to have it running with mach 3 softwa re,but i dont know how to get it running i tried with the demo i have the control box and windows xp computer ,but it wont jog,i just want to get this bad boy going,what do i need.
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First thing you need to do is you need to set the axis up correctly in ports and pins.
Hood
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Yes, and I believe i have the axises connected properly to the control box ,as well as the other wires,i have a parellel port connection through the control box to my computer but still nothing, is it not as simple as just connecting the wires and using the demo. thanks
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It is as simple as that as long as you have the correct ports and pins assigned.
If you attach your xml I will have a look to see if your config has any issues.
Hood