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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Shaun83 on May 01, 2014, 07:05:13 PM

Title: Newbie
Post by: Shaun83 on May 01, 2014, 07:05:13 PM

Evening people excuse me if I'm in the wrong place

First thing, is to introduce myself I'm shaun from plymouth ( hi )

Secondly, the cnc world is very new to me so please be gentle :)

Thirdly, GOOD GOD!!!!
Having a melt down to say the least..... Just bought a cheap cnc machine with out knowing anything about them.....it works :) well ish lol

Gone through the tutorial online, spindle is spinning away however I cannot get the axis's moving what so ever?? Where do I start please

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on May 02, 2014, 06:26:14 AM

Hi Shaun,

Assuming you are using the PC Parallel Port for machine communication and a 32bit Win OS...
Perhaps first check Mach3 Config / Ports & Pins / Motor Outputs to verify that you have the correct Pin# assignments for your axes. Also check Port Setup and Axis Selection that Port#1 is enabled and has the correct Port Address (the correct address can be obtained from Win Device Manager).

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Shaun83 on May 02, 2014, 06:35:32 AM

Thanks for reply, correct, using a PC with winxp
As far as I'm aware all configuration is basically set as
The tutorial states on the videos on this site??

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on May 02, 2014, 06:49:54 AM

Hi Shaun,

Can you post the details of which CNC machine and controller that you have ?

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Shaun83 on May 02, 2014, 06:50:58 AM

Yeah sure soon as I'm home ill post detials

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Shaun83 on May 02, 2014, 07:36:09 PM

Hi there it's a dongda ts series

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Shaun83 on May 02, 2014, 07:39:00 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Updated-New-CNC-3020T-Router-Engraver-Engraving-Drilling-and-Milling-Machine-/321148205641?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ac5ecba49

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on May 03, 2014, 01:55:59 AM

Hi Shaun,

With Mach3 running, when you switch on your CNC machine do the motors 'lock' (cannot be easily rotated by hand) ?

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Shaun83 on May 03, 2014, 02:32:30 AM

No the cannot be turnt

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on May 03, 2014, 03:39:24 AM

A couple of suggestions…

Download and run Parmon to check the operation of your PC’s Parallel Port is OK. http://www.geekhideout.com/parmon.shtml

Check continuity of your supplied LPT parallel port cable and that Pin 1 connects to Pin 1, Pin 2 to Pin 2 and so on.

Check that the Emergency Stop button on your controller is not pressed in. (this may sound stupid but some have been there).

There are many problems associated with these Chinese imported machines mainly due to lack of quality control during manufacture. With the power disconnected take a look inside the control box for bad connections, burnt components, wires off, etc. – take your time and visually examine in detail.

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Shaun83 on May 03, 2014, 04:15:31 AM

:/ brilliant thanks for you help I'll check it out soon as I'm back home, The guy I bought it from seems very genuine, and has been on the phone a few times, so I doubt he would of sold me a dud, but hey never know,

I'm hoping it's a dodgy cable,

Just to clarify, when everything is powered down should the motors move freely??

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on May 03, 2014, 04:23:23 AM

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Just to clarify, when everything is powered down should the motors move freely??

When the controller is switched off then YES the motors can easily be rotated by hand.

Tweakie.