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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: amikel on June 19, 2015, 03:32:43 PM
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Hi Need some advice.
I bought a second hand Routout cnc mill 2000. It was shown to me as working when i collected it. But I cant get it to do anything.
Literally, wont move a titch.
I got it because I heard RoutOut service was good. But they dont want to know. Just suggested buying another copy of Mach3.
I just dont understand whats up. I have set it up per instructions but it wont initiate. Any idea where to start?
Regards
Mike
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Check Config in Mach that a PP is defined. Also run the Driver test.
RICH
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The driver test comes out ok. at least it says it has taken over the system and has a decent wave form. What is a pp?
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Parallel Port - make sure the setting is correct.
RICH
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Hi Rich. Do you mean the LPT port? its 378 is there other settings I need to check within the port>
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Post the xml file you are using.
RICH
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Here you go...and thanks for taking up my cause
Mike
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Mike,
My experience of Routout CNC was that their service was excellent, I needed a part for an older model control box and they were able to find me a direct replacement which was very reasonably priced, I'd done the fault finding and identified the part required though.
I'm not surprised that they may not want to get involved in remotely fault-finding a second hand machine/PC/software, imagine how much time can be spent in a year helping people with second hand kit who will never spend any money with your business.
This is definitely the place for free support of second hand equipment ;-)
Regards,
Nick
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Hi Nick. I defo agree with both your points. With routout, all I wanted was the pin assignments. I got the off the seller in the end.
Im very excited to get this machine running and learning cnc. I currently use a very good 3d printer. got to keep the mind active.
Thanks to all those that help. even if its not me you are helping, I thank you. ps happy fathers day all.
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Rich here is a repost of the xml file. I realised I had a very old version of mach3. Updated now. But still wont work. Same issue. And i am on Machine #3
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Nick,
Mike,
I see your using demo for Mach3. I also wonder if all you did was use the default xml file values??
1. Try changing your settings for dir and step in motor outputs as they are both high.
2. Are your units metric or imperial? Currently set as metric.
3. Know nothing about your machine but the steps per unit may be incorrect.
Confirm via calculated values based on your machine or use the axis calibration
feature via the setting Tab ( alt 6).
Also suggest you have a read of the Mach3 manual and also watch the available Mach videos.
RICH
This is definitely the place for free support of second hand equipment .
My reflection as follows..................Yeah, buy whatever then expect everybody else to do the work a user.
Don't give any info or links or whatever as the communities time is without value, don't read TFM, shoot they can educate me,
and on and on and on...................Gets old, Nick! May be I am getting old!
;D
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Amen Rich, preach it brother. (;-) TP
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Im sorry. have I upset someone. it was not intentional. my apologies to you sir.
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amikel,
No you haven't...all is cool. ;)
We are just human and sometimes like to reflect on the moment as it replenishes our intentions. ::)
RICH
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Nick,
I see your using demo for Mach3.
Not me Sir!
Bought a license I did Sir!
;-)
This is definitely the place for free support of second hand equipment .
My reflection as follows..................Yeah, buy whatever then expect everybody else to do the work a user.
Don't give any info or links or whatever as the communities time is without value, don't read TFM, shoot they can educate me,
and on and on and on...................Gets old, Nick! May be I am getting old!
;D
What I really meant was that it's a great community where most experienced users do pitch in and try to help if they see a problem which they can help with, though a lot of the load is inevitably taken by the resident Gurus ;-)
ATB,
Nick