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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Csaba911 on July 03, 2007, 01:31:41 PM

Title: Spindle Control
Post by: Csaba911 on July 03, 2007, 01:31:41 PM

I have a homebrew Interface where I have an SSR hooked up to control my spindle. In config/ports & pins  I've setup the spindle on pin 1 and direction on 2 ???? which I changed to 1 back. I have active LOw enabled and in general Config I have the Spindel disabled unchecked . But I don't have pin 1 high when I start my work. Why is that ? Did I forgett something?

Title: Re: Spindle Control
Post by: Chaoticone on July 03, 2007, 02:25:19 PM

Post your xml for us to see. If you don't know how, watch the welcome tutor.

http://www.artsoftcontrols.com/forum/index.php?topic=2600.0

Brett

Title: Re: Spindle Control
Post by: Csaba911 on July 03, 2007, 03:54:24 PM

So here it is: I must say that the AUX on my board is always "HIGH" this is where I should hook up the spindle it's on PIN 1/PIN 2
 Also I have this board http://www.pminmo.com/wiki/index.php?title=DIY4axisinterface

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Title: Re: Spindle Control
Post by: Csaba911 on July 03, 2007, 04:00:51 PM

Sorry it won't allow me to post the whole thing .

Title: Correction
Post by: Csaba911 on July 03, 2007, 06:58:43 PM

I can't control PIN 1 .I said earlier that it's constantly "LOW" it's actually constantly "HIGH" and I can't turn it off.  How does a Spindle setup usually look like ?? ???

Title: Re: Spindle Control
Post by: Chaoticone on July 03, 2007, 08:08:41 PM

I would stay away from pin 1. I have attached a couple of screen shots I hope will help. I don't have the CCW enabled on mine.

Brett

Title: Re: Spindle Control
Post by: Csaba911 on July 03, 2007, 09:09:31 PM

Why not PIN 1 ? I kind of have to .. because of my Interface. I have almost resolved the issue. In the Output the OUTPUT 1 was not set up. Plus I had some interference when I activated Spindle in the Motor Output. That totaly threw me off.. but then looking at the VIDEO again I got things working the way it should  ;) .
But now Spindle Speed is an Issue . How do I set it up so I can control the Spindle speed . It doesn't seem to do anything right now allthough I tried couple of things with the Spindle Setup Page / Motor control. What do you guys have there my maximum RPM 20'000. Or maybe there is a great VIDEO that shows exactly that ?

Title: Re: Spindle Control
Post by: Csaba911 on July 08, 2007, 07:52:04 PM

Still not working .. I have no speed control.

Title: Re: Spindle Control
Post by: Chaoticone on July 08, 2007, 07:56:38 PM

Is your spindle variable speed? If so, is it using a VFD?

Brett

Title: Re: Spindle Control
Post by: Csaba911 on July 08, 2007, 08:01:14 PM

Yes it's the proxxon MF-70 it has alittle knob wher you can vary from 2 to 20 '000 rpm . VFD I don't know what that is ?

Title: Re: Spindle Control
Post by: Chaoticone on July 08, 2007, 09:06:52 PM

OK, do you have any docs on this? if so, can you post them?


Brett

Title: Re: Spindle Control
Post by: Csaba911 on July 09, 2007, 09:17:01 AM

yes here is a good description http://www.emachinetool.com/new/catalog/vertical.cfm?ProductID=719

Title: Re: Spindle Control
Post by: Chip on July 09, 2007, 11:50:19 AM

Hi, Csaba911

Looking at your info, Your interface board will only turn on & off your spindle by adding a solid state or larger relay to your Aux 1 output.

Your Proxon mill has a var resistor, I think controlling a power transistor for speed control, Don't think you'll be able to change direction though.

There are several boards that will control the speed by simulating the var resistor and use Mach's PWM output.

Can't think of the Mfg. at the moment, Some one will probally jump in about it.

Hope this Helps, Chip 

Title: Re: Spindle Control
Post by: Chaoticone on July 09, 2007, 08:06:47 PM

Hey Csaba,
    Look in the links section, electronics. I think CNC4PC, maybe Bob Camble, or PMDX will have something to help.


Brett