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General Mach Discussion / Re: New user has question about Mach3 setup

« on: September 17, 2006, 12:31:07 PM »

Thank you all for your advice.  The Xylotec drive looks like the way to go for me.  It is Bipolar, and allows maximum current control independently on each axis.  It is also inexpensive. Thanks again.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New user has question about Mach3 setup

« on: September 16, 2006, 04:55:29 PM »

Thanks Chad.  Where can I get the driver board you were talking about, and is it setup for Bipolar stepper motors?  Thanks.

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General Mach Discussion / New user has question about Mach3 setup

« on: September 16, 2006, 01:57:25 PM »

I am attempting to set up a small CNC mill with my very limited knowledge.  I have it running, but am wondering if there is a way to have the stepper motors shut off when they are not moving?  I am using a cheap driver-board that does not cut back the current to the motors when they are stopped, so the Z-axis motor gets pretty hot after a few minutes, since it rarely moves.  I think the easiest (although I'm sure it's probably not the best) solution would be to have Mach3 turn that motor off when it is not moving (if this is possible).  I think that due to the mechanical setup of the machine, it really isn't necessary to keep the Z axis motor energized all the time.  Any advice will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.