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General Mach Discussion / Re: Spindle RPM lock error while threading

« on: June 10, 2011, 09:26:43 PM »

I went through my sensor wiring and rerouted the wires so they were clear of any other wiring. Now the threading works, not sure if it was a loose wire or the wires picking up interference.  Thanks again for all the help!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Spindle RPM lock error while threading

« on: June 10, 2011, 12:16:22 AM »

I tried the index debounce at 0 with no luck. Anything after 375 and my rpm reads wrong. I have tried several settings between 0 and 375.

I am getting an index pulse from a magnetic pickup and have done the triggering test.

I am using the latest stable version of mach 3.

Does anyone know if the current version of Mach 3 will show a locked rpm in the diagnostic information plugin even though it might not be compatible anymore? I think that has something to do with my problem as it does not lock on a number (see attached pic in first post).

Thanks again

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Spindle RPM lock error while threading

« on: June 09, 2011, 04:04:50 PM »

G0 G40 G18 G80 G50 G90
T101M6
G00  X1.66
G00 Z0
G00 X1.66
M03 S500
G76 X1.6 Z-0.5 Q0 P0.05 J0.005 L45 H0.01 I29 C0 B0.005 T0
M9
M5
M30


That was from the threading wizard.  Just trying to see it in action.  The only thing I have done was remove "G00 G53 X0 Z0" from the 2nd line because I don't have any switches.  What is weird is the code works when I disable spindle feedback.  The Z axis should move at that speed.  I have also turned the rpm way down just to see if that was the case and no dice.  The spindle turns on and it just hangs after that.

Thanks again
Jacob

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Spindle RPM lock error while threading

« on: June 09, 2011, 02:01:22 PM »

XML attached.

Thanks again, I really appreciate it.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Spindle RPM lock error while threading

« on: June 09, 2011, 12:16:05 PM »

Ok, I have disabled the diagnostics with no success.  I do have an index input (oops, timing is stuck in my head from ignitions), mach 3 has full spindle control and I am in sync mode.  My debounce interval is set at 120 and index debounce is set at 75.  I have tried setting the debounce values from 0-200 with no luck.  I am calling the spindle speed from MDI before I run the code.  Anything else I should check or try?

Thanks again!
Jacob

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General Mach Discussion / Spindle RPM lock error while threading

« on: June 09, 2011, 01:22:50 AM »

I am setting up a new machine and am stuck on threading using the thread wizard.  I can disable spindle feedback and it runs the code just fine.  If I enable spindle feedback it gets to the point of locking spindle rpm and stalls with a non-numerical number locked(see attached screenshot).  I am picking up a index pulse and mach 3 sees rpm.  Can someone guide me in the right direction?

Thanks
Jacob