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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC 8060Z

« on: June 14, 2017, 08:25:33 AM »

Craig,

When you say diagnostic LED's, are you talking about something on the Mach 3 interface? I was given a new interface with my package so I am not sure if I still have those.


Joe P.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC 8060Z

« on: June 13, 2017, 09:10:07 AM »

Ok, Big update.

We finally got an email from the seller with the manual and all the necessary files. The machine is now moving, however as expected, more problems. For now I'm stuck with this controller until my boss decides to give up on it and make the transition.

Our probe does not work. Manual says "Every time before applying the tool setting gauge, you should first touch the surface of the tool setting gauge through the clamp on the red cable, to check whether the indicator light on the tool setting interface is turned to red."

We plug in the probe, we clamp the bit, and we touch the probe with the bit. No light of any kind on the interface. It seems by the manual that the actual offset number should turn red to indicate.

Pics below. Manual is also in there. Page 2-5 is where I am having trouble.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B6gzpeTme6nONWZIdEhhSndqbUk?usp=sharing

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC 8060Z

« on: June 12, 2017, 07:57:55 AM »

You all are so helpful! I am considering PMDX at the moment for time saving.

Since this is not a personal project and one that was given to me at work, I really do not know the detailed applications they wish to use it for. They just said they wanted it for engraving on a few jobs. I am going to find out from them what materials they want to engrave and get back to you.

Also, we got an email from the seller of it who says they will be sending a zip file of "things they forgot to send in the shipment." Boss wants to wait and try that before we buy anything else.

Thank you guys again for all the great information, I appreciate it!

Joe P.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC 8060Z

« on: June 09, 2017, 07:43:28 AM »

Sorry for late reply guys.

I'm fine with electrical, I'm a young controls engineer here, as long as their is documentation on the PMDX I will be fine.

so the PMDX is the controller and BOB in one?

Thanks,

Joe P.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC 8060Z

« on: June 08, 2017, 03:33:45 PM »

That is great news!

Sorry for the noob question, already got that great list about the controller brands but I would like to know;

So lets say I want to use these drivers/motors that are on my current CNC and control them with a new controller. What specific hardware/accessories are required when I'm choosing what electronics to buy? For example on CNCdrive their USB and Ethernet controllers have very lengthy pin connectors, and yet my drivers only have 4 wires leaving them to connect to my current controller.

BOB have been mentioned as well, are these extensions of controllers?

Thanks in advance,

Joe P.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC 8060Z

« on: June 08, 2017, 12:45:17 PM »

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B6gzpeTme6nORUp6b0pNeDNUREk?usp=sharing

Two close up pictures added.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC 8060Z

« on: June 08, 2017, 08:19:21 AM »

Oh ok that makes sense.

"Inside Controller" Folder

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B6gzpeTme6nORUp6b0pNeDNUREk?usp=sharing

Joe P.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC 8060Z

« on: June 07, 2017, 11:48:00 AM »

Craig,

Thank you I am looking through them now.

So lets say I bought a 4 axis controller, can I use the current Drivers/other contents I already have, or am I buying separate accessories from the same place I get the controller from? If buying separate, what other components do I need to get my machine running?

Thank you again for the help, much appreciated,

Joe P.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC 8060Z

« on: June 07, 2017, 11:05:03 AM »

Craig,

What are your specific recommendations for 4 Axis controllers?

Thanks,

Joe P.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC 8060Z

« on: June 07, 2017, 10:23:22 AM »

Tweakie,

Thank you for this resource!

Unfortunately I cannot find the "XHC Mach3 Card Driver", only the "XHC Mach4 Card Driver"

Any other drivers I could try that are present on the site?

Thank you,

Joe P.