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Galil / Help setting up a spindle for Galil 2143

« on: April 07, 2010, 08:49:57 PM »

Trying to get a spindle working with a Galil 2143 controller with the ICM-20105 Board.

This is for a VFD that needs 0 to 10 volts for speed control. There is no encoder feedback.

I have a meter currently connected to the motor cmd and ground pins on the w axis to see what voltage is there (shows 0 volts when the spindle is turned on and set to any speed)

The spindle is setup in the Galil Plugin as the W axis set to servo.

The spindle is enabled in the ports and pins motor window in Mach (not sure what ports and pins need to be set to)

Not sure what the settings need to be in the spindle setup window (pwm or step direction) have tried both but no luck.

I can get 9.98 volts if use the OF command in smart terminal.

Thanks for the help,

Matt

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Galil / Printer port drivers and Galil Ethernet

« on: March 24, 2010, 10:47:00 AM »

When installing Mach is it necessary to install the printer port drivers if using a Galil controller or RIO talking over Ethernet?

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / My Big Project am I crazy

« on: January 28, 2010, 07:17:04 PM »

Hello,

This is my first post here. I have been reading the Mach and other cnc forums for several years now.

I have purchased an older used big router that I want to rebuild and update to be able to work with newer software like Aspire. The machine is in good condition and runs fine but is very limited to working with its original software. The plan is to use Mach for the control software and Galil components to replace the control hardware.

The machine has a lot of components (3 router spindles, lots of drill spindles, a saw and several locating pop ups). I plan on trying to just get  one spindle working and getting control of the three axis first so the machine can be used. With more time it would be nice to get the other features working.

I look forward to meeting and talking with people here about this project. There is a great amount of knowledge and experience represented on this forum. I will have a lot of questions and will be looking for suggestions on the best way to make this work.  

My work experience that should help with this project includes
aircraft electrician/mechanic for more than 15 years
information technology 9 years
technical hardware development and implementation 4 years
designing and cutting components on a cnc machine 3 years

Thanks in advance for all the help

Matt