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General Mach Discussion / help with new 3 axis engraving machine!!

« on: October 12, 2010, 06:13:30 AM »

Hi, id really like some help setting up mach 3 to my 3 axis engraving machine. The stepper motors on x and y axis is step syn- 103-715-6 1.8 deg/step 4.7 volts, the z axis is step syn but not sure of model number. The machine is a diplolar stepper motor driver and also has a micro stepping system EDM-483. The machine was previously running on turbo cnc, but iv changed it to mach 3 has iv been told its easier. The x axis jogs ok, the y axis only operates one wa yand the z axis goes up and down but jumps a little and isnt smooth. I think its not wired up correctly has when i press the x axis to move the z axis moves and vise versa with other axis. Iv been into parts and pins settings but has im new to this im finding it really difficult. All the stepper drivers are currently set up to work on turbo cnc software will i need to reset to work on mach 3 or will it be ok? The machine has limit switches on each axis but all not working since installing. ANY HELP AT ALL WILL BE REALLY APPRECIATED. kind regards, Andy