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SmoothStepper USB / Smooth Stepper is GREAT, but for a couple of issues

« on: July 06, 2009, 05:41:51 PM »

I just got my SS hooked up and running today. 
I must say, this thing is awesome! I'm running an old Dell dimension 3000 with 2.8mhz processor. I never could run Mach at more than 35k kernel at 1800mm/min velocity. I could jog fine at those speeds, but couldn't cut an actual part without the motors skipping, stuttering and generally be fussy.
I cut my first piece today at 3000mm/min without a hiccup.
I'll post a video tomorrow.
I am having just a couple of quirky issues though.
When I run my toolprobing script, it moves at an unbelievably SLOW pace. 90mm/min. My probe is located on the opposite side of my table from the home switches and it takes forever to get over there and down on the probe.
Also noticed sometimes my rotary table wont back off the switch when I home it.
Any ideas? 

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General Mach Discussion / Second probe?

« on: July 01, 2009, 06:11:20 PM »

Can I add a second probe using a secondary parallel port?
The problem I am having is that one probe has to be active high (NC) and the other is active low (NO).
I also have no clue how to add this to the ports and pins; as there is only one selectable probe. Can I assign something else as a probe?
Thanks,
Ken

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Some Jewelry

« on: July 19, 2008, 07:26:20 PM »

Using a Minitech machine and Mach2












Regards,
Ken  http://www.3dcadjewelry.com
















Regards, Ken http://www.3dcadjewelry.com

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General Mach Discussion / Using Mach3 Via Serial port?

« on: April 08, 2007, 09:27:05 AM »

Hi guys.

Silly question and I should probably try first, but...

I have a little 3 axis mill that communicates via a serial port on the computer and a parallel port on the machine. Is it possible to use Mach3 with this or do I need to go get a regular parallel cable?
Thanks!
Ken

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General Mach Discussion / Will Mach drive a Roland JWX-10

« on: April 02, 2007, 10:40:06 PM »

I have a friend that uses a roland jwx-10 gantry style mill and he is having some problems with the controller software that comes bundled with it. This mill doesnt use ballscrews, but rather it uses wires from the stepper motors to move the table and spindle head.

Here are the specs of the machine http://www.rolanddga.com/asd/products/milling/JWX10/default.asp?menu=SPECIFICATIONS&nxt=3

Thanks in advance 

Ken