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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: Jittery noisy out of control steppers

« on: May 20, 2007, 02:19:03 PM »

Turns out the power supply was bad. I have the steppers mounted to the X-Y table now but can't get MACH-3 to move anything. I can get steppers to move if I use VBSTEPDIR4XP.EXE from Stepperworld.
The OS is windows2000, instead of XP. Will this be a problem?

Thanks

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Jittery noisy out of control steppers

« on: March 08, 2007, 10:14:27 PM »

I am trying to bench run an FET-4 kit from Stepperworld. I start the the software (Mach-2 or 3) then turn on the power supply to the FET-4 and the motors seem to run erratically even with out an NC file loaded. Aren't they supposed to make a nice smooth hum when they run?

If I cycle the power to the FET-4 sometimes they don't always run. Why are they not quiet and in control?

Thanks,
Rob

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: March 05, 2007, 07:45:16 PM »

Hi My name is Rob. I am a Mechanical Engineer and want to get into CNC machining as a hobby and train for my next career.
You'll probably laugh at me but I purchased an x-y table and mounted in on a heavy duty drill press. I thought I'd learn CNC machining from the ground up and practice on this machine with soft materials like wood and foam.

I have about $700.00 into this so far and haven't moved the table a hair. But that's OK, I am just learning.

I purchased the FET-4 dynamo from Stepper world and have downloaded MACH-2. It is a good thing the software is free for now. I can't seem to get it to work with the stepper controller yet. I'll keep trying. I will need help from this forum.

Thanks

Rob