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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: New USB CNC board troubels

« on: September 05, 2016, 02:42:13 PM »

All the parts are in for the control box build. I have it all put together and have a problem. I can only get all three axis to move one direction. I am stumped. hooked everything up the way the board told me to, set up the ports and pins how i was told to by the board, installed the uc100 software. Im at my wits end working on this box has me wanting to pull all my hair out.
The following is a list of the items i am using on the control box build
5 Axis CNC Breakout Board for Stepper Motor Driver with DB25 Cable
http://www.thanksbuyer.com/cnc-single-axis-tb6600-0-2-5a-two-phase-hybrid-stepper-motor-driver-controller-24891
uc 100 adapter and software.
 Not sure what trouble is if anyone has even had this trouble I would appreciate the help in getting it back to making sawdust and wood chips.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need help with new board

« on: August 13, 2016, 09:01:27 PM »

Was there any manual or disk included with that USB card?  If you have the manual in electronic form, could you post it here?  I'll take a look at it and see what we can figure out for you.

Stephen "Highspeed" Kruse

No manual or disk came with it. I have sent the seller a msg and waiting for response to see if they have software or plugin for it to be used with mach 3 because on the board description is says its for mach 3 replacement. If so is there a plugin i can get to make it work with what i have without having to buy another board.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need help with new board

« on: August 13, 2016, 08:56:07 PM »

I am building the electronics cabinet on my Homemade CNC,

I see that your USBCNC  board is using USB and not a Parallel port,

for us to help you we (I) need a (or more) photos of the control box.

Did the DC (should be 24-40vdc) transformer survive?

regards

I am building a homemade box for this one as well. I am using an old computer tower with a 26v-40v power supply the usb cnc board not parallel port, as far as pictures i havent taken any as of yet but will be in the next day or so.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need help with new board

« on: August 13, 2016, 08:54:57 PM »

Hi does the computer that you are using  for your cnc have a parallel port? if it does then you will also need a BOB(breakout board) if not the you will need something like a smooth stepper or the UC100. Really a G540 is the easiest rout.

No the laptop I'm using doesnt have a parallel port. It came with no software or instruction or wiring diagram.

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General Mach Discussion / Need help with new board

« on: August 13, 2016, 11:15:45 AM »

I am in possession of a Shark Pro machine and the control box went out. NW said they would fix it but would be 4 weeks before parts came in. I waited 3 weeks and contacted them, I was told we cant get a new board but will sell you a new control box for $500. I was a little steamed but was bound and detremined to build me a new box. I ordered http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-2-5A-Single-Axis-TB6600-CNC-Engraving-Machine-Stepper-Motor-Driver-Controller-/361544404014?var&hash=item542db9cc2e%3Am%3AmtixuttxGlfB_l8F9-CCF0A and this board http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Axis-USB-CNC-Card-Controller-Interface-Board-USBCNC-Replaceable-MACH3-DIY-NEW-/191616515484?hash=item2c9d3bfd9c%3Ag%3AzzcAAOSwT6pVkhgm . I know someone out there has had a runin with this board. My question is how do you go it to configure / or is there a plugin out there in cyberland somewhere to make these things work. I am a newborn to the cnc world and am a little overwhelmed and frustrated at the moment. My friends maching has been down since April and we want to get it working again. I would appreciate and and all help I can get on this matter.

Thank you in advance
Brady Pauley

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: New USB CNC board troubels

« on: August 12, 2016, 09:16:30 AM »

That is the trouble I am having. I have mach 3 and 4 downloaded but I have no motion contorler  to drive either. I cant find one on the web I have searched for 1 1/2 months that is why I have come on here looking for advice.

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / New USB CNC board troubels

« on: August 11, 2016, 10:58:31 PM »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Axis-USB-CNC-Card-Controller-Interface-Board-USBCNC-Replaceable-MACH3-DIY-NEW-/191616515484?hash=item2c9d3bfd9c:g:zzcAAOSwT6pVkhgm

 I have a shark pro which belongs to a 84 year old friend of mine. The control box went out and NW was going to charge him $500 for a new box. We decided to build one with the above board and 3 20KHZ-CNC-Single-Axis-TB6600-2-4-Phase-Hybrid-Stepper-Motor-Driver-Controller-DC. I have all hooked up and go to mach4 hobby to do the setup and there is no motion controller / driver listed for this board. I have been searching all over the web for a file or so help in setting this board up to work with Mach4. Is there anyone that has ever use this board or anyone that might be able to help me in getting it setup and running again.  What driver/xml file do I need to run this on mach 4.

Thank You in advance
BPauley