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FAQs / Re: Setting Mach 3 Port to PCI parallel port address

« on: November 04, 2016, 12:07:11 PM »

I've found the issue, the enable input from stepper motor driver, disable the driver with 5 volts an enable with 0 volts.

So, it's possible to run mach3 with the next components:

PC Desktop HP Pavilion Slimline s3020la - Windows 7 32 bits
Manhattan - Parallel PCI Card (158220)
Longs Motor - Breackout Board (D25/Paralel port)
Longs Motor - Stepper Motor Driver DM420A
Longs motor - Stepper Motor Nema 17 - 48 oz. in. - 4 Leads - 1.7 Amps.

Thanks Tweakie for your support.

Mario Gutierrez

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FAQs / Re: Setting Mach 3 Port to PCI parallel port address

« on: November 03, 2016, 01:28:42 PM »

Hello, I'm new in mach3.

I've install a windows vista 32 bits in a HP slimline s3020la also I've installed a manhattan parallel PCI card (158220) and run the mach3 vista registry patch.

The parallel port address is ok because I´ve check the 0 and 5 volts of the direction output signal and it's ok, I don't have a oscilloscope to check the pulse signal.

Also I instaled Windows 7 32 bits and check everything but the result is the same. I don't know how to check te pulse signal or how know if is sending the signal to the output.

Regards!!!

If the Direction signals are being sent OK then the Step (Pulse) signals will be OK also.

Check that you have the correct (for your controller) Step and Direction Pin numbers (and that the correct Port #) enabled in Config. / Ports and Pins / Motor Outputs.
Does your controller require an Enable signal ?

Tweakie.

Yes, I've test all motor outputs with the direction signal, so I'm sure that are the correct ports #.

Stepper motor driver have a enable input, so I've conected 5 volts directly and try with differents combinations in pulse and sing signal, active high or active low.

All anothers parameters are from the default instalation.

Regards!!!

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FAQs / Re: Setting Mach 3 Port to PCI parallel port address

« on: November 03, 2016, 11:13:04 AM »

Hello, I'm new in mach3.

I've install a windows vista 32 bits in a HP slimline s3020la also I've installed a manhattan parallel PCI card (158220) and run the mach3 vista registry patch.

The parallel port address is ok because I´ve check the 0 and 5 volts of the direction output signal and it's ok, I don't have a oscilloscope to check the pulse signal.

Also I instaled Windows 7 32 bits and check everything but the result is the same. I don't know how to check te pulse signal or how know if is sending the signal to the output.

Regards!!!