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SmoothStepper USB / Re: ESS lost communication with computer and Mach3

« on: August 27, 2016, 01:01:06 AM »

I have never actually needed to do it but the Configurator utility http://www.warp9td.com/index.php/sw can be used to reset the IP address of the ESS to 10.9.9.9 after which you will be able to run the SCU to set-up the system.

Tweakie.

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: ESS lost communication with computer and Mach3

« on: August 26, 2016, 10:18:26 AM »

Perhaps run through the SCU, it makes the setting-up so easy http://www.warp9td.com/index.php/documentation/doc-scu

Tweakie.

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: ESS lost communication with computer and Mach3

« on: August 26, 2016, 09:25:50 AM »

I had an issue which was possibly similar after I allowed my laptop access to the net – I think it downloaded and installed an update. Since then it has been a dedicated PC which operates with my ESS.
I know it’s ‘passing the buck’ but Andy will know the answer so my advice would be to post your question on the Warp9 forum. http://www.warp9td.com/index.php/kunena/recent

Tweakie.

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: ESS Did not respond ?

« on: August 26, 2016, 03:49:27 AM »

Sorry for all the questions but...

Which version of Mach3 are you using ?
Which version of the ESS plugin are you using ?
Did you use the SCU to set it all up ?
Is the top green LED blinking twice per second ?
Are you using a separate PSU for the ESS power ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: smooth stepper support ?

« on: August 26, 2016, 03:35:38 AM »

Hi Mark,

If you need a quick response to any problems you may have relating to the Warp9 Smooth Stepper it may be best if you post your question on their forum http://www.warp9td.com/index.php/kunena/recent where Andy will usually reply within 1 day.

Also take a look through the Warp9 site's FAQ's and Videos etc. as the solution to most common problems is well covered.

Hope this helps.

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: C25S to smoothstepper no go

« on: August 26, 2016, 01:37:31 AM »

The C25 fitted the ESS just fine but the C25S is not quite correct dimensionally - it sort of fits 

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: Scale problem

« on: August 24, 2016, 01:38:00 AM »

1) Check that your Gcode file has a G20 or G21 (as appropriate) in the header.
2) In the Settings screen try the Axis Calibration feature – Set Steps Per Unit.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: G31 alternative

« on: August 23, 2016, 06:04:36 AM »

solving this leakage problem is mere safety, I sniff at it!!!

It's your business but something to perhaps keep in mind...

"Even a small leakage current can mean a risk of harm or death due to electric shock if the leaking electric current passes through a human; a current of around 30 mA (0.030 amperes) is potentially sufficient to cause cardiac arrest or serious harm if it persists for more than a small fraction of a second".  (extract from Wikipedia).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Pocketing Problems

« on: August 22, 2016, 01:32:57 AM »

If you attach you Gcode file it can be tested.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Xhc control card connecting to sangmutan bldc spindle control

« on: August 21, 2016, 05:18:03 AM »

Perhaps I am misunderstanding your setup or what you need to do but as you do not have any Mach3 Enable signals connected I assume your servo's lock their position when power is applied to the machine and freewheel when the power is turned off.
If this is true then I would energize the brake electromagnet (to release it) from the same circuit that supplies the power to the machine - when power to the machine is turned off then the brake is automatically applied. I envisage this to operate totally independent of Mach3.

Tweakie.