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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.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: G31 alternative

« on: August 21, 2016, 04:24:15 AM »

Craig,

As you say the motors all pass the insulation test but I would be very concerned about measuring a current as high as 30mA between the machine frame and Earth.

Tweakie.

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Mach3 ver 3.043.046 cannot load USBSS plugin. Please Help.

« on: August 21, 2016, 02:16:31 AM »

It may be better if you start again from scratch making fresh downloads...

Download and install the recommended version of Mach3 (3.043.062)
Download and install the appropriate Windows Driver (2.08.30)
Download and install the appropriate Plugin (v17fd)

(it goes without saying but make sure all downloaded zip files are properly extracted before installing if it is done correctly you will be able to see the M3P file and explosion icon - and if you get the option then install as administrator).

Tweakie.

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

« on: August 21, 2016, 01:43:12 AM »

Once a servo has power it should hold it’s position. I would be inclined to use a brake which is automatically released when the servo is powered and applied once the servo power is removed (perhaps something like a spring loaded electromagnetic clutch).

Tweakie.