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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Information needed from experts

« on: June 09, 2019, 01:38:06 AM »

Hi,
this post would be best placed on the main Mach4 Discussion board, you'll get more replies there.

Topic moved here as Craig has suggested.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach program and an industrial pc with com ports questions

« on: June 07, 2019, 07:07:59 AM »

Hi Aron,

A bit off topic but I learned a big lesson from my dog – he steals stuff and will not give it back unless I give him a treat - he has now basically started ‘trading’.

So…

When I want new CNC stuff I suggest to the minister of finance that she buys a new handbag or shoes, etc. – it works every time (however, to avoid the crippling expense of designer stuff always set-up an ebay account).

Good fortune with your CNC build. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 with Win7 Laptop USB Controller.

« on: June 06, 2019, 01:37:19 AM »

I have WIN XP and a USB to DB25 adapter. Trying to install a LPT port with no success. I need a LPT port set up with I/O address so I can use Mach3. Does anyone have any experience using a USB to DB25 Adapter that can help?

The USB to DB25 adapters do not work.

You will need to look for a motion controller such as the Warp9 ESS or the Pokeys 57CNC , etc.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: NOOB Alert (and 6040 Issues)

« on: June 05, 2019, 07:50:03 AM »

Excellent news, the Mach4 / 57CNC installation / setup manuals are here; https://www.poscope.com/downloads/

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Motors stalling /growling

« on: June 05, 2019, 07:30:48 AM »

Can you tell me exactily were to test for the voltage drop??

Output of the power supply feeding the stepper motor drivers.


Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need help with AKZ250 BOB..

« on: June 05, 2019, 04:47:44 AM »

Don't waste your time with the AKZ250 - do as Craig has suggested and invest in a quality motion controller.

If you spend some time reading through the forum posts you will discover the AKZ250 limitations and problems that others have experienced.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Motors stalling /growling

« on: June 05, 2019, 01:37:46 AM »

Checked connection no problems that I could find. tried checking the power when in stall but not enough hands. will do that with help.

To add to my earlier post...

You need to be looking for a voltage drop when the motors start growling or at the instant of motor stall.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: NOOB Alert (and 6040 Issues)

« on: June 04, 2019, 11:01:30 AM »

The cheap Chinese controllers do not work well (if at all) with Mach4 so you will need another controller.

These are available form; Vital Systems, PMDX, Polabs, Warp9, etc. (If it's any help, I use a Warp9 ESS with one machine and a Polabs 57CNC with another).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: NOOB Alert (and 6040 Issues)

« on: June 04, 2019, 01:57:40 AM »

Hi Harrison,

From looking at your videos it is evident that you have more than one issue which is causing problems.

The main issue, for me, is that you are using a known Pirate License.

If you are willing to purchase a genuine Mach3 License then the forum will be willing to help you get your machine running correctly – what do you think ?

Tweakie.


EDIT;  I have sent you a PM.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Motors stalling /growling

« on: June 04, 2019, 01:37:08 AM »

Hi Ricky,

Could you perhaps connect a voltmeter to the output of your motor drivers power supply and monitor the voltage when the stalling / growling occurs - is there a voltage drop ?

Tweakie.