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NC Pod / Re: Welcome To The NC Pod Development, Discussion and Support Topic

« on: January 14, 2007, 08:31:28 PM »

I'll give it a shot.

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NC Pod / Re: Welcome To The NC Pod Development, Discussion and Support Topic

« on: January 14, 2007, 08:20:29 PM »

I got everything working inputs, outputs, and homing. I started to run the roadrunner file as a test. I was running at 200IPM and after 30 seconds I lost communication with the pod. To reset the pod I have to turn off and back on and close and open Mach3. I started the roadrunner file again but this time at a slower speed 100IPM this time I lost communication after 1.5 min. I can't really say that speed was related with the loss of communication. I also let the pod just sit for 10 Min's and it stayed in communication with Mach3. Any ideas?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC Router step issues

« on: January 14, 2007, 06:58:10 PM »

To save us some time reading your tread over at the Zone can you take some time and tell us here exactly your problem and what things you tried already to solve it?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: A axis preview won't rotate in realtime ????

« on: January 14, 2007, 06:02:49 PM »

nope.

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NC Pod / Re: Welcome To The NC Pod Development, Discussion and Support Topic

« on: January 14, 2007, 03:14:16 PM »

I think part of beta testing is working without certain things like manuals and diagrams. The NCpod is new and there are not many post here yet. I try to post as much as posible to share my experiences with everyone. If you have an NCpod or are interested in beta testing post here so we can see how big this group is.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: cross hairs move in wrong direction

« on: January 14, 2007, 10:54:10 AM »

I the ports and pin setup change your direction pin to low active or vise versa. this will get your motors moving in the corect direction. After you get the motors moving in the correct direction with respect to the jog keys then use homing/limits to get the screen to move correctly.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: A axis preview won't rotate in realtime ????

« on: January 14, 2007, 10:35:07 AM »

In the Config> Tool path settings check that you have the correct things selected. I posted a pic of my setting that work. Also put it in jog follow mode. Good luck

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NC Pod / Re: Welcome To The NC Pod Development, Discussion and Support Topic

« on: January 14, 2007, 10:06:30 AM »

I got this unit to beta test. There isn't much information about it. I did read somewhere that you wouldn't need the SD card. I tried without it (I am beta testing  ). The only instructions are on the OEMtech website.

Load Software
Attach USB cable
Insert SD Card
Connectors designed for 24 AWG (Other gauges available).
Apply Power (+5v Regulated 0.5 Amp to SPI Connector)
Direct 'New Hardware Found' to ncPOD.Inf
Check LED Status:

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NC Pod / Re: Welcome To The NC Pod Development, Discussion and Support Topic

« on: January 14, 2007, 12:49:59 AM »

I got it working. I tried using it without the SD card. I guess I didn't follow the instructions. Works great now.

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NC Pod / Re: Welcome To The NC Pod Development, Discussion and Support Topic

« on: January 13, 2007, 09:30:43 PM »

Just got my NCpod. I followed all the instructions, Installed the firmware, but I just can't seem to get it to stay comunicating with Mach. Can anyone help me