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General Mach Discussion / Re: Ref All Home does not work

« on: July 28, 2013, 06:24:48 PM »

Yes, I tried to enable the limits, they didnt work, so turned it off so I could use the machine.
Then tried the tool height, it didn't work
THEN copied the  XML

Machine uses Gecko G203V for the motor drives, and Homann Designs MB-02 breakout board
Its of 2009 design, so perhaps could be better?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Ref All Home does not work

« on: July 28, 2013, 07:18:36 AM »

Hood,

I added my "home" switches as X-- & Y--, and Yes, it keeps tripping, even when the Debounce is set to 2000 !
Trips even if the motors are not being used.
Also wont let the Tool Heigh script work, detects tool straight away

However, I have NOT added screened cable just yet, but hope to in the next few days

Please find attached my XML file as suggested


Many thanks for everyone help

Drew

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Ref All Home does not work

« on: July 23, 2013, 06:13:44 PM »

Thanks Guy's

Going to replace my Switch wiring with Screened wires over the weekend, and see if there is any improvement (Stepper motors already on screened wire).

At the moment, the debounce is set to 1000, any lower gets un-reliable results

But at least its working !

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Ref All Home does not work

« on: July 21, 2013, 12:41:13 AM »

The debounce worked, Was set to Zero (default?).
Tried 2000, changed down to 1000, all good.

What is the recommended debounce setting?

Many thanks

Drew

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Ref All Home does not work

« on: July 20, 2013, 08:56:58 AM »

At the moment, when I hit "Ref All Home" button, the only thing it does IS reset the DRO's (and goes green)
There is no movement on the motors

Will try the debounce, and trial limit swich options shortly.

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General Mach Discussion / Ref All Home does not work

« on: July 20, 2013, 06:57:05 AM »

Hi All,

I have recently got my DIY Router working, and have been gradually adding extra features to the machine.
The machine has already done a few jobs, and seems to be working well.

Currenltly running a trial version of Mach3 R3.043.066, but have hit a snag.

I have set up X, Y, Z home switch (in series, NC, set on Port 1, Pin 10).
On the Diag page, the M1, M2 & M3 Home "LEDs" light up when you press any limit switch (used the Auto Setup feature)
My X axis has a slave "B" axis, so I have also checked the "Home Slave with Master Axis" under General Config (only 1 limit switch on the X).

However, then I click the "Ref All Home" button, nothing happens, except that the DRO's reset.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

Drew

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: July 20, 2013, 05:50:09 AM »

Hi All,

My name is Drew, from Sydney Australia.

I have recently completed my home-built 3 Axis CNC router, and trialling Mach3.
So far, so good (but do have a few questions !)

The table has a cutting area of 8' x 4' x 8"
X - 2x ball screws 2505 with direct drive 1200 Oz.in, on dia 25 linear bearing rails
Y - 1x ball screws 1605 with 15/44 belt drive 640 Oz.in (planning on changing to direct drive 1200 Oz.in Motor), on dia 20 linear bearing rails
Z - 1x ball screws 1605 with 15/44 belt drive 640 Oz.in, on dia 20 linear bearing rails

Only had the machine running for a month, and already got a list of projects for it.

See you Around !

Drew

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Very odd rapids stepper motor stalling problem

« on: June 04, 2013, 06:12:57 AM »

Hi all !

Not sure if the stalling problem has been fixed or not, but I HAD been having the exact same problem.
My newly almost finished router would stall occasionally during Jog, and considering the size of the motors I have, made no sense.
(X - 2 x 1200 Oz.In on 2505 screw and Y&Z 640's with 3:1 pulley on 1605 screws)

Solution:-
Reinstalled XP - SP3
Reinstalled Mach 3 (new D/L)