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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Where do I start Bridgeport Interact Series 1

« on: November 23, 2013, 05:28:45 PM »

I tried the auto tuning, but it just moved very slowly in one direction. But this started happening before I started the auto tuning.

This is the MPG I'm using for the moment:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CNC-3-Axis-4-axis-USB-HandWheel-MPG-pendant-for-Mach-3-engraving-Router-system-/251372031164?pt=UK_Computing_Other_Computing_Networking&hash=item3a86f0ccbc

How can I move it in the opposite direction, apart from putting voltage manually to the motors?

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Where do I start Bridgeport Interact Series 1

« on: November 23, 2013, 05:06:22 PM »

I've attached my config for you. I did try to tune the axis from the plugin, but it just kept moving without changing speed or direction, is this normal?

It was moving on it's own, jogging didn't appear to have any affect

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Where do I start Bridgeport Interact Series 1

« on: November 23, 2013, 04:44:37 PM »

Ok, it looks like I had to power power to relays to enable power to each servo drive. I've now done this, and things are moving!

I'm just starting with the x axis powered at the moment, and the table moved all the way over to the right,(the encoder is working too, as the DRO numbers where chaning) hitting the limit switch. I can hold down a button to enable power again, but it will not move the axis in the opposite direction. (to wear the homing switch is) I've tried jogging on the screen, or with my MPG, but it doesn't move.

How can I move the table in the opposite direction (towards the home switch)??

Thanks

Jim

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Where do I start Bridgeport Interact Series 1

« on: November 22, 2013, 11:11:55 AM »

I'm not with the machine at the moment, so can't exactly remember the screens, however the motor screens looked like it was looking for stepper motor outputs and not analoge

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Where do I start Bridgeport Interact Series 1

« on: November 21, 2013, 08:49:11 PM »

I did try, but failed. I have got mach3 seeing the e stop and homing switches. The encoders also work (if I manual move the servo's the position changes on the screen). I just can't see how to configure the servo outputs. Where do I set these options, as we haven't got an English manual??

also attached my config, does this look ok ish?

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Where do I start Bridgeport Interact Series 1

« on: November 21, 2013, 01:30:25 PM »

I only replaced the one on the z axis, the other encoder I purchased for the spindle

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Where do I start Bridgeport Interact Series 1

« on: November 21, 2013, 10:43:20 AM »

I managed to mount the new AMT encoders last night. I modified the old end cap to put a large flat area to mount it on. I didn't realise how tiny these encoders where

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Where do I start Bridgeport Interact Series 1

« on: November 20, 2013, 08:53:09 AM »

ok thanks for the advice hood.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Where do I start Bridgeport Interact Series 1

« on: November 20, 2013, 07:37:04 AM »

I took the safer option, and waited for my new encoders and line drivers to arrive. I purchased an extra one or the spindle too. Hopefully order the threading module when I get some spare cash.

I've been spending all my time reading the wiring diagram and tracing cables in my bridgeport. I do have limit and home switches. Currently all my limit switches are joined in series. Is there any advantage to connect each limit switch to it's own input on the IP-A?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Probing plugins

« on: November 18, 2013, 02:14:12 PM »

So when you say any other method, does that mean bed of nails method works?