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Mach3 and G-Rex / Problem with Grex and MPG (analog in/out also)
« on: June 22, 2007, 12:47:24 AM »
Hello, It's been a while since I messed with my Grex and so far I am not having too much luck.
I downloaded the latest Mach and the firmware files etc and flashed the Grex. All is up and running.
I think, though, that something isn't quite right. I am trying to get the MPG to work and the analog in/out working. I have it all hooked up and settings correct, but when I flash the Grex I get the following message....
I followed a post from Chaoticone to configure the MPG.
http://www.artsoftcontrols.com/forum/index.php?topic=3338.30
When using the Grex monitor I still have never seen anything from the encoders. I also tried to set up the analog stuff with the same results. I am beginning to think that I am not actually flashing my Grex and that is why it isn't doing what I tell it to.
I also have connection issues with Grex. EVERY TIME, I must...
1. Start Mach3
2. Plug in the Grex
3. Type in the IP for the Grex
4. set temp address
5. restart discovery
6. repeat 4 and 5 again
and then it will continue working continuously. If I shut down Mach3 but not power down the Grex, then when I run Mach 3 again it will connect fine. Something is going on during the boot up of the Grex (set to 3 seconds boot delay). If I power up the Grex before I start Mach 3, It will crash Mach3 every time. I have installed two versions of Mach in the last few days and I don't suspect a corrupt install. I get the following message ALL THE TIME!!
Bottom line is that I have everything running fine (digital in/outs, motor step and direction on all 6 axis). I just can't get the analog and encoder/MPG stuff to work. I have messed with this for 3-4 hours now and I think something is not quite right.
Please offer up any advice. I would like to get this working before I pay for the Grex license.
I downloaded the latest Mach and the firmware files etc and flashed the Grex. All is up and running.
I think, though, that something isn't quite right. I am trying to get the MPG to work and the analog in/out working. I have it all hooked up and settings correct, but when I flash the Grex I get the following message....
I followed a post from Chaoticone to configure the MPG.
http://www.artsoftcontrols.com/forum/index.php?topic=3338.30
When using the Grex monitor I still have never seen anything from the encoders. I also tried to set up the analog stuff with the same results. I am beginning to think that I am not actually flashing my Grex and that is why it isn't doing what I tell it to.
I also have connection issues with Grex. EVERY TIME, I must...
1. Start Mach3
2. Plug in the Grex
3. Type in the IP for the Grex
4. set temp address
5. restart discovery
6. repeat 4 and 5 again
and then it will continue working continuously. If I shut down Mach3 but not power down the Grex, then when I run Mach 3 again it will connect fine. Something is going on during the boot up of the Grex (set to 3 seconds boot delay). If I power up the Grex before I start Mach 3, It will crash Mach3 every time. I have installed two versions of Mach in the last few days and I don't suspect a corrupt install. I get the following message ALL THE TIME!!
Bottom line is that I have everything running fine (digital in/outs, motor step and direction on all 6 axis). I just can't get the analog and encoder/MPG stuff to work. I have messed with this for 3-4 hours now and I think something is not quite right.
Please offer up any advice. I would like to get this working before I pay for the Grex license.