Jeff,

Did you have a chance to look at my configuration file?

Phil

Sorry Phil, I'm running behind. Since your using Port 2 on the SS you need to set the motor outputs to Port 2. The right most two columns set the port for the Step and Direction signals. Change them from '1' to '2'.

Thanks for the suggestion but unfortunately, still no luck. I even tried the opposite - ribbon cable in port 1.

I am getting the proper light sequence on the smooth stepper. I made sure the ribbon cable is in port 2.

Should port 2 be checked in the config panel? and if so what address do I use?

Also, the program starts up in emergency stop mode, getting it to reset requires multiple clicks of the goto and online buttons then sometimes I can get the program to reset but it always hangs shortly after resetting.

Other thoughts?

Thanks again for your generous help,

Phil

I typically set up Port 1 to drive the machine. Then if you need more I/O use Port 2. You don't need to worry about the port address, just make sure that the port is enabled as the SS plug-in may look at that. You have your EStop set up on Port 1 Pin 10. Do you have any sort of EStop input wired up?

No Estop

Then you'll need to change the active low state of that input to 'bypass' the EStop for now.

OK, I'll give it a go later this evening and let you know how it goes.

Phil

Then you'll need to change the active low state of that input to 'bypass' the EStop for now.

Jeff,

I changed Estop to active low and now the reset buttom works and the program isn't crashing. But still no movement of my Zenbot. I also tried connecting the ribbon cable and parallel cable to post 1 (and I checked port 1 in the config menu) and again no movement of my Zenbot.

Phil

I just looked at the Mach profile that Zenbot has for download and see that the pins assignments for each axis are different than what you have. If you have wired up the machine according to their directions I'm guessing your profile is wrong. I've attached the ZenBOt profile so you don't have to go looking for it. You'll need to tell it you want to use the SmoothStepper. Also, use the Port 1 connector on the SS as the profile is already set for that and it will make troubleshooting much easier.

Success!!! 

The correct pin settings make a big difference

Thanks Jeff, I couldn't have done this without you.

Phil