Hi, i currently have a 3 axis router being controlled by Mach through a smoothstepper. Whilst reasonably reliable i still get a few drop out problems when using other machinery in the shop at the same time. I now have access to a Galil dmc1880 pci controller so i thought i'd give it a go. My first job when i retire will be converting the gantry to 5 axis so its worth the effort getting the Galil to work. I have a few questions to start. (i) the Galil is registered and Mach sees it okay as i get a "galil reset complete" message when resetting but i have no drop down menu for the plug in control, is this normal ? (ii) Can i input the 24v limit/homing switch input directly into the galil board( I have the 100pin cables and icm 1900 breakout boxes) or does it need reducing to 5v?
(iii) I have normally open limit/homing prox sensors at both ends of each axis but currently only one wire per axis into the controller as mach knows which way the gantry is moving. Do i need to change this and add seperate homing switches or can i jumper any of the connectors on the icm 1900 and if so which ones? (iv) I am using mitsubishi j2s servos which are currently set up to receive step/direction signals for activation. I am assuming i can continue in this fashion if i jumper JP4 and JP5 on the galil board?
That's about it for now, any help greatfully appreciated. I can then hopefully move on to the next step. I do have a spare pc and some spare step motors and amps by the way which i will connect up to bench test before i rip all my old set up out.
Many thanks
Charlie