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Re: Parallel Port Address
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2014, 12:52:47 PM »
Many thanks.
I was sure I had tried that, but it has fixed it !!
I can now progress to checking the pins.
Re: Parallel Port Address
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2014, 08:03:01 AM »
I have now checked the dir pins for X,Y & Z axes which are pins 3,5 & 7
I measure 4.32 V and 0.8V pin to ground which I guess is OK.

I still get no movement on any axis.

Although the e stop is designated to pin 10 when I look at the diagnostics screen, operating the e stop lights pin 7 green.
Pin 7 is designated as the Z dir pin !

As always - comments appreciated


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Re: Parallel Port Address
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2014, 08:12:11 AM »
Dont look at the port state in Diagnostics, only Art I think knows what they mean :D

Check if its working by operating your E-Stop, Mach will go into Reset if it is.

Sounds like external issues, probably your breakout or wiring.
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Parallel Port Address
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2014, 08:46:34 AM »
Any input pin can be assigned to the EStop. In your case if pin 7 is being triggered on the diagnostics page. Reassign it in settings.
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Re: Parallel Port Address
« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2014, 02:00:19 PM »
Fastest, I may be mistaken but I am thinking it is the current state LEDs that he is meaning, ie these ones, see pic. If you can work out what they show you are way ahead of me ;)

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Re: Parallel Port Address
« Reply #15 on: February 18, 2014, 03:00:10 AM »
Thanks for all the comments.
I have had a discussion with the driver box supplier and we have agreed that he will check it out. I posted it to him yesterday.
I will update you on it's return.