Hi guys,

Does anybody know what the ports and pins numbers are for steppers ?
I have Mach3 and the correct plugin up and running. Mach sees the controller.
I have controller connected and verified it is wired correct using a Different computer with Camsoft like software.

I get 0 axis movement with Mach and do not remember how to test axis movement in Smart Term.
I will start reading the manual for Smart Term, but was hoping for some help.

Thanks,
Joe

Pins 2- 9 are output pins IIRC. On my phone in jury duty at the moment.

What are you referring to "Smart Term"?

Joe,

A simple move in the Smart Term terminal will be

DPA=0 'define 0
ACA=3000  'Set accel
DCA=3000  'Set decel
PAA=10000 ' Position Absolute to 10000
BGA ' Start motion.

The step and direction signals are not use on the Galil.  A position is sent to the Galil plugin from Mach and the Galil sould do all of the step/dir stuff to the motor drivers.

Steve

Thanks Steve,

So does that mean that you leave all of the pins and ports defined as 0  ie do not define them?

Yes, do not define the set and dir pins.  Put them all at port 0.

Steve

Hey Steve,

Do we still have to select (Put the check marks on the axis used and check the Dir low and Step low boxes if needed.

I found out that my main problem was the firmware on this card was custom and was fast firm and will not work with steppers.
I have updated the firnware, but not sure I have found the best one yet.
I can make moves in terminal now.  Thanks for the sample code!!!!!

I made a few MDI moves within Mach then exited Mach. After that every time I enter Mach and hit reset I get
Galil Error:4 operand error

And for some reason now I have to enter the SH motor on command in terminal before entering the code you gave me or I get the error message
:?20 Begin not valid with motor off.

there is not a jumper on the MO on the card, so I am a little baffled why this is happening.

Thanks so much for your help!!!!  At least I am finally making progress.

Joe