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New to CNC cant get motors running
« on: December 13, 2007, 03:40:30 PM »
Hi
This is my first CNC project and I want to use mach 3 to run my x 2 mill, I have built my own controller box keling stepper motors and drivers.
My problem is I cant get the motors to run.
I switch on, the motors energise as I cant turn them.
I have set up the motors correctly as per the video tutorial for setup and trouble shooting.
I had a charge safety pump (cnc4pc) but I have disconnected it.
I have no e stop/limit  signals on the diagnostics page.
I have checked my wiring about ten times.
My thoughts are that either the breakout board is not working  (cnc4pc - C10) or my laptop controlling it is  not working properly.
Another thought is the breakout board is too close to the psu.

Can anyone help please.

Clive
« Last Edit: December 14, 2007, 06:10:25 AM by cliveastro »

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Re: New to CNC cant motors running
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2007, 04:24:38 PM »
Is your port enabled under ports and pins? Is the port address correct?
To test the port go to config - ports & pins - Input signals - automated setup of inputs and trigger the inputs

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Re: New to CNC cant motors running
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2007, 05:31:23 PM »
Port is enabled and the port address is correct.
I understand the automated port setup but how do you mean trigger the inputs,
I really am a complete novice.
Thanks so far.

Clive

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Re: New to CNC cant motors running
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2007, 01:07:48 AM »
All you have to do is select the input you would like to set up from the drop down box eg: x limit switch ++ click on autoset and then press the limit.

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Re: New to CNC cant motors running
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2007, 06:09:49 AM »

I have done that the limits work, but the motors dont.

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Re: New to CNC cant get motors running
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2007, 07:02:12 AM »
Do you have power on the step and direction terminals and is the polarity correct?
If so check the pulse train from Mach with an oscilloscope

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Re: New to CNC cant get motors running
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2007, 07:46:52 AM »
I have 5v power on step and direction and the polarity is correct.
Am I meant to see anything in the "Output signals current state" in the diagnostics window because I dont.
Also I only see 2 green leds (5 7)in the port current state.

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Re: New to CNC cant get motors running
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2007, 08:11:19 AM »
Post your xml (mill.xml in the Mach3 folder)

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Re: New to CNC cant get motors running
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2007, 08:46:11 AM »
I dont seem to be able to send it as an attachment. Is there another way?

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Re: New to CNC cant get motors running
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2007, 09:02:33 AM »
I have sent you my e-mail address