Hey all, a new build here, I purchased this
Keling setup.
I just got it running with the PC last night... Stupid Vista! Now running XP again... LOL anyways...
I only have the demo of Mach3(for now) but having a couple config issues with it. (maybe hardware?)
The problem is the direction the motors turn...
'X' turns one way only(clockwise)
'Y' turns one way only(counter-clockwise), only when Sherline 1/2 pulse mode is checked. Uncheck shirline, turns both ways just fine.
'Z' turns both directions properly at all times.
I have configured Mach3 exactly as the
Keling Mach3 DocSIDE NOTE: after power has been on ~20 mins or so, Z stepper motor isĀ warmer then X or Y.
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I have all 3 steppers set to 1/8 step, and currently set to 2.1Amps.
As for voltages, I get the following.
-All Com pins constant at 5v
Pin #2 (x axis)
-Powered no movement, 5v
-direction command sent, drops to 3v
Pin #3 (x axis)
- 4.3v at all times - idle, either direction
Pin #4 (Y axis)
- Same as pin #2
Pin #5 (Y axis)
Stays at 0v until command given, then jumps to 2.2v during command, and return to 0v at release of command.
NOTE: The 'Y' axis runs correctly ONLY when the shirline 1/2 us UNCHECKED
- recheck shirline and 'Y' axis acts up again?
- So unchecking shirline 1/2, yeilds the results of pin #7
Pin #6
Same as pin #2
Pin #7
Down command gives a voltage of 0v
Up command gives a voltage of 5v
- voltage stays at last command given.
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With the the 'Y' axis working/not working with the shirline 1/2 checked or not has me a little confused as to if its software, or hardware.
Suggestions? Thanks!
Chris