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19859
... In one of the axis configuration screens there's an item labeled "Microsteps per step." For full stepping, set this value to 1; for half stepping, 2; for...
Jerry Jankura
toolznglue
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Sep 20, 2009
2:16 pm
19860
Mike, Just beware that in full step mode, you are very likely to encounter a resonance (at around 100-200 Hz I believe) that may result in missed steps. If its...
Paul Kiedrowski
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Sep 20, 2009
6:02 pm
19861
Just for grins I set the HobbyCNC board for 1/4 stepping. My motors now purr like kittens instead of growling like a washing machine full of gravel, and I...
winfieldmoodys
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Sep 22, 2009
1:15 am
19862
... Thanks Slavko. I went into the BIOS, the parallel port is set to ECP. So I have to change it. Unfortunately SPP is not an option. The only options...
edgukated
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Sep 23, 2009
10:23 pm
19863
... Thanks Andrew, I will probably end up buying a proper board. I definitely see the benefits. But first I want to take a meaningful shot at doing it as...
edgukated
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Sep 23, 2009
10:23 pm
19864
... AT should be O.K....
Slavko Kocjancic
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Sep 24, 2009
6:55 am
19865
There are plenty of DIY interfaces on the web, do you need any links? Greetings from Andy Mathison [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Andrew Mathison
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Sep 24, 2009
3:20 pm
19866
Back in January I had offered some free kits to test an optical isolation board we were developing. Since then I have learned a lot of respect for the other...
Michael D
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Sep 26, 2009
2:27 pm
19868
I am looking at a Milltroics Knee mill That has Old and Broke Centrion4. Can this be done? Thanks....Jarrod...
bigshocks
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Oct 5, 2009
10:25 pm
19869
Hi guys, I'm getting close to having this machine running great. Can someone who uses CamBAM answer a question for me? I can't seem to find the info I need on...
Michael
winfieldmoodys
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Oct 6, 2009
5:04 am
19870
Hi Mike, Are you using the Turbocnc Post Processor? This appears under 'Machining' 'PostProcessor' By default it uses a default post processor which uses CV as...
p.passuello
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Oct 6, 2009
9:22 am
19871
Hi,   I am going to start a small CNC project where I will use floppy drive electronics controller for stepper motors. However, there are some things to...
Asad Ullah
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Oct 6, 2009
1:17 pm
19872
You need to look at the web and find some good chips. I believe these motors from Floppies are Bipolar (check first how many connections, 4 is Bipolar, more is...
Andrew Mathison
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Oct 6, 2009
2:39 pm
19873
If you are trying to decide where you should use the long cables, I would use an extra long printer cable. The interface can support cable lengths up to...
jhelmstetter
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Oct 6, 2009
11:25 pm
19874
Can someone help me set up the home switches on my machine? I tried to get pin 10 on the printer port assigned to the home switch for my "X" axis. Pin 10 is...
Rod
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Oct 16, 2009
8:45 am
19875
Rod, Not trying to belittle you, but are you sure: 1. You have "Enabled" the switch in the configuration file? 2. You have the correct I/O port selected? 3....
Art Eckstein
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Oct 16, 2009
12:49 pm
19876
Install parmon.exe on your system. This will allow you to check that the line is actually toggling. Then do a check on turbocnc by pressing F2. It shows at...
Roland Jollivet
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Oct 16, 2009
1:01 pm
19877
Hi, this a video of a homemade test setup for Z Axis home switch. Can be adapted to any axis on a Router or Mill. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpsRuDH98mA ...
stcnc2000
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Oct 16, 2009
3:47 pm
19878
Hi guys. I'm a registered owner and user of the dos version. I use it for lathe use as well as mill work. I have downloaded the newer windows version when it...
sirensdesires
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Oct 16, 2009
11:30 pm
19879
... I'm curious about the Windows version's performance as well. The difficulty in building a controller that works well under Windows is developing a port I/O...
Jerome Jankura
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Oct 17, 2009
1:21 am
19880
Brad, I have been very happy with the dos version for years. Granted the screen graphics are dull, but would take a lot of brute force to force me to deal ...
Jeff Demand
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Oct 17, 2009
2:19 am
19881
I've been watching it as well, every now and then going to the AST site. It seems to have some support in Brazil. There are forums in other lanuages, and there...
Roland Jollivet
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Oct 17, 2009
4:43 am
19882
Hi guys, I tried the Windows version, and there are quite a lot of loose ends yet to be implemented, not to mention, no manual! I contacted Dave (at DAK...
Tony Zampini
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Oct 17, 2009
5:23 pm
19883
is dave k still around (in this group)...
Edward c H eil jr
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Oct 18, 2009
1:32 pm
19884
Last time I talked with Dave, he indicated lurking quite often, but not posting. I know he has been up to his eyeballs with work the past few months!...
Art Eckstein
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Oct 18, 2009
2:19 pm
19885
About 2-3 months ago I have contact with Dave. It say's that christmas should be born time for V4.2 Slavko....
Slavko Kocjancic
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Oct 19, 2009
6:47 am
19886
Art, 1. I have "Enabled" the switch in the configuration file. 2. I have the correct I/O port selected. 3. I have saved the configuration file. 4. I am not...
Rod
nitehawkhp
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Oct 20, 2009
5:14 am
19887
Rod, It on the "Configure" list near the bottom. Make sure you save the configuration before you reset the ports. One person was doing it in reverse and...
Art Eckstein
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Oct 20, 2009
12:56 pm
19888
Here's another video for the optical switch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OySQFg5cuWo More info at: http://www.cad2gcode.com/cncprojects/id18.html Cheers Bob...
stcnc2000
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Oct 20, 2009
5:17 pm
19889
Hey guys, for those who want to build MPG. I put a test video and pdf file on how to make it at my CNC projects page. ...
stcnc2000
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Nov 6, 2009
4:35 pm
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