Gentlemen: I note that there are some programs where arcs are programmed with an "R" instead of I and J in the codes. Why might this mode be preferred? If I...
Hi everyone, im am trying to set me up a cnc. I can run the program but my motors do nothing for me. I guess i should give you all my specs. my computer...
... that i'd have ... You are missing something. Will the tangential force be 5 pounds? No. The torque radius has diminished from 1 inch to 0.125 inch. That...
... FWIW I have a data sheet in my files that shows a SS250B at 1.77 N-m (250 oz-in), 120v 0.6a and can be operated as an AC synchronous constant speed motor...
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Hi, Dan: What operating system are you using? If you're running a "DOS Box" under Windows NT, 2K, or XP, you'll find that the operating system will prevent ...
Hello all- I was running my CNC just fine with and old Thinkpad laptop I had lieing around. Problem was, I hade no network card in it and no cables in the...
Hi I've got the same controllers. I've yet to get my CNC setup going but I've had my boards setup and working from turbocnc. A few thoughts :- 1) Does the...
I am running win98 i have tried running the program in windows and dos with out any luck. I noticed that some one posted a link for the proper labeling on the...
I mafe a mistake, my motors are unipolar, my motors run fine in the freestanding mode so i have them hooked up right. the only time they do any thing when...
Do you have a secondary power supply, In your first post you said you were using the power from the computer. most boards need power hooked up to it. the...
Hello everyone or should i say good morning. I just got through doing some testing. I hooked up just one driver and motor and set up turbocnc for just one...
Hi Dan At the moment the computer I use (486) is packed away so I can't check the settings easily. If your motors are not connected to your machine then you...
... TurboCNC requires a clean DOS boot (not a DOS BOX) to provide a stable step pulse train. However, you should still see some "action" from the motors if ...
WOOOOO HOOOO i got it going great. Are the motors supose to get hot, mine get quite warm to the touch. I must say thanks for all the great help. ... and ... ...
WOOOOO HOOOO i got it going great. Are the motors supose to get hot, mine get quite warm to the touch. I must say thanks for all the great help. ... and ... ...
Hi again, I was wondering if anyone knows some links that have info on hooking up limit switches and relays. I would like to set up a relay that will turn...
Hey All- Thanks for the feedback, but I found what my problem was just now. Some how, some way, the ini file got corrupted in the 3 feet between one computer...
Jack: R notation for arcs is a little easier to program standing at the machine for some types of parts. As you noted, you can't do full circles with it - and...
Hi, I don't think I've introduced myself as yet! I've been lurking for a bit reading up and absorbing what I can. I have been working on converting my...
... There are users of probably just about any driver board here. It would help if you mentioned the specific driver board in question. If your driver uses a...
are you able to swap the x and y motors and inputs , so the y uses the x driver and vice versa. If you continue having problems with the y axis then you would...
Hi All, On Friday 6th August I will be leaving Australia for the Paralympics. Therefore I will only be accessing email very infrequently, if at all. Obviously,...