... That is part of it Mike, the limited src and sink currents from such ports also play heck with the noise margins. ... -- Cheers, Gene "There are four boxes...
Has anyone in wnc done a cnc router and would like to show a prospective builder their finished product? I would love to see one in action and learn some...
Hi, The was a yellow pice of paper attached to the drive board. It explains how to set the Vref. Vref = amps X .8 2.0 = 2.5 X .8 fro abs max setting of...
So... I have a new desktop computer. In Mach 3's driver test, I get a smooth line. I hook it up to a Xylotex 3 axis board.. and the same thing. Motors just...
Hi, Most likely you need to set up the parameters correctly. Incorrect parameter setting in software will make ANY system function improperly. You need to make...
I've tried everything. I have all the pins and ports set correctly. I've adjusted the Velocity and such every way I can think of. I can, AT BEST, get the...
Ok I was messing with all this today and saw what you were seeing until I set it up correctly. First what is are your step jumpers set to on the card? second...
I used the Xylotex for a couple years with no problems. Definitely sounds like a classic case of too high accel or velocity, or wrong setting elsewhere. You...
I have an old computer (950Mhz) and the Xylotex package worked great for it. I'm wondering if your new computer is perhaps not putting out enough voltage /...
I agree with Don. Lower the values for troubleshooting purposes. I have been using a 4 axis board for 3 years. I am running a set of 360oz Parker stepmotors on...
Hi, The Xylotex drive baord has an HCT541 buffer that can handle parallel port signals from "green" PC's and laptops (voltages down to 2.0V for a logic 1). ...
... I have no idea what the 'jumpers' are. I know the board is set to 1/8 step as that was how it was shipped according to the documentation. ... I've moved...
Hi, You might want to start from a "known" parameter set: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Xylotex/files/ McFadden's Mach 3 Setup Mach 3 setup instructions for a...
Ok lets start simple... I'm new to this as well so will do the best I can. First of all if your motor are hooked to anything unhook them. This will remove any...
Attaching links to screen shots of my setup . Does your new computer happen to have win Vista? I have three axis Xylotek Board with mine and it works just...
First off... lemme just say a big THANK YOU to all that have replied. I'm sorry if my posts were a little short. I was a bit frustrated, as you may imagine! ...
can someone confirm if current datashhets are current and updated for version4.03? i am about to switch it back on after 3 months .i prefer to re-check my...
... I don't have it handy, but it should be listed in the list archives over the last 60 days, 2 or 3 times. -- Cheers, Gene "There are four boxes to be used...
Don't have scanner but Use the following to set the Vref ont he Driver board: Vref = Motor Amps/Phase X 0.8 For Example, a 2.0A motor will; be 2.0 X 0.8 = Vref...
thanks boys. my first sme tech trade fair expo on 27 to 31 aug. wish me luck. will be busy cutting cnc samples this week.if i burn my xylo this week,i fall...
