Re: cncpro/microkinetics controller

Dear Carl:
I am doing a CNC retrofit on a Sherline. Do you have a web site for CNC
PRO.

Thanks,
James


-----Original Message-----
From: carl bruce <carlcnc@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@onelist.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@onelist.com>
Date: Tuesday, December 14, 1999 1:59 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] cncpro/microkinetics controller

>From: carl bruce <carlcnc@...>
>
>Peter
> thanks, I haven't had too much trouble with MK's stuff. Occaionaly[using

their software] on startup the X motor will not

>reverse,since I am woefully inexperienced with electronics,I have never

pinpointed the problem.

> Their software is way behind CnC Pro as a controller so I am switching

over

>Here it gets really strange! Cncpro uses pins 2-9 for step and dir. MK's

controller uses 1-8 for "incoming" signal to drivers.

> So I used some breakouts to avoid "1 from printer card[follow me?]
>I can control any two axis as long as I don't use pin 1or 2 going into the

driverack.

> I have come to the conclusion that "driverack" pin 1 or 2 has what you

guys refer to as dirty power.

> If I reconnect to MK's card and software all is fine! It's really got this

old carpenter confused

> Any Ideas??
>
> Thanks again
>
>PTENGIN@... wrote:
>
>> From: PTENGIN@...
>>
>> In a message dated 12/13/1999 7:58:49 PM Hawaiian Standard Time,
>> carlcnc@... writes:
>>
>> << Has anyone had success interfacing CNC Pro
>> with Microkinetics controls?
>> A couple of us have been working at it and have trouble with "X"
>> axis.
>> Pretty well convinced that the problem is NOT in software.
>>
>> Thanks
>> C. Bruce >>
>> There are a lot of small problems with Microkinetics stuff. What specific
>> problem is hounding you today? Give us details of your setup. I've traced
>> most of my problems to dirty power and cross talk. I used .01 uF caps

across

>> the active low step and dir lines and ground. I have a pretty smooth

system

>> but am still using the stock optistepper setup. I assume you have tried
>> swapping X and Y or Z to confirm the problemis hardware and not software?

Do

>> not hit limits when cables are swapped because many controls will not

look at

>> limits from different axis!
>>
>> Peter
>>
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