Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Cannot Jog w/Turbo CNC

Well on one axis I had the port set wrong and on the other I just made sure
they were on the same port, reinput all the step/dir pin # then set all
step/direction to low active. Seems to be working. Thanks!

----- Original Message -----
From: <davemucha@...>
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Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 8:38 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Cannot Jog w/Turbo CNC


> Don't keep us in suspense, what did you figure out ?
>
> I hit a wall on it untill someone showed me the doorknob.
>
> I missed the printer port setting, opening screen shows what it is.
> I didn't know where to set it.
>
> as to step pin state and direction pin state.
>
> step pin state is used to work with the driver. if the driver (Gecko,
> Xylotex, etc) switches with a high or low signal, you plug that in.
> in many cases there is little difference to you. ( corrections /
> clarifications welcomed)
>
> The timing, how long the pulse stays high then low is set for 10uSec
> and is slow enough for most brand of drivers. I think both the Gecko
> and Xylotex are under 2uSec, so 10 is fine.
>
> the DIR pin state tells the driver which way is positive. so you
> don't have to mess with your motors wires to get it to move the way
> you want.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "barclaygeo
> <fusionxstudio@h...>" <fusionxstudio@h...> wrote:
> > Figured it out... enough playing around and got the right setting.
> > Working now. Thanks!
> >
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "barclaygeo
> > <fusionxstudio@h...>" <fusionxstudio@h...> wrote:
> > > Yes sir, I think they are all the same. The only thing I'm not
> > sure
> > > of is "low active" Settings? What is low active and dir pin
> state
> > > and step pin state?
> > >
> > > Thanks...
> > >
> > > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Goldstein"
> <timg@k...>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Have you verified that you have the proper pin assignments in
> > > TurboCNC
> > > > to match those you are using in Mach1?
> > > >
> > > > Tim
> > > > [Denver, CO]
> > > > Sherline products at Deep Discount
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> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm about finished with the building of my first CNC router.
> > > > > I've been playing with Turbo CNC but can't get it to jog my
> > > > > motors. If I move to MACH1 program I am able to jog and run
> > > > > the code. I've checked over the setting for each axis in
> > > > > turbo CNC but there must be a setting I'm missing. I'm using
> > > > > gecko 201's with a AXXUS controller. I used the formula
> > > > > editor in Turbo CNC to set the steps/in and have even raised
> > > > > that number to see if it had any affect. The are holding but
> > > > > do not move. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Pictures
> > > > > and drawings are coming soon.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > >
> > > > > Barclay
> > > > >
> > > > > FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
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