Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Afraid to use my "Z"...not sure if stepper or driver is acting up...

Mike,

It sounds like a heat issue. Make sure there is not accumulation of dust or
dirt around the Gecko drive. The next time, leave the power on for about an
hour before you do your test. If you can, run a fan directly on the Gecko
drive.

Robert Colin Campbell
Bob Campbell Designs
www.Campbelldesigns.net
Mach 2/3 breakout boards
Relay boards
Spindle Speed boards
Stepper motors
Plasma Torch Height control

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Mueller" <mueller914@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 2:59 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Afraid to use my "Z"...not sure if stepper or
driver is acting up...


> Been using my BP Series 1 more in the last few days than I have in
> the last few years of owning it...last night while doing some spot
> drilling, the Z axis failed to move even though the turbocnc screen
> said "in motion"
>
> no noise at all from the Sigma stepper motor, upon doing an e-stop,
> I checked all the wiring and it was fine. I went into "jog" mode and
> motor wouldn't turn at first and then I did another command and it
> worked.
>
> did a few dry test programs and the Z would not move about 1/2 the
> time it should have (up or down)
>
> today I jogged the Z with no issues at all for about 5 minutes in
> different increments...worked flawless...
>
> What should I be testing??
>
> Gecko 201's...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
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