Hi all,
I havent been on the forum for a while, I stopped working on my CNC conversion but with all the spare time I have been reinvigorated.
Basically, I have a small CNC mill that I have been converting for using Mach4. I have the machine running for the most part but have some queries I am hoping the brainy people can help with :)
Hardware/software:-
Boxford - vmc190
ESS Smoothstepper
PMDX-126
PMDX-107
Sprint 1220 speed controller
Mach 4
Settings are basically:-
PMDX-126
SW1
1 - closed
2 - closed
3 - closed
4 - closed
5 - closed
6 - closed
7 - open (as I have PMDX-107 card installed)
8 - closed
I am not using either K1 or K2 relays at the moment.
PMDX-107
SW1
1 - off
2 - off
3 - on
4 - off
5 - off
6 - on
I have my motor controller connected to Fwd/Run, COM, Aref and obviously Aout and Agnd (0 - 10vdc).
I have all axis running, and my spindle runs (currently only one direction), however I have the following queries
1. Is it best to use K1 relay for spindle? If so how would I incorporate this with the 107 board?
2. My spindle motor should run backwards. What have I missed in setup to allow for this?
3. The spindle has a RS-306-061 opto isolator switch on it. Can I connect this into my system? I assume this would be back into PMDX-126 board.
Thanks for any help/direction on the above.
Hope all are keeping safe and giving youselves lots to tinker with :)
Steve