Originally Posted by
smoe
Hi Alexandre,
when we set up our machine, the DSP Software was acting so crazy that I did the same as you. After the firmware update we also had more problems than before. Sometimes the machine did not start up correctly, just as you describe.
For you now there are two things to try:
1. Make another attempt with the new firmware (the one you downloaded from step-servo. Just repeat the update process, but make sure not to pull out the USB drive too soon. The Firmware upgrade manual instructs you to watch the LEDs on the controllers mainboard and to remove the USBdrive right after a certain LED starts flashing continuously. BUT: is better to use a USBdrive with built-in LED that stops flashing when download to the board has finished. So you will leave the USB stick in place some 5 or 10 seconds longer. It is impotant for the Firmware to download completely. With a fragmented firmware the controller is not working.
If the machine starts up correctly then with the new firmware, try to download a cutting file to the machine via USB stick. You must replace the DLL in your Lasercut50´s folder with the one that came with the firmware update. Otherwise the controller will not work with your cutting files.
2. If you have no luck with the new firmware, reinstall the older firmware. I think there are not too many versions around.
You most likely tried to upgrade to firmware V4.1.00.
Have a look at your MPC6515. If it is labeled V4.00.15 it is the same as mine. I could send you this older firmware version on monday.
For me the older firmware is working better with the machine, however the Lasercut50 remains a mystery to me.
If hope this helps you.
Stephan